The Global Asian Studies Program “Bridge to the Faculty” Postdoctoral Fellowship in Critical Refugee Studies

Position: Global Asian Studies Program “Bridge to the Faculty” postdoctoral fellowship in Critical Refugee Studies with a preferred focus on refugee displacements from Southeast Asia in an area of research expertise pertaining to imperialism, war and conflict, climate change, and/or economic precarity beginning August 16, 2021. The successful candidate must have completed their PhD in the humanities, social sciences, ethnic studies, or area studies – no earlier than August 15, 2017 and no later than August 15, 2021.  Postdoctoral research associates are expected to teach one course per year, maintain an active research agenda, work towards publishing their work, and participate in program activities. This is a full-time position and includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Purpose: The Bridge to the Faculty postdoctoral program seeks to advance the diversity of the faculty by encouraging the recruitment, retention, and promotion of outstanding scholars from different backgrounds, with an emphasis on attracting individuals from groups who have been underrepresented in the social sciences and humanities. Subject to satisfactory performance, and university approval, the postdoctoral research associate will be re-appointed for one additional year. Successful postdocs in the Bridge to the Faculty program may have the opportunity to transition to a tenure-track faculty line at UIC starting in the 2023-2024 academic year. In addition to receiving active mentoring in GLAS, the Bridge to Faculty postdoc will be part of a cohort at the university level that will meet regularly through activities coordinated by the Office of Diversity.

To Apply: For additional information about the department, go to https://glas.uic.edu. Inquiries can be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Anna Guevarra (guevarra@uic.edu). For full consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2021. 

Applicants should submit materials to https://jobs.uic.edu. Click on the job board and then the job.  Please complete the on-line application with the names and email addresses of 3 references. One of the referees must be the candidate’s dissertation chair/advisor. and also include:

     A.  A cover letter that includes information concerning the candidate’s interest in the position, dissertation/scholarly work, a description of the proposed research project to be undertaken during the fellowship period, and possible courses that the candidate would be interested in teaching. The University of Illinois is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Applicants are requested to include information on how they will further this goal. 

     B.  A full curriculum vitae

     C.  A statement of teaching philosophy and interests

     D.  A writing sample (a publication, a dissertation chapter, or a book prospectus

Context: Located in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the United States, UIC is a comprehensive urban public research (R1) university with a diverse student body and a strong tradition of support for difference and equality. Part of the University of Illinois land grant higher education system, UIC is among the nation’s top five most diverse campuses; it is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC’s undergraduate population is currently 31% White, 26% Latinx, 18% Asian, 10% International, 8% Black/African American,  2.7% Multiracial, .06% American Indian/Alaska Native, .03% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander,  2.4% other/unknown and 60% are Pell Eligible.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Postdoctoral research associates are expected to teach one course per year, maintain an active research agenda, work towards publishing their work, and participate in program activities.

The successful candidate must have completed their PhD in the humanities, social sciences, ethnic studies, or area studies – no earlier than August 15, 2017 and no later than August 15, 2021.