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University of South Florida Postdoctoral Scholars Social Sciences and Humanities, 2010-11. USF is pleased to announce the second year of its Postdoctoral Scholars program in the social sciences and humanities. The over-arching theme for this year¹s scholars is Sustainable Societies: Building social, cultural, and environmental capital in a globalized world. Historians are encouraged to apply. Potential research areas and themes include but are not limited to: environmental history; migration, and diaspora; science, technology, health, and medicine; race and ethnicity; gender; urban or rural issues; economics and economic development. Geographical area and time period of research are open. Five postdoctoral scholarships will be awarded with appointments beginning August 7th 2010. Appointments are for full time employment (40 hours per week) and are renewable for an additional academic year subject to satisfactory progress. The salary is $40,000 per year and the University contributes to a health insurance program for postdoctoral scholars and their dependents (up to $5,000). Support for travel to academic conferences will also be available. Eligibility: Applicants must have a doctoral degree no earlier than 2007. Candidates who will have successfully defended their dissertations by May 1, 2010 will also be considered, however the doctoral degree must have been conferred prior to the first day of employment. Application: Letters of application and supporting material should include the following: 1. A cover letter with details on (i) how your research and teaching expertise would contribute to the theme of Sustainable Societies: Building social, cultural, and environmental capital in a globalized world and the goals and aspirations of the USF Strategic Plan; (ii) the department or departments with which you would like to be affiliated; (iii) teaching experience and courses that you would like to offer; and (iv) your long-term goals. 2. A curriculum vitae. 3. Two letters of reference. 4. Scanned copies of up to three of your published papers/scholarly works or book chapters (maximum of 3). 5. Scanned copies of current academic transcript from all degree awarding institutions. For more information go to: http://www.grad.usf.edu/postdoc.asp Send all application materials by November 15th to: The USF Graduate School at postdoc@grad.usf.edu USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access employer. Applicants interested in being affiliated with History Department can also contact myself or the department chair, Dr. Fraser Ottanelli, at fraser@cas.usf.edu. -- Dr. Joanna Dyl Assistant Professor Department of History University of South Florida (813) 974-3729 jdyl@cas.usf.edu
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