benefit from frequent interaction with senior faculty mentors
and with other postdoctoral fellows in the three host colleges
engage with underrepresented undergraduate students to help
them actively consider and be prepared for graduate school
be encouraged to explore open faculty positions at the member
colleges of the Liberal Arts Diversity Officers Organization.
Terms
The annual stipend for the position is $44,000/year for two years,
with a one-time research allowance of $10,000, and a travel
allowance of $3,000/year for two years. The hosting College will
also provide health and dental benefits.
During the period of residence at Connecticut College, Middlebury
College or Williams College, the C3 Postdoctoral Fellows will be
affiliated with an appropriate department or program and will be
expected to teach two one-semester courses each year, normally one
per semester.
Eligibility
The C3 postdoctoral Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens or
permanent residents who are Ph.D. candidates at the University of
California, Berkeley, or Columbia University in one of the
participating fields.
We especially encourage applicants who are from groups that are
historically underrepresented in the academy. We define
"underrepresented" as those who are either historically
underrepresented (such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native
Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific
Islanders), are first generation college students, or have followed
nontraditional pathways to college due to exceptional talent and
motivation in the face of adversity, such as societal, economic or
academic disadvantages.
The C3 Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded to applicants with
a demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing
underrepresented groups in higher education careers, as evidenced
by at least one of the following:
- life experiences and educational background
- demonstrated interest and experience in translating the
creative critical discourse that comes from a non-traditional
educational background into research
- a research track record that shows interest in subjects and
practices that will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity
in higher education
- a demonstrated understanding of the experiences of groups
underrepresented in higher education.
Applicants must have completed all but dissertation at the time of
application to the fellowship. Applicants are expected to have
completed their degree before their fellowship term begins. Only
those with degrees granted in 2011-2012, 2012-2013, or to be
granted in 2014, are eligible to apply.
Application
Candidates must apply via Interfolio. No paper applications will be
accepted. All application materials must be received before
November 15, 2013. A complete application will consist of:
- a cover letter explaining how you fit the eligibility criteria
for the fellowship and identifying the departments/programs that
you are interested in at each school (you may indicate more than
one; the full list is
available here);
- a full curriculum vitae;
- a brief statement of your teaching and future research
interests (max 3 pages);
- an official graduate school transcript;
- three confidential letters of recommendation (instructions on
how to request letters from your referees through Interfolio can be
found
here)
- a writing sample (article, chapter, etc., max. 30 pages);
- a timetable for completion of the degree or copy of the
doctoral diploma.
Qualifications
The C3 postdoctoral Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens or
permanent residents who are Ph.D. candidates at the University of
California, Berkeley, or Columbia University in one of the
participating fields.
Application Instructions
Candidates must apply via Interfolio. No paper applications will be
accepted. All application materials must be received before
November 15, 2013. A complete application will consist of:
- a cover letter explaining how you fit the eligibility criteria
for the fellowship and identifying the departments/programs that
you are interested in at each school (you may indicate more than
one)
- a full curriculum vitae;
- a brief statement of your teaching and future research
interests (max 3 pages);
- an official graduate school transcript and three confidential
letters of recommendation;
- a writing sample (article, chapter, etc., max. 30 pages);
- a timetable for completion of the degree or copy of the
doctoral diploma.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/22279
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and
research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed
to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our
curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience
to our increasingly diverse student body.
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