The Center for Urban and Global Studies (CUGS) at Trinity College in Connecticut invites applications for a new postdoctoral fellow position beginning in Fall 2016. Supported by newly endowed funds, this position seeks an outstanding fresh Ph.D. to teach and research at a highly-ranked liberal arts college in a city. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in urban planning and design, geography, sociology, anthropology, public policy, or any other urban studies related discipline. This postdoctoral fellow will teach three undergraduate courses during two semesters that pertain to American cities with a comparative perspective, urban planning, land use, real estate, and/or spatial analysis using GIS. These courses are integral to the growing Urban Studies program/major and the Cities Program for first-year students, and can be cross-listed with the department or program of the fellow’s discipline. The fellow will also contribute to the advising of Urban Studies majors and the Cities Program students. In addition, the fellow is expected to carry out his or her 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 could be renewed for a second year.

Application Materials
All applications must include the following and be due to [log in to unmask] by March 31:
• A detailed application letter describing the teaching expertise as stated above, and research interests
• A current curriculum vitae
• A writing sample, preferably a published or forthcoming journal article, or a crucial chapter of the dissertation
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the primary dissertation adviser
• Sample syllabi for two or three undergraduate courses that are focused on American cities, urban planning, and/or spatial analysis using GIS.

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