The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is hiring: Carter G. Woodson

Overview

The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies invites applications for residential Post-Doctoral Research Associates, beginning in July 2026 (must have PhD in hand by June 15, 2026). As this is an early-career opportunity, post-doctoral applicants must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than six years prior to the application deadline. The program welcomes applications from candidates across all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose work focuses on African American and African Diasporic Studies, including but not limited in geographic scope to the U.S., the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and/or the Diaspora. Individuals selected for the fellowship will hold the title of Research Associate and Lecturer. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Responsibilities

• This is a twelve-month appointment, renewable for a second year.
• Teach one course per academic year in the Department of African American and African Studies (AAS).
• Engage in regular manuscript workshops with an interdisciplinary cohort of other scholars.
• Periodically present research at public events during the academic year.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $53,000 in year one with an increase in year two.
• Full-time benefits are provided.
• Possible one-time relocation reimbursement of $1,000.
• Allowance for research and travel-related expenses (up to $2,000 annually).

Application Deadline and How to Apply

Application deadline: December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

How to Apply

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0076748. Complete an application with the following documents:

• CV/Resume (file naming protocol: LastName_CV)
• Cover Letter (file naming protocol: LastName_CoverLetter)
• Writing Sample 1 (file naming protocol: LastName_Sample1) – one attachment containing:
  • Project title
  • Abstract or short-description of project (not to exceed 50 words)
  • Project description (not to exceed 7 double-spaced pages or 1,750 words)
• Writing Sample 2 (file naming protocol: LastName_Sample2) – one attachment containing:
  • Bibliography (not to exceed 4 double-spaced pages)
  • Syllabus for a previously taught or prospective course
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate the proposals for which support is being sought
• Note: The application does not require an additional academic writing sample (a paper or dissertation chapter). The review committee will assess the abstract and project description as an example of writing.

Upload materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the following email address: woodsonfellows-recommendation-letters@virginia.edu and must be received by December 8, 2025.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."

Please note: Individuals may not apply for the Woodson pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the same time.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Recruiter Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. It may require traveling to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment, please visit the UVA website.