Panda Express Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American Studies | University of Pennsylvania Job at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description


Panda Express Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American Studies

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Jan 08, 2025
Deadline:

The Program in Asian American Studies (ASAM) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the 2025-26 Panda Express Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American Studies. This one-year fellowship is part of the current expansion of ASAM with the generous support of the Panda CommUnity Fund.

Responsibilities

Today, one-third of the undergraduates at Penn are Asian and Asian American. In recent years, demand for ASAM courses and programming has skyrocketed. The Panda Express Postdoctoral Fellowship builds on this momentum by expanding scholarship, research, and intellectual opportunities in Asian American studies at Penn. Responsibilities of the selected fellow will include teaching one course per semester (fall and spring), planning and participating in an event or workshop, and actively participating in ASAM programming over the course of the fellowship year.

We seek candidates who share our strong commitment to research, teaching and mentoring, and to a scholarly community shaped by values of inclusive excellence. The Program in Asian American Studies , the School of Arts and Sciences , and the University of Pennsylvania are committed to creating a community of students, scholars, and staff that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We create working and learning environments that are affirming, equitable, and inclusive. As a community, we value dynamic interactions and thoughtful discussions, and strive for an environment where everyone is supported and valued. For information on the School of Arts and Sciences' inclusion and anti-racism initiatives, please see:

Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a scholar with training in any aspect of Asian American studies. Candidates working in either disciplinary or interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply. However, the applicant must have a demonstrated scholarly and teaching record in the Asian American studies and must have completed a PhD in the humanities or social sciences within the past four years. We particularly encourage applicants who can contribute to increasing intellectual and social diversity in Asian American studies. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require an H1-B visa cannot be considered. Applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than an H1-B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted to and include: a cover letter, CV, transcript, one writing sample, two undergraduate course descriptions, and two confidential letters of recommendation. If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, please include a letter from the dissertation supervisor confirming completion of degree by September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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