American University Scholar-at-Risk Postdoctoral Fellowship 2022-23
College of Arts & Sciences!
Applications for the American University Scholar-at-Risk Postdoctoral Fellowship 2022-23 is now open for eligible candidates to apply. The fellowship is designed to support the academic and/or research work of a scholar in the Ukraine with a strong record of academic and/or research performance who might reasonably incur personal risk or be otherwise unable to advance their academic and/or research work if they remained in the Ukraine.
The appointment is for the Academic Year 2022-23 and will commence in August 2022. The incumbent is expected to conduct research with an AU faculty mentor or mentors and teach two courses during the fellowship period. The fellow will also be expected to participate in College and University activities.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
Benefits
Salary is competitive. The fellow will also receive up to $3,000 each year for research related expenses and a one-time stipend of $2,000 (before taxes) to help offset relocation expenses.
Eligibility for the American University Scholar-at-Risk Postdoctoral Fellowship 2022-23
Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree in their discipline on or before August 2022. The position is open to all disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences. English language teaching proficiency is required.
How to Apply
Applications should include a letter of application outlining the candidate’s research and teaching interests, a current curriculum vitae, names of three people who know the candidate’s work well and would be willing to serve as references and write letters if requested, and electronic copies of recently published papers or working papers. Candidates are not required to contact potential AU mentors in advance.
