Princeton University, History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New Jersey, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
Postdoctoral Research Associate
The Department of History invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work on the Princeton and Slavery Project. The successful candidate, to be known as the Behrman Postdoctoral Fellow, will devote half of their time to the Princeton and Slavery project, working under the direction of Prof. Martha Sandweiss. The candidate will co-teach an undergraduate research seminar with her in the fall, and teach a class of their own the following academic year. They will assume a leadership role in the Princeton and Slavery Project, helping to assemble data on the slave-holding patterns of Princeton faculty, trustees, and students, researching the direct and indirect economic links between the University and the institution of slavery, and exploring the ways in which debates about slavery found their way into University life. The candidate will help coordinate the work of undergraduate and graduate students engaged in the project and play a leading role in preparing a report and developing public history projects to bring the work to broader audiences. The candidate must hold a Ph. D. in History and have completed it within three years of the starting date. The candidate must have strong organizational skills and previous research experience on the history of North American slavery. A familiarity with database management is highly desired. The term of appointment is one year, beginning September 1, 2013, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, scholarly article or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 12,000 words) and contact information for three references to https://jobs.princeton.edu (Requisition 1300320). Applications must be received by June 7, 2013. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
Contact: |
Judith L. Hanson |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/05/2013 |
Closing Date | 06/08/2013 |