Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Department: School of Education (administered through the Office of Faculty Affairs)
Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA
Position Type: Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Requisition Number: 69563
Appointment Period: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 (with potential for extension based on funding and performance)
Salary: USD 57,792 annually, plus additional research and professional development funding

Position Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities to participate in a grant-funded initiative titled “Restoring Trust: Humanistic Perspectives on Academic Freedom, American Democracy, and Higher Education Leadership.” This fellowship aims to explore how humanities scholarship and university leadership can collaboratively address challenges in promoting free and open discourse on controversial topics, strengthen trust within higher education, and contribute to the broader future of academic institutions in a polarized society.

Key Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will:

• Conduct independent research related to the project theme.
• Participate in monthly academic seminar sessions involving faculty, administrators, and graduate students on topics such as democracy in higher education, academic freedom, and institutional policy.
• Serve as project manager for seminar activities, public programs, and engagement meetings that involve cross-campus collaboration and discussions with university leadership.
• Work closely with faculty mentors and campus partners to support the initiative’s goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in the humanities or a related field with a strong foundation in humanistic inquiry.
• Research interests that align with themes of democracy, academic freedom, and the role of higher education.
• Ability to be in residence at CU Boulder by August 1, 2026.

Preferred:

• Experience with interdisciplinary research and collaboration across academic units.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic seminar discussions and public engagement.

Professional Development & Mentorship

The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive mentorship from faculty in the School of Education and other CU Boulder scholars whose interests align with the project theme. Additional mentoring and support are available through CU Boulder’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Benefits

The University of Colorado Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance for dependents, and access to local transit support. The fellowship also includes additional funding for research and professional growth.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following materials through the CU Boulder job portal:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Statement of Research Philosophy addressing alignment with the initiative’s themes
4. Writing Sample related to the fellowship topic
5. (Optional) Transcripts or proof of PhD (if applicable)

References will be requested through the application system; contact information for at least three recommenders should be entered when prompted.

For full consideration, apply by February 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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