Pre-Doctoral Fellow

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and scholarship regarding the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that shaped the American constitutional order and society
• Lead up to four weekly discussion seminars per semester for the flagship civics course, The American Republic
• Design and deliver research-related seminars and workshops for colleagues and the wider university community
• Participate in-person in public events sponsored by the Center
• Engage with primary core texts, including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, to facilitate student learning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in history, political science, sociology, anthropology, or a related field
• Full-time enrollment in a terminal degree program
• Achievement of All But Dissertation (ABD) status
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Ability to reside in the Greater Cleveland Area for the duration of the fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic research writing
• Previous teaching or seminar leadership experience
• Advanced knowledge in interdisciplinary fields such as philosophy, economics, literature, or classics

Benefits

• Annual salary of $70,000 (pro-rated for the 9-month term)
• Financial support for research-related travel
• Health benefits for the nine-month period of residence
• Dedicated office space
• Access to the Cleveland State University library system and partner libraries

About the Company

The Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Cleveland State University conducts teaching and research into the historical ideas and texts that have shaped American society. The fellowship is designed to support doctoral candidates in completing their dissertations while launching their scholarly careers.