About this position
C3 Postdoctoral Fellowship
Middlebury: Connecticut College & Williams College: C3 –
Creating Connections Consortium
Location: New London, CT; Middlebury, VT; Williamstown,
MA
Open Date: Sep 24, 2013
Deadline:
Description
- Creating Connections Consortium (C3) is currently accepting
- applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships starting in the
- fall of 2014 at Connecticut College, Middlebury College, or
- Williams College.
Applications must be received via Interfolio by Nov. 15th
at 11:59PM EST.
For information on C3, its objectives, strategy and programs,
please visit the C3 website .
The C3 Postdoctoral Fellowship program is at the heart of the C3
strategy. Its fellows, coming from two prestigious research
institutions, will:
- experience first hand the many advantages of working in a liberal arts college environment
- benefit from frequent interaction with senior faculty mentors and with other postdoctoral fellows in the three host colleges
- engage with underrepresented undergraduate students to help them actively consider and be prepared for graduate school
- be encouraged to explore open faculty positions at the member colleges of the Liberal Arts Diversity Officers Organization.
Terms
- The annual stipend for the position is $44,000/year for two years,
- with a one-time research allowance of $10,000, and a travel
- allowance of $3,000/year for two years. The hosting College will
- also provide health and dental benefits.
- During the period of residence at Connecticut College, Middlebury
- College or Williams College, the C3 Postdoctoral Fellows will be
- affiliated with an appropriate department or program and will be
- expected to teach two one-semester courses each year, normally one
- per semester.
Eligibility
- The C3 postdoctoral Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens or
- permanent residents who are Ph.D. candidates at the University of
- California, Berkeley, or Columbia University in one of the
participating fields.
- We especially encourage applicants who are from groups that are
- historically underrepresented in the academy. We define
- "underrepresented" as those who are either historically
- underrepresented (such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native
- Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific
- Islanders), are first generation college students, or have followed
- nontraditional pathways to college due to exceptional talent and
- motivation in the face of adversity, such as societal, economic or
- academic disadvantages.
The C3 Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded to applicants with
a demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing
underrepresented groups in higher education careers, as evidenced
by at least one of the following:
- life experiences and educational background
- demonstrated interest and experience in translating the creative critical discourse that comes from a non-traditional educational background into research
- a research track record that shows interest in subjects and practices that will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education
- a demonstrated understanding of the experiences of groups underrepresented in higher education.
- Applicants must have completed all but dissertation at the time of
- application to the fellowship. Applicants are expected to have
- completed their degree before their fellowship term begins. Only
- those with degrees granted in 2011-2012, 2012-2013, or to be
- granted in 2014, are eligible to apply.
Application
Candidates must apply via Interfolio. No paper applications will be
accepted. All application materials must be received before
November 15, 2013. A complete application will consist of:
- a cover letter explaining how you fit the eligibility criteria for the fellowship and identifying the departments/programs that you are interested in at each school (you may indicate more than one; the full list is available here );
- a full curriculum vitae;
- a brief statement of your teaching and future research interests (max 3 pages);
- an official graduate school transcript;
- three confidential letters of recommendation (instructions on how to request letters from your referees through Interfolio can be found here )
- a writing sample (article, chapter, etc., max. 30 pages);
- a timetable for completion of the degree or copy of the doctoral diploma.
Qualifications
- The C3 postdoctoral Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens or
- permanent residents who are Ph.D. candidates at the University of
- California, Berkeley, or Columbia University in one of the
- participating fields.
Application Instructions
Candidates must apply via Interfolio. No paper applications will be
accepted. All application materials must be received before
November 15, 2013. A complete application will consist of:
- a cover letter explaining how you fit the eligibility criteria for the fellowship and identifying the departments/programs that you are interested in at each school (you may indicate more than one)
- a full curriculum vitae;
- a brief statement of your teaching and future research interests (max 3 pages);
- an official graduate school transcript and three confidential letters of recommendation;
- a writing sample (article, chapter, etc., max. 30 pages);
- a timetable for completion of the degree or copy of the doctoral diploma.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/22279
- Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a
- demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and
- research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed
- to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our
- curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience
- to our increasingly diverse student body.
- EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
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How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.