The John Carter Brown Library invites applications for a 2 year postdoctoral position helping to coordinate the library?s programs and events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. The postdoctoral program coordinator will work closely with and support the library?s Director & Librarian and other library staff on interpretive programs including a major exhibit and associated instructional support. The program coordinator will also liaise with campus and external partners, particularly around Brown2026 the university initiative, to coordinate programs and internal and external communications. The position includes at least 20% time for the successful candidate?s research. Applicants should have a research specialty in the period of the American Revolution (broadly construed); applicants representing a wide range of disciplinary expertise are welcome.

Brown University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, viewpoints, and ways of knowing and learning.

Search opens December 1, 2024, and application review will begin January 15.  The position salary is $75,000, and includes benefits as well as relocation support.

Applicants must be ABD by time of application and should expect to submit a letter of application explaining how their field of expertise, experience, and career interests would fit with the structure and aims of the position.

Applicants should apply online via Interfolio.

Please include a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position, current CV, and the names of three references.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person?s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

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