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The Program in Western Civilization and American Institutions invites applications for three post-doctoral fellowships.

Fellows will be appointed for one academic year, performing a combination of scholarship and the preparation and teaching of Great Books seminars.

Applicants may come from a variety of backgrounds, including political science, classics, philosophy, history, English and/or other social sciences and humanities disciplines. Candidates are selected on the basis of their scholarly potential and skill and interest in teaching in a great texts program. Recipients must have a Ph.D., may not hold a tenured position.

The initial term of appointment is August 26, 2009- May 31, 2010. The stipend is $37,500. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2008. Selections will be announced in March.

Please send one copy each of: a CV, a letter explaining research interests and plans, a statement of your interest in teaching the Great Books in a multi-disciplinary setting, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and a research paper or other suitable evidence of scholarship. Three letters of reference, in sealed envelopes, should be enclosed within the application.
All materials may be sent to:

Post-Doctoral Search
Western Civilization and American Institutions
1 University Station C4100
Austin, Texas 78712.


If you have questions or need additional information, please send an email to: westernciv@austin.utexas.edu

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