Postdoctoral Fellow for Academic Diversity

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Description The College of Arts and Sciences at American University is pleased to announce two Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity to begin in Fall 2019. These positions are designed to support the development of early-career scholars who show promise of distinguished research careers and who are from sectors of the population historically underrepresented on the professorial faculties of U.S. colleges and universities. The appointment is a 12-month term position and will commence on August 1, 2019, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree in their discipline by their proposed start date. The position will require the incumbent to conduct research with an AU faculty mentor or mentors, teach one course per academic year in their field and participate in School and University activities. Salary is competitive and includes full health benefits. Fellows will also receive up to $3,000 in one-time moving expenses and reimbursement for up to $2,000 per academic year in eligible research expenses. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of applicatio...