Current Openings

Please check back later in fall 2024 to see openings for the fifth cohort of Mellon RPE Postdoctoral Fellows, to arrive fall 2025.

You can read about the program and about the Fellows here.

Previous Position Postings

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences [posted Fall 2023]

Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

PURPOSE

The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia established the Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellows Program in 2021.  It is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to diversify UVA programs, the professoriate, and the academic workforce in general. 

The  goal of fellowship is to provide a mentored professional development opportunity to train the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions -- at UVA or elsewhere. Postdoctoral Fellows selected under this program are appointed for two 12-month terms, contingent on annual review. They engage in scholarship, creative, research, teaching and professional development activities that align with their preparation to successful transition to a tenure-track position. The Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellows are funded by a University-wide Race, Place and Equity grant from the Mellon Foundation and UVA matching funds to advance research, creative practice, and teaching related to race, justice, and equity (RJE). Applicants  should specify a home department in the Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences and must work on RJE-related questions, specifically those in Black and Indigenous Studies of the United States.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT ​ 

Postdoctoral Fellows selected under this program will carry out transformative, cross-disciplinary research, develop a strong teaching portfolio, contribute to the understanding of the legacy of racial inequity using place-based methodologies for research or artistic expression, and strengthen existing initiatives that address RJE issues.  In addition to mentoring within departments, Fellows will join a university-wide cohort for additional career development programs and opportunities.    

With the aim of building professional research networks and community, Fellows may choose to connect with one of the many organizations at UVA working on issues of race and equity. Some examples include: The Equity Center, the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, the Native and Indigenous Relations Community, the Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures, the Democracy Initiative, the Memory Project, the Center for the Study of Race and Law, the Center for Race and Public Education in the South, Digital Humanities@UVA and Environmental Humanities at UVA. 

Postdoctoral Fellows funded under this program will be appointed for two years contingent on a successful annual review. These are 12-month residential appointments in a host department which will provide full research, teaching, and administrative support.  In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research fund allocation for each Fellow.   

CONTACTS 

Applicants who seek additional information regarding this program are welcome to contact the department for their specific field of interest listed in the directory on this page, as well as Keisha John, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in Arts & Sciences; and Irtefa Binte-Farid (iab4de@virginia.edu), Associate Director for Community Development and Recruitment. 

See program details, participating departments, and application portal at The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences web site

College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences [posted spring 2021 and fall 2022]

Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

As part of an ongoing commitment to diversifying our programs, the professoriate, and the research workforce, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia solicits applications to the Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellows Program. This program recruits postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to assume tenure-track faculty positions and who would benefit from mentored professional development opportunities.  

There are two components to this program:

• The Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellows Program is intended to support under-represented scholars in any field; applicants in STEM fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
• The Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellows in the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences are funded by a university-wide Race, Place and Equity grant from the Mellon Foundation and UVA matching funds to advance research, creative practice, and teaching related to race, justice, and equity (RJE). Applicants to this component should specify a home department in the Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences and must work on RJE-related questions, specifically those in Black and Indigenous Studies of North America.

Professional Development

The goal of this program is to provide a mentored professional development opportunity to train the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at UVA or elsewhere. Postdoctoral Fellows selected under this program will be appointed for two years (subject to annual review) and will carry out research, teaching and professional development activities directed toward securing a tenure-track position. The Fellows funded through the Mellon grant will carry out transformative, cross-disciplinary research; contribute to the understanding of the legacy of racial inequity using place-based methodologies for research or artistic expression; and strengthen existing initiatives that address RJE issues. In addition to mentoring within departments, Fellows will join a university-wide cohort for additional career development programs and opportunities.

Teaching is an important part of preparation for a faculty position, and the appropriate amount of teaching varies with discipline. During the two-year appointment, fellows in the Arts & Humanities and the Social Sciences will participate in course development training and mentoring during their first semester and teach one independent course in each of the following three semesters. In the Sciences, the training and mentoring would lead to an expectation of one independent course per year. Different types of teaching opportunities may be available, and the specific course content will be consistent with the Fellow’s interests and expertise.

With the aim of building professional research networks and community, Fellows may choose to connect with one of the many organizations at UVA working on issues of race and equity. Some examples include: The Equity Center, the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, the Native and Indigenous Relations Community, the Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures, the Democracy Initiative, the Memory Project, the Center for the Study of Race and Law,   Digital Humanities@UVA and Environmental Humanities at UVA.

Postdoctoral Fellow Support

Postdoctoral Fellows funded under this program will be appointed for two years contingent on a successful annual review. These are 12-month residential appointments in a host department which will provide full research, teaching, and administrative support.  In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research fund allocation for each Fellow.    

Requirements

Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD, or, where appropriate, an MFA). Candidates who received (or will receive) their terminal degree between August 24, 2020 and August 24, 2023 are eligible to apply. The RJE component specifically seeks applicants with a relevant scholarly or creative focus. Areas of research or creative focus might include, but are by no means limited to, labor stratification, race and environment, health, inequity, settler colonialism, sovereignty and survivance, civil rights history, race and public policy, social movements, decolonizing methodologies, race and literature, arts, etc. Scholars from underrepresented communities, including Native American, Indigenous, African American, Latinx, Asian American, queer, neurodiverse, and differently abled scholars, are especially invited to apply.

Contacts

Applicants who seek additional information regarding this program are welcome to contact the department for their specific field of interest listed in the directory on this page, as well as Keisha John, associate dean for diversity and inclusion; and Liza Flood, program coordinator for the Rising Scholars Program. 

See updated program details at The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences web site

Tenure-track position in Native American and Indigenous Studies [posted fall 2021]

The College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Architecture are conducting a joint search that seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Native American and Indigenous Studies, focusing on intersecting issues of race, place, land, and equity. The successful applicant will likely be hired in either Arts and Sciences or the School of Architecture, although a joint hire is also a possibility for a candidate whose research and teaching contribute to both academic units and would be enhanced by a joint appointment. Applications will be welcome from scholars who could find a home in School of Architecture in the department of Architectural History or Landscape Architecture or the following departments in the College of Arts and Sciences: Carter G. Woodson Department of African American and African Studies; American Studies; Anthropology; Art; English; Global Studies; History; Media Studies; Politics; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

The successful candidate will have an active research agenda that focuses on Indigenous epistemologies and methodologies within and across Native Nations, including but not limited to issues of ecology and traditional environmental knowledge, historic preservation, cultural heritage, Indigenous landscapes, language revitalization, sovereignty, the sacred, and social movements. We are especially interested in candidates whose work focuses on North America and can enrich local partnerships and contribute to collaborations throughout Indian Country and Turtle Island, as well as ongoing research, teaching, and service related to Native and Indigenous Studies at UVA, including the undergraduate minor and Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship program.

Application review will begin December 10, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled. The appointment begins with the fall semester of 2022. Applicants must have received their PhD by time of appointment. Scholars from underrepresented communities, including Native American, Indigenous, African American, Latinx, Asian American, queer, neurodiverse, and differently abled scholars, are especially invited to apply.

TO APPLY:

Applications closed

Apply online at UVAJobs: search for posting R0030413 complete the application, and attach the following:

***Please note ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the cv/resume box and you can combine documents into one PDF.***

1. Cover letter of application describing (1) areas of research and teaching interest (2) potential research collaborations with groups at UVA and in Native and Indigenous communities; (3) your demonstrated past experience working on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or working with diverse populations (not to exceed three single spaced pages).

2. Current curriculum vitae with the names of three references

3. Research statement (not to exceed two single-spaced pages)

4. Teaching philosophy (not to exceed one single-spaced page)

***Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

Questions about this position should be directed to Christian McMillen, Associate Dean for Social Sciences, Professor of History, and chair of the search committee. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor.

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit Duel Career. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central VA.

School of Education and Human Development - Postdoc Position 1 [posted spring 2021]

Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate - SEHD

The UVA School of Education and Human Development is actively seeking candidates who have research interests related to the core mission of the school to enhance outcomes for all individuals and communities through the development of knowledge and methods applied in education, community, and health settings. Candidates may engage with one or more of the school’s four research centers (Center for Race and Public Education in the South, Youth-Nex Center to Promote Effective Youth Development, EdPolicyWorks, and/or Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning), or collaborative research programs of senior faculty in the areas such as autism, special education, school, and clinical psychology, early literacy, teacher preparation, physical activity, applied developmental science, education and equity, youth and social innovation, mindfulness, and health disparities/wellness.

Candidates should identify in their application 2 to 3 possible senior faculty within the school to serve as disciplinary mentors with whom they would be matched during the postdoc. Finalists with a Ph.D. in the humanities or a related field will be considered also for inclusion in UVA’s recent Mellon Foundation-funded grant “Race, Place, and Equity” and included in a university-wide cohort of 30 such post-docs, spread across two cohorts.

This is a one-year appointment, expected to start in the Fall 2021 semester; however, the appointment may be renewed for a second year contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree, preferably in the humanities or a related field.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in advancing a line of scholarship in the humanities or a related field.
• Must be able to work from home, if necessary.
• Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, engage in research, and participate in programs.

School of Education and Human Development - Postdoc Position 2 [posted fall 2021]

Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate, SEHD

The UVA School of Education and Human Development is actively seeking postdoctoral candidates who have research interests related to the core mission of the school to enhance outcomes for all individuals and communities through the development of knowledge and methods applied in education, community, and health settings. Candidates may engage with one or more of the school’s four research centers (Center for Race and Public Education in the South, Youth-Nex Center to Promote Effective Youth Development, EdPolicyWorks, and/or Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning), or collaborative research programs of senior faculty in the areas such as education and equity, youth and social innovation, autism, special education, school and clinical psychology, early literacy, teacher preparation, physical activity, applied developmental science, mindfulness, and health disparities/wellness. Candidates should identify in their application 2 to 3 possible senior faculty within the school (those at the rank of Associate or Full Professor) to serve as disciplinary mentors with whom they would be matched during the postdoc. Finalists with a Ph.D. in the humanities or a related field will be considered also for inclusion in UVA’s recent Mellon Foundation-funded grant “Race, Place, and Equity” and included in a university-wide cohort of 30 such post docs, spread across two cohorts.

This is a one-year appointment, expected to start in the Fall 2022 semester; however, the appointment may be renewed for a second-year contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree, preferably in the humanities, education or a related field.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in advancing a line of scholarship in the humanities or a related field.

School of Law - Postdoc Position 1 [posted fall 2021]

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks candidates for one or more fellowships beginning in August 2022. These positions have a fixed-term appointment of up to two years (subject to annual review). These are salaried, benefitted positions classified as Professional Research Staff (“Postdoctoral Research Associate”).

These positions are funded by a university-wide Race, Place and Equity grant from the Mellon Foundation and UVA matching funds, o advance research and teaching related to race, justice, and equity. Fellows will carry out law-related research, teaching and professional development activities directed toward securing a tenure-track position at a law school. Fellows will be expected to produce scholarship related to law, race, justice, and equity in the United States, which could include topics related to indigenous people; teach one or more Law School courses; and participate in the academic life of the Law School. Fellows will be mentored within the Law School and will join a university-wide cohort for additional interdisciplinary interactions, career development programs, and professional growth opportunities.

Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise is expected. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in the humanities or a related field and/or a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent. Successful candidates will bring a humanities-based approach to scholarship at the intersection of law, race, justice, and equity.

The University of Virginia offers a competitive benefits package. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit HR Benefits.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and Dual Career

School of Law - Postdoc Position 2 [posted fall 2022]

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Research Assistant Professor of Law to serve as a Race, Place, and Equity Fellow (“Fellow”) beginning in August 2023. This non-tenure-track Academic General Faculty position will have a fixed-term appointment of two years. The position offers compensation of $70,000 plus benefits.

The Race, Place, and Equity Fellow will conduct research and refine their scholarly portfolio with the goal of obtaining a tenure-line faculty position at a law school. Working under the direction of and closely with Professor Kim Forde-Mazrui, the Fellow will be expected to produce scholarship related to law, race, justice, and equity in the United States, which, among other things, could include topics related to indigenous people. The Fellow will be mentored by Law School faculty, be able to attend and participate in faculty workshops, and be expected to teach one or more courses. The Fellow will join a University-wide cohort of Race, Place and Equity Fellows funded by a Race, Place and Equity grant from the Mellon Foundation and UVA matching funds, for additional interdisciplinary interactions, career development programs, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

Distinguished academic and professional background and superior scholarly promise is expected. The successful candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent. Candidates with a J.D. who also have or are pursuing a Ph.D. are welcome to apply. Successful candidates will bring a humanities-based approach to scholarship at the intersection of law, race, justice, and equity.

The University of Virginia offers a competitive benefits package. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

School of Architecture - Position 1 [posted fall 2021]

The School of Architecture at the University of Virginia seeks applications for up to two Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in Race, Place, and Equity. These two-year postdoctoral fellowships have been developed in tandem with the School of Architecture’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiative and our shared desire to support the next generation of scholars and practitioners who embody and are committed to these values. Questions of race, identity, culture, power, and belonging underpin our disciplines in the School of Architecture. We seek an emerging scholar whose transformative research is focused on the intersections of race, social justice, and equity in the built environment and who might contribute to broader efforts to bolster our intellectual capacity and our curriculum in these directions.

A primary goal of this program is to support the development of emerging scholars through mentored professional development, with the aim of training the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at the University of Virginia or elsewhere. In addition to receiving mentorship within the School of Architecture, Fellows will join a university-wide cohort for additional career development programs and opportunities that are tailored to needs identified by the Fellows. This programming ensures that Fellows are integrated into a robust, broader intellectual community at UVA and have the opportunity to explore the wealth of significant sites, organizations, and institutions in and around Charlottesville. As part of the University of Virginia’s commitment to double the number of underrepresented faculty by 2030, doctoral recipients from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC and LatinX scholars, are especially invited to apply.

During the two-year appointment, Fellows will participate in course development training and mentoring during their first semester and teach one independent course in each of the following three semesters. Different types of teaching opportunities may be available, and the specific course content will be consistent with the Fellow’s interests and expertise. With the aim of building professional research networks and community, Fellows are encouraged to engage and interact with one (or more) of UVA’s many research centers and networks while in residence at UVA, and to participate in community-engaged research and teaching as appropriate to their disciplines and research agendas. Some of these opportunities include the Center for Cultural Landscapes, The Equity Center, the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, the Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures, the Democracy Initiative, and the Environmental Resilience Institute.

Postdoctoral Fellows will be appointed for two years in the School of Architecture, contingent on a successful annual review. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research funds allocation for each Fellow.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an emergent scholar who holds a PhD degree in the humanities or a related field, obtained within the past three years. The candidate will have a strong history of commitment to addressing issues of race, justice, and equity within the built environment through their research and have a proven capacity to center race and place through their teaching. Candidates who received (or will receive) their terminal degree between May 1, 2019 and August 22, 2022 are eligible to apply.

School of Architecture - Position 2 [posted fall 2022]

The School of Architecture at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mellon Program in Race, Place, and Equity. This Mellon postdoc program has been developed in tandem with the School of Architecture’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiative and our shared desire to support the next generation of scholars and practitioners who embody and are committed to these values. Questions of race, identity, culture, power, and belonging underpin our disciplines in the School of Architecture. We seek an emerging scholar whose transformative research is focused on the intersections of race, social justice, and equity in the built environment and who might contribute to broader efforts to bolster our intellectual capacity and our curriculum in these directions.

A primary goal of this program is to support the development of emerging scholars through mentored professional development, with the aim of training the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at the University of Virginia or elsewhere. In addition to receiving mentorship within the School of Architecture, the Mellon postdoc in the School of Architecture will join a university-wide cohort for additional career development programs and opportunities that are tailored to shared interests and needs. This programming ensures a broader integration into a robust intellectual community at UVA and provides the opportunity to explore the wealth of significant sites, organizations, and institutions in and around Charlottesville. As part of the University of Virginia’s commitment to double the number of underrepresented faculty by 2030, doctoral recipients from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC and LatinX scholars, are especially invited to apply.

The Mellon postdoc will participate in course development training and mentoring during their first semester and teach one independent course in each of the following three semesters. Different types of teaching
opportunities may be available, and the specific course content will be consistent with the individual’s interests and expertise. With the aim of building professional research networks and community, Mellon postdocs are encouraged to engage and interact with one (or more) of UVA’s many research centers and networks while in residence at UVA, and to participate in community-engaged research and teaching as appropriate to their disciplines and research agendas. Some of these opportunities include the Center for Cultural Landscapes, The Equity Center , the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies @ UVA, the Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures, the Democracy Initiative, and the Environmental Resilience Institute.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mellon Program in Race, Place, and Equity will be appointed for two years in the School of Architecture, and, contingent on a successful annual review, may be renewed for up to two years. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research funds allocation.

Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will be an emergent scholar, who holds a PhD degree in the humanities or a related field, obtained within the past three years. Candidates who received (or will receive) their terminal degree between May 1, 2020 and August 22, 2023 are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong history of commitment to addressing issues of race, justice, and equity within the built environment through their research and have a proven capacity to center race and place through their teaching

School of Architecture - Position 3 [posted fall 2023]

The School of Architecture at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mellon Program in Race, Place, and Equity. This Mellon postdoc program has been developed in tandem with the School of Architecture’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiative and our shared desire to support the next generation of scholars and practitioners who embody and are committed to these values. Questions of race, identity, culture, power, and belonging underpin our disciplines in the School of Architecture. We seek an emerging scholar whose transformative research is focused on the intersections of race, social justice, and equity in the built environment and who might contribute to broader efforts to bolster our intellectual capacity and our curriculum in these directions.

A primary goal of this program is to support the development of emerging scholars through mentored professional development, with the aim of training the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at the University of Virginia or elsewhere. In addition to receiving mentorship within the School of Architecture, the Mellon postdoc in the School of Architecture will join a university-wide cohort for additional career development programs and opportunities that are tailored to shared interests and needs. This programming ensures a broader integration into a robust intellectual community at UVA and provides the opportunity to explore the wealth of significant sites, organizations, and institutions in and around Charlottesville. As part of the University of Virginia’s commitment to double the number of underrepresented faculty by 2030, doctoral recipients from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC and LatinX scholars, are especially invited to apply.

The Mellon postdoc will participate in course development training and mentoring during their first semester and teach one independent course in each of the following three semesters. Different types of teaching opportunities may be available, and the specific course content will be consistent with the individual’s interests and expertise. With the aim of building professional research networks and community, Mellon postdocs are encouraged to engage and interact with one (or more) of UVA’s many research centers and networks while in residence at UVA, and to participate in community-engaged research and teaching as appropriate to their disciplines and research agendas. Some of these opportunities include the Center for Cultural Landscapes, The Equity Center , the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies @ UVA, the Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures, the Democracy Initiative, and the Environmental Resilience Institute.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be appointed for one year, with an option of renewal for up to a total of three years, contingent upon successful annual reviews. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research funds allocation.

Qualifications:
• PhD degree in the humanities or a related field, obtained within the past three years. Candidates who received (or will receive) their terminal degree between May 1, 2021 and August 22, 2024 are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong history of commitment to addressing issues of race, justice, and equity within the built environment through their research and have a proven capacity to center race and place through their teaching.

School of Data Science - Position 1 [posted fall 2022]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Data Science and Race, Place, and Equity - Focus: Urban Spaces and Data Justice

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time, postdoctoral research associate, beginning August 2023 or earlier. The associate will be among 30 funded by an ambitious, University-wide Mellon Foundation Grant on Race, Place, and Equity focused on developing an undergraduate curriculum and advancing graduate and faculty research on the natural and cultural landscapes that encode local and national histories. The grant builds on the University's strengths in teaching about racial equity and democracy as well as on the acute need for reckoning about race and place in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University. The position is appointed for two years, contingent on a successful annual review. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D., preferably in an arts, humanities, or social sciences field, prior to starting the role.

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia was established in 2019 with the largest private gift in its two-century history. The School seeks to set the standard in improving human and social conditions through the use of data, broadly conceived, from their collection and use to the development of novel methods and impactful applications. A core strategy in pursuit of this mission is to be a "school without walls," connecting a diverse range of disciplines and professions through the common language of data.

In the context of this initiative, the School seeks candidates who have expertise in digital humanities, critical data studies or an ethics-related field with an emphasis on racial equity and urban spaces. The associate would be part of the Urban Data Equity Lab in the School of Data Science. Within this role, candidates may have expertise in analyzing or visualizing spatial or archival data sets, including maps, archaeological remains, legal records, oral histories, demographic data, municipal open data portals, policy documents, and other sources that inform the connection between race as experienced and race as constructed. Regarding available data, there are opportunities to work with datasets that have been collected by other local projects, including the former Virginia Center for Digital History, which built an archive of photos, letters, and regional censuses relating to racial segregation laws and focused on Charlottesville. Methodologies that integrate macro levels of statistical description with local and situated descriptions are of particular interest. A focus on North America is preferred and transnational comparative studies are encouraged. Broadly speaking, the candidate must demonstrate potential for effective research in areas at the intersection of race, place, and data justice.

Among the direct benefits for associates are access to faculty mentoring, participation in a unique cohort in a vibrant initiative, and professional development. More broadly, associates may participate in UVA's diverse system of organizations related to digital humanities and ethics, including the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, the Scholars' Lab, the Digital Humanities Certificate Program, and the Institute of the Humanities and Global Studies. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research funds allocation for the position.

For more information about the Race, Place, and Equity Program, please see visit Equity Program
For more information about the School of Data Science, visit datascience.virginia.edu.
For more information about the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community, please see
Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central VA.
For more information about benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit Postdoctoral Affairs and UVA HR.

School of Data Science - Position 2 [posted fall 2022]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Data Science and Race, Place, and Equity

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time, postdoctoral research associate position, beginning August 2023 or earlier. The associate will be among 30 funded by an ambitious, University-wide Mellon Foundation Grant on Race, Place, and Equity focused on developing an undergraduate curriculum and advancing graduate and faculty research on the natural and cultural landscapes that encode local and national histories. The grant builds on the University's strengths in teaching about racial equity and democracy as well as on the acute need for reckoning about race and place in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University. The position is appointed for two years, contingent on a successful annual review.

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia was established in 2019 with the largest private gift in its two century history. The School seeks to set the standard in improving human and social conditions through the use of data, broadly conceived, from their collection and use to the development of novel methods and impactful applications. A core strategy in pursuit of this mission is to be a "school without walls," connecting a diverse range of disciplines and professions through the common language of data. The primary vehicle for these connections is the collaboratory — an organization that connects faculty, staff, students, funding, infrastructure, and other resources with the goal of joining the science of data to teaching and research in specific domains.

Candidates must have completed a PhD, preferably in an arts or humanities field, prior to the appointment start date. In the context of this initiative, the School seeks candidates who have expertise in digital humanities or an ethics-related field with an emphasis on racial equity. For each area, the School intends to establish a center or collaboratory with which the associate will be affiliated, participating in activities and leveraging resources to pursue the objectives of the position. Within these roles, candidates may have expertise in analyzing or visualizing spatial or archival data sets, including maps, archaeological remains, legal records, oral histories, demographic data, and other sources that inform the connection between race as experienced and race as constructed. Regarding available data, there are opportunities to work with datasets that have been collected by other local projects, including the former Virginia Center for Digital History, which built an archive of photos, letters, and regional censuses relating to racial segregation laws and focused on Charlottesville. Methodologies that integrate macro levels of statistical description with local and situated descriptions are of particular interest. An area specialization in North America is preferred. Broadly speaking, the candidate must demonstrate potential for effective research in areas at the intersection of race, geography, history, and data.

For more information about the Mellon Grant, please see 5 Million Mellon Grant Backs New Academic Program On Race Place and Equity

For more information about the School of Data Science, please see School of Data Science.

For more information about the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community, please see Charlottesville & Beyond and embarkcva.com.

For more information about benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit Postdoctoral Affairs and UVA Benefits.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at the time of the offer per University Policy.

McIntire School of Commerce [posted fall 2022]

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia invites applications for three full-time, Research Associate positions beginning August 2023 and beyond. The Postdoctoral Research Associates (PRA) advance research, creative practice, and teaching related to business disciplines. Up to two PRA positions may be supported by the university-wide Mellon Foundation Grant on Race, Place, and Equity. Another position will be supported by McIntire.

The University of Virginia is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the United States, and the McIntire School of Commerce (www.commerce.virginia.edu) is recognized for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate business education and scholarship The McIntire School is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to become visionary leaders who shape global business with integrity, purpose, intercultural fluency and a fundamental understanding of how commerce can contribute to the common good.

Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy [posted fall 2022]

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia invites applications for multiple postdoctoral research positions. The school seeks candidates who have research interests related to the core mission of the school – to generate new knowledge to solve the world’s toughest public policy challenges and educate ethical and effective leaders prepared to lead in a diverse and divided world. Opportunities for postdoctoral researchers include mentorship, sponsorship, access to resources and research infrastructure, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty at a truly interdisciplinary school.

We seek candidates from a range of disciplines including leadership/organizational behavior, social psychology, economics, political science, public administration, and public policy. Successful candidates’ research may focus on a range of topics in one of the aforementioned disciplines. We welcome candidates who conduct research that has synergies with areas of current strength such as leadership and organizational behavior, stereotyping, prejudice, ethics, social equity, conflict management, development, education, environment, health, national security, social entrepreneurship, voting, and American institutions. We also welcome applications from candidates working on other topics in line with the mission of the Batten School. In addition, because diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Batten, a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and inclusion is also required.

Finalists with a humanities-based or mixed-methods focus will also be considered for inclusion in UVA’s recent Mellon Foundation-funded grant “Race, Place, and Equity” and included in a university-wide group of postdocs with similar interests, spread across two cohorts. This program seeks to recruit postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to assume a tenure-track faculty position and who would benefit from a mentored professional development opportunity.

School of Nursing [posted fall 2023]

Mellon Race, Place, and Equity Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Nursing and Healthcare

As part of an ongoing commitment to diversifying our programs, the professoriate, and the research workforce, the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a Mellon Race, Place, and Equity Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Nursing and Healthcare. This program recruits postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to assume tenure-track faculty positions and who would benefit from mentored professional development opportunities.  

The Mellon Race, Place, and Equity Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Nursing and Healthcare is funded by a university-wide Race, Place and Equity (RPE) grant from the Mellon Foundation and UVA matching funds to advance research and teaching related to race, justice, and equity (RJE). The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based in the School of Nursing’s Eleanor Crowder Bjoring Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry and work on RJE-related questions, specifically in the history of nursing and healthcare in North America.

Professional Development:

The goal of this program is to provide a mentored professional development opportunity to train the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at UVA or elsewhere. Postdoctoral Research Associates selected under this program will be appointed for two years (subject to annual review) and will carry out research, teaching and professional development activities directed toward securing a tenure-track position. The Postdoctoral Fellow funded through the Mellon grant will carry out transformative, cross-disciplinary research and will be expected to produce scholarship related to health equity, race, and justice in the United States using place-based methodologies for research. The fellow’s work should also strengthen existing initiatives that address RJE issues in the history of nursing and healthcare. In addition to mentoring within the Bjoring Center and School of Nursing, the Postdoctoral Fellow will join a University-wide cohort of Race, Place and Equity Fellows funded by a Race, Place and Equity grant from the Mellon Foundation and UVA matching funds, for additional interdisciplinary interactions, career development programs, and professional growth opportunities. Teaching is an important part of preparation for a faculty position, and different types of teaching opportunities may be available. This may include co-teaching courses on the history of nursing and healthcare and mentoring PhD students in the history of nursing and healthcare. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also collaborate with Bjoring Center faculty and staff to develop public history projects centered on the history of race, justice, and equity in nursing and healthcare.

With the aim of building professional research networks and community, the Fellow may choose to connect with one of the many organizations at UVA working on issues of race and equity. Some examples include:  The Equity Center, the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, the Native and Indigenous Relations Community, the Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures, the Democracy Initiative, the Memory Project, the Center for the Study of Race and Law,   Digital Humanities@UVA and Environmental Humanities at UVA.

Postdoctoral Fellow Support:

The Postdoctoral Fellow funded under this program will be appointed for two years contingent on a successful annual review. This is a 12-month residential appointment in the School of Nursing which will provide full research, teaching, and administrative support.  In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research fund allocation for the Fellow. 

Requirements:

Applicants must have a PhD. Candidates who received (or will receive) their PhD between August 24, 2021 and August 24, 2024 are eligible to apply. The RPE component specifically seeks applicants with a relevant scholarly focus in the history of nursing and healthcare or humanistic studies in nursing which could help to advance recent work at UVA that includes the President’s Commission on Slavery and the University, the completion of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers, and the report of the Racial Equity Task Force. Potential areas of research focus might include, but are by no means limited to, race and the healthcare workforce; race, environment, and health; health inequity; settler colonialism and health; indigenous ways of knowing and healing; race and health policy; health justice movements. Scholars from underrepresented communities, including Native American, Indigenous, African American, Latinx, Asian American, queer, and neurodiverse scholars, and scholars with disabilities, are especially invited to apply.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health screening prior to their first day of employment per University policy.

Applications closed.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.  Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Cover Letter 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement 
• Resume 
• Research and Teaching Statement 
• Writing Sample 
• Contact Information for Two Letters of Reference 

***Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box or you can combine them into one PDF. You MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024.

For questions about the application process please contact Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, hjv5vm@virginia.edu.

For more information, visit www.nursing.virginia.edu, or contact us directly:  

• Dr. Melissa Gomes, search committee co-chair: mg3uq@virginia.edu
• Dr. Randy Jones, search committee co-chair: raj9c@virginia.edu
• Dr. Lance Poston, search committee logistics support/dean's office: lanceposton@virginia.edu or 434-924-0099