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Posting Number	STA00111PO23
Job Family	Research
Job Function	Research
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Level	R2 - Research
Internal Title	Postdoctoral Scholar (B2F)
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Women's Studies
State Pay Band	Unclassified
Advertised Minimum Salary	Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for FTE, Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Benefit Eligibility Type	Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at University of South Carolina invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow as part of the inaugural cohort of the University’s new Bridge to Faculty program. We invite applications from outstanding scholars in Black Feminist/Womanist Studies who conduct research at the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality. The candidate’s work will advance and expand the boundaries of Black Feminist/Womanist Studies. The candidate will have completed a PhD in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or a relevant academic discipline by the time of appointment, no more than four years past the PhD. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of scholars and students and shares the University’s goals regarding inclusive excellence. Designed to attract, support, and retain scholars from groups historically underrepresented in their departments or fields, the “Bridge to Faculty” program is the University of South Carolina’s newest and most promising initiative. Manifesting the University’s commitment to “cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and thrive,” the program seeks to recruit early-career scholars who, if successful during the post-doctoral period, may have the opportunity to transition to tenure track faculty at USC starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Bridge to Faculty Program enables Scholars to deepen their research expertise, expand their scholarly profiles, undertake academic work in Black Feminist/Womanist Studies in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, and strengthen the College’s and University’s research community through their diverse perspectives. The Bridge to Faculty scholar will join eleven other scholars from across the university who will form a dynamic and supportive community of scholars. Situated in USC’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Bridge to Faculty Scholars have a unique opportunity to receive: Professional development preparing the fellow for a full-time faculty position Training and development in research, pedagogy, and strategic engagement Additional mentorship from senior professors and University administrators Networking and connection-building with university administration Opportunities to engage and practice as an active member of the USC community ODEI Website The Bridge to Faculty Scholar is expected to: 1) establish a robust program of research, 2) participate in the intellectual life of the department, 2) meet regularly with faculty mentors; 3) participate in professional development opportunities, 4) teach one course during the second year of the post doc appointment and 5) collaborate across the college and institution when deemed appropriate. The scholar will have access to institutional and departmental resources specifically designed to support their readiness for a tenure-track position. The selection committee welcomes applications from candidates who contribute to increasing diversity in their fields, as historically underrepresented persons in higher education, and/or by pursuing scholarship that contributes to understanding issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, past or present. We welcome applicants from various theoretical and methodological approaches, including those with interests in publicly engaged scholarship and in diverse curricular and co-curricular social justice initiatives. We especially welcome candidates with scholarship from intersectional and interdisciplinary perspectives. Qualified candidates should submit the following: A cover letter that includes knowledge of, and experience with, diversity, equity, and inclusion A research statement An unofficial transcript A curriculum vitae A publication or other writing sample A list of 3-5 references To ensure full consideration, application material should be submitted through uscjobs.sc.edu and must be received by March 7, 2023. If you have any questions about the application process or this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Emily Mann: emily.mann@sc.edu The salary is competitive with similar postdoctoral fellowships, and the position includes a generous benefits package including access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. Each award is 12 months and may be renewable for only one additional year of the appointment upon demonstration of academic productivity. This position will begin Fall 2023. If successful during the post-doctoral period, the candidate will have the opportunity to transition to tenure track faculty. The Women’s and Gender Studies Department (WGST) is celebrating its 50th year during 2023-2024. The WGST faculty and affiliates cover an interdisciplinary array of research areas. With our students, we are committed to think critically about gender and equality through the lens of social justice and intersectionality. WGST offers a major, minor, and graduate certificate. Emerging from an activist tradition, the WGST department serves university, local, state, national and global communities by acting as a resource and guide for intersectional issues related to women and gender. Since its inception in 1973, our Department has had a distinctive foci on community engagement and health in underrepresented communities. In WGST, students engage with the community to explore gender and its intersections with various social identities and inequalities as they relate to justice. Please visit our web pages for more information on the Department. https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/womens_and_gender_studies/
Minimum Qualifications	The candidate will have completed a PhD in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or a relevant academic discipline by the time of appointment, no more than four years past the PhD conferral date.
Preferred Qualifications	We especially welcome candidates with scholarship from intersectional and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	The candidate’s work will advance and expand the boundaries of Black Feminist/Womanist Studies. We welcome applicants from various theoretical and methodological approaches, including those with interests in publicly engaged scholarship and in diverse curricular and co-curricular social justice initiatives.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/16/2023
If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date
Job Open Date	02/03/2023
Job Close Date	03/20/2023
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 20, 2023.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/139852
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