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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Frederick Douglass Teaching Scholars 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 and doctoral 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 August 3, 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 may be expected to reside in on-campus residences or 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 given to completed applications postmarked by November 16, 2008.  Application and submission instructions can be obtained online at - http://www.www.lhup.edu/equity/frederickdouglass.htm

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

Bloomsburg University of PA                                    Kutztown University of PA

Dr. Jonathan Lincoln - (570) 389-4309                         Dr. Maria Sanelli - (610) 683-4397

Jlincoln@bloomu.edu                                                      msanelli@kutztown.edu

www.bloomu.edu                                                             www.kutztown.edu

East Stroudsburg University of PA                           Mansfield University of PA

Dr. Patricia Graham -  (570) 422-3060                         Dr. Jannis Floyd - (570) 662-4384                         

patgraham@po-box.esu.edu                                          jfloyd@mansfield.edu

www.esu.edu                                                                  www.mansfield.edu