The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellowship at University of Notre Dame
Job Description
Deadline
Jan 08, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
With the support of a National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant, the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for its faculty fellowship program. The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellowship will enable an outstanding scholar to continue his or her research while in residence in the Keough-Naughton Institute during the academic year 2024-2025. The Fellowship is open to Ph.D. scholars in any area of Irish Studies.
The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellow will participate in a periodic faculty seminar and present a paper on his or her research during the year. Apart from the seminar, the Fellow’s only obligation will be to pursue his or her research. The Fellow will be fully integrated into the life of the Institute, with library privileges and access to the Institute’s research tools and network.
Qualifications
Must have a Ph.D. before the start of the Fellowship
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a double-spaced narrative of no more than five pages describing their proposed research, indicating how it builds on existing scholarship, and suggesting how it will benefit from broader interdisciplinary studies, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference upon request. All application materials must be submitted through the Interfolio/Notre Dame online application system by January 8, 2024. Announcement of the successful candidate will be made March 1, 2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.