Postdoctoral Scholar (FSU Humanities Center) - Multiple Positions
Department
FSU Humanities Center | College of Arts & Sciences
Responsibilities
The Humanities Center at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar. We anticipate making four appointments for 2027. These are full-time, non-tenure-track positions with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The initial appointment is for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal (for up to 2 years total in the position). The teaching load is one course per semester.
Specialization areas include Classics, Philosophy, Religion, History, Modern Languages & Linguistics, and English. Successful applicants will be located in the department matching their specialty.
Scholars are expected to be in residence for the duration of their fellowship, attend the lectures, conferences, workshops, and other events held at the Center, and deliver by the end of their appointment a scholarly article, exhibit, or book relevant to the Center's theme.
The Humanities Center theme for 2027-2029 is "Authenticity." The Center invites projects that examine how the genuine, the original, and the true have been defined, contested, and performed across periods. Possible areas include forgery and provenance, sincerity and the self, translation and adaptation, historical reconstruction and performance practice, the authority of sacred and canonical texts, mimesis and expropriation, and the challenges posed to authenticity by reproduction and artificial intelligence. Project fit with the theme is a selection criterion.
For more information about the FSU Humanities Center, please visit our website .
Qualifications
A Ph.D. (or highest degree appropriate) in any field of the humanities from an accredited institution other than FSU is required, as well as demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in specialty area and promise of contributing to exploration of the Center's topic. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. no earlier than August 2022, and it must be conferred before August 2027.
Contact Info
Inquiries about this search should be directed to the Humanities Center .
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Applications should include a cover letter that addressing the applicant's interest in investigating the Center's topic, CV, writing sample (max of 35 pages), and statements of teaching and research. Applicants should discuss how they would fit into one of the departments listed above, including by outlining their teaching capabilities.
This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is an OPS/temporary job.
Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check .
The deadline to apply is January 4, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
FSU Humanities Center | College of Arts & Sciences
Responsibilities
The Humanities Center at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar. We anticipate making four appointments for 2027. These are full-time, non-tenure-track positions with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The initial appointment is for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal (for up to 2 years total in the position). The teaching load is one course per semester.
Specialization areas include Classics, Philosophy, Religion, History, Modern Languages & Linguistics, and English. Successful applicants will be located in the department matching their specialty.
Scholars are expected to be in residence for the duration of their fellowship, attend the lectures, conferences, workshops, and other events held at the Center, and deliver by the end of their appointment a scholarly article, exhibit, or book relevant to the Center's theme.
The Humanities Center theme for 2027-2029 is "Authenticity." The Center invites projects that examine how the genuine, the original, and the true have been defined, contested, and performed across periods. Possible areas include forgery and provenance, sincerity and the self, translation and adaptation, historical reconstruction and performance practice, the authority of sacred and canonical texts, mimesis and expropriation, and the challenges posed to authenticity by reproduction and artificial intelligence. Project fit with the theme is a selection criterion.
For more information about the FSU Humanities Center, please visit our website .
Qualifications
A Ph.D. (or highest degree appropriate) in any field of the humanities from an accredited institution other than FSU is required, as well as demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in specialty area and promise of contributing to exploration of the Center's topic. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. no earlier than August 2022, and it must be conferred before August 2027.
Contact Info
Inquiries about this search should be directed to the Humanities Center .
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Applications should include a cover letter that addressing the applicant's interest in investigating the Center's topic, CV, writing sample (max of 35 pages), and statements of teaching and research. Applicants should discuss how they would fit into one of the departments listed above, including by outlining their teaching capabilities.
This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is an OPS/temporary job.
Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check .
The deadline to apply is January 4, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.