| SUMMARY: |
| The Department of English at Montclair State University invites applications for four National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)-funded Postdoctoral Associate positions in American Studies. The NEH-scholar roles are 12-month positions commencing January 2022 with responsibilities for teaching and conducting research on the theme of “Rediscovering American Democracy: Teaching the Humanities in the Time of COVID.” Ideal projects will bring the methods of humanistic inquiry to bear on pressing social issues laid bare by the Covid-19 pandemic such as (but not limited to) racial justice, gender equality, environmental vulnerability, and the preservation and expansion of democratic ideals. It is possible that these positions may, after the term of the NEH grant, be converted into three-year visiting assistant professorships to play a key role in staffing the nascent program. |
| We are particularly interested in scholars working in the subfields of Asian-American, Black, Ethnic, Indigenous/Native American, Latinx, and Queer/Gender Studies, as well as Environmental Studies and Popular Culture. We seek candidates with a record of pedagogical and curricular innovation as well as scholarly excellence. Candidates’ scholarship should focus on the United States, but comparative, hemispheric, and transnational projects are welcome. |
| The postdoctoral award will provide exceptional opportunities: collaboration with other NEH postdoctoral associates hired in this cluster; mentorship from senior faculty and outside scholars; summer working groups to support research; and a teaching load designed to enable progress on a major research project. Each associate will teach one course per semester in English, History, Film, or a related discipline. |
| In pursuing their scholarly research, each associate will also participate in bi-weekly faculty seminars to develop a course in a new program in American Studies designed to apply the study of the Humanities to contemporary issues of pressing concern through study and reconsideration of United States culture in the past or present. |
| THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is the university’s largest academic unit with over 5000 Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral students. CHSS awards BA, MA, and PhD degrees through its 16 departments and 9 programs with over 30 majors and 50 minors. Offering traditional and interdisciplinary learning, the College is home to outstanding researchers across all disciplines while its faculty are also superb classroom instructors. The College proudly embraces the university’s diversity and its dual mission of promoting both research excellence and social mobility through transformative, accessible education. |
| QUALIFICATIONS: |
| PhD required; may consider advanced applicants who have completed all degree requirements by September 1, 2022. |
| PREFERRED: |
| Candidates with an earned doctorate within five years of beginning of award. |
| Candidates with scholarship in the subfields of Asian-American, Black, Ethnic, Indigenous/Native American, Latinx, and Queer/Gender Studies, as well as Environmental Studies, Film and Popular Culture |
| DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT |
| Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students. |
| The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
| SALARY: The positions are grant funded and offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. |
| STARTING DATE: January 3, 2022 |
| REQUIRED MATERIALS: |
- Cover letter, curriculum vitae, which can be uploaded during the application process.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, which can be sent to: msuenglish@montclair.edu
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| APPLY BY: |
| The positions are open until filled and application review will begin immediately with priority consideration to applications received by November 29, 2021. |
| When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. |
| Department |
| English |
| Position Type |
| Specialist |
| Contact Information: |
| For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu. |
| EEO/AA Statement |
| Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. |
| Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/ |
| Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy |
| Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/ |
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