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2018-19 Department of Black Studies Dissertation Scholar

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Position description

The Department of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for two dissertation fellowship scholars for the academic year 2018-19. Applicants must be advanced to candidacy at an accredited university. The department is interested in scholars whose research focuses on intersections of race, class, gender or sexuality in African/Caribbean/African-American or Diasporic Studies. This fellowship is open to all qualified applicants, domestic or international.

The duration of the award is nine months beginning fall quarter of the 2018-19 academic year. The fellowship grant is $27,000. Scholars are required to be in residence during the entire fellowship period. There is an expectation that the dissertation will be completed during the term of residency. Dissertation scholars will teach one undergraduate course and present one public lecture. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

Application materials must be submitted online. The 2018-19 UCSB Black Studies Dissertation Fellow application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3-4 page detailed description of the dissertation project, writing sample (approximately 25-35 pages, preferably a dissertation chapter), and arrange to have three letters of reference uploaded to the UC Recruit application website https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01205 no later than 4/5/18. No fax or e-mail submissions will be accepted. Only complete applications will be considered.

Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Lipsitz, at glipsitz@blackstudies.ucsb.edu

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
Reference requirements
  • 3-4 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA