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Jobs

Initial review of applications will begin on February 28th, 2025, and may continue until the position is filled. Assistant Professor of Teaching, WGST Program, University of Memphis.

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGST) at the University of Memphis seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Teaching. This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position with a promotion pathway and support for innovative teaching. The successful candidate will start in August 2025.

WGST is an interdisciplinary program offering an undergraduate minor and graduate certificate in the study of women, gender, sexuality, and the family. The program seeks a dedicated educator who is passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. The teaching load for this position is four courses per semester; at least three assigned courses per semester will be WMST 2100: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies. This is a popular general education option for our undergraduate students, and it is also a core course requirement for WGST minors. The successful candidate will be asked to teach WMST 2100 in both the in-person and online format each term. Candidates should also be prepared to offer upper-level undergraduate courses in their area of expertise as needed for the WGST program.

Full-time teaching faculty are eligible to apply for internal grants, travel funds, and professional development assignments through the College of Arts and Sciences. After serving a minimum of five years in the role of Assistant Professor, full-time teaching faculty are eligible for promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching. After ten years of service, they are eligible for promotion to Professor of Teaching.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 1, 2025. Applicants may hold doctoral degrees from any humanities or social sciences discipline, with expertise and focus in any area of women’s and gender studies. Those with an interdisciplinary and/or intersectional approach to WGST are especially encouraged to apply. Apply Here

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Associate position, Reparative Art Histories, University of Pittsburgh.

The Department of the History of Art & Architecture (HAA) in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking applications for a Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Associate position on “Reparative Art Histories.” We invite candidates who have completed or will complete a Ph.D. in the history of art, architecture, or visual culture to apply for this two-year appointment, running August 1, 2025, through July 30, 2027, that is funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation on the theme of social justice and disciplinary knowledge.

The grant project is led by Principal Investigator and Dietrich Professor Dr. Kirk Savage, with Gretchen Bender, Jennifer Josten, Alison Langmead, and Christopher Nygren serving as Co-PIs. This grant will support a two-year process of inquiry and collaborative work focused on one central question: how do we foreground the issue of social justice in the discipline of art and architectural history, across time periods, geographies, and social structures? In the first year, HAA will engage in a structured conversation with a series of outside interlocutors; in the second year, the department will produce two new core courses and accompanying Open Educational Resources centering social justice and will produce reflection essays on the challenges and possibilities of advancing social justice analysis in new research.

The postdoctoral associate will take an active role in this project, including interviewing the participants, documenting the activities of the project, and working with the principal investigators, the graduate student assistant, and the department administrator to bring the events to life. This scholar will also participate in all scholarly activities associated with the project, including workshops and lectures; will be asked to offer one undergraduate lecture course (Spring 2026) and one graduate seminar (Fall 2026) focusing on the theme of reparative art histories; and will advance their own research agenda while contributing to the project’s scholarly output through a public presentation.

Successful applicants should demonstrate a research agenda that engages in some aspect of social justice analysis, whatever the specialization. This could include the interplay of justice with questions of patronage, collection, markets, and value; the complicity of the discipline with regimes of colonization and enslavement; methodologies to repair absences in the human record of material production; recovering moments of resistance and liberation – to name only some possibilities. HAA is committed to centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in its curricular and research initiatives. We seek a colleague whose scholarship, teaching, and mentorship will advance our DEIA and anti-racist mission.

Salary and benefits will be competitive, and during their time at University of Pittsburgh the Post-doc will be covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which guarantees a minimum salary of at least $60,000 for full-time faculty. This position has a budget to support both relocation and research expenses.

Duties:

Active role in the grant project under the direction of the principal investigator
Assist with planning events, course development, and preparation of Open Educational Resource materials
Teach two courses in reparative art histories:
- One 3-credit undergraduate lecture in Spring 2026
- One 3-credit graduate seminar in Fall 2026
- Be in residence during the academic year and participate in the intellectual life of the department
Continue to advance a personal research agenda demonstrated through public presentations, conference participation, or publications

Minimum Qualifications:

ABD in history of art, architecture, or visual culture with a Ph.D. in hand prior to August 1, 2025, OR Ph.D. in history of art, architecture, or visual culture issued within the last five years.
Demonstrated research interest in questions relating to reparative art history or social justice analysis.
Some teaching experience at the college/university level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with organizing conferences/lectures.
Experience in public humanities projects and engagements.
Experience participating in long-term collaborative projects.

To apply, visit join.pitt.edu. The requisition number for this position is 24009218. Applications should include:

Cover letter of 1-2 pages, addressed to Kirk Savage that includes a summary of the dissertation and discusses how the candidate’s research aligns with the seminar’s theme of “Reparative Art Histories” (applicants may wish to consult the description of the Reparation Constellation at https://www.haa.pitt.edu/graduate/constellations)
Current CV
Writing sample (limit 30 pages)
Teaching Statement (limit 2 pages)
Contact information for three potential referees. We will request letters of reference from finalist candidates.

Applications will be accepted through TalentCenter: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external_pd/jobdetail.ftl?job=24009218. Email applications will not be accepted.

Review of applications will begin on March 14, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Visiting Assistant Professor of English, UConn.

The Department of English at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. This position will begin on August 23, 2025, and will be located at the UConn Avery Point campus.

The ideal candidate will bring college-level teaching experience in English literature and composition along with scholarly expertise in pre-1800 literature in English and environmental or maritime literature. This is a teaching-oriented position. The successful candidate will offer a range of classes (including pre-1800 literature in English, literature and the environment, and first-year writing) and will contribute to the interdisciplinary Maritime Studies program.

Located on the beautiful Long Island Sound, UConn Avery Point’s historic waterfront campus reflects our region’s proud maritime tradition. Our academic programs emphasize experiential learning, challenging coursework, hands-on lab programs, internships, and robust field studies. Our small class sizes, engaging faculty, and academic support team help students perform at the highest levels. Students may complete four-year degrees in English, General Studies, Marine Sciences, and Maritime Studies on our campus. Students interested in other UConn majors can begin their studies at UConn Avery Point and transition to another UConn campus to finish their degree.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and is a member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of all requirements for the PhD in English Literature, Comparative Literature, American Studies, or a closely related field with degree awarded by the start date of employment.
Demonstrated ability to teach at the college or university level.
Graduate coursework or other evidence of expertise in pre-1800 literature in English.
Graduate coursework or other evidence of expertise in literature and the environment or topics related to maritime studies.
Evidence of a commitment to working with first-generation college students, students from historically underserved demographics, and multilingual students.
Experience supporting diversity in a higher education setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience teaching rhetoric and composition.
Experience teaching both in person and using online platforms.
Experience teaching a range of courses or demonstrated potential for developing new courses.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track teaching position that carries a seven-course per year teaching responsibility. The position is located at Avery Point and reports to the Head of the English Department. This position is for a year but is expected to be renewed for a second year subject to performance and budget.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs search #498895 to upload the following:

A cover letter,
Curriculum vitae,
Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.);
Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, and at least one course syllabus with major assignment prompts);
Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
Writing sample (12-15 pp);
Contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

Fellowships

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025. The Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Humanities and Social Justice at the Climate Museum.

The Climate Museum seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality, to fill a one-year full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by the Mellon Foundation. The Fellowship will run from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.

About the Climate Museum

Contending with the climate crisis at scale requires a transformation of our public culture. The Climate Museum, the first museum in the U.S. dedicated to climate change, mobilizes the power of arts and cultural programming to accelerate this crucial shift toward climate dialogue and action, empowering visitors with the understanding that they can take meaningful action for climate justice, creating community for collective action, and popularizing solutions that emphasize justice and equity. The Museum sees cultural work on climate both as a humanistic end in itself and as a means to inspiring action for climate justice and clean energy policies.

In its proof-of-concept phase, which began in 2018, the Museum presented 17 exhibitions, ten of them with partners including the Parsons School of Design, Rockefeller Center, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden; held 355+ events—including panels, workshops, performances, and more; and welcomed 165,000+ visitors. The Museum recently secured a 25,000 square foot permanent home for its exhibitions, programs, and events, to open in 2029. Its free, accessible exhibitions, art installations, advocacy tools, events, and youth programs have received wide recognition in the cultural sector and beyond, and empowered hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors to exercise their agency in the global climate movement.

The Fellowship

The Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Humanities and Social Justice will serve on the team responsible for the development and implementation of Climate Museum programming, including exhibitions, art installations, and public programming. Further, the Fellow will be responsible for developing and teaching a seminar at the intersection of climate, justice, and the humanities at The New School. They will provide critical scholarly vigor and intellectual depth to enrich a climate humanities and justice framework throughout the Museum’s work. The Fellow will be encouraged to propose and help implement creative new approaches to engaging the public on these issues.

The Mellon Fellowship is open to all candidates who have received their PhD in any humanities discipline within the last five years and who have experience in climate and social justice. The Fellow will be in residence at the Museum full-time from August 2025 through July 2026. The Museum’s office is located in New York City.

The Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for those eager to work in a dynamic, growing organization at the intersection of culture, climate, and justice and to meet the rising public demand for pathways into climate engagement and action. The position will include hands-on, immersive public humanities experience developing and expanding the programmatic content and public engagement strategy for the first museum in the U.S. dedicated to climate change.

Responsibilities

The Fellow will contribute to the Museum’s growing cultural activist leadership through scholarly research and program and exhibition development. They will play a key role in continuing to hone the Museum’s focus on the humanities in justice-centered climate programming, a crucial terrain for grasping the situation we face and fostering solutions. Fellows will have the opportunity to cultivate their public engagement skills and advance the work of an organization at a formative moment of growth potential.

The Fellow will receive an orientation on current best practices in climate communications and the Climate Museum’s approach to curation, pedagogy, engagement, and outreach, with additional topics to be added based on the Fellow’s background.

Fellowship responsibilities include:

Supporting the development of public programming,
Participating in the curatorial team that will develop the Museum’s 2026 exhibitions,
Integrating an understanding of the intersections of climate and social justice throughout the Museum’s work, with a particular focus on public programs,
Co-supervising a part-time Mellon Foundation Undergraduate Fellow in Climate Humanities and Social Justice over the course of their own yearlong fellowship at the Museum
Conducting research on best practices for outreach concerning the climate crisis and its intersections with issues of inequality and justice, and
Designing and teaching a seminar for advanced undergraduate and graduate students focused on the practice of humanities at the intersection of climate and justice.

The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate closely with members of the Museum’s public engagement team, including its Director, Curator, Senior Design and Curatorial Associate, Special Assistant to the Director, and Development Coordinator. In addition, as noted above, they will partner with and co-supervise the Mellon Undergraduate Fellow on a range of projects.

Qualifications – All applicants must:

Be recipients of a PhD degree in the humanities–and only in the humanities–after June 2020 and before June 2025.
Be able to work from the Climate Museum’s New York City office with periodic visits to temporary exhibitions and other programming locations from August 2025 – July 2026.
Have a keen eye toward the role of the environmental and climate humanities in expanding public engagement with climate justice.
Have an academic background in a traditional humanities field and subject-matter expertise in climate, social justice, or both.
Have a strong orientation towards collaboration and the success of the team.
Have a flexible, ambitious, and enterprising mindset.
Be inclined to kindness and humor under pressure.

Staff members may work additional hours (including some weekends).

To apply, please submit a resume or CV, cover letter, and up to five pages of previously written work through the Climate Museum’s Submittable portal. Additional materials will be requested in the application process. Public-facing written work is most pertinent for the writing sample; it is not required.

The Fellowship includes a stipend of $85,000 a year; health, dental, and vision insurance; as well as a retirement savings account without matching. Relocation assistance and a modest research budget are also available to the Fellow. The Museum cannot sponsor applicants for work visas. Applications can be found on Submittable and are due by 11:59pm EST on April 30, 2025.

The Climate Museum highly values diversity and views the climate crisis as, among other things, a multilateral social justice crisis. Our aspiration is for our team to represent NYC both demographically and through a multitude of experiences and viewpoints. The Climate Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals where required, in employment and in its services, programs, and activities. The Museum will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025. The Mellon Foundation Undergraduate Fellowship in Climate Humanities and Social Justice at the Climate Museum.

The Climate Museum, a non-profit organization that mobilizes arts and cultural programming to spark civic activism for a climate-safe and just future, seeks rising college juniors and seniors majoring in a humanities field and planning to pursue careers in academia to fill a one-year full-time Undergraduate Fellowship funded by the Mellon Foundation. The Mellon Fellow will work 15 hours per week onsite at the Museum’s office in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC. Compensation is $20 per hour. The Fellowship will run for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic year.

About the Climate Museum

The Fellowship

The Fellow will work closely with and be mentored and supervised by a small, highly dedicated team including in particular the Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow.

The Mellon Fellow will largely focus on the following areas, with additional opportunities that will vary.

Research and writing to support the team’s work across exhibition planning and fundraising.
Working with the curatorial team in envisioning and proposing new justice-oriented exhibition collaborations with other organizations and cultural institutions.
Supporting the execution of development and fundraising tasks, including stewardship of current and prospective donors, donor prospect research, philanthropic trends research, and grant writing.
Working with Museum staff to identify partner organizations who would benefit from or enhance the Museum’s artistic or intellectual work.

Eligibility:

Only college juniors and seniors majoring in the humanities and considering a career in academia are eligible.
Ability to work 15 hours per week onsite in the Museum’s Hell’s Kitchen office during the hours of 10am–6pm Eastern. Staff members may work additional hours (including some weekends).

Qualifications:

Demonstrated passion for climate issues, social justice, and/or museums. Exceptional research and writing skills and generally strong academic qualifications.
Enterprising and ambitious mindset balanced with adaptability and collaborative skills.
A growth mindset.
Kindness and humor under pressure.
Proficiency in Google Drive and the ability to learn new software.
Ability to maintain a flexible and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and five double-spaced pages of your writing on any subject to the Climate Museum’s Submittable portal. Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on April 30, 2025.

Other Opportunities

See the Residencies, Prizes/Grants, and Workshops Page on the ASLE website.

Applications for Bernheim’s 2025 Residencies will open in Fall of 2024. Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Outdoor Arts Fellowships, Clermont, KY.