Post-Doctoral Associate, Rutgers University

Job Description

• One year, full-time position (may be renewable pending budgetary approval)
• Prepare and teach a course on social justice and public policy
• Produce policy briefs on race and politics in the US, relevant to the State of New Jersey
• Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Race & Politics and the Rutgers‑Newark campus and community

• PhD in political science, sociology, public policy, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated focus on race, politics, and social justice in the United States
• Proven research agenda with the potential to advance knowledge in race and politics
• Experience or interest teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students

Established in 2023 at Rutgers‑Newark, CPRA examines the intersection of race and politics through research, education, and public engagement. We create public service career pathways for under‑represented groups; support bold academic research; and spawn transformative conversations about race and politics with leading scholars, activists, and policymakers. Renamed in 2024 to honor the late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in New Jersey, the Center serves as a vital resource for understanding race in America’s political landscape.