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Posted: 21-Nov-23
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Salary: $46,000, for a 10-month period
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Internal Number: 607569
The Martin-Springer Institute (MSI) is seeking a qualified candidate for a postdoctoral scholar for 2024-2025. To enhance the global conversation of MSI’s mission, we are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate knowledge and research interests outside the U.S. context. The fellow will contribute to the national and international visibility and reputation of MSI by pursuing research on themes that promote MSI’s mission and its values. Research and scholarship are expected to lead to publication. The fellow will be working closely with MSI and be an active member of the NAU scholarly community, including teaching one course per semester, being available to students, leading public presentations, and serving as an intellectual resource for the broader community. International applications are welcome. This is a full time benefit eligible 10 month position.
Research and Publication - 55%
- Refine and expand on completed PhD thesis (theme related to the MSI mission) or themes related to the selected candidate’s thesis.
- Prepare primary and secondary research for thesis publication as monograph or peer-reviewed articles.
- Explore new research venues in field(s) of expertise.
- Act as liaison with faculty in other disciplines where appropriate and be a resource for students and faculty.
Classroom Management - 20%
- Teach one 3-credit class per semester (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025).
- Depending on selected candidate’s expertise, the Fall 2024 course will be on the Holocaust (in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies).
- The topic of the Spring 2025 course depends on qualification and disciplinary expertise of candidate, preferably taught in College of Arts and Letters, but possibly in a different college at NAU.
Program Outreach and Collaboration - 20%
- Deliver at least one presentation at NAU open to the general public, with question-and-answer session upon conclusion.
- Present as guest speaker in other classes, upon invitation by colleagues.
- Pursue outreach to local and regional communities for speaking engagements.
- Participate in MSI events, including, if applicable, student research projects. Network with national/international contacts regarding MSI mission & goals.
Other - 5%
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD preferred to have been conferred between January 1, 2019 and May 31, 2024.
- Experience with studies in Holocaust, genocide, reconciliation, cultural/collective memory, and/or trauma.
- Familiarity with broader mission of the Martin-Springer Institute.
- International experience and/or an international component in the candidate’s PhD thesis and/or current Research Project.
- Teaching experience (preferably in the Arts & Letters/Humanities).
- Ability to teach an Introductory course on the Holocaust.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to effectively engage students in an education environment.
- Organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Highly motivated to perform research independently and in a collaborative environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate effectively.
- Promote a inclusive environment.
Contact bjorn.krondorfer@nau.edu for
