February 8, 2005

 

 

 

To:                   Faculty and Graduate Students at the University of Oregon

 

From:                Martin Summers

                        Director, Ethnic Studies Program

 

Re:                   Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Ethnic Studies

 

 

The Ethnic Studies Program is seeking qualified applicants for Graduate Teaching Assistantships at .40 - .49 FTE for the 2005-06 academic year. We are asking your help in notifying qualified students of this opportunity.

 

Qualifications:

 

1.              Admission to University of Oregon graduate program as a master's or doctoral degree-seeking student.

2.              Significant knowledge of African American, Chicana/Chicano, Latina/Latino,
Native American, Asian American, or comparative ethnic studies.

3.              For some positions, teaching experience is required.

4.              Record of academic excellence.

5.              Strong interdisciplinary background.

 

Duties:

 

Two types of positions are available:

 

1.              Assisting the instructor in ES101 and ES102, and leading two (2) discussion sections in each course.

2.              Teaching lower-division courses.

Salary is determined by the GTF bargaining contract, which mandates different salary ranges based on experience and academic level. The Assistantship includes a waiver of tuition, fee subsidy and health benefits.

 

Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Office Coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Program,
201 McKenzie Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, (541) 346-0900. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. An application must include an Application for Graduate Teaching Fellow Award, a copy of transcripts, two letters of reference and a current C.V. including an outline of the applicant's qualifications, interest, and future goals in ethnic studies. For teaching positions, include a syllabus of the proposed course(s).

                                   

                                    Application must be filed with:

                                    Ethnic Studies Program, 201 McKenzie Hall

                                    Review of applications will begin March 15th

                                    Positions will remain open until filled

 

This announcement is posted with the following departments: Anthropology, Comparative Literature,
English, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Geography, Graduate School, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Romance Languages, Sociology, and WomenÕs & Gender Studies.

                            

The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

 

CC: Graduate School; GTFF; Affirmative Action