Department of Labor Studies & Employment Relations
Penn State
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Labor Rights in a Global Economy Project
Penn State, Department of Labor Studies & Employment Relations, University Park, PA
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Labor Rights in a Global Economy Project
Penn State, Department of Labor Studies & Employment Relations, University Park, PA
- The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Penn State University invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow, Labor Rights in a Global Economy Project. This is a one year position which would begin August 15, 2011.
The Labor Rights in a Global Economy Project is a new initiative that will promote scholarly research on labor rights around the world. It will have a broad focus that will include, but not be limited to, sweatshops, child labor, forced labor, labor standards, international labor and employment law, and the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations in addressing these problems. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is designed to provide opportunities for a new generation of scholars engaged in research related to labor rights in a global economy to establish a program of research upon completion of a doctoral program.
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, or a J.D., earned in the last three years, as well as evidence of an emerging research program relevant to the Project's interests. Fellows will receive a salary, benefits, and a research/travel fund to support their work. They will be expected to teach in the Department's residential and/or online program and to actively participate in all Department activities.
The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations is a multidisciplinary department with a large undergraduate program, a strong residential Masters of Science in HRER program, and a fully-online Masters of Professional Studies in HRER. The Department has existing strengths in employment relations, human resources, and international human resources and employment relations.
Electronic submission of applications is strongly preferred. Send applications consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters to [email protected]. If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Paul Clark, Professor and Head, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, The Pennsylvania State University, 133 Willard Bldg., Box POST, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by May 1, 2011, will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.