Post-Doctoral Fellow
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- University of South Carolina
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USC Market Title:Post Doctoral Fellow
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156385
Business Title (Internal Title):Post-Doctoral Fellow
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department:PROV Civil Rights Center
Advertised Salary Range:Commensurate with qualifications - $70,000
Location of Vacancy:Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:The typical work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. This schedule is flexible with supervisor approval.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Post-doctoral
About University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement:At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
South Carolina Retirement:No
State Insurance Programs:Yes
Annual Leave:No
Sick Leave:No
Advertised Job Summary:
The Center for Civil Rights History and Research invites applications for the inaugural University of South Carolina Civil Rights Scholars Postdoctoral Research Program (Civil Rights Scholars Program). The Center for Civil Rights History and Research was founded in 2015 to chronicle, preserve, and share the contributions of South Carolina to the American Civil Rights Movement and aims to serve as a national model for interdisciplinary civil rights research, programming, and advocacy. Building upon the University’s strong background of civil rights scholarship and expansion of its archival collections, the Civil Rights ScholarsProgram intends to raise the profile of civil rights research nationally and play a pioneering role in advancing Civil Rights Studies as an interdisciplinary field of scholarly inquiry rooted in African American Civil Rights history. The Civil Rights Scholars (CRS)postdoctoral researchers will contribute to the mission of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research (the Center) by advancing interdisciplinary civil rights-related research and public history, with opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and exploration of shared interests with the Center’s extensive network of scholars and students engaged in civil rights-related research. Scholars will also have access to the extraordinary collection of primary source materials housed in the University’s special collection libraries.
Applicants must complete their Ph.D. degrees by the start of their CRS postdoctoral researcher appointment.
Each CRS postdoctoral researcher will serve a two-year appointment, supported by a salary and a research allowance.
This program is supported through a grant from the African American Civil Rights Network as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior.
Applicants must be willing to abide by a requirement to acknowledge the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research and the National Park Service as funders of the research/work generated by this fellowship.
Applicants must be willing to abide by federal policy that research results, publications, films, videos, artistic or similar endeavors resulting from the fellowship, other than the specifically career-focused work, will become the property of the United States and as such, will be in the public domain and not subject to copyright law.
Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of specialty by the start date of employment. ABDs will be considered.
- Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in a humanities, social science, or public health-related field with a civil rights-related research background within five years of degree conferral.
- Strong focus on civil rights or civil rights history in the candidate’s Ph.D. research.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency conducting research on topics pertinent to civil rights
- Excellent communication skills to articulate research findings both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a team environment, to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment, and to motivate others
- Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction
Conducting Research: Lead and actively participate in research and/or significant public history projects related to American civil rights and African American civil rights history.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:30
Job Duty:Research Dissemination: Submit research findings for publication in reputable academic publication outlets and/or display in prominent public-facing publications or venues and present at conferences and/or related academic and public-facing forums to disseminate research outcomes to the scholarly community and the public.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:30
Job Duty:Collaboration: Collaborate with other researchers, faculty, and staff within the Center for Civil Rights History and Research and across disciplines as well as community partners to foster a multidisciplinary civil rights research and exhibition environment.
Yes
Percentage of Time:20
Job Duty:Mentoring: Depending on the Center’s needs, there may be opportunities to contribute to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in civil rights-related research.
No
Percentage of Time:5
Job Duty:Engagement with Stakeholders: Conduct and attend research talks and meetings to communicate research progress and findings with internal and external Center for Civil Rights History and Research stakeholders, including community and campus partners
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Additional duties as assigned
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:5
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:No
Number of Vacancies:2
Desired Start Date:08/01/2025
Position End Date :07/31/2027
Job Open Date:11/21/2024
Job Close Date:01/31/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicant:In addition to a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three professional references, applicants are required to submit (4) a proposal of civil rights-related research to be undertaken during the fellowship period. The proposed research must include analyses of relevant civil rights history and have a demonstrable connection to the African American civil rights movement. The principal selection criteria are scholarly creativity and excellence, the applicant’s record of productivity, and a clearly expressed research plan to address questions at the forefront of their field of study that are relevant to civil rights. The proposed research should encompass independent research ideas and explore new directions beyond the applicant’s Ph.D.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 16, 2024.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by January 31, 2025.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/179420
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