01/04/2025
The Jewish Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow faculty position for Academic Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 and is pending funding. This fellowship is offered in conjunction with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. The appointment is a 36-month term position at an annual salary of $70,000, and will commence on August 1, 2025.
This fellowship seeks an emerging scholar in Holocaust Studies, broadly conceived, who demonstrates evidence for a promising scholarly trajectory and potential for excellence in teaching. Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree by August 1st, 2025. The position will require the incumbent to teach one course at American University during each semester. Course assignments will be made in consultation with the Director of the Jewish Studies Program. The fellow will be expected to hold office hours and participate in American University activities.
In addition, the fellow will join the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 cohorts of fellows at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) and will be expected to conduct research in the USHMM’s collections and participate in the ongoing activities, including the weekly fellows’ seminar, of the Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample (dissertation chapter or publication). Contact information for at least two letters of reference will be solicited by Workday after applications are submitted. Please contact Professor Pamela Nadell, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, 202-885-2025 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
