31 Faculty - Liberal Arts jobs

Title Mellon Sawyer Postdoctoral Fellowship in Afro-Latin American Studies School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Afro-Latin American Research Institute, Hutchins Center Position Description With the support of the Mellon Foundation’s Sawyer Seminar program, the  Afro-Latin American Research Institute  at the  Hutchins Center for African & African American Research , Harvard University, seeks applications for a one-year Mellon Sawyer Postdoctoral Fellowship in Afro-Latin American Studies. The fellow will play a leading role in organizing, administering and participating in the Mellon Sawyer seminar entitled “Changing Contours of Afrodescendant Citizenship in Latin America: Contestation, Consolidation, and Contradictions.” We seek scholars whose research focuses on citizenship and belonging of Afrodescendant population in Latin America, particularly relating to nation building,...

Date:  08-Jan-2023 Location:  NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description NUS College (NUSC), the honours program for the National University of Singapore, plans to hire dedicated individuals to fill numerous vacancies. These are full-time, renewable lecturer positions that include opportunities for research funding and for promotion to Associate Professor with Open Contract on the NUS Educator Track, as described below. The primary responsibility is to offer one of our mandatory courses, to which you will be expected to bring your own academic and intellectual expertise. Thinking with Writing (TWW) Thinking with Writing course introduces NUSC first-year students to the practices and conventions of academic thinking and writing in very small class settings and builds transferable skills which serve as a foundation of their academic development at NUSC....

The Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a 24 months   postdoctoral position to be filled by September 1.st 2023,   or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 24 months. Job content The postdoc will be a part of the Velux Foundation core group research project  OIKOS. A Cultural Analysis of Care and Crisis in the 21st Century , headed by Professor Isak Winkel Holm (PI) and Associate Professor Solveig Gade (co-PI). Since collaboration is key to the  OIKOS  project, the postdoc should be willing to engage in activities of co-writing, co-teaching, co-organizing of events, etc. The candidate is also expected to take part in relevant activities at the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, such as the Art & Earth research cluster (https://artsandculturalstudies.ku.dk/research/art-and-earth). For a brief presentation of  OIKOS , see...

Date:  16-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) at the National University of Singapore is looking for a senior Research Assistant or junior Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have experience in marine biology and ecology and/or aquaculture research. You will be working closely with a team of researchers and engaging with different collaborators, including commercial partners and students. Candidates who can work and communicate effectively across multiple domains are encouraged to apply. Roles and Responsibilities Lead and execute aquarium- and laboratory-based experiments at the St. John's Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML) for the culture of a variety of marine organisms, including marine rice, seagrass, and corals Assist in executing...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance. The McDonald Institute invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in GIS and Spatial Analysis in Archaeology to work on the ERC Advanced Grant funded project: Reverse Engineering Collective Action: Complex Technologies in Stateless Societies (REVERSEACTION) led by Prof Marcos Martinón-Torres (PI). The appointee will join a team based at the University of Cambridge, along with international collaborators, to work on the above project, which investigates the production and organisation of luxury technologies in archaeological societies without coercive authorities. The project combines science methods (geochemistry, microscopy, environmental archaeology, isotopic analyses) with social anthropology and experimentation, and has a strong research base and interest in Colombia. We are seeking a creative individual who is familiar with the archaeology of Colombia, brings...

Date:  07-Jan-2023 Location:  LKYSPP, Bukit Timah Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Fellow will have three main responsibilities: (1) revise her/his dissertation into a publishable book manuscript or a set of articles by the end of the first year of the Fellowship; and (2) assist in the organization and running of the Anatomy of Choice project, including but not limited to, liaising with the contributing authors, organizing workshops, and directing the work of the undergraduate research assistants; (3) contribute to the broader intellectual life of the LKYSPP. Job Requirements A Ph.D. degree in Political Science/International Relations/History, focusing on the international relations of East or Southeast Asia, and/or the foreign policy of one or more the countries in the regions.  Candidates whose work involves comparing the foreign policy responses of the ASEAN countries to...

Date:  13-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Introduction Established in 2004, the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) is an autonomous research institute in the National University of Singapore. It is dedicated to research on contemporary South Asia. The Institute seeks to promote understanding of this vital region of the world and to communicate knowledge and insights about it to policymakers, the business community, academia, and civil society, in Singapore and beyond. We are looking to appoint a Visiting Senior Research Fellow as part of our research team. Criteria PhD in South Asia’s International Relations, South Asian Studies or related research fields. Research focus should be on one or more of the following areas relating to South Asia: India’s foreign and security policy Security studies​​​​​​​...

Title Preceptor in Modern Hebrew School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Position Description The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University seeks applications for a Preceptor in Modern Hebrew Language, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. The preceptor will be responsible for teaching five courses per academic year, participating in curricular development, and training and supervising teaching fellows. The appointment term is three years, renewable for up to five years (eight years total), contingent on performance, enrollments, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean authorization. The salary range for 2023-2024 is estimated to be $67,600-$75,300. Permanent residency sponsorship is not available for this position; visa sponsorship is available. Basic Qualifications Native or near-native fluency and...

Title STAR Lab Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Position Description The  Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability Research (STAR) Lab  at Harvard University invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships aim to support postdoctoral scholars who have recently completed their PhD in economics, business, psychology, public policy, political science, environmental science, statistics, or related fields, and whose research interests include private sector initiatives aimed at generating positive social and environmental impacts. We offer two fellowships associated with a set of related research projects to be conducted in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to examine applications of insights from behavioral economics to the design of financial products and services aimed at helping...

Date:  23-Jan-2023 Location:  LKYSPP, Bukit Timah Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to hire two Research Assistants for the Society & Culture Department. The Research Assistants will be working in a research team that contributes to the Institute’s research programmes. The department’s workstreams include digital inclusion in various domains (e.g., work and integration) and media policy, impact of new technologies on governance, the future of work and career mobility, and the design of and impact of community engagement. The job scope includes: Assisting with the administration and management of research projects, including recruiting and managing participants Conducting secondary research (e.g., literature...

Date:  23-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The East Asian Institute (EAI), National University of Singapore, is inviting applications from suitable candidates in the field of East Asian development, particularly in the political development of contemporary China and its foreign policy. The appointment will be for a period of twelve months. Responsibilities To interact intensively with research staff at EAI on academic collaborations and projects. To deliver seminars for  EAI Seminar  series. To author policy papers for the  EAI Background Brief  series. Requirements Candidate is expected to: possess a deep and insightful knowledge of the Korean Peninsula including North Korea have an academic background of at least 15 years in universities and IHLs,...

Title Lecturer on Comparative Literature School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Comparative Literature Position Description This is a one-year appointment, potentially renewable for another two years. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2024. Teaching duties will include three courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, together with advising students in the department’s undergraduate and graduate secondary concentrations in Translation Studies. Basic Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Translation Studies or in Comparative Literature with a primary focus on translation. We seek candidates who are doing innovative work in translation studies, and who are able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the history, theory, and practice of translation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate substantial work with original-language materials in at least...

Title Lecturer on Comparative Literature School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Comparative Literature Position Description This is a one-year appointment, potentially renewable for another two years. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2024. Teaching duties will include three courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, together with advising students in the department’s undergraduate and graduate secondary concentrations in Translation Studies. Basic Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Translation Studies or in Comparative Literature with a primary focus on translation. We seek candidates who are doing innovative work in translation studies, and who are able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the history, theory, and practice of translation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate substantial work with original-language materials in at least three...

JOB OPENING ID 229457 WORKING TITLE Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Science JOB TITLE RESEARCH FELLOW WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP College Of Lsa DEPARTMENT LSA Linguistics: Weinberg ICS POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 1/20/2023 - 4/30/2023 CAREER INTEREST Research Fellows How to Apply Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement (not more than 2 pages), a one page teaching statement and contact information for 3 references. Research statements should specify how the applicant’s research will integrate with and benefit from ongoing cognitive science research conducted at The University of Michigan.  For example, the research statements could make ties to the interests of faculty from the Departments of Linguistics, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science and Engineering...

JOB OPENING ID 229307 WORKING TITLE LEO Adjunct Lecturer for Fall 2023 JOB TITLE LEO Adjunct Lecturer WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Part-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP College Of Lsa DEPARTMENT LSA Sweetland Writing Center POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 1/21/2023 - 2/09/2023 CAREER INTEREST LEO - Lecturers How to Apply This is an interdependent position with job posting 229305: Director of Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts (LSWA).  You must apply separately for both positions and be qualified for both to be considered as a candidate. (Please see Job Posting 229305, which describes the director’s position, for the specific application requirements of that role.) To be considered as a candidate for this position, candidates should submit a single attachment (in PDF format) to this posting with the following materials: Cover letter...

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Research Associate or Research Associate to join our Spoken Language Processing (SLP) project team within the virtual Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) Institute in the Department of Engineering. You will extend our research into automatic assessment and feedback for learning spoken English as an additional language. We work on real-life free speaking and conversational exams and practice tests, funded and closely collaborating with Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to design and develop appropriate methodologies to address the above research objectives. This will involve planning and managing their own research activity and liaising with colleagues in the Speech Research Group at Cambridge and with the partner groups in ALTA and CUP&A. The skills, qualifications...

Title Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (Prof Pallais) School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area   Position Description Professor Amanda Pallais is looking to hire highly-skilled and motivated research assistants who will start work in the summer of 2023 and will work for one to two years. The job entails close collaboration with Professor Pallais on research in labor economics. Examples of past projects include identifying the consequences of discrimination, determining how much workers value job flexibility, and understanding and developing interventions to combat the loneliness epidemic. For more examples of previous research, see https://scholar.harvard.edu/pallais/publications.  This position is ideal for someone who has a long-term interest in economics research and is planning to go to graduate school in economics or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience with Stata....

Full time JR00065785 University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively...

Description Liberal Studies at New York University is seeking part-time instructors to teach Arts and Cultures of Modernity in AY 2022-23.  Successful candidates will be contacted on an as-needed basis to fill section openings in the Liberal Studies Core, if and when such openings arise. The Liberal Studies Core is a dynamic liberal arts curriculum that provides a global and interdisciplinary foundation for nearly 100 NYU majors. The curriculum emphasizes conceptual and spatial frameworks to trace the movement of ideas and the interconnectivity of material culture, through the study of different texts, histories, exchanges, structures and systems, languages, arts, and writing from early antiquity through contemporary times. Small seminar-style classes and close faculty-student interaction ensure the benefits of a liberal arts college within a large urban research university. We are especially interested in hiring qualified candidates who can contribute to the...

Title 2023-24 College Fellows (in multiple areas) School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area College Fellows Program Position Description Please visit  https://facultyresources.fas.harvard.edu/how-apply  for a list of open College Fellow positions. The College Fellows Program ( https://facultyresources.fas.harvard.edu/college-fellows-program ) at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences identifies exceptional scholars who have recently completed their doctoral work and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. College Fellows teach within an area of specialization while given ample time to pursue their own research. The program provides College Fellows with mentoring on both pedagogy and career development. College Fellowships are one-year positions with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. In 2023, they are expected to begin starting July 1. College Fellows will receive a salary and benefits....