PASSHE Frederick Douglass Teaching Fellows Program Summer 2012

In keeping with Frederick Douglass’ life of public service and commitment to equity and access, the Frederick Douglass Institutes of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are offering teaching opportunities to graduate students who are pursuing careers as university faculty and who are entering the final year of terminal degree and/or doctoral programs.  As a Frederick Douglass Teaching 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 among universities, but typically run from May 2012 thru August 2012. At the discretion of individual campuses, Douglass scholar applicants may also be considered for full or partial year appointments. 

The Douglass Teaching Fellowships are designed to provide professional experiences, mentoring, and potential employment opportunities within universities that are strongly committed to cultural diversity. Applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.  Douglass Fellowships for 2012 are available at the PASSHE universities listed below.

Scholars will be compensated as adjunct faculty, according to each 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; MA degree completed and enrollment in a terminal degree program (Ph.D., MFA, Ed. D, etc.); academic background in one of the disciplines taught at the university.  Preferred: teaching experience; currently ABD or doctorate within last two years.  Priority consideration given to completed applications postmarked by December 16, 2011 (some institutions may have a later deadline). Application can be found here - http://www.lhup.edu/equity/FDI.htm

Please contact each campus representative for more information about and academic disciplines