Postdoctoral Fellow - Jewish Studies Program

Description

The Jewish Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow faculty position for Academic Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 and is pending funding. This fellowship is offered in conjunction with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. The appointment is a 36-month term position at an annual salary of $70,000, and will commence on August 1, 2025.This fellowship seeks an emerging scholar in Holocaust Studies, broadly conceived, who demonstrates evidence for a promising scholarly trajectory and potential for excellence in teaching. Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree by August 1st, 2025. The position will require the incumbent to teach one course at American University during each semester. Course assignments will be made in consultation with the Director of the Jewish Studies Program. The fellow will be expected to hold office hours and participate in American University activities.In addition, the fellow will join the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 cohorts of fellows at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) and will be expected to conduct research in the USHMM’s collections and participate in the ongoing activities, including the weekly fellows’ seminar, of the Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies.Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (dissertation chapter or publication). Please contact Professor Pamela Nadell, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, 202-885-2025 or if you have any questions. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. To ensure the health and safety of our community, American University requires that all faculty and staff are vaccinated for Covid-19. To learn more about American University's health and safety directives please click here. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. . Other Details

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Salary : $70,000