Taft Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences - Military Veterans

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Taft Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences

Job Overview

The Charles Phelps Taft Research Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is pleased to announce a search for a 2024-25 Taft Postdoctoral Fellow. The Taft Research Center, established from the original 1930 Charles Phelps Taft Fund, supports 15 humanities and social science departments in UC's College of Arts and Sciences and facilitates their collaboration and public impact at UC, in the region, and globally. The University of Cincinnati is a member of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes, National Humanities Alliance, a2ru, and Imagining America.

Scholars who have received their Ph.D. after June 2020 in any field of inquiry in the 15 humanities and social science Taft member units (Africana Studies; Anthropology; School of Communication, Media, and Film Studies; Economics; English & Comparative Literature; Asian, East European & German Studies; History; Journalism; Judaic Studies; Mathematical Sciences; Philosophy; School of Public and International Affairs; Romance and Arabic Languages & Literatures; Sociology; and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) and related fields are invited to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship. The purpose of this Fellowship is to provide emergent, interdisciplinary scholars with time to further their work in an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary setting, and to provide them with mentoring from a faculty member in their field. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work makes creative and/or applied interventions and can articulate how their (inter)disciplinary methods, practices, and ways of knowing can be used to envision alternative futures and advocate for social justice.

This is a one-year appointment with a salary of $60,000, possibly renewable for a second year. The position includes a $5,000 annual research budget and health insurance. The Fellow will teach one course per year; participate in the collegial life of the Center, which sponsors lectures, conferences, and colloquia; help develop and coordinate public engagement and community outreach events; and give an annual public presentation. The Fellow will be provided with an office at the Center and is expected to spend the year (August-May) in residence at UC.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research in one or more Taft fields
• Prepare research for publication
• Disseminate research as appropriate to the field(s)
• Keep informed of developments in field(s) to maintain and enhance professional expertise
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities
• Participate in Taft programming and events, as agreed upon with the Director
• Teach one course (or equivalent) per academic year.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Ph.D in any field of inquiry in the 15 humanities and social science Taft member units (Africana Studies; Anthropology; School of Communication, Media, and Film Studies; Economics; English & Comparative Literature; Asian, East European & German Studies; History; Journalism; Judaic Studies; Mathematical Sciences; Philosophy; School of Public and International Affairs; Romance and Arabic Languages & Literatures; Sociology; and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) or related field.

Application Process

We will begin reviewing applications on July 22, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. • Qualified and interested applicants must apply online. In addition to the online application, please include: a cover letter that includes a statement of current research interests, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information of two people who can provide recommendations, and a writing sample (e.g., dissertation extract, journal article, draft of work in progress).

• This Fellowship is open to all scholars, national or international, who meet eligibility requirements. Visa eligibility: International scholars outside of North America are appointed under an H-1B visa during the fellowship year at UC.

• Interviews will be held at the end of July 2024 via Zoom.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQ: 96464

Taft Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Research