Area of Research
Black Feminist Thought
Description
The Department of Gender Studies at Queen’s University seeks a postdoctoral fellow specializing in Black Feminist Thought. The postdoctoral fellow will be an emerging scholar with expertise in any area(s) of black feminist thought (such as but not limited to black and black diaspora feminism, African feminism, Caribbean feminism, black feminist and queer studies, black trans studies, black feminist geographies, black feminist cultural production [music, poetry, fiction, visual arts], black feminist activism and organizing). In addition to supporting a wider research program on black creative methodologies, as faculty member in the Department of Gender Studies, the candidate will also support the new Program in Black Studies through teaching and service. Scholar-activists and scholar-creatives are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Details
Applicants must have a PhD in hand by June 15, 2022.
Application Materials
- An updated curriculum vitae
- One scholarly paper and/or excerpts from a creative portfolio
- A statement (1,500 words or less) describing the proposed research project
- Two confidential letters of reference (sent directly to us before the deadline)
- Graduate Transcript(s)
In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research and creative achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
Please send all materials to Taylor Cenac (taylor.cenac@queensu.ca)
Salary
$60K
Closing Date
February 1, 2022 or until position is filled
Supervisor
Expected start date
July 1, 2022
Term
One year
About Queen’s University
Post-doctoral fellows are represented under the collective agreement between PSAC 901, Unit 2 and Queen’s University. Post-doctoral fellows are eligible for pregnancy and/or parental leave as defined in the Employment Standards Act. Additionally, employees may be eligible for some reimbursement of Eligible Childcare Expenses incurred under the Childcare Benefit Plan. For more information on postdoctoral benefits, see PSAC 901, Unit 2 Collective Agreement.
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The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent resident of Canada.” Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that accounts for an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Taylor Cenac (taylor.cenac@queensu.ca).