Career Center

The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for a non-renewable two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in Latin American Studies. We seek applicants with strong multi-regional training in the fields of Anthropology, Geography, History, Politics, or Sociology, with work on migration, race, gender, or urban studies. Specialists on Central America or Mexico whose work engages state policies, migration, borders and mobilities, inequality, violence, social and political movements, environmental themes and indigenous, Afro-descendant communities, are especially encouraged to apply.
 
The Postdoctoral Associate will receive mentorship from the Director and from the Center's affiliated faculty and support for their conference, research, and publications work, including digital exhibits. The Associate must maintain an agenda of research, teaching, and participation in CLAS. Teaching obligations are three courses yearly and will include an introductory survey and a senior seminar. The Associate is expected to participate in conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by CLAS and help organize events in their field. The Associate may also participate in the many rich forums provided by the larger SAS and Rutgers communities including the Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis, the Latino Studies Research Initiative, the Center for Cultural Analysis, and many others.  

Applicants must have received the Ph.D. between July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2022.  Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. at the time of application will need to provide official verification of completion by July 1, 2022. The appointment will be effective September 1, 2022. The Associate will receive an annual salary of $55,000 and Rutgers University health benefits.