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Abbott Lowell Cummings Postdoctoral Fellowship in American Material Culture Boston University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship; salary $68,750; includes support for travel to conferences and sources.
Deadline
Jan 9, 2027
Country
United States
University
Boston University
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About this position
Boston University’s American & New England Studies Program is offering the Abbott Lowell Cummings Postdoctoral Fellowship in American Material Culture, a two-year appointment for a recent Ph.D. scholar. The fellowship is centered in American Studies and related interdisciplinary work, with a focus on American material culture.
The Cummings Fellow will divide time between teaching and research/writing. Each year, the fellow teaches one undergraduate introductory course in American material culture and one upper-level seminar on a related topic for undergraduate and graduate students. The role is designed for a scholar who wants to contribute both to classroom teaching and to an active research agenda within an interdisciplinary humanities environment.
The position is based at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, within the American & New England Studies Program. The posting emphasizes the University’s commitment to scholarly excellence, intellectual exchange, and a diverse academic community. It also notes support for travel to conferences and sources as part of the fellowship.
Funding details
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship; salary $68,750; includes support for travel to conferences and sources.
What's required
Recent Ph.D. in American Studies (preferred) or related interdisciplinary preparation; doctorate in hand and received no more than five years previously. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi for an introductory course in American material culture, and a brief statement of research interest.
How to apply
Submit the application materials via the Academic Jobs Online portal at the provided application link. Direct any questions about the fellowship to Professor William Moore at [email protected].
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Professor at Boston University
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Research Interests
Social History
Cultural History
American Studies
Material Culture
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