University of Missouri-Columbia

College of Arts and Science 

Black Studies/Peace Studies

The John Galliher Postdoctoral Fellowship in Peace Studies and Black Studies

Job Description 

The University of Missouri-Columbia’s Peace Studies Program and the Department of Black Studies are seeking applications for a 9-month postdoctoral teaching fellowship in Peace Studies and Black Studies, beginning August 15, 2025. There is a possibility for a second-year renewal, contingent on funding availability and a satisfactory evaluation of teaching and service performance during the first year. 

The fellow will have a 3/3 teaching assignment or teach three courses in each of the two semesters, which will include “Introduction to Peace Studies” and “International Conflict Resolution and Group Reconciliation,” as well as classes focusing on Black/Africana politics, economics, and/or racial inequalities related to topics like social justice, environmental issues, migration, sports, media, and religion. Additionally, the fellow will help to organize and actively promote the program and department's events to students and the public, supervise internship and capstone projects, and assist with the Peace Studies Journal and Newsletters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment and can come from any disciplinary area in the Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences, such as Peace Studies, History, Black/Africana Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, or Geography.

Application Materials

Please apply online at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (Job Opening ID 54469). Application materials including a letter of interest (2-3 pages), curriculum vitae (15 pages maximum), a statement of research (2-3 pages) and a teaching statement (2-3 pages) should be submitted. Three reference letters should be separately emailed to Dr. Seth Howes (howesw@missouri.edu).  

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide the following:

• A writing sample (published or unpublished, 30 pages maximum)
• Sample syllabi for “Introduction to Peace Studies” and another for a course of your choice (maximum of 12 pages each)
• A statement of goals for the postdoctoral appointment (1 page)

Application Deadline

The review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply by this date for full consideration.

Applicants may contact the search committee chair, Dr. Seth Howes (howesw@missouri.edu), or the director of Peace Studies and chair of Black Studies, Dr. Daive Dunkley (dunkleyd@missouri.edu), with questions about the job duties. Contact Talia Gholson (gholsont@missouri.edu) for any questions about the application process.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experience and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

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