Job Description   Brown University seeks a scholar to join the Department of History, in conjunction with the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative (NAISI), for a two-year appointment as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Native American and/or Indigenous History. This position is to be held jointly at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and the Department of History, effective July 1, 2024 (through June 2026), with an affiliation with NAISI. The fellow will have training in Native American and/or Indigenous history and will teach two courses per year in their area of expertise, contributing to the Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies undergraduate concentration at Brown. Specific areas of expertise and geographic focus are open, and internationally-focused scholars are encouraged to apply. Working in a collaborative environment with units across campus, including NAISI, the fellow will join an established department with over 50 faculty members who comprise a vibrant and dynamic community of award-winning and acclaimed scholars engaged in a wide range of geographic and topical areas. They will also contribute to the expanding undergraduate concentration in Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies and to programming and community building in NAISI during a period of exciting growth. In addition to supporting the concentration, NAISI serves as a center of research, cultural and academic programming, student engagement, and community convenings. As part of the Brown University community and History department, the fellow will have the opportunity to continue their scholarly research, with access to the expansive resources at the University. This fellowship also provides an opportunity to engage in a vibrant and collaborative campus community that supports the intersection of disciplines and interests across the campus, with support and mentorship on scholarly and professional development. The Cogut Institute also provides a stimulating scholarly environment in which to pursue research, develop new interdisciplinary connections, and network with others. Fellows join lectures and conferences as appropriate to their research and may also participate in working groups, events and other programming. Opportunities to participate in academic and community-building activities through NAISI and the History department, among other academic units, include participation in seminars with faculty and graduate students, engagement with undergraduate students, and contributing to projects with NAISI staff, students and faculty across the university. Responsibilities The fellow will be responsible for teaching two courses per year (one per semester) that will complement and expand upon current offerings in the History department and that contribute to the Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies concentration. Courses will be cross-listed by the Cogut Institute. Area(s) of expertise and geographic focus are open. Depending on the areas of interest, the fellow would also have opportunities to work with collections and staff at the John Hay Library, John Carter Brown Library, Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, whose collections, programming, and research foci closely align with NAIS. The successful applicant will participate in the Cogut Institute’s weekly Tuesday fellows’ seminar as well as other activities of the institute. The fellow would also participate in departmental colloquia, roundtables, and public events, as well as engaging with NAISI through participation in lectures, seminars with faculty and students, campus events, and contributions to other academic and community-building programs. Job Requirements Scholars who have received their Ph.D. in History (with a focus in Native American and/or Indigenous Studies), NAIS (with a focus in History), or a closely related discipline within the last five years are invited to apply. A record of outstanding scholarship (at the junior academic level) and experience teaching courses connected to their disciplinary or specific research interests are required. Peer-reviewed publications and experience in collaborative, community-based projects are desirable. Ph.D. must be in hand by July 1, 2024 or must have been awarded in the last five years. Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible. Fellows are employed as postdoctoral research associates with a $65,000 salary, standard benefits, and a $2,000 per year reimbursable research fund. Scholars from outside the United States are appointed under J-1 visas (exchange visitors status) only. Information and Application Process Instructions A search committee will review applications beginning on January 15, 2024. Please submit any inquiries or expressions of interest to Dr. Linford Fisher, linford_fisher@brown.edu. Application materials may be submitted via INTERFOLIO https://apply.interfolio.com/136576 ●      Cover letter addressing scholarly engagement, teaching experience and research interests, and your ability to contribute to the NAIS and History communities at Brown ●      Updated C.V. ●      Two samples of course syllabi ●      A writing sample (one or two chapters or articles) ●      Names of three referees The History Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Jobs at Brown University. 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