BRYN MAWR COLLEGE

ANDREW W. MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES

FOR 1999-2001

Bryn Mawr College invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships in
the humanities.  The Committee seeks applications for:
1)  a fellow in American Media and Film Studies, particularly someone
working in any of the following areas:  film theory, media and mass
culture, feminist theory, and performance theory.  This fellow will be
jointly housed in the English and History Departments
 2)  a fellow whose work focuses on the politics of gender and women's
organizations or movements in South Asia, preferably, but not necessarily,
in its cities.  This fellow will be a part of the College's program in
Feminist and Gender Studies and should have a background in the social
sciences and an interdisciplinary orientation towards research and teaching.
Fellows will pursue research interests, teach one course per semester and
engage in the intellectual life of the college.  Fellowships are for two
years, subject to annual review and recommendation.  Applicants must have
completed the Ph.D. degree by June 1999.  Stipend:  $31,000.
Applications must be received by February 15, 1999
To apply send vita, 3 letters of recommendation, and research proposal to:
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee, c/o Graduate School of Arts and
Sciences, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
19010-2899.

Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The College particularly wishes to encourage applications from individuals
interested in joining a multicultural and international academic community.

Minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

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Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite
http://www.tcf.ua.edu/ScreenSite