Postdoctoral Fellow in Urban Studies

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All applications must include the following and are due by February 15, 2026.

• A detailed application letter describing the teaching expertise and research interests
• A writing sample, preferably a published or forthcoming journal article or a crucial chapter of the dissertation
• Contact information for two individuals who will submit letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the primary dissertation adviser
• Sample syllabi for two or three undergraduate courses that focus on the areas specified above (combined as one PDF)

Applicants will be asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where he or she must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio or another dossier service should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co‑curricular program. With more than 2,100 full‑time undergraduate students, representing forty‑three states and ninety‑one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socio‑economically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets;

and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Position Information

• Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Urban Studies
• Position Type: Full Time, Tenure‑Track (or Non‑Tenure‑Track)
• Open Date: November 3, 2025
• Close Date: February 15, 2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits with modest research fund

Position Summary

The Center for Urban and Global Studies (CUGS) at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut invites applications for the Jeff Kelter Postdoctoral Fellowship, beginning in Fall 2026. The fellowship seeks outstanding recent PhDs to teach and research at a nationally ranked liberal arts college in a city. The fellow will teach one undergraduate course during each of Trinity’s two semesters, with a preference for a geographical focus outside of the U.S. and a global‑comparative perspective.

Courses on urban policy, housing, land use, real estate, and spatial analysis are welcome. The fellow is expected to carry out research while participating in and assisting CUGS’ research projects and activities. The position carries a competitive salary and benefits with a small research fund, and can be renewed for a second year.

Qualifications

The candidate should have completed a Ph.D. by August 2026 or have received a Ph.D. no earlier than 2021, in urban studies, urban planning, urban design, geography, sociology, anthropology, public policy, or another urban studies‑related discipline.

Required Documents

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Sample of Scholarly Writing
• Sample Syllabi