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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Area:Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Salary (FTE):Academic Level A ($64,533.50 – $87,535.13)
Work type:Full Time – Fixed Term
Location: St Lucia, Brisbane

The School of Historical & Philosophical Inquiry

The School of Historical & Philosophical Inquiry is a dynamic team with a reputation for innovative approaches to teaching and research excellence. We consider and explore how human beings have ordered and made sense of their world throughout history, from ancient times through to the present, and how this informs our futures. Our disciplinary groupings of Classics and Ancient History, Studies in Religion, Philosophy and History are united by this common intellectual quest, and are mutually reinforced and supported by each discipline’s distinct approaches, perspectives and methodologies.

The role

The primary purpose of the position is to work with and alongside the Head of the School (HoS), to conduct research in the broad area of medieval cultural and social history. The postdoctoral fellow will undertake her/his own research project, as well as make a contribution to teaching in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry.

The person

Applicants should have completed a PhD within the past three years in the area of history, medieval history or medieval studies. They should have demonstrated capacity to conduct research of a high quality in the area of medieval history; excellent academic skills; capacity to write academic publications of a high quality; some undergraduate or postgraduate teaching experience in history; relevant language knowledge including some knowledge of Latin; and ability to work as part of a team.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For further information please contact our Australian Indigenous Employment Coordinator at: atsi_recruitment@uq.edu.au

Applications are also encouraged from women.

Remuneration

This is a full-time fixed term 3 year appointment at Academic Level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $78,552 – $87,535 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $91,905 – $102,415 p.a.).

Position Description

502991_NEW_Postdoctoal Research Fellow PD.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Megan Cassidy-Welch at m.cassidywelch@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Advertised: 16 Feb 2018
Applications close: 02 Apr 2018 (11:55 PM) E. Australia Standard Time

Web: https://hapi.uq.edu.au/profile/359/kriston-rennie

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bibliographical Society of America

The Bibliographical Society of America (BSA) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director.  This is a new, full-time position that will provide dynamic leadership to one of the country’s oldest and most important humanistic societies.

As the BSA looks to revitalize itself and play a more visible role in the larger scholarly community, the Executive Director will bring creativity, imagination, and energy to this new strategic direction. The Executive Director will work closely with the leadership of the BSA to expand and diversify membership, enhance programing, create a more robust communications profile, and forge new partnerships with other scholarly organizations and societies. In addition, the Executive Director will work with BSA leadership on major issues of planning, finance, fundraising and development, and the general business of the Society.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven initiative, a demonstrated knowledge of the field, and a desire to further the mission and values of the BSA.  The successful candidate will bring to the position a combination of scholarly and administrative skills that will uniquely position her/him to fulfill the challenges of the job.

Required qualifications include a graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant field and/or ALA-accredited MA in Library and Information Science; a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, including budgeting, events management, and project planning; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and experience in program development and evaluation.

This position does not require relocating to the greater New York metropolitan area.  It has been conceived as a telecommuting position, with occasional travel to New York and elsewhere for programs and meetings.  Some weeks may require flexible scheduling for evening or weekend events.  Compensation: $65,000 or greater depending on experience and qualifications, plus retirement benefits, three weeks paid vacation, and one and one-half sick days per month.

To apply:  Send electronically a cover letter and CV with the names and contact information of three references to Jennifer Lowe: jennifer.lowe@slu.edu. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on 1 April 2018. Starting date for the position is 1 September 2018.

Founded in 1904, the BSA is an international scholarly organization that fosters the study of books and other textual artifacts in traditional and emerging formats.  The Society is committed to the field of bibliography as a critical interpretive framework for understanding books and other textual artifacts, and for bibliography’s enduring relevance to textual analysis.  The BSA pursues this mission by hosting public programs, funding scholarly research, conferring awards, issuing publications (principally the Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America), and collaborating with other learned societies and cognate organizations.  The BSA welcomes a diverse membership, including faculty and students, librarians and conservators, collectors and booksellers.  For more information about the BSA, please visit our website: https://bibsocamer.org/.