Postdoctoral Fellowship in South Asian Studies
Posted: 12/5/2017 (Employment)
The South Asian Studies Council (SASC) at the MacMillan Center invites applications for post- doctoral position at Yale University for AY 2018-2019. Candidates must have research and teaching experience relevant to modern and contemporary South Asia, in the humanities or social sciences.
All applicants should have in-depth knowledge of at least one SA-related language and fluency in English; and must have completed the PhD by the time of appointment. The post-doctoral associate will teach one course in each of two terms related to his/her interests, pursue his/her own research, and participate in the activities of the South Asian Studies Council.
Candidates must have research and teaching experience relevant to modern and contemporary South Asia, in the humanities or social sciences.
All applicants should have in-depth knowledge of at least one SA-related language and fluency in English; and must have completed the PhD by the time of appointment.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, one-page description of research plans; a draft of a course syllabus and a title and brief summary of a second course; a CV; names and contact information of two references. Compensation includes an annual salary of $50,000 – $55,000, depending on rank and seniority of the selected individual, and health coverage.
We will accept applications immediately with review beginning on January 31, 2018 and continuing until the selections are final.
All information from the applicant should be submitted electronically through Interfolio. Uploaded PDF copies of signed reference letters will be accepted but signed hard copies should be mailed to the address below.
Ms. Kasturi Gupta, Program Manager, South Asian Studies Council, The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, P.O. Box 208206 New Haven, CT 06520-8206 USA. Email: kasturi.gupta@yale.edu
Location: Yale University