Duke University, African and African American Studies
Position Description
Postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of African & African American Studies at Duke University for one year. The candidate will serve as a consultant on the development of the MA in Sports Studies and teach two classes through AAAS related to sports and race in AY 2026-27. A PhD in a related field is required. A published book by a university press in sports studies as well as experience with Duke Athletics is preferred. Applicants should submit a CV and three references along with a cover letter. Salary and benefits competitive. Start date July 1, 2026, end date June 30, 2027.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
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