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Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Application:
Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled.
· Curriculum Vitae
· Cover letter outlining research focus, teaching experience, and expertise for the position.
· Writing sample
· Names and contact information for three reference writers
Further materials may be solicited from candidates at a later date, including a statement of teaching philosophy and/or graduate/undergraduate transcripts.
For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Angela Marie Smith (Associate Professor in English and Gender Studies; Director of Disability Studies): ang.smith@utah.edu .
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Details

Open Date	01/18/2023
Requisition Number	PRN33536B
Job Title	Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Working Title	Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Job Grade	A00
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Variable
Work Schedule Summary	Flexible
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	01849 - Sch for Cultural & Social Tran
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	500000
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Summary	Critical Disability Studies Postdoctoral Fellow Disability Studies Program University of Utah The University of Utah’s Disability Studies program seeks applicants for a two-year postdoctoral research/teaching position in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation (Transform), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. by the time of their appointment. The Disability Studies postdoctoral fellow will be working at the intersections of race/ethnicity and disability, engaged in the ongoing work of challenging the historic whiteness and colonialism of Disability Studies as a field. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of our Disability Studies minor by teaching one course per semester: one section of DISAB 3000 “Introduction to Disability Studies” and one section of DISAB 5880 “Bad Bodies: Disability and Gender.” The Disability Studies fellow will also pursue their own research, conduct a presentation of their work, participate in and help facilitate selected Disability Studies or Transform events, and engage in scholarly exchange at and beyond the University of Utah. Disability Studies at the University of Utah is a small but vital and growing program housed in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation—a freestanding college for intersectional inquiry—alongside the Division of Ethnic Studies, the Division of Gender Studies, and the Pacific Island Studies initiative. It oversees a burgeoning undergraduate Disability Studies minor that serves about 50 students per year, drawn from colleges such as Engineering, Health, Humanities, Nursing, Social and Behavioral Science, and Transform. The program offers two core courses and at least one elective each year. These courses attract not only Disability Studies minors but also a diverse group of motivated undergraduate and graduate students. The Disability Studies program also fosters interdisciplinary faculty conversations with reading groups, research presentations, and the Disability Studies lecture and seminar, and it has been actively involved in creating change around disability and access issues at the University of Utah. The successful applicant will be welcomed into Transform’s community, the recent recipient of two substantial Mellon grants: one building a national network for Intersectional Studies, the other for creating a new Center for Pasifika and Indigenous Knowledges. The Disability Studies program is actively involved in the grant for Intersectional Studies. The salary will be $60,000 per year plus access to health benefits, with $2000 per year for research/travel. Qualifications Scholars with a Ph.D. in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or interdisciplinary fields such as Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or Disability Studies will be considered. The dissertation must be signed by June 30, 2023. Candidates must be untenured and within five years of their Ph.D. School for Cultural and Social Transformation The School for Cultural and Social Transformation (Transform) at the University of Utah is a freestanding college for intersectional inquiry that houses the Division of Ethnic Studies, Division of Gender Studies, Disability Studies, and the Pacific Island Studies initiative. Transform is home to Frontiers, A Journal of Women Studies, one of the oldest feminist journals in the country. University of Utah The University of Utah is the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education and has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as among those research universities with the “highest research activity.” The University’s centers, including the Black Cultural Center, American Indian Resource Center, the Center for Student Equity & Student Belonging, collectively support and advocate for staff, students, and faculty who connect with Black, Native, Indigenous, and communities of color experiences through research, culturally affirming education initiatives, and service. As a result of recent student activism and work by the Universal Design and Access Committee, the University also has two new student disability groups and a developing group for disabled students, faculty, and staff.    The University is located in Salt Lake City, the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.25 million residents. Salt Lake City is home to sizable Latinx and immigrant populations (21.5% and 11.5% of residents, respectively) and has the highest number per capita of Pacific Islanders in the continental United States. Salt Lake City has the 11th largest LGBTQ population in the U.S. The city’s proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, world-class ski resorts, and national parks makes it an ideal location for outdoor recreation. The Salt Lake City International Airport is a major hub with direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to many major cities. SLC has extensive arts and cultural activities. The area has received international recognition for its new light rail system, foodie culture, Sundance Film Festival, downtown renewal, and increasing diversity. In 2017, U.S News and World report ranked Salt Lake City as the 10th best place to live in the nation.
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Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	Application: Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled. · Curriculum Vitae · Cover letter outlining research focus, teaching experience, and expertise for the position. · Writing sample · Names and contact information for three reference writers Further materials may be solicited from candidates at a later date, including a statement of teaching philosophy and/or graduate/undergraduate transcripts. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Angela Marie Smith (Associate Professor in English and Gender Studies; Director of Disability Studies): ang.smith@utah.edu .
Additional Information	The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.  The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.  To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 oeo@utah.edu Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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