University of Missouri - Columbia, Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy
Kinder Postdoctoral Fellowship in History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Missouri, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
Call for Applications: Kinder Postdoctoral Fellowship (History)
The Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri invites applications for the Kinder Postdoctoral Fellowship in History for the 2016-2017 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for the
2017-2018 academic year. The Kinder Institute is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to revitalizing teaching and scholarship on American political thought and history, broadly understood to include the origins and development of the nation’s constitutional and democratic traditions as well as their application and reinterpretation in later periods and around the world. Our mission and activities are detailed on our website, http://democracy.missouri.edu.
The Kinder Postdoctoral Fellow will teach three history courses per year on subjects appropriate to the Institute’s mission, as well as conduct research. The Fellow will be expected to be in residence at the University of Missouri during the academic year, contributing to the life of the History Department and participating in Kinder Institute discussions and events. We are interested in applicants whose research would be enriched by drawing on the university’s intellectual resources and especially in scholars who would benefit from collaborating with one or more current MU faculty members. Candidates are encouraged to consult the websites of the Kinder Institute and the MU History Department (http://history.missouri.edu) for information on current faculty research interests and to contact potential faculty collaborators directly. The Kinder Postdoctoral Fellow will receive a salary of $50,000 plus full benefits and be provided with office space and staff support. Additional funds for travel and research are also available from the Kinder Institute and the university. A Ph.D. in History or American Studies is required by the time the fellowship begins in August 2016.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, research proposal of no more than 10 pages, curriculum vitae, two emblematic examples of their written scholarly work, sample syllabi for courses they would be interested in teaching, and three letters of recommendation (sealed or under separate cover) to: Prof. Jeffrey L. Pasley, Department of History, University of Missouri, 102 Read Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-6030. Materials can also be sent electronically, using Kinder Postdoctoral Fellowship Application in the email subject line, to PasleyJ@missouri.edu.
The University of Missouri is an EO/AA employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
Contact: |
Prof. Jeffrey L. Pasley, Department of History, University of Missouri, 102 Read Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-6030. Materials can also be sent electronically, using Kinder Postdoctoral Fellowship Application in the email subject line, to PasleyJ@missouri.edu. |
Website: | http://democracy.missouri.edu |
Primary Category: | Political History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | American History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/11/2016 |
Closing Date | 04/10/2016 |