Fellowship Appointment and Application
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for its Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Fellowships will be awarded to scholars in any field of study, who are committed to inclusive excellence, student success and preparing students to be change makers in their communities, workplaces, and all arenas of civic life.
SIUE’s distinctive character is defined by its faculty’s capacity to fulfill the values of its Teacher Scholar Philosophy. This philosophy is guided by a serious and continuing commitment to scholarly teaching, student learning and engagement. Those seeking a postdoctoral appointment must demonstrate similar values and motivation to teach, mentor students and apply effective strategies to facilitate the learning of a diverse student population.
Postdoctoral Fellows will be appointed for a period of two years. Fellows will teach three (3) courses or an equivalent each year, aligned with their field of study and also have dedicated time for research and creative activities. Compensation will vary by discipline and include health benefits and funding to support conference travel for the dissemination of research and creative activities. Fellows will be provided with office space, a computer, and have access to campus facilities, support services and programs. To support belonging and facilitate connectedness with the broader SIUE community, the postdoctoral experience will also include structured mentorship, relationship building and professional development opportunities.
SIUE is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting the advancement of the most diverse faculty among Illinois public higher education institutions. A diverse faculty enhances the breadth, depth and quality of our academic programs and supports the retention and graduation of SIUE’s diverse student population, thus strengthening and expanding the global workforce. We strongly encourage scholars from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
While SIUE seeks applications from scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines to serve as fellows in any of the University's current academic programs, fellows will be appointed based on an assessment of institutional needs, priorities, and opportunities for growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree or anticipate degree conferral by the start of the contract date. All applicants must evidence a commitment to the teacher-scholar philosophy, inclusive excellence and student success.
Application Requirements
A complete application must include the following:
- Cover letter (please include evidence of your commitment to student success and inclusive excellence)
- Candidate CV
- Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages)
- Sample Course Syllabus
- Name and Contact Information for (3) references
- Unofficial transcript (We reserve the right to require submission of official transcripts prior to awarding a fellowship).
Recruitment for the next cohort will begin in 2025.
