Postdoctoral Fellow Race and Sports

Position Summary

The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for one of two Mellon Foundation–funded Postdoctoral Fellowships linked to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center.

• Teach two courses per academic year in AAADS.
• Contribute actively to one of BHIM’s three interdisciplinary labs: the Research Development Lab, Applied Humanities Lab, or Humanities in Community Lab.
• Participate in departmental workshops, symposia, and community‑engaged events.

Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research‑related travel.

10‑month academic salary of $60,000 plus full university benefits.

Applicants must hold a PhD at the time of appointment. We seek scholars in Black Studies who can contribute to BHIM’s research labs and work toward the completion of their book manuscript or other scholarly projects. Current doctoral candidates are welcome to apply but must defend their dissertation and confer their degree prior to the start date. Please note the anticipated or confirmed completion date in the cover letter.

Please submit the following:

• Cover Letter (detailing research, teaching interests, and fit with BHIM and AAADS).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Writing Sample (no more than 30 pages).
• Three Letters of Reference.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026. Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation or sample syllabi, may be requested at a later stage of review.

Expected start date:
August 1, 2026.

For more information, contact Dr. Jakobi Williams at jakowill or Jen Faulk at jefaulk.

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