Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Information

Hiring Department: TH Jefferson Ctr for Core Texts and Ideas

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 16, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

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The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas invites applications for a post-doctoral teaching fellowship for a term of one academic year, subject to receipt of funding, from August 16, 2026 to August 15, 2027.

This position is a full-time appointment that provides a competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degree within the past three (3) years before the starting date.

Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in teaching the great books in a multi-disciplinary setting and setting forth research aims and plans, a current C.V., a research paper or other suitable evidence of scholarship, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and a list of references (one of which should be from a previous supervisor). The Final date to receive applications is April 30th, 2026.

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• Teach one undergraduate course per semester on classic writings in one of our core categories: history of political philosophy; the challenge of the Greeks; the Bible and other major religious texts; and the American civic tradition.
• Conduct scholarly research.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Must have a Ph.D., conferred no more than 3 years before the start date, and may not hold a tenured position elsewhere.

$60,000

Typical office environment.

Austin-area base is required with a blend of in-person work and remote work.

• Current CV
• List of three (3) professional references
• Cover letter explaining your interest in teaching the great books in a multi-disciplinary setting and setting forth research aims and plans.
• Research paper or other suitable evidence of scholarship
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching

For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

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This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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