Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins - Post Doc Fellowship

The Center for Africana Studies at The Johns Hopkins University Invites Applications for the 2011 - 2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies

The Center for Africana Studies at the Johns Hopkins University in conjunction with the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a one year postdoctoral fellowship in humanities and social science research pertaining to the Black experience. Scholars specializing on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora) are encouraged to apply.

The field of specialization is open, although priority will be given to applicants in History, English, History of Art, Musicology, Classics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics, Comparative Literature, History of Science & Technology, Near Eastern Studies, Political Science, and Sociology. The fellowship is open to junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than June 30, 2008. The one-year ppointment in the Center for Africana Studies begins on July 1, 2011 and carries a stipend of $46,000 plus medical benefits and up to $1,500 for relocation expenses. Depending upon the successful applicant's field, efforts will be made to pair the scholar with an appropriate senior faculty mentor affiliated with the Center for Africana Studies. The fellow will pursue his/her own research, teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, coordinate the Africana Studies Critical Thought Collective Reading Group, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the Center's director.

Completed applications must include:
· Cover letter,
· Curriculum Vitae,
· Short sample of scholarly writing (such as a manuscript chapter or article),
· Project proposal, and
· Three (3) letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor.

Note: Project proposals should clearly discuss the applicant's plans for the fellowship year, as well as his/her research. The proposal should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages. Send completed applications to:

Professor Franklin W. Knight, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Africana Studies
African Diaspora Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies
The Johns Hopkins University
118 Greenhouse
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218.

All materials must be received by January 30, 2011. No e-mail applications will be accepted.

For more details, contact Dr. Franklin Knight at africana.studies@jhu.edu or (410) 516-6385.

Website: http://www.jhu.edu/africana/index.html

Women and minorities are urged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an AA/EEO employer.