Post-Doctoral Teaching and Research Fellowship in Revolutionary Era Studies

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Loudonville, NY Posted:

Feb 11, 2026

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Full-time Ref. No.: F99496

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197210

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Job Description:

Siena's McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution will award a one-year Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Fellowship for the academic year 2026-2027. The fellowship supports an early-career scholar whose research and teaching advance the McCormick Center's mission to foster greater appreciation, interest, and awareness of the events and ideals behind the struggle for American independence. The McCormick Center Fellow will teach a 2/2 course load in the Department of History, including a general education survey (HIST 101, 102, 103, 104 or 105);

HIST 311

American Colonies, 1558-1764 or

HIST 312

American Revolution, 1763-1818, and one additional course that aligns with the fellow's scholarly expertise and the curriculum needs of the History Department. Additionally, the Fellow will contribute to the McCormick Center's community programming, and complete a scholarly project. As a visiting faculty member in Siena's History Department, the fellow will receive office space, have full access to library resources, and opportunities to participate in the Capital Region community of academic and public history scholars.

Requirements:

Scholars without ongoing positions who have earned a Ph.D. in history or historically based interdisciplinary degrees (i.e. American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, etc.) within the last 3-years may apply for this fully funded, 10-month fellowship (September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). We welcome applications from historians working in any subfield of history, focusing on any aspect of the American Revolution and its era (1750-1820).

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Annual Salary:

$78,960 •The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin April 10 and continue until the position is filled. A cover letter that includes information about the applicant's current scholarly project and an indication of how the applicant will utilize the post doctoral fellowship time to advance their scholarly work. A dissertation abstract A current curriculum vitae A draft syllabus or course outline for one general education survey course (HIST 101, 102, 103, 104 or 105). A draft syllabus or course outline for an upper division course (candidate's choice). See Siena University Catalog for course descriptions. Contact information for two references Finalists will be interviewed via Zoom the week of April 20 and a background screening will be required. Direct all inquiries about this opportunity to Dr. Jennifer Dorsey, PhD, director Siena's McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution.

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