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Donald Hill Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Donald Hill Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Posting Number PTAP1679P
Department/Unit Arts - Dean's Office
Location Halifax
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Dalhousie's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) has 11 departments, the Fountain School of Performing Arts, five interdisciplinary programs, and five research centers. The Faculty spans research across the social sciences, humanities, languages, and performing arts. Several common principles ground the research conducted by scholars in FASS, including: a commitment to addressing issues with local, national and global impact; critical policy analysis; a focus on ethics and social justice; and building contextual and cultural understanding.

Dalhousie University is currently seeking applications for the prestigious Donald Hill Family postdoctoral fellowship position within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Candidates from any discipline may apply, but this year's competition seeks creative writers (including non-fiction) specifically. The successful applicant will work with other Fellows from the Faculties of Computer Science and Medicine to meet the objectives of this fellowship program while engaging full- time in their own research. Complete details on the Donald Hill Family Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program and objectives can be found on Dalhousie's FGS website:

Interested parties should submit: a cover letter; a current CV that includes proof of PhD completion and the contact information for 2-3 references; and a research proposal (maximum 5 pages) that includes a summary of the applicant's interest in the societal impact of technology and any activities they may have already engaged in relevant to this area. Please apply for this position online through PeopleAdmin at . For further information, please contact: Dr. Karen Foster, Associate Dean Research at
Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The successful candidate will be a creative writer with a strong track record in their field of study. Their research area must be in the Arts and Social Sciences. They will have research interests which align with and support on-going initiatives within the Faculty. Applicants will also have a demonstrable interest in broader societal impact of emerging technology and promotion of a culture of accountability for the future of society.

This fellowship opportunity is only open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents who have completed their PhD in the last 3 years. Complete eligibility conditions can be found in the Donald Hill Family Postdoctoral Fellowship guidelines (https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/postdoctoral-fellowships/donald-hill-pdf.html).
Salary Range/Pay Rate $60,000
Additional Information

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment Three years subject to annual renewal, anticipated start date of July 1, 2023
Open Date
Close Date 01/31/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement