We’re looking for two good graduate fellows!

The Prison Teaching Initiative invites applications from exceptional Princeton graduate student teachers and administrators to serve as graduate fellows for the 2020-21 academic year.

Position Description: PTI graduate fellows work closely with the director to manage organizational operations both administratively and pedagogically. Each fellow is responsible for the execution of 3-5 classes per semester in one division: English or math. The portfolio of a graduate coordinator might include assisting in hiring and training new instructors; providing oversight for the crafting of syllabi and course materials; serving as a liaison between instructors, accreditation institutions, and the PTI office; and taking the lead on outreach and recruitment of new instructors. PTI fellows receive a $1000 stipend per semester, and the time commitment is expected to be ~6 hours per week, including regular meetings with the PTI director.

Past PTI fellows have found that this role provides excellent opportunities to…

• Apply Princeton’s commitment to civic engagement by providing educational services to a majority-minority population that has historically been severely underserved by the educational system.
• Reflect on and improve their own teaching practices by creating pedagogy training for new instructors.
• Get hands-on experience running a non-profit-like entity.
• Work directly with public education entities (both community college partners and Rutgers University).

Applicants for this position should have taught for at least one semester with PTI. We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy working collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate student leaders; are interested in learning more about best practices for student-centered, inclusive teaching; demonstrate interest in community work and issues revolving around incarceration; and possess strong organizational skills and the ability to lead a volunteer-driven initiative.

Instructions for Application: Please apply here. You must also submit a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a CV that includes any previous teaching and administrative experience. The application portal will be open through Friday, March 13, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Questions? Contact Jill Stockwell at jfstockw@princeton.edu