St. Lawrence University, Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY, invites applications for a 2-year, Pre-Doctoral Swahili Teaching Fellowship beginning August 16, 2021.
This fellowship is designed for a native or near-native speaker of Swahili with advanced graduate training in Swahili studies or a related field as well as teaching experience, preferably at the University level.
Candidates in the advanced stages of their Ph.D. are especially encouraged to apply.
This appointment will enable the teaching fellow to enhance his/her teaching and research portfolios.
This fellowship includes:
• Annual travel from home location to Canton, NY
• A furnished apartment (utilities included)
• An annual stipend of USD $14,500
• Office space and a computer
• An allowance for academic travel and conference/workshop participation related to the fellow’s teaching and research interests.
The Swahili Teaching Fellow will teach four courses per year (two per semester) and have full access to a wide range of teaching and research materials at St. Lawrence.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Swahili studies or a related field
• Experience Teaching Kiswahili at the university level
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience teaching Swahili as a second language preferred
• Experience teaching American students is desirable
