Call for Applicants: Medieval Philosophy Fellowship (3 positions open)
\nThe Center for Canon Expansion and Change (CCEC) at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities invites applications for the Fellowship in Medieval Philosophy. This program is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking initiative aimed at diversifying and expanding the philosophical canon. Over the next several years\, the CCEC will expand its curriculum beyond the early modern period to include the ancient\, medieval\, and early analytic periods. In 2026\, the focus will be on medieval Philosophy!
\nProgram Overview
\nCCEC&rsquo\;s Fellowship seeks to employ scholars who are passionate about philosophy and committed to creating teaching modules that reflect the richness and diversity of the medieval philosophical tradition. This initiative builds upon the Center&rsquo\;s success in reimagining the teaching of early modern philosophy to include voices historically marginalized in the discipline and falls on the heels of the 2025 ancient fellowship program. The program aims to develop teaching resources that promote inclusive pedagogy and inspire students to see themselves as philosophers.
\nEligibility
\nApplicants must be career scholars in philosophy. Preference will be given to early career medieval scholars\, and open to recent PhD graduates\, adjuncts\, assistant/associate professor\, and/or contingent faculty. \;
\nStrong expertise in Medieval Philosophy is required.
\nA demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and/or interest in expanding the philosophical canon is required.
\nResponsibilities
\nCollaborate with the CCEC team to develop comprehensive 6 to 9 teaching modules on medieval philosophy.
\nCreate resources for classroom use\, including syllabi\, lectures\, and assignments that highlight underrepresented figures and perspectives.
\nParticipate in the CCEC Summer Program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (May 31- June 6\, 2026)
\nTake part in a post-summer program retreat (~3 days\, June 9-11\, 2026) to begin developing the plan for a medieval version of the CCEC Summer Program.
\nAs part of the compensation\, commit to be available to participate in CCEC 2027 (May 30 - June 5).
\nCompensation
Selected scholars will receive a competitive stipend of $2500-3000 for their contributions to the program.
Key Dates
\nApplication Deadline: April 5\, 2026 (extended)
\nNotification of Decision: April 15\, 2026
\nProgram Start Date: May 31\, \; 2026
\nApplication Requirements
\nA current CV.
\nA cover letter detailing your research in medieval philosophy and commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
\nA writing sample or portfolio demonstrating expertise in the field.
\nContact information for two references.
\nHow to Apply
\nApplications must be submitted online
\nApplication deadline: April 5\, 2026.
\nAbout Center for Canon Expansion and Change
Founded in 2021\, the Center for Canon Expansion and Change is dedicated to transforming the face of philosophy through justice-driven approaches to teaching and curriculum design. The Center has already engaged hundreds of educators and thousands of students worldwide in reimagining the discipline. The CCEC is housed in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and is supported by the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Minnesota with a grant from the Mellon Foundation. www.minnesotaccec.com
Join us in shaping a more inclusive future for philosophy!
\nStatistics is extraordinarily important to the practice of the sciences\, but remains relatively underexplored by philosophers. This event brings together early career researchers (including current graduate students) from philosophy and related disciplines who are interested in the philosophy of statistics for a pre-read workshop and discussion in Minneapolis. We hope that the workshop will not just involve presenting and sharing current ideas\, but will foster future collaborations and form the foundations for a network and community of young scholars working in the area. We welcome abstracts for papers that address questions such as:
\nThe workshop will take place at the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities from 3-5 August\, 2026. Attendees will be expected to submit a completed paper by 29 June to be read by the other attendees. Instead of presenting their own paper\, each attendee will give a commentary presentation on one of the other accepted papers. Besides the workshop proper\, our schedule builds in substantial time for informal discussions and an outdoor excursion in the Twin Cities. The organizers will cover expenses for food\, accommodations\, and travel within North America.
\nThis event is funded by the NSF grant #2042366 (&ldquo\;A Modern Philosophy for Classical Statistical Testing and Estimation&rdquo\;).
\nHow to apply
\nPlease prepare the following:
\nSubmit all of these at \;https://forms.gle/HQxu4KUd8hMcBXrD9\, except for the letter of reference\, which your referee should send directly to \;Sam Fletcher at scfletch@umn.edu. All items are due 19 April\, 2026. All submitted files should be in PDF format.
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