Casassa Postdoctoral Fellow - Academy of Catholic Thought & Imagination (EXPIRED)

The Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination (ACTI) of Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications for a two-year, non-renewable, Postdoctoral Research Fellow beginning in fall, 2016. The Academy is a community of scholars who work in dialogue with the Catholic intellectual tradition by developing, critically examining, communicating, or otherwise engaging the rich resources of Catholic thought and imagination.

Applications are welcome from scholars from any humanities or social science discipline including literature, political science, sociology, race and gender studies, economics, and any other academic discipline from the humanities or social sciences pursued in a way that engages the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Research Fellow reports to the director of ACTI and is eligible for benefits.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

1) Develop publishable projects (e.g., monograph, articles, or book) using LMU Hannon Library and resources provided by the ACTI

2) Offer one public presentation about research to the general public at LMU

3) Teach one course per semester in the academic department of their discipline (Political Science, Sociology, Theology, Ethnic Studies, etc.) in conjunction with curricular needs

4) Assist ACTI director with daily tasks, including conference planning, speakers, and colloquia

5) Prepare and submit manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals

6) Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Experience/Qualifications

•Strong commitment to the liberal arts, the Catholic intellectual tradition (especially as manifested within the applicants’ discipline), and an interest in the unique mission that animates Jesuit/Catholic higher education.

•Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

•Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Required Education

•Applicant must have received their PhD in the last 5 years in an academic discipline within the humanities and social sciences. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

Loyola Marymount University shares in a rich intellectual heritage fostered by the Jesuit and Marymount educational traditions and founded on social justice and ethical values. Governed by an independent Board of Trustees, LMU cherishes its Catholic identity while at the same time welcoming people from diverse social, religious, and cultural backgrounds. LMU is in Los Angeles, yet near the Pacific Ocean, offering a dynamic cultural environment.  

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