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English and Africana Research Center

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA. The Department of English and the Africana Research Center invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in African American literature, rhetoric, and/or culture, beginning Fall, 2010. During their residency, fellows have no teaching or administrative responsibilities but they are expected to attend professional development luncheons and other English and ARC events and be active in Penn State's community of Africana researchers. Each fellow will be matched with a mentor. Successful applicants should have completed their dissertations either before beginning the fellowship period or within the previous four academic years. Salary is competitive. Fellows also receive funds for research and moving expenses. Submit complete applications online at www.arc.psu.edu by November 16, 2009. For questions about the application process, please contact africanacenter@la.psu.edu .  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.