Post Doctoral Associate

The Practices of Freedom Project at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education seeks a postdoctoral associate to join a dynamic team of students and faculty affiliated with the Center for Urban Education for a 12-month appointment beginning July 1, 2024.

The Practices of Freedom Project is designed to support current and future educators in deepening Black educational thought and practice. The grant aims to shift away from ineffective inclusion models toward transformative praxes of Black education by building out intergenerational cohorts of educators; partnering with districts and schools; and designing and implementing studies.

The Practices of Freedom postdoctoral associate will: 1) support dimensions of the grant project, including coordinating a special issue of a journal based on research from the program; 2) develop their own research around Black intellectual studies anchored in radical scholarly traditions (field and/or discipline are open); 3) join in instructional capacities, such as a Freedom Seminar.

We will begin the review of applications on April 5, 2024.

Specifications: 12-month position, beginning July 1, 2024, possibility of renewal. Remote work possibilities.

Requirements: Doctorate earned by May 31, 2024. Scholarly work in Black/Africana Studies, discipline and/or field open.

The Pennsylvania Child Protection Clearances will be required prior to starting for this position. This includes a PA state, FBI fingerprinting, and Child Abuse registry clearance.

Please submit: Letter of interest, names of three references (who will be contacted only after applicant is notified), CV, and a writing sample.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.