Frederick Douglass
Teaching Scholars Program Summer 2008
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is offering summer teaching opportunities to graduate students entering the final year of terminal degree programs and preparing to be college teachers. These summer teaching positions are available at the following System universities: Bloomsburg University of PA, East Stroudsburg University of PA, Edinboro University of PA, Indiana University of PA, Kutztown University of PA, Lock Haven University of PA, Mansfield University of PA, Millersville University of PA, Slippery Rock University of PA, and West Chester University of PA. Selected scholars will teach and/or co-teach one course during one of the two 5-week Summer Sessions. The respective dates vary among each university but run from May 19, 2008 thru July 25, 2008.
In keeping with the spirit of Douglass’ life of public service, the Frederick Douglas Teaching Scholars
Summer Program is designed to provide graduate students teaching experiences and potential employment opportunities within university settings that are strongly committed to cultural diversity. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates, especially candidates from historically under-represented groups who will enrich the cultural diversity of our Universities.
Minimum requirements are: Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Enrollment into a doctoral program required and ABD or current doctorate degree preferred; academic background in one of the fields taught; and at least three favorable letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals in the student's field, including the student's advisor. Preferred: experience teaching or as teaching assistant. Scholars will be compensated as adjunct faculty, according to each university's collective bargaining agreement. Scholars are expected to live in on-campus housing in an apartment that may be provided at no charge and to participate in campus activities. The appointment is for the scholar alone, not families, and scholars should have their own transportation. Priority consideration will be given to completed applications postmarked by December 14, 2008.
You must submit your application and all required materials directly to the university of your choice directly. You may apply to more than one university if you so choose. Copies of transcripts will be accepted during the application review and interview process, but OFFICIAL transcripts are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL APPOINTMENT.
Click here for the application - 2008 FDI SUMMER SCHOLARS APPLICATION
Mailing address and contact information for the respective FDI campus programs
Bloomsburg University of PA
Dr. Jonathan Lincoln
Assistant Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs
Bloomsburg University
Carver Hall, 400 East Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
Phone: (570)389-4309
Fax: (413)683-8700
East Stroudsburg University of PA
Dr. Patricia Graham
Chair, Dept. of Intercultural & Interdisciplinary Studies
Director, Frederick Douglass Institute for Intercultural Studies
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Phone: (570)422 - 3451 or (570) 422-3989
Edinboro University of PA
Ms. Valerie Hayes
Director, Social Equity
310 Reeder Hall
214 Meadville St.
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA. 16444
Phone: (570) 422-3060
Indiana University of PA
Dr. Veronica Watson
English Department
341 Futton Hall
Indiana University of PA
Indiana, PA. 15705
Phone: (724)357-4940
Lock Haven University of PA
Mr. Albert Jones
Director of Social Equity
301 Sullivan Hall
Lock Haven University of PA
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570)484-2322
Kutztown University of PA
Dr. Maria Sanelli
FDI Director
Frederick Douglass Office
151 Lytle Hall
History Department
Kutztown University
Kutztown, Pa 19530
Phone: (610)683-4390
Mansfield University of PA
Dr. Jannis Floyd
Education/Special Education Department
208 D Retan Center
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA 16933
(570) 662-4384
Millersville University of PA
Mr. M. William Redmond, Jr.
Interim Assistant Provost for Academic Services
Office of the Assistant Provost for Academic Services
Millersville University
Lyle Hall, Room 343
Millersville, PA 17551-0302
Phone (717) 871-5344
Slippery Rock University of PA
Dr. Christophas H. Walker
Director, Center for Exploratory Studies
and The Fredrick Douglas Inst.
Assistant Professor, Academic Services
Slippery Rock University
Phone: (724)738-2615
West Chester University of PA
Dr. C. James Trotman
Professor of English/Director
Frederick Douglass Institute
408 Green Library
West Chester University
West Chester, PA. 19383
Phone (610) 436-2766
Click here for the application -
2008 FDI SUMMER SCHOLARS APPLICATION