JWHC Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010-2012 (Pending Approval for Funding)
Eligibility & the Application Process
The John Wesley Honors College Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships are open to Christian scholars interested in developing their teaching and scholarship within a community of faithful inquiry and learning. Applications are invited from scholars in any of the following areas of study: history, philosophy, English, creative writing, fine arts, theology, Biblical studies, economics, sociology, psychology, and political science. Candidates for the 2010-2012 fellowship must have received, or will receive, their Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) between January 1, 2007 and August 20, 2010. JWHC Fellows are expected to be in residence for the duration of their appointments.
The application deadline for the 2010-2012 JWHC Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships is Monday, January 25, 2010. Candidates should complete the application (available soon) and submit the following supporting materials, either electronically or by mail:
- A personal statement (of not more than 1,200 words) that addresses both the reasons for the candidate's interest in this program and the candidate's understanding of academic vocation in relation to teaching, research, and service
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate transcript(s)
- Four confidential letters of recommendation
- Statement of research interests (outlining both primary and secondary research interests)
- Three writing samples (preferably in published form)
Supporting materials should be sent to:
JWHC Postdoctoral Fellowships
John Wesley Honors College
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S. Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
JWHCpostdocs@indwes.edu
