Postdoctoral Scholar in the Africana Research Center (ARC)
The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
Jan 06, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Africana Research Center (ARC) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The postdoctoralfellow must be in residenceat Penn State's University Park campus for the duration of their appointment. During their residency, scholars must conduct research in any aspect of African, African American, and/or Diaspora Studies. The scholar will have no teaching or administrative responsibilities. In addition, they will attend workshops, professional development sessions and other relevant events, and will be expected to take an active part in Penn State's community of researchers. The ARC provides mentorship and professional development for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. A Ph.D. in African American Studies, African Diasporic Studies, or a related field is required by the appointment date. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact the Africana Research Center: africanacenter@psu.edu Visit our website at https://arc.la.psu.edu/ for more information on the Africana Research Center. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |
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Jan 06, 2026