Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace and Justice Studies at Wellesley Information Services

Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

68173.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conflict Resolution, Teaching, Research, Mentoring, Grant Writing, Professional Development

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Please review the details for the position before applying. When applying, please confirm your legal name is entered exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter your education, starting with your highest degree. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and any supplemental documents on the fourth page. After submitting your application, you will be prompted to enter the contact information for two to three references. Please refer to the job description for the exact number of required references or any instructions regarding delayed submission. You may return to this section later if needed. Once your reference information is submitted, your contacts will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their reference letters. For best consideration, we urge you to submit your reference contact information as soon as possible. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details. Job Posting Title Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace and Justice Studies Job Description Summary Faculty Job Description The program in Peace and Justice Studies at Wellesley College is seeking outstanding candidates for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, with expertise in conflict resolution/transformation, preferably on U.S.-based conflicts. The position is open as to specific topics of research, which could include environmental justice, gender, militarism, nationalism, economic justice, religious peacebuilding, or any others. The successful candidate will teach a total of four courses over two years, including a mid-level course in conflict transformation, and mid-to-upper-level courses on specific topics related to the candidate’s research. Service and Professional Development expectations shall be aligned with the Wellesley College-WOAW Collective Bargaining Agreement and shall include the following activities: teaching; writing grants; mentoring students; reading literature; pursuing professional development; and other tasks related to the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow’s project. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows are not expected to engage in first year or major or minor advising or service responsibilities. Basic Qualifications: The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to candidates who have been awarded a doctorate in any social science or humanities discipline, with areas of specialization and research in Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, or related fields in the five-year period preceding the appointment and no later than June 1st, 2026. Position Information: Teaching Load: 2 courses per year (one course per semester) Term of Appointment: 2026-2028, no possibility of renewal Target Start Date: July 1, 2026 Minimum Salary: $68,173 Application Deadline: Applications are due no later than March 1st, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after and continue until the position is filled. Materials received after that date may not receive a full reading. If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials electronically, you may email us at working@wellesley.edu for assistance. How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit applications through our online system at https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley. Applications should include a cover letter addressed to Professor Catia C. Confortini, a curriculum vitae, a graduate school transcript, examples of research, a statement about the candidate’s teaching experience (teaching philosophy), teaching materials such as a sample syllabi or teaching evaluations, and names and email addresses of three references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation, including one reference who can speak to the candidate’s teaching experience. This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement . Company Description and Benefits Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions. Worker Sub-Type Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae—guided by deeply held shared values: Intellectual Discovery and Excellence: We believe in the transformative power of curiosity, learning, and teaching. Gender Equality: As a women’s college, we have always been committed to gender equality as foundational to societal progress. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We affirm that diversity is essential to educational excellence, and we are committed to being a community in which each member thrives. Connection and Community: We value the equal dignity of every member of the community and our sustained connection to one another, to our campus, and to our mission. Empowerment and Social Change: We believe in the power and potential of our students and all members of our community to envision the world in which they want to live and to take action to make it real. Integrity and Academic Freedom: We commit ourselves to high standards of personal and intellectual integrity, we embrace the principles of freedom and rigor in scholarly inquiry, and we assert the importance of holding to the truths such inquiry reveals.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a total of four courses over two years, including a mid-level course in conflict transformation. Additional responsibilities include writing grants, mentoring students, and pursuing professional development.