Postdoctoral Fellow in Trans Studies

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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Budget Management, Fellowship, Funding, Mentoring, Pedagogy, Seminars, Student Housing, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Philadelphia, PA

POSTED

26 days ago

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program (GSWS) along with the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies (FQT) invite applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Trans Studies, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of a one-year extension, contingent upon funding and performance.

We seek an interdisciplinary scholar and teacher with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and feminist, queer, and trans studies. We welcome expertise disability studies, black studies, trans of color critique or transnational/global approaches. The successful candidate’s scholarly work and teaching must engage with some portion of the broad academic mission of FQT/GSWS. Our intellectual community includes visiting scholars and artists in residence, graduate student associates, and faculty affiliates from across the university. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to this community through attendance at/participation in our events, including invited lectures, pedagogy seminars, teach-ins, and works-in-progress.

The postdoctoral fellow will have significant opportunities to develop skills as a teacher, scholar, and collaborator in FQT/GSWS public programming and to be mentored by staff and faculty:

●      Teaching One to two courses will be required during the fellowship year, determined in part through program needs and the fellow’s expertise.

●      Scholarly engagement through a Work-in-Progress presentation and possible support (contingent on budget constraints) to plan their own symposium event 

Application materials: Applications should include a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample of up to 40 pages, description of one proposed undergraduate course (approx. 300 words), and the names and contact information for 3 referees (letters to be requested for candidates who progress to a later stage of consideration). Consideration of applications will begin on January 15th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The postdoc will receive an annual salary of $66,300 plus benefits, and up to $3,000 for research expenses.

Applications are due on December 15, 2025.

The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating a vibrant community of students, scholars, researchers, and staff and to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence. The School and The Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies and Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies strive to create working and learning environments that foster intellectual growth and encourage meaningful connections within our Penn academic community and beyond.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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University of Pennsylvania

Penn's beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we're a Best Employer. Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

Penn is frequently cited as an outstanding employer:

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