The University of Illinois Springfield announces the availability of Dissertation Fellowships. The purpose of this fellowship is to enhance diversity in research, teaching, and service at UIS through the recruitment of graduate students 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 may also work with a faculty mentor and will have opportunities to present their research at a number of University and professional venues. Fellows will receive academic year faculty appointments and will be eligible for benefits, including health insurance. Annual 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. Minimum Qualifications Fellows must be dissertation stage doctoral degree candidates studying in a field taught at UIS. The academic offerings of UIS are housed in the Colleges of Business and Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Services, and Public Affairs and Administration. Additional Qualifications Qualified candidates who would enhance the diversity of UIS faculty or who have significant experience in educational programs and environments characterized by a strong emphasis on diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply visit https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=85343&job=doctoral-dissertation-fellow-85343 The Department of Environmental Studies is especially interested in hosting one or more dissertation fellow. If you have interest in the environmental field, broadly defined to include natural sciences, social sciences, and geospatial technologies, please consider applying. I would be happy to discuss possibilities further independent of this listserv. Dennis Dennis R. Ruez, Jr. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Studies One University Plaza, PAC 309 University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407 http://uis.edu/ens
