Publisher
source

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Just Landed

Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow in English and Comparative Literature University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Education

Funding

The hiring range is dependent on experience and/or qualifications. The appointment is full-time for 12 months, with a proposed start date of January 1, 2027. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional-development benefits and services. No specific salary amount is listed.

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Country flag

Country

United States

University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Apply for this position

Keywords

Education
Communication Studies
Literature
Pedagogy
Comparative Literature
Teaching And Learning

Suggested positions

Publisher
source

Sam Perry

Baylor University

Country flag

United States

Baylor University’s Baylor Interdisciplinary Core is hiring a postdoctoral teaching fellow for Fall 2027. The position is centered on rhetoric and has primary teaching responsibility in the first-year rhetoric program . This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with a PhD in rhetoric , Communication Studies , English , or a related field. The post indicates that applicants should have the PhD completed by next fall. The announcement comes from Sam Perry , Associate Professor at Bayl...

Education
Communication Studies
Literature
+1 more

3 weeks ago

Publisher
source

Vanderbilt University

Country flag

United States

Vanderbilt University’s Department of Mathematics is advertising a Teaching Postdoctoral Scholar in Mathematics in Nashville, Tennessee, United States . This is a teaching-focused postdoctoral appointment for three years, beginning in the academic year 2027–2028. The position is designed for candidates with strong interests in mathematics , teaching , curriculum development , and pedagogy . The postdoc includes a teaching load of two courses per semester , with an expectation of course coordinat...

Education
Mathematics
Curriculum Development
+3 more

1 week ago

Publisher
source

University of Kentucky

Country flag

United States

The University of Kentucky is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in the School of Information Science within the College of Communication and Information. This is a full-time, temporary postdoctoral appointment based in Lexington, Kentucky, United States . The role is centered on Communication Studies and teaching, with responsibilities that include teaching up to eight courses per academic year and collaborating with a faculty mentor on a special project during the summer...

Education
Information Technology
Communication Studies
+4 more

1 month ago

Publisher
source

Carnegie Mellon University

Country flag

United States

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences is inviting applications for a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship beginning September 1, 2027 , with a possible third-year extension depending on departmental needs. The position includes a teaching load of one course per academic semester . This opportunity is aimed at candidates with strong research potential in mathematics and closely related areas. The department states that the positions are open to all areas represente...

Education
Mathematics
Teaching And Learning
+1 more

4 weeks ago

Publisher
source

University of Minnesota

Country flag

United States

Dunham-Jackson Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Minnesota (School of Mathematics, Twin Cities / Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States). This is a three-year postdoctoral appointment beginning in the fall semester 2027 . The position is designed for candidates with strong research and teaching records in mathematics , with preference for applicants whose research interests fit well with faculty in the department. The role includes a substantial academic component: research (publishing,...

Education
Mathematics
Teaching And Learning
+1 more

1 month ago

About this position

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting a full-time Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States.

The fellowship supports teacher-scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature before the appointment begins. The successful candidate will teach courses for the host department, develop an independent research agenda, and participate in professional-development activities designed to prepare them for the next stage of their academic career.

Applicants should have college-level instructional experience. Preferred experience includes teaching discipline- and genre-based first-year courses, digital projects, and oral communication assignments, together with strong teaching evaluations and active research or scholarship in any area of English and Comparative Literature. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply, particularly those committed to diversity of perspective, intercultural understanding, and engagement with local communities and resources.

The proposed start date is January 1, 2027, and the appointment is expected to last 12 months. UNC-Chapel Hill provides postdoctoral medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional-development benefits and services. The hiring range depends on experience and qualifications.

The application deadline is November 16, 2026. Required materials include a CV, cover letter, teaching portfolio with summaries of teaching evaluations from the past three semesters, sample syllabus or syllabi, a research statement of no more than one single-spaced page, two recommendation letters, and a letter from the dissertation advisor confirming the dissertation defense date.

Funding details

The hiring range is dependent on experience and/or qualifications. The appointment is full-time for 12 months, with a proposed start date of January 1, 2027. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional-development benefits and services. No specific salary amount is listed.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature before starting the position and must have demonstrated instructional experience at the college level. Preferred qualifications include experience teaching discipline- and genre-based first-year courses, including digital projects and oral communication assignments; a record of strong teaching evaluations; and research or scholarship in any area of English and Comparative Literature. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, teaching portfolio with teaching-evaluation summaries from the past three semesters, one or more sample syllabi, a research statement of no more than one single-spaced page, two letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with their work, and a letter from their dissertation advisor confirming the dissertation defense date.

How to apply

Apply through the UNC PeopleAdmin application portal at the posting link. Upload the required CV, cover letter, teaching portfolio, sample syllabus, research statement, references, and dissertation-advisor letter confirming the defense date. Contact Jordynn M. Jack for search-process questions or Sujata Paudel for technical assistance.

ApplyKite TwinLearns as you apply

Make your next move.

Prepare your application

Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.