Digital Humanities
* finished (2023/01/19, finished 2023/08/28, listed until 2023/07/19)| Position ID: | Cornell-History-FOTMPD [#24191, WDR-00035164] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate, Freedom on the Move |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | History / Historical Geography Digital Humanities |
| Appl Deadline: | 2023/03/15 11:59PM* finished (2023/01/19, finished 2023/08/28, listed until 2023/07/19) |
| Position Description: |
Freedom on the
Move, a multi-institution digital history project
based at Cornell, seeks a two-year postdoctoral associate to join a team that
is building a free and open digital archive of all extant North American “runaway
slave” ads. A successful candidate will bring subject-relevant expertise in
areas such as the history of marronage, Black resistance, freedom-seeking,
and/or racialized policing. Research methodologies may include humanistic
approaches to GIS (Geographic Information Systems); digital humanities, or other
relevant approaches. Working with FOTM leadership, the post-doc
will contribute to the continued growth of the project. In addition, the post-doc will be expected to:
1) advance their research program; 2) teach one class per academic year in a
relevant discipline, and 3) help manage and mentor graduate students working
for FOTM. Responsibility, initiative, and the ability to
work collaboratively are essential. This is a full-time, 12-month academic
position which is eligible for reappointment and offers a competitive salary and
benefits package. The position starts at the beginning of academic year
2022-2023 (July 1, 2023.) Candidates should submit the following materials
for consideration via AJO by March 15, 2022 for full
consideration.
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