Position Information
Position Information
Job Posting Number | F00395 |
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Position Title | Civil Disagreement and Dialogue Teaching Fellowship |
Department | Center Study Public Life-1295 |
Job Category | Faculty Posting |
Position Type | Full-Time |
Position Details | Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university in Connecticut and home to the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life (CSPL). The center is a hub for innovative approaches to the study of public life that cross disciplinary boundaries, including programming about fashion, art, journalism, and public speech. The center supports faculty and student research across the social sciences, humanities, and physical sciences, and complements other campus efforts to deepen public engagement. More information on the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life can be found at https://www.wesleyan.edu/allbritton/cspl/index.html . Working under the direction of Robyn Autry, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Allbriton CSPL, as well as faculty in related departments and programs, the Teaching Fellow will offer courses on civil disagreement and dialogue, and help facilitate a yearlong civil dialogue workshop for undergraduates. The fellow’s approach to public speech and civil dialogue can be rooted in any number of disciplines including philosophy, ethics, rhetoric and communication religion, political science, and sociology. We are open to all geographic and topical areas of specialization that present innovative approaches to the study of public dialogue in civil society. Expectations: The teaching load is 2-1 with courses cross-listed between the CSPL and at least one other department or program. The fellow will work closely with the CSPL to develop course syllabi, build networks across campus, and facilitate civil dialogue trainings with students. This fellowship begins September 1, 2024 and requires a regular presence on campus in Middletown, CT during the 2024 – 25 academic year. Compensation: $72,000 – $80,000 depending on qualifications |
Minimum Qualifications | MA in related field is required, relevant professional experience will be considered. |
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Special Instructions To Applicants | You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are: (1) a cover letter of application, (2) CV, (3) sample syllabi. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. After you set up your account, you will be prompted to provide the email addresses of two referees, each of whom we may contact at the appropriate time to request a letter of recommendation for you. |
Additional Information | Deadline is April 15, 2024. Please contact Marie McKenna ([email protected]) if you have questions about the application process. Note for Interfolio users: We gladly accept letters of recommendation from Interfolio. From your Interfolio account, please use the “web delivery” method to upload your letters directly to our online application. For further instructions, look here: https://product-help.interfolio.com/ |
Quick Link | https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10373 |
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