Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities (Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships)

Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities (Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships)

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has announced a major grant to the Asian University for Women in Chittagong (Bangladesh) to create and support a new Humanities major that will combine Literature, History, Philosophy and Comparative Religion, supported by extracurricular activities in music, dance, photography and the visual arts.

AUW is seeking applications from candidates who have gained PhDs in Philosophy from reputable universities, or expect to have in the near future, for appointment as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow at AUW. The appointment, based in Chittagong, will be for two years on completion of which the Fellow may be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor.

Candidates with expertise in any field of philosophy will be considered. AUW looks for candidates with the potential to excite students from a broad range of disciplines and levels and the ability to work collegially. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellows will work as a team with the Dean of Humanities and colleagues in Bangladesh and internationally to develop a Humanities major at AUW.

Job Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh

Job Context: Developing AUW’s capacity to teach the humanities from an Asian perspective and to generate fresh and exciting ideas

Core Responsibilities:

• Research and publication in the applicant’s area of specialization
• Teaching two courses per term (four per year).
• Program development
• Other duties as assigned by Dean of Humanities

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Doctorate from recognized university in relevant field (or clear timetable for dissertation submission)
• Demonstrated ability to think and work outside disciplinary boundaries
• Experience of working in a liberal arts environment in a well-established university or college
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment with excellent communication skills
• Appropriate IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively, build constructive partnerships and to engage in effective teamwork
• Ability to represent the University in a professional manner and to communicate effectively and persuasively

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships will come with funds for research and travel. Each Andrew W. Mellon Fellow will have the opportunity to continue his or her research and to identify a mentor to work with them. Selected candidates will receive a salary of $30,000 per annum, tax-free in Bangladesh (except for Bangladeshi citizens) plus free housing and access to meals at the AUW dining halls at no cost. Local transportation between the residential accommodation and the campus runs on a regular schedule.

Start Date: July 1, 2023. Later start dates are negotiable.

Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted by May 30, 2023.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their CVs along with a Cover Letter detailing how their qualifications, skills, abilities and experience meet the specific requirements of the role, as outlined in the job description; teaching and research statements; and three references (Name & Contact Information), addressing to [email protected]. In addition to the other documents, applicants should also send an illustrative course description and syllabus. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.