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The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center and the Graduate School seek a scholar of Latin America and the Caribbean for a postdoctoral associate position. The associate will hold an appointment in LACS (50%) and the Graduate School (TGS, 50%).
The successful candidate will embrace an interdisciplinary outlook in their teaching and demonstrate a significant research agenda in their field. LACS offers an ideal setting for the postdoctoral fellow to work on a large research project. Recent LACS postdoctoral fellows have gone on to attain tenure-track jobs. LACS is committed to the goals of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in higher education. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds who can contribute significantly to furthering these goals. Priority will be given to UMD graduates, but all candidates will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible scholars are those who have earned a doctorate, preferably within the last two (2) years, in any academic discipline in the Humanities, Arts, or Social Sciences, with a geographical focus on Latin America and/or the Caribbean. Applicants must have a PhD in hand by June 1, 2025.
DUTIES
- Teaching three courses each academic year: LACS core courses (234 and 235), and the LACS Capstone course (486)
- Planning the LACS Graduate Lecture Series
- Implementing Graduate School initiatives preparing doctoral students for multiple career paths by leading workshops and conducting 1:1 student appointment;
- Creating opportunities for Directors/Coordinators of Graduate Studies in select colleges and schools (ARHU, EDUC, BSOS, INFO etc.) to support existing career/professional development efforts and enhance career development best practices;
- Conducting research on national trends/innovations in career/professional development in humanities and social sciences in order to understand and track data/trends internally and externally.
SALARY
$60,000 - $65,000. The Postdoctoral associate will also receive a stipend for travel and research funds.
APPLICATION
To Apply: Click this link.
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