Postdoctoral Scholar, African American History
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS
The Richards Civil War Era Center and the Africana Research Center invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in African American History with an anticipated start date of July 1 2026 with flexibility.
All research interests spanning the origins of slavery through the Civil Rights movement will receive favorable consideration. Proposals that align with the Richards Centers interests in slavery abolition and emancipation as well as comparative or Atlantic history are especially welcome.
During their residency the scholar will primarily perform their research. The scholar will have no teaching or administrative addition they will attend workshops professional development sessions and other relevant events and will be expected to take an active part in Penn States community of researchers.
A Ph.D. in African American History or a related field is required at time of appointment. Successful applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. within the previous four academic years.
More information on the benefits offered with this position can be found at be considered for this position submit a complete application packet including a cover letter describing your research and goals for the scholarship year a curriculum vitae and a list of three references online at We will request writing samples and letters of recommendation from candidates who advance in the search process.
System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.
Review of materials will begin November 1 2025 and continue until the position has been filled. Please direct questions about the process via e-mail to
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