Postdoctoral Fellowship in Latin American Studies - Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS)
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
retirement plan, remote work
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
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 Jan 06, 2026 | |
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Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Latin American Studies - Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS)---- Hiring Department: Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 16, 2026---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS---- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefitsand https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards. This position is eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on-campus and remote work). FWA arrangements are subject to manager approval and may shift due to changes in business needs. The remote location must have a reliable internet connection to support working remotely. UT policies on Flexible Work Arrangements are available at https://hr.utexas.edu/current/fwa. The College of Liberal Arts For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/. Our college seeks to build a supportive, growth-minded community and cultivate outstanding and courageous leaders. For more information on the college staff leadership academy, please visit https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/resources-for-faculty-staff/staff-leadership-academy/. For more information on college staff professional development, please visit: https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/larc/Staff+Professional+Development+Fund. Institute - LLILAS (a Title VI National Resource Center) The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) is recognized as one of the leading Centers for the Interdisciplinary Study of Latin America, with 165 affiliated faculty across colleges, schools, and departments at UT Austin. LLILAS offers programs that lead to BA, MA, and PhD degrees and a range of dual MA degree programs. The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection is a global destination for research and study, with over a million volumes, as well as a wealth of original manuscripts and various media related to Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, and theLatina/Latino presence in the United States. LLILAS is a Title VI National Resource Center, which, in partnership with the Benson Collection as LLILAS Benson, advances research, teaching, and outreach initiatives to promote greater understanding and appreciation of the continent and its global diasporas. For more information about the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/llilas/. Purpose The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Latin American Studies. The fellow will support LLILAS's academic programs and contribute to LLILAS's interdisciplinary mission by contributing to and helping develop LLILAS research and teaching initiatives. Responsibilities
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Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 Working Conditions
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Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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