University of South Florida Postdoctoral Scholars Social Sciences and Humanities, 2014-15

Global Change in a Dynamic World

The University of South Florida has embarked on an ambitious program to enhance its rising stature as a pre-eminent research university with state, national and global impact, and position itself for membership in the Association of American Universities through four key goals: (1) developing well-educated and highly skilled global citizens through our continuing commitment to student success; (2) fostering high-impact research and innovation to change lives, improve health, and sustainable development and positive social change; (3) sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF’s continued academic advancement and; (4) a highly effective, major economic engine, creating new partnerships to build a strong and sustainable future for Florida in the global economy. Details are available in the USF Strategic Plan (http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic/).

As part of this initiative, the University of South Florida is pleased to announce the sixth year of its Postdoctoral Scholars program in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The over-arching theme for this year’s scholars is Global Change in a Dynamic World. Potential themes include (but are not limited to) sustainability; sustainable development; hazard and disaster management; climate change; population changes; technology and information issues; communication and language development; cultural diasporas; ethnicity, gender, and aging issues; cultural heritage and histories; citizenship; identity; health, economic, education, and environmental disparities; political economy; ethics; human rights; animal rights; peace and conflict studies; injury and violence; security and surveillance issues. Specific research and geographical areas are open, and applicants may consider both past and contemporary perspectives.

Postdoctoral Scholars will: (i) contribute to one or more of the priority goals of the strategic plan; (ii) work closely with distinguished faculty; (iii) participate in interdisciplinary and programmatic seminar series; (iv) teach two courses over a twelve-month period; and (v) continue to build an independent research record and engage in publishing refereed articles and creative scholarship. 

Postdoctoral Scholars

At least two twelve-month postdoctoral scholarships will be awarded in Spring 2014 with appointments beginning August 11^th, 2014, contingent on available funding. Appointments are for full time employment (40 hours per week) and will be continued for a maximum of 2 years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The salary is $40,000 per year and the University contributes to a health insurance program for postdoctoral scholars and their dependents. Support for travel to academic conferences will also be available. Scholars will be responsible for relocation and housing expenses.  Please refer to the link:http://www.grad.usf.edu/provostinitiative2014.php for additional information about eligibility and the applicant process.