Bowdoin College, History Department
Postdoctoral Fellow, South Asian History
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | Maine, United States |
| Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Bowdoin College Department of History and Asian Studies Program are pleased to accept applications for a one-year, jointly-appointed postdoctoral fellowship in South Asian History, in any subfield or time period, beginning in the fall of 2013 with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Fellows are expected to teach three courses each academic year, contribute new courses to the Bowdoin curriculum, and participate in the life of the department. One course will be a seminar on a topic of the candidate’s choosing.
Applicants for this fellowship must have completed their Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2011. Candidates who expect their Ph.D. by June 30, 2013 should provide documentation from their home institution confirming this schedule. Applicants must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
The fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000 plus benefits, as well as a $5,000 research and travel fund.
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Applications should consist of a completed application profile, cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample (maximum 25 pages), the names of three referees, and proof of Ph.D. or letter substantiating that all degree requirements have been met. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.eduto apply.
Review of applications will begin March 22, 2013.
A highly selective liberal arts college with a diverse student body made up of 30% students of color, 4% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. For further information about the college please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu
| Contact: |
Online application questions: Amy Bai, abai@bowdoin.edu Other inquiries: Josephine C Johnson, jjohnso2@bowdoin.edu |
| Website: | http://www.bowdoin.edu |
| Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
| Secondary Categories: | South Asian History / Studies |
| Posting Date: | 03/01/2013 |
| Closing Date | 05/29/2013 |
