Women's Studies offers a number of Graduate Instructor positions, Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships each year.

Graduate Instructors
Graduate Instructors will teach various lower division and selected topics courses in the undergraduate Women's Studies curriculum (WST 120 and 150). These courses are interdisciplinary in nature, and must integrate gender, race, class, and sexuality. The current salary for one course is $5,000. Most graduate instructor positions are awarded to advanced graduate students with significant teaching experience.

In general, We are interested in courses that can be cross listed with other interdisciplinary units, such as Sexuality Studies, Film and Video, African and African American Studies, Latino Studies, Renaissance and Medieval Studies, AALL, etc. We seek courses that will draw students to Women's Studies; expand their understanding of the interconnections among gender, race, sexuality, nationality, and class; and fulfill general requirements in University Curriculum. Course proposals that can be designated as Writing (W) and those in the following areas are preferred:

• gender and economic systems;

• health and medicine

• law and public policy

• cross-cultural analysis (e.g. Women in the Islamic World)

• ethics

• science and technology

• sexuality studies

In addition, Women's Studies encourages course proposals that emphasize service learning.

How to Apply:
Graduate Instructorships are open to all doctoral students with preference given to members of the Women's Studies’ Certificate or Graduate Scholars Programs. Applications are due on or before January 5 for the following academic year and should include a letter, c.v., and preliminary syllabus of the proposed course. Please include the following information in your application letter:

1. name, preferred address, phone number and email address

2. brief statement of your departmental status (year; pre/post prelims, etc. research areas);

3. statement of prior teaching experiences;

4. description of coursework or other work that has served as preparation for teaching proposed class;

5. an indication of the preferred semester to teach (Fall or Spring)

Sample syllabi from previously successful applications are available in the Women's Studies office. For further information, please contact Lillian Spiller at 684-3770 or llps@duke.edu. Decisions will be announced in late January.

Teaching Assistantships
Duke University Graduate students serve as TA's in a variety of Women's Studies undergraduate classes. The responsibilities of a TA can vary from class to class but generally TA's are involved in grading, leading discussions, holding office hours, and proctoring exams. Occasionally, a TA may be asked to offer a lecture. Professors are expected to clarify at the start of the semester TA roles and responsibilities. The current salary for a TA is $3200. ** Applicants are expected to look into potential funding conflicts with their home department.

How to Apply:
These positions are open to all Duke University Arts and Sciences doctoral students with preference given to students enrolled in the Women's Studies’ Certificate or Graduate Scholars Program. Students in other schools or programs are urged to contact Lillian Spiller (684-3770) to determine eligibility. ** Applicants are expected to look into potential funding conflicts with their home department. Applications are due on or before April 4 for the following academic year and should include a letter and c.v as well as the following information:

1. name, preferred address, phone number and email address

2. brief statement of your departmental status (year; pre/post prelims, etc. research areas);

3. statement of prior teaching-related experiences;

4. an indication of the preferred semester to teach (Fall or Spring)
   

Research Assistantships
Research Assistantships are also available each semester ONLY to graduate students enrolled in Arts and Sciences. Students in other schools or programs are urged to contact Lillian Spiller (684-3770) to confirm eligibility. Graduate students filling these positions typically work with faculty or in the Women's Studies Office and are paid $2200 per semester. ** Applicants are expected to look into potential funding conflicts with their home department. If you are interested in serving as an RA in Women's Studies applications are due on or before April 4 for the following academic year and should include a c.v. and letter of application in addition to the following information:

• name, preferred address, phone number and email address

• brief statement of your departmental status (year; pre/post prelims, etc. research areas);

• the semester you are available

• prior experience that may prepare you for this role

The Graduate Scholar Awards
More information is available here.

All application materials for the above positions should be sent to Lillian P. Spiller, 210 East Duke Building, Box 90760 (or llps@duke.edu). Please do not send incomplete applications.