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Post Doctoral Fellowship – Program in Democracy & Citizenship

Department of Political Science

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

The Program in Democracy and Citizenship and the Department of Political Science at Emory University invite applications for a Marcus Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. There is a possibility of renewal for 2025-2026.

The Fellow will have three main responsibilities: 1. To teach two courses in political theory, including a course focusing on American Political Thought starting from the Founding. 2. To help administer an interdisciplinary Great Books program for undergraduates (franklinfellows.org). 3. To participate in the academic activity of the department and conduct his or her own research. Salary is competitive. Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2024.

Please send a letter of interest, including a discussion of what courses you propose to teach; teaching evaluations, if they are available; curriculum vitae; a brief writing sample; and two letters of recommendation electronically to Professor Judd Owen, Department of Political Science, at http://apply.interfolio.com/138223 . To ensure full consideration, please have all materials sent by February 20, 2024.

Emory University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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