In keeping with Frederick Douglass’ life of public service and commitment to equity and access, the Frederick Douglass Institute for Intercultural Research is offering teaching opportunities to graduate students who are pursuing careers as university faculty members and who are entering the final year of terminal degree and/or doctoral programs.
The fellowship announcement for 2013 is currently available in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
As a Frederick Douglass Scholars Fellow, scholars will teach and/or co-teach one course during the summer sessions, continue their research, and contribute to the life of the university. Dates of employment vary, but typically run from May 2013 through August 2013. IUP is also seeking to fill a full-year Douglass Scholar appointment for academic year 2013-2014. Application packets for summer and full-year opportunities are accepted in all fields and disciplines represented at IUP. Candidates should indicate their preference and/or if they are willing to be considered for full-year appointments.
The Douglass Scholars Fellowships are designed to provide professional experiences, mentoring, and potential employment opportunities within a university that is strongly committed to cultural diversity. At IUP, fellows are sought whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.
Scholars will be compensated as adjunct faculty, according to the university’s collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, Fellows may be provided housing and travel. The appointment is for the scholar alone, not families, and scholars are responsible for their own local transportation. Faculty benefits (office space, computer and network access, and library privileges) are also provided.
Minimum requirements are: Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident; M.A. degree completed and enrollment in a terminal degree program (Ph.D., M.F.A., Ed.D., etc.); academic background in one of the disciplines taught at the university. Preferred: teaching experience; currently A.B.D. or doctorate within last two years.
Further details and application are available at the Frederick Douglass Institute Partnership website. Click the Douglass Scholars Fellowship link. Candidates under consideration for full-year appointments at IUP may be contacted for additional material such as a teaching statement, student evaluations (if available), and/or a teaching portfolio.
Your IUP application packet (two copies of all materials) should be sent directly to:
Dr. Veronica Watson
Director, The Frederick Douglass Institute for Intercultural Research
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
421 North Walk
Leonard Hall, Room 110
Indiana, PA 15705-1015
