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Postdoctoral Fellow - American History; Chicanx History & Public History

University of Idaho

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Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP003831P
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow - American History; Chicanx History & Public History
Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Department Col of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci
Location Moscow
Position Overview
The Department of History and the Idaho Society of Fellows is now accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in American History, anticipated to begin July 10, 2023. Fellows will pursue their own research and teach one course per semester.
The department is particularly interested in recruiting candidates (1) with expertise on Public History, (2) expertise in Chicanx History, or (3) whose work complements existing departmental research strengths.
Unit URL
The University of Idaho is pleased to announce the creation of the Idaho Society of Fellows. Housed in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, the Society constitutes a new initiative to broaden the sphere of interdisciplinary and collaborative research in the humanities and social sciences.
The Department of History (https://www.uidaho.edu/class/history ) at the University of Idaho is committed to both academic excellence and diversity in faculty, staff, and student body.
U of I is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Broadly trained American Historian with expertise in Chicanx and/or Public History.
Required Education
  • Ph.D. in History or equivalent field is required by the start of the position.
Required Other
Additional Preferred
  • Expertise on Public History and/or Chicanx History;

  • Prior experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse cultural backgrounds, or experience and commitment to working with people holding similar or different world views while advocating for inclusion of all people.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $42,613.64 per year
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 03/09/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For first consideration, please apply by April 3, 2023.
Applicants must submit the following: a letter of application that addresses the position’s required and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Other Document 1), and a 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Research/Teaching Philosophy). Applicants must also provide names and complete contact information for three references.
Please direct inquiries or questions to Dr. Rebecca Scofield (rscofield@uidaho.edu).
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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