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* NOTE: Columbia’s RAPS posting incorrectly lists October 1, 2016 as the
start of review of applications.  The correct date is October 30, 2016.

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Scholar with the Making and Knowing
Project, Columbia University

The Making and Knowing Project seeks a three-year Postdoctoral Scholar, to
start July 1, 2017.
The Department of History at Columbia University in the City of New York
invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position
as part of the Making and Knowing Project, which is working toward the
publication of an open access digital critical edition and translation of a
late sixteenth-century French manuscript. The successful applicant will
co-teach the laboratory seminar each semester with Professor Pamela Smith
and other postdoctoral scholars, and take part in all activities of the
Making and Knowing Project.  For two of the three years, the Scholar will
teach one section each semester of the Introduction to Contemporary
Civilization, a central part of Columbia’s signature Core Curriculum.
Core teaching requires instructors to attend Core Curriculum weekly
instructor meetings and lectures, in addition to teaching a discussion
based class twice a week (ca. 4 hours/week). The Scholar will have the
opportunity to contribute content to the critical edition and to publish
research in collaboration with the Making and Knowing team. The Scholar
will hold the title of Lecturer in History.

The appointment start date is July 1, 2017. Renewal for a second and third
year will be contingent upon satisfactory performance. Starting salary will
be about $53,000, plus benefits, and a modest research stipend.
Eligibility Requirements:  A PhD, preferably in history or a cognate
discipline (such as art history, conservation, or history of science). 
Some experience in laboratory, conservation, or studio work, and a
knowledge of French language and history. A background in early modern
European history and digital skills will be beneficial. Candidates must
hold the doctoral degree by July 1, 2017 or have received it within the
previous three years.
Application: All applications must be made through Columbia University's
online Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS). For more
information and to apply, please go to the following link*: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63353
Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Review of Applications will begin October 30, 2016 and continue until the
position is filled.   * NOTE: Columbia’s RAPS posting incorrectly lists
October 1, 2016 as the start of review of applications.