Description
The Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life of Columbia University invites applications for a full-time appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar. The Institute seeks a scholar whose research and teaching directly address the Institute’s foundational terms: religion, culture, and public life. Preference will be given to projects that seriously engage with the theme of religion and at least one of the other two dimensions.
The incumbent will pursue their own research and contribute to Institute program planning; the Postdoctoral Research Scholar will also teach at least one course per year for additional compensation. The incumbent will participate in collaborative projects with IRCPL/Columbia faculty, staff and students, and will be an active participant in IRCPL programming and events. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on satisfactory performance. (If appointed for a second year, the expectation would be to teach one course per semester.)
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all Ph.D. degree requirements (defended and deposited the dissertation) between July 1st, 2021 and July 1st, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to a Ph.D. the incumbent should have a substantial research background; teaching experience; a record of publications; and experience with programming and public outreach in and/or beyond academia (e.g., public humanities or related rubrics).
Application Instructions
All applications, and accompanying materials, must be submitted through Columbia’s academic hiring portal, ASR. The following list of materials is required for all applicants:
● Curriculum Vitae, including a list of classes taught (if any)
● A cover letter (maximum two pages) detailing the significance of your research and how it connects to a focus on religion and culture or public life.
● A statement (not exceeding 500 words) on teaching interests and potential public programming ideas
● An article or chapter-length writing sample
● The names and contact details of three referees
Application Deadline
Please submit your application through Columbia’s academic hiring portal ASR/Interfolio. Applications received by December 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will commence immediately thereafter; we plan to hold Zoom interviews of finalists in February, 2025, and to make a determination soon thereafter. The anticipated start date is August 15th, 2025.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$72,100
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.