Fellowship ID: | Duke-FHI-POSTDOC_DIASPORA [#18993] |
Fellowship Title: | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Black/African Diasporic Performance |
Fellowship Type: | Postdoctoral |
Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | African Diasporas |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/10/31 11:59PM finished (2021/07/20, finished 2022/05/07) |
Description: |
Franklin Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship – Franklin
Humanities Institute & SLIPPAGE, Duke University The
John Hope Franklin
Humanities Institute in collaboration with the SLIPPAGE@Duke invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in
performance research. The candidate’s research areas may include the fields and
disciplines within Arts, Humanities, STEM or Social Sciences with a focus on
Black Studies and/or Black communities in the African Diaspora (Asia, Africa,
North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia/Oceania). No
teaching is required for this position. The successful candidate for the Franklin Postdoctoral Fellowship will be a part of both SLIPPAGE and the Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI). Apart from focusing on their own research, the Fellow will be expected to give a presentation of their scholarship at the FHI and to co-direct (with another Franklin postdoc) a working group for early career visiting scholars. The Fellow will also be expected to assist with program development at SLIPPAGE@Duke, an interdisciplinary performance research group that explores connections between performance, history, theater, and emergent technology. This work may involve creative practice or mentoring undergraduate research fellows. Generally, Franklin Fellows are invited to take advantage of other opportunities to connect with Duke’s vibrant interdisciplinary humanities community, e.g. by organizing a working group on a topic of their choice. The
fellowship will provide a salary based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Research and travel allowance may be provided. Postdoctoral fellows are
eligible for health and most employee benefits. This position is a 12-month
appointment beginning September 1, 2021 with a possibility of 2nd year
appointment, upon evaluation. Basic
qualifications: - Ph.D. conferral by June 2021 - Research in at least one of the following areas: Black/African American Studies, Black Communities, or any focus on the African Diaspora. Preferred
qualifications: - Ability to interact and work collaboratively - Ability to work independently Applicants must submit a cover letter indicating research
interests and experiences; Curriculum Vitae; a writing sample (dissertation
chapter, refereed journal article, or refereed conference proceeding); and
three references (contact information only) via the online application.
Applications received by July 31, 2021 will receive primary consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, mentoring and service. The John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute shares this commitment in the spirit of our namesake. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. |