The Department of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University—Camden invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, renewable for a second year, to commence September 1, 2023.

This initiative seeks to support emerging scholars of race and childhood, provide institutional support for racial justice work in the field, and demonstrate the justice and career potential of humanities training through civics-engaged childhood studies.

Applicants must have earned the Ph.D. in Childhood Studies or another humanities-related field, such as English, History, African American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latinx Studies, Film/Media Studies, Education, Geography, or Cultural Studies, no more than five years prior to the date of application. The Fellow will receive an annual salary of $70,000 along with benefits, teach one course per academic year, and deliver one public talk or workshop per academic year. The Fellow will be matched with a faculty mentor in Childhood Studies, and be expected to participate in the academic life of the department and campus.

Applications must must include: a cover letter, current CV, a project description of up to 1,500 words that outlines planned scholarly activities for the two-year fellowship, a sample of writing, and the names and contact information for three references. 

Application Deadline: 4th April 2023.

More details on the role are available here.