Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Eligibility & the Application Process
The John Wesley Honors College Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships are open to Christian scholars interested in developing their teaching and scholarship within a community of faithful inquiry and learning. Applications are invited from scholars in any of the following areas of study: history, philosophy, English, creative writing, fine arts, theology, Biblical studies, economics, sociology, psychology, and political science.
Please note that the JWHC does not anticipate needing to hire a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the fall of 2013. A position may be available for the fall of 2014, in which case the application deadline and application link given below will be updated.
2012-2014 Fellowship Application Process
The application deadline for the 2012-2014 JWHC Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships is Monday, February 27, 2012. Candidates should complete the online application for employment and upload the following supporting materials:
- A personal statement (of not more than 1200 words) that addresses both the reasons for the candidate’s interest in this program and the candidate’s understanding of academic vocation in relation to teaching, research, and service
- Curriculum vitae
- Dissertation abstract
- Three writing samples (preferably in published form)
In addition, four confidential letters of recommendation (three must be from academic references; one from a pastor) and official copies of graduate transcripts must be submitted to the address below. Recommendation letters will be accepted electronically, but transcripts should be mailed directly from the degree-granting institution via postal mail.
Supporting materials should be sent to:
JWHC Postdoctoral Fellowships
John Wesley Honors College
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S. Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
JWHCpostdocs@indwes.edu