The College of Humanities and Social Science at George Mason University seeks a 12-minth postdoctoral research fellow in Immigration Research to help build folklore, arts, culture, and storytelling initiatives at the Institute for Immigration Research. The deadline for applications is June 24.
Professional Opportunities
The Humanities Institute and the Center for Folklore Studies at The Ohio State University is hiring for a Post Doctoral Scholar position in Folklore in the Age of Algorithms and AI for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic year. The pay range for this job profile is $61,008–$62,000. The deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.
The Mythos as MythUS 2025 summer school (June 23–30) is open to anyone with an interest in mythology, classical studies, literature, history, anthropology, and related fields. It will be held on the island of Naxos, Greek and includes more than 5 days of lectures and workshops.
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County (NJ) seeks a detail-oriented Folklife Specialist eager to engage with the diverse cultural landscape that makes up Middlesex County and the greater Central Jersey region. This is a full-time position based in New Brunswick, NJ.
The Department of Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Folklore to begin in the 2025 Autumn Semester. This position will end on August 14, 2026; however, there is a potential of renewal for up to three years.
The Nordic Folklife project at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering one 2-year Postdoctoral fellowship beginning August 18, 2025. The stipend for this position will be $60,000 per academic year. Applications are due by June 1, 2025.
Folklore Village, an organization based in southwestern Wisconsin, is searching for a new Executive Director who will provide visionary leadership and oversee all aspects of the organization. Salary is $55,000–$65,000. Application deadline is June 1, 2025.
Metro State University (MN) is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a 4-credit course, World Folklore, for the Fall 2025 semester (August 23 to December 14). Compensation is $1819/credit. Position is open until filled.
Memorial University’s Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) is seeking an Archival Assistant. This position is for 35 hours per week for 12 weeks (starting Monday, May 5, 2025). Rate of pay is $25.43 per hour. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 18, 2025.
The Utah Division of Arts & Museums is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their team as Folk Arts Coordinator. Wage range for this position is $25.33–$32 per hour. The deadline for submitting an application is April 14, 2025 11:59 PM MT.