University of Michigan - Environmental Justice Postdoctoral Fellow 2026

The University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to advance scholarly leadership at the intersection of humanities research, humanities education, and environmental justice. The successful candidate will be part of the new Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub at the University of Michigan.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a community of humanities scholars advancing place-based education in environmental justice, a new environmental justice minor, and the creation of new courses, curricula, and research with a humanities emphasis.

📚 About the Fellowship

• Institution: University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability
• Focus Areas: Humanities research, humanities education, and environmental justice
• Role: Contribute to the Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub, develop new courses and curricula, and support place-based education initiatives.

💰 Benefits

• Salary: Up to $65,000 per year.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Ph.D. in any academic field, completed within 4 months of the start date.
• The candidate's dissertation and a substantive portion of their research must focus on the humanities.
• Demonstrated contributions to humanities research in environmental justice.
• A clear commitment to humanities education in relation to environmental justice.

📝 Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

1. Cover Letter: Address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience relevant to the role.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Writing Sample: A published or unpublished article-length writing sample or artistic production.
4. References: Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted after an initial interview).

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 30 May, 2026

📄 Additional Information

For more details about the position, visit the official University of Michigan careers page.

• Salary for this position is up to $65,000