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Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Public History

Employer
Wesleyan University
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 24, 2022

Job Details

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Position Details

Wesleyan University invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Public History, beginning July 1, 2022, with the possibility of reappointment for 2023-2024 academic year. The postdoctoral scholar will teach one undergraduate course per semester, one of which should be project based. We seek candidates whose research in public history and museum studies can contribute to our understanding of the resonances of industrialization, race, and slavery in Connecticut/New England. In addition to teaching obligations, the postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with faculty-curator-student teams at Wesleyan and the Middlesex County Historical Society (Middletown, CT) to develop public-oriented projects (archival/exhibition) in digital and physical formats. The postdoctoral fellow will have a workspace and access to library facilities, be able to work on their own research projects, and present on their research.
Minimum Qualifications

By the start of the appointment, the candidates should hold a PhD in Public History, Digital Humanities, Museum Studies, History, American Studies, African American Studies, or a related field. Skills in digital media/design and teaching experience are essential.
Special Instructions To Applicants

A complete application includes electronic copies of the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy. A sample syllabus and evidence of teaching effectiveness, when available, may also be included. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees, from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
Additional Information

Applications received by May 1, 2022 will be given full consideration. Please contact Demetrius L. Eudell at deudell@wesleyan.edu with any questions regarding the position or application process.

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Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Alison Williams, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/ Title IX Officer, 860-685-3927, awilliams@wesleyan.edu.

Company

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. 

Our student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students is housed on a beautiful 316-acre historic New England campus that offers the comfort of an intimate and collaborative learning environment supported by renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and unique research opportunities.

With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.

At Wesleyan, we are all educators. We welcome your interest in Wesleyan's diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In this energetic and inclusive community, our talented faculty and staff foster a liberal arts educational experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. Genuinely open-minded, intellectually curious, and mission-driven, our employees invest their impressive talents in fulfilling careers.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of growth and wellness opportunities—comprehensive health benefitsfitness incentives, generous paid time offretirement plansflexible work schedules, and educational benefits, including free employee access to Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies program and undergraduate tuition reimbursement for dependents of eligible employees. Benefits-at-a-Glance

Campus life affords employees countless opportunities to experience general-interest, academic, artistic, and athletic events. Our location in scenic central Connecticut provides easy access to Boston, New York, and the many other exciting and culturally rich destinations of New England. Few workplaces are like Wesleyan, and we welcome your interest in learning more about us.

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