Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025–27

The Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in public humanities. The fellow will devote the majority of the fellowship time to working closely with the Institute’s staff, especially its director of undergraduate studies and engagement, in the Institute’s outreach and engagement efforts directed at local schools as well as potential donors, alumni, and undergraduate majors and minors. The fellow will also work with the institute's Assistant Director to prepare public humanities marketing and communications materials. The remainder of the fellow’s time may be devoted to research and/or teaching. 

The fellow will be provided with a workspace in the Medieval Institute, enjoy full library and computer privileges, and have access to all the Institute’s research tools.

The position is anticipated to run from August 16, 2025, through August 15, 2027. The stipend will follow the corresponding NIH postdoctoral rate (following the policy established by the University of Notre Dame), plus benefits. At the time of posting, that stipend rate is $61,008 per year.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in some area of the humanistic study of the Middle Ages, or have it in hand by the beginning of the fellowship term. Applicants must have relevant experience in public engagement in the humanities; highly effective people skills; and multimedia digital literacy. Experience with digital humanities is highly desirable. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes reflection on how this postdoctoral position would fit into their broader career goals, a current C.V., and three confidential letters of recommendation.

Digital portfolios and similar supporting materials may also be uploaded for consideration. We recommend you add your URL(s) to the "additional documents" section (the Interfolio application will walk you through these steps; you can also contact customer service for help if needed).