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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Gender Studies, Feminist Theory, and Queer Methodologies University of Notre Dame in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Notre Dame
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The Gender Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Gender Studies, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The fellow will be based in Notre Dame’s College of Arts & Letters and is expected to be in residence beginning August 2027.
The postdoctoral scholar will develop an independent research program while contributing to the intellectual and scholarly life of the Gender Studies faculty. The appointment also includes teaching one course per semester, including core courses in feminist and gender theory as well as Gender Studies electives connected to the fellow’s area of specialization.
Notre Dame’s Gender Studies Program is an interdisciplinary community offering an undergraduate major and minor and a graduate minor. Its academic environment includes graduate student and faculty research workshops, a book club, a film series, an undergraduate research journal, and international conferences. The fellowship is suited to scholars working across gender studies, feminist theory, queer theory, and sexuality studies.
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Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in Gender, Feminist, or Sexuality Studies, with all degree requirements completed before August 1, 2027. Candidates without the degree in hand when applying must provide a statement from their dissertation director confirming they can complete the PhD before that date. Applicants must be fluent in feminist and queer theories and methodologies, prepared to teach core feminist and gender theory courses and Gender Studies electives in their specialization, and demonstrate scholarly achievement and successful teaching experience. Preference is given to candidates who received their degree within the last five years.
How to apply
Submit the application through the Interfolio portal by December 4, 2026. Applications submitted through the Notre Dame Careers posting will not be reviewed.
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