The Africana Research Center at Penn State University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in any aspect of African American and Diaspora Studies, beginning August 2013. During their residency, fellows have no teaching or administrative responsibilities, though they may request a teaching assignment. Successful applicants must have completed all requirements for the PhD within the previous four academic years. Application deadline: November 7th, 2012.
Fellows will be matched with a mentor, attend professional development sessions and other relevant events, and be expected to be active in Penn State's community of Africana researchers. Salary/benefit package is competitive.
Submit complete application packets including cover letter describing your research and goals for the fellowship year, a curriculum vita (6 page maximum), and a writing sample of no more than 30 double-spaced pages at http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ by November 7, 2012.
Three letters of reference should be addressed to the attention of the ESSS Selection Committee and e-mailed directly to africanacenter@la.psu.edu.
Please direct questions about the process via e-mail to africanacenter@la.psu.edu.
Penn State requires successful completion of background check(s) consistent with the requirements of the job. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workplace.
Department Website:
http://arc.psu.edu/
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
