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University of Idaho

Postdoctoral Fellow - American History; Chicanx History & Public History

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,613.64 per year

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Department of History and the Idaho Society of Fellows is now accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in American History, anticipated to begin July 10, 2023. Fellows will pursue their own research and teach one course per semester.

The department is particularly interested in recruiting candidates (1) with expertise on Public History, (2) expertise in Chicanx History, or (3) whose work complements existing departmental research strengths.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History or equivalent field is required by the start of the position.

• Broadly trained American Historian with expertise in Chicanx and/or Public History.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise on Public History and/or Chicanx History;

• Prior experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse cultural backgrounds, or experience and commitment to working with people holding similar or different world views while advocating for inclusion of all people.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003831P

Posting Date: 03/09/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
For first consideration, please apply by April 3, 2023.

Applicants must submit the following: a letter of application that addresses the positions required and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Other Document 1), and a 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Research/Teaching Philosophy). Applicants must also provide names and complete contact information for three references.

Please direct inquiries or questions to Dr. Rebecca Scofield (rscofield@uidaho.edu).

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.







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