Rice University is hiring: Postdoctoral Associate - Center for African American

Postdoctoral Associate - Center for African American Studies

Postdoctoral Associate position in African and African American Studies at Rice University. One‑year (renewable for a second year) full‑time residential appointment with a 1/1 teaching load.

Position Summary

The Center for African and African American Studies invites applications for the Dr. Anthony B. Pinn Postdoctoral Associate. The appointment runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, renewable for a second year (subject to performance review and funding). Salary is $70,000 plus a $5,000 one‑time stipend for research and/or relocation to Houston.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses in the Center per academic year.
• Make substantial progress on research and writing projects, including manuscript development and conference presentations.
• Engage with the intellectual community, presenting work‑in‑progress to campus audiences and contributing to the Center’s curriculum in consultation with the director.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a humanities or social science discipline, conferred between January 1, 2023 and July 31, 2026.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary commitment and demonstrated teaching and research in African and African American Studies.
• Experience in digital humanities, medicine, law, environmental sciences, or research situated in Houston, Latin America, the Caribbean, and/or Africa.
• Research addressing African American histories of Houston, Eastern Texas, preservation, public history, and digital humanities.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample (chapter length, ~25 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation

Application Instructions

Combine cover letter, CV, and writing sample into one PDF. Submit letters of recommendation to jobs@rice.edu. Application deadline December 5, 2025.

EEO Statement

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified persons with disabilities. For accommodations, contact the Rice University Disability Resource Center at 713‑348‑5841 or adarice@rice.edu. For further assistance, email jobs@rice.edu.