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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid: candidates may be asked to teach in-person or online, if applicable. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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Salary/Pay Range: $45,000 - $50,000. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
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• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

This postdoctoral associate will be focused on supporting the programming and mission of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life. Specifically, they will help achieve the objectives of the Henry Luce Foundation funded project, "Living Together: Finding Democratic Diversity and Religious Coexistence in Colorado Springs and the Mountain West”—a central project of the Center.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

The postdoctoral associate will report to Dr. Jeffrey Scholes, Director of the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life, and their responsibilities will focus on program service and management, student mentorship, grant writing, limited teaching and public humanities outreach.

This will include:

• Managing and organizing the logistics for a speaker series on religion, diversity, and democracy.
• Drafting materials for grant reporting and future grant applications.
• Collecting information that helps in the securing of private donations to the Center.
• Supporting students performing independent research on religion, diversity, and democracy in the Pikes Peak region through affiliation with the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life.
• Developing and disseminating media materials for center activities including online advertisements and short podcast episodes.
• Program support for a developing Center for the Study of Evangelicalism.
• The associate will also publicly present their personal research at least once during the academic year.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 29, 2024 by 5:00pm.
• Potential interview dates: the week of May 6, 2024.
• Potential start date: August 19, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Education: PhD in Religious Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science or a Related Humanities or Social Scientific Field. ABDs may apply with official confirmation (verification from Department Chair / Committee) that they have completed all requirements for their degree by August 2024.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate should demonstrate evidence of ability to engage students and community populations from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience studying and/or working with the non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with the Front Range and Pikes Peak Region.
• Understanding of the civil society landscape where issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, religion intersect in the public and private sectors.
• Experience in grant writing for organizations akin to the National Science Foundation or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Working capacity in digital design and online media creation.

UCCS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.