Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil War Era job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil War Era
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .   Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants . This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.   POSITION SPECIFICS The Richards Civil War Era Center , in conjunction with the Department of History and the College of the Liberal Arts, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the history of the Civil War Era, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, with flexibility. All research interests spanning the pre-war period through Reconstruction will receive favorable consideration. Proposals that align with the Richards Center's interests in slavery, abolition, and emancipation are especially welcome. During their residency, the scholar will primarily perform their research. The scholar will have no teaching or administrative responsibilities. In addition, they will attend workshops, professional development sessions, and other relevant events, and will be expected to take an active part in Penn State's community of researchers. A Ph.D. in History or related field is required at time of appointment. Successful applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. within the previous four academic years. More information on the benefits offered with this position can be found at https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits/post-doc-appts . To be considered for this position, submit a complete application packet including a cover letter describing your research and goals for the scholarship year, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three reference online at https://hr.psu.edu/careers . We will request writing samples and letters of recommendation from candidates who advance in the search process. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Review of materials will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position has been filled. Please direct questions about the process via e-mail to richardscenter @ psu.edu.   BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.       BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.   For more detailed information, please visit our   Benefits Page.   CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .   EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.   The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.   Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

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