University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, Latina Latino Studies
The Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associates.
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associates. These are one-year appointments with a start date of August 16, 2016. Associates are expected to be in residence for the duration of the appointment (August 2016-May 2017). Each associate will be expected to give a presentation on his/her research project and to teach one of the department’s regularly offered undergraduate courses. The associates will be housed in the Department of Latina/Latino Studies, but will also be provided opportunities to build a supportive on-campus community with the associates from African American Studies, American Indian Studies, and Asian American Studies.
Stipend and Benefits: $42,000 salary over a 12-month period. Additional $5,000 for research expenses. Comprehensive benefit package.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (received after August 15, 2011). Individuals working toward a Ph.D. will be considered, but the dissertation must be defended and deposited prior to August 16, 2016. The primary focus of the successful candidates’ research must be U.S. Latinas/Latinos. Research from all disciplines and interdisciplines are eligible and will be considered.
These are external appointments. Current University of Illinois faculty members and graduate students at the Urbana-Champaign campus are not eligible to apply. Scholars who received their Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are also not eligible for these appointments.
To Apply: Create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at http://go.illinois.edu/LatinaLatinoStudiesPostDocFellowshipApplication and upload your application materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of the research/writing project to be undertaken during the appointment
- Scholarly writing sample (20 page minimum)
- Graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable, but official transcripts may be requested at a later date)
- Contact information for two professional references. For candidates who have not yet completed their Ph.D. at the time of application, one of these letters must be from the chair of the dissertation committee addressing the likelihood of completion by the starting date of the associateship. Note: Letters of reference cannot be uploaded. You must request that your letter writers email (preferably) or mail their recommendations directly to the department (by the deadline):
Contact: |
M. Laura Castañeda Department of Latina/Latino Studies University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 1207 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL 61801 E-mail: lls-studies@illinois.edu
To be considered, applications must be submitted by December 15, 2015. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. For further information about the fellowship, contact the Department of Latina/Latino Studies at (217) 265-0370 or visit (http://www.lls.illinois.edu/education/postdoctoral/). Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu). |
Website: | http://(http://www.lls.illinois.edu/education/postdoctoral/ |
Primary Category: | Ethnic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Chicana/o History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 10/30/2015 |
Closing Date | 12/31/2015 |