South Dakota State University announces the availability of the Dissertation Fellowship for Scholars from Underrepresented Communities. Fellows will receive academic year faculty appointments and will be eligible for benefits including health insurance, a salary of $30,000, and support for research, professional travel, and other related expenses. Fellows must be dissertation stage doctoral degree candidates studying in a field taught at SDSU. Reviews of applications will begin March 15th, 2013 and continues until position is filled.
South Dakota State University
Dissertation Fellowship for Scholars from Underrepresented Communities
South Dakota State University announces the availability of the Dissertation Fellowship for Underrepresented Scholars. The purpose of this fellowship is to enhance diversity in research, teaching, and service at SDSU through the recruitment of graduate students from underrepresented communities from across the country who are completing dissertation research.
Fellows will teach one course each semester in an area related to their academic preparation and a need of the department hosting the fellow. Fellows will be expected to devote significant time to the completion of the dissertation. Fellows will also work with a faculty mentor and will have opportunities to present their research at a number of university venues.
Fellows will receive academic year faculty appointments and will be eligible for benefits including health insurance. Salary is $30,000. Fellows must be eligible for employment. Additionally, fellows will receive support for research, professional travel, and other related expenses. It is expected that fellows will not be employed outside of the University or receive additional fellowships or awards during the fellowship period unless approved by the University.
Excellence in teaching, research/creative activity and service is expected for all positions
Minimum Qualifications: Fellows must be dissertation stage doctoral degree candidates studying in a field taught at SDSU.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to persons in disciplines in which people from diverse communities have been traditionally underrepresented and to persons who have significant experience in educational programs and environments characterized by a strong emphasis on diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion.
Review of Applications begins March 15, 2013, and continues until the position is filled.
Application Procedures: Please submit, electronically, a letter of interest, vitae and a copy of transcripts (current institution), to Jaime Nolan-Andrino, Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community at: jaime.nolan-andrino@sdstate.edu Phone: (605) 688-6556.
Please See Attached Flyer.
SD Fellowship for Underrepresented Scholars Ad 2012.doc
