Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mellon Program in Race, Place, and Equity School of Architecture
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
The seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mellon Program in Race, Place, and Equity. This Mellon postdoc program has been developed in tandem with the School of Architecture’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiative and our shared desire to support the next generation of scholars and practitioners who embody and are committed to these values. Questions of race, identity, culture, power, and belonging underpin our disciplines in the School of Architecture. We seek an emerging scholar whose transformative research is focused on the intersections of race, social justice, and equity in the built environment and who might contribute to broader efforts to bolster our intellectual capacity and our curriculum in these directions.A primary goal of this program is to support the development of emerging scholars through mentored professional development, with the aim of training the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at the University of Virginia or elsewhere. In addition to receiving mentorship within the School of Architecture, the Mellon postdoc in the School of Architecture will join a for additional career development programs and opportunities that are tailored to shared interests and needs. This programming ensures a broader integration into a robust intellectual community at UVA and provides the opportunity to explore the wealth of significant sites, organizations, and institutions in and around Charlottesville. As part of the University of Virginia’s commitment to , doctoral recipients from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC and LatinX scholars, are especially invited to apply.The Mellon postdoc will participate in course development training and mentoring during their first semester and teach one independent course in each of the following three semesters. Different types of teaching opportunities may be available, and the specific course content will be consistent with the individual’s interests and expertise. With the aim of building professional research networks and community, Mellon postdocs are encouraged to engage and interact with one (or more) of UVA’s many research centers and networks while in residence at UVA, and to participate in community-engaged research and teaching as appropriate to their disciplines and research agendas. Some of these opportunities include the , , the , , and the , the , and the .The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be appointed for one year, with an option of renewal for up to a total of three years, contingent upon successful annual reviews. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research funds allocation.Qualifications:PhD degree in the humanities or a related field, obtained within the past three years. Candidates who received (or will receive) their terminal degree between May 1, 2021 and August 22, 2024 are eligible to apply.Candidates must demonstrate a strong history of commitment to addressing issues of race, justice, and equity within the built environment through their research and have a proven capacity to center race and place through their teaching.Review of applicants will begin April 1, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled.TO APPLY:Please visit UVA job board: and search for “R0058393”Complete an application online and attach the following:Cover letter expressing interest and qualificationsCurriculum vitaeStatement of research and teaching interests (1-page maximum)Writing sample (25-page maximum)Sample syllabusContact information for three references (name, title, relationship, email address, and telephone number)** Please combine all required application materials in the order listed above into one document and upload in the resume / cv box in Workday **PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ”R0058393”For questions regarding this position, please contact , Chair & Associate Professor of Architectural History, at . For questions about the application process, please contact Catherine Walden, Program Director, Mellon Race, Place, and Equity Program, at .The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at the time of the offer per University Policy.The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Doctoral degree Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
