2023 Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity Scholar

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Nov 2022

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Posting Details


Department Postdoc Affairs - 621700
Posting Open Date 09/16/2022
Application Deadline 11/15/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title 2023 Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity Scholar
Vacancy ID PDS003594
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications and Experience
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), established in October 2001, is housed in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). The mission of the OPA is to enhance, support, and promote postdoctoral training at the University and to prepare postdoctoral scholars for successful careers. OPA serves postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines, schools, and colleges at the University. This Office has pan-University scope in terms of its services and programs. 
As part of a continuing commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and advancing scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education, OPA manages the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity for the University, with the primary purpose of developing scholars from underrepresented groups for possible tenure track appointments at Carolina and other research universities.
Position Summary
The Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity fellowship, one of the oldest diversity fellowship programs in the nation, receives strong support and recognition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and peer institutions. Program support is offered to our postdocs by top level administrators, departments, centers and institutes. The program is part of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, a unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Candidates are selected by departments where they work for two years to prepare for tenure-track faculty positions. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is pleased to announce the availability of 2023 postdoctoral scholar appointments for a period of two years, starting July 1, 2023. This program selects candidates who demonstrate evidence of scholarship potentially competitive for tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have completed their terminal degree within the past five years – no earlier than July 1, 2018 and no later than July 1, 2023.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Applicants who will have completed the terminal degree no later than July 1, 2023 and no earlier than July 1, 2018 are eligible to apply. 
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to individuals who are lawfully eligible to work in the United States. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill strongly encourages applications from individuals that have experience, background and/or scholarship that will contribute to the diversity of the campus community. The primary criterion for selection is evidence of scholarship potentially competitive for tenure-track appointments at The University of North Carolina and other research universities. An important secondary criterion is the support of prospective departments.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
To be considered for this position the completed application must be submitted by November 15, 2022. The minimum number of references required are 2 with a maximum of 3 reference letters. Your references will not be solicited until you have successfully completed and submitted your application. All reference letters must be received no later than November 22, 2022. No exceptions. Cover letter should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor for Research. Upload a contribution to diversity statement on why you should be selected for this program (1–3 pages) as ‘Other Document’. Upload a statement of research plans (1-3 pages). Upload writing samples (e.g., publications and/or dissertation chapters) – Visual Artists should include a portfolio of their artwork* in lieu of writing samples. *VA Candidate’s Portfolio should include up to 16 images and/or 4 videos as well as a short description of each image/video. For more information on this program, please visit: http://research.unc.edu/carolina-postdocs/applicants/ For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
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Department Contact Name and Title Jordan Todd, Sr. HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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