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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

USA: WILLIAMS COLLEGE Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Studies

Overview

The Program in Environmental Studies at Williams College invites applications for two post-doctoral fellowships in Environmental Studies, beginning July 1, 2010. We welcome applications from candidates who will have the PhD. in hand by the start date or who have completed their PhD. within the last five years.

We seek candidates trained in the humanities or social sciences to contribute to the curriculum and vitality of an interdisciplinary program. The position requires vision and initiative and a desire to join our vibrant community of environmental scholars, practitioners and activists. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to: literature, art history, religion, anthropology, philosophy, history, and food studies. An international focus is also highly desirable. Williams is an institution that places a high value on undergraduate teaching; consequently, we strongly prefer applicants who can demonstrate a capacity for excellent teaching.

Value of this scholarship

The successful candidates will be appointed for a term of either one or two years and will carry a teaching load of one course each semester. The baseline stipend for these positions is $38,940 per year plus an allowance of $4,500 for research and professional travel expenses. Fellows will also be provided with full benefits including health and dental insurance. These positions are made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.


Deadline for application

To ensure full consideration, applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2009. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of research project and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to:

Jennifer L. French, Director
Center for Environmental Studies
54 Stetson Court
Williams College
Williamstown, MA 01267

Fax and email applications not accepted. Inquiries may be sent to

jfrench@williams.edu

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2,000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students. Please visit the Williams College website. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Source: EducationUSA Weekly Update


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