Taft Postdoctoral Fellowship, College of Arts & Sciences
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Feb 19, 2026 | |
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Taft Postdoctoral Fellowship, College of Arts & Sciences Posting Start Date:
2/19/26 Work Arrangement:
Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
Taft Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026-28 The Charles Phelps Taft Research Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is pleased to announce a search for a 2026-28Taft Postdoctoral Fellow.Scholarswho receivedor will receivetheir PhDbetween May 2021 and June 2026from any field or related field represented by our 15 member units (Africana Studies;Anthropology; School of Communication,Film, andMedia Studies; Economics; English; Asian, East European & German Studies; History; Journalism; Judaic Studies; Mathematical Sciences; Philosophy; School of Public and International Affairs; Romance and Arabic Languages & Literatures; Sociology; and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) are invited to apply. The purpose of this Fellowship is to provide emergent, interdisciplinary scholars with time to further their work in a cross-disciplinary setting, mentoring from faculty membersin their fields, and opportunities to develop public-facing programming related to their research. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work can speak to our 2026-27 theme "Counter," which explores questions of quantification, representation, and opposition, asking what kinds of accounting the current moment demands, as well as reflections and responses to what the humanities are up against. This is a two-year appointment with an annual salary of $60,000. The position includes a $5,000 annual research budget and health insurance, as well as manuscript development and other professional support. In the first year, the Fellow will teach one course, a topical seminar related to the annual Center theme.In the second year, they will teach two courses, one for the Center, and one in collaboration with a Taft unit. Other responsibilities include serving on the Thematic Programming Committee;participatingin the collegial life of the Center, which sponsors lectures, conferences, and colloquia; helping to develop and coordinate public engagement and community outreach events; and giving an annual public presentation. The Fellow will be provided with an office at the Center and is expected to spend the academic year (August-May) in residence at UC. Essential Functions
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Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:$60,000 per year Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
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