Wellesley College
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace and Justice Studies
Job Number: R0007186
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Job Description
The program in Peace and Justice Studies at Wellesley College is seeking outstanding candidates for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, with expertise in conflict resolution/transformation, preferably on U.S.-based conflicts. The position is open as to specific topics of research, which could include environmental justice, gender, militarism, nationalism, economic justice, religious peacebuilding, or any others. The successful candidate will teach a total of four courses over two years, including a mid-level course in conflict transformation, and mid-to-upper-level courses on specific topics related to the candidate’s research.
Service and Professional Development expectations shall be aligned with the Wellesley College-WOAW Collective Bargaining Agreement and shall include the following activities: teaching; writing grants; mentoring students; reading literature; pursuing professional development; and other tasks related to the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow’s project.
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows are not expected to engage in first year or major or minor advising or service responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications:
The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to candidates who have been awarded a doctorate in any social science or humanities discipline, with areas of specialization and research in Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, or related fields in the five-year period preceding the appointment and no later than June 1st, 2026.
Position Information:
- Teaching Load: 2 courses per year (one course per semester)
- Term of Appointment: 2026-2028, no possibility of renewal
- Target Start Date: July 1, 2026
- Minimum Salary: $68,173
Application Deadline: Applications are due no later than March 1st, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after and continue until the position is filled. Materials received after that date may not receive a full reading. If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials electronically, you may email us at working@wellesley.edu for assistance.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit applications through our online system at https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley. Applications should include a cover letter addressed to Professor Catia C. Confortini, a curriculum vitae, a graduate school transcript, examples of research, a statement about the candidate’s teaching experience (teaching philosophy), teaching materials such as a sample syllabi or teaching evaluations, and names and email addresses of three references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation, including one reference who can speak to the candidate’s teaching experience.
This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement .
Company Description and Benefits
Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community-faculty, students, staff, and alumnae. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply.
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