[Commlist] Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship 2020-21 on Neoliberalism and Neopopulism

Position Information Title 	Postdoctoral Research Associate I//
Department 	English (0429)//
Location 	Main Campus//
Position Summary 	

The University of Arizona invites candidates for a one-year 
non-renewable Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow. Discipline is open. The fellow 
will participate in a Mellon-funded Sawyer Seminar titled “Neoliberalism 
at the Neopopulist Crossroads.” This seminar will pursue the question of 
neoliberalism’s relationship to the rise of right-wing populist 
movements around the world. The project involves a comparative focus 
between three border zones: The United States and Latin America; the 
European Union and North Africa/Middle East; India and Pakistan. The 
Sawyer program includes participating UA faculty from Anthropology, 
English, Film Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Geography, Government 
and Public Policy, Latin American Studies, and Spanish and Portuguese, 
among others. It will also involve the participation of community 
members, artists, and activists from Tucson, a dynamic and diverse city 
that sits just 60 miles north of Nogales on the U.S.-Mexico border.

We seek a candidate interested in interdisciplinary research and 
comparative studies. The position will be appointed in an appropriate 
unit at the University of Arizona depending on the academic training and 
focus of the successful candidate. Regional focus or area specialization 
in one of our three border zones is not required.

/Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life 
insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition 
reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA 
recreation and cultural activities; and more!/

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative 
work-life programs. For more information about working at the University 
of Arizona and relocations services, please click here 
<http://www.whyua.arizona.edu/>.

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Duties & Responsibilities 	

• Carry out research on topics relevant to the seminar.
• Teach or co-teach one graduate seminar tied to the Sawyer program.
• Share leadership in the coordination and hosting of the Sawyer program.
• Share editorial leadership of the publication outcomes and project web 
presence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University on Sawyer related 
initiatives.

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 	//
Minimum Qualifications 	

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD or other appropriate 
terminal degree in a relevant discipline in hand by the start date 
(transcript may be requested at a later date). Applicants also must show 
strong promise of productive scholarship and the ability to collaborate 
within and across programs at the university level. Finally, the 
successful applicant should be well-organized, with demonstrated ability 
to set and meet deadlines for a major collaborative research project.

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Preferred Qualifications 	//
FLSA 	Exempt//
Full Time/Part Time 	Full Time//
Number of Hours Worked per Week 	40//
Job Category 	Research//
Benefits Eligible 	Yes - Full Benefits//
Posted Rate of Pay 	$56,000 Annually//
Type of criminal background check required: 	Name-based criminal 
background check (non-security sensitive)//

Posting Detail Information Posting Number 	P20912//
Number of Vacancies 	One//
Desired Start Date 	08/01/2020//
Position End Date (if temporary) 	07/31/2021//
Limited to Current UA Employees 	No//
Contact Information for Candidates 	

Questions about the position should be sent to the search committee 
chair, Dr. Leerom Medovoi ((medovoi /at/ email.arizona.edu) 
<mailto:(medovoi /at/ email.arizona.edu)>).

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Open Date 	10/21/2019//
Close Date 	//
Open Until Filled 	Yes//
Review Begins On 	12/02/2019//
Special Instructions to Applicant 	//
Diversity Statement 	

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we 
know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to 
advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and 
creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving 
institution, we translate these values into action by seeking 
individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse 
students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce 
with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal 
employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to 
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran 
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As 
an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, 
Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will 
help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a 
university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in 
addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.




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