Brandeis University, Departments of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Position ID:
Brandeis-KAYFELLOWPPE [#31279]
Position Title:
Florence Levy Kay Fellow in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/21 23:59:59 (posted 2025/11/25, listed until 2026/05/25)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Departments of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Brandeis University invite applications for a cross-disciplinary Florence Levy Kay Fellow beginning in the fall of 2026. This two-year fellowship is part of the university’s new major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). The salary for this position is $64,000 (nine-month, academic year salary). We welcome candidates from any of the associated fields (philosophy, politics, and economics) whose research and teaching are suited to this interdisciplinary major. The Kay Fellow in PPE will teach one course per semester, including the possibility of a capstone seminar in the fall of 2027 and assist in building the PPE program and community. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in one of the associated fields by the date of appointment and must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation through AcademicJobsOnline. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a “protected class”). Only online applications will be accepted. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 21, 2025. Questions about the position can be directed to: Kate Moran (kmoran@brandeis.edu).The university’s pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Writing sample
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453