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Graduates of Duke University’s MFA programs are invited to apply for a residency at Duke Kunshan University. The residency program is designed to offer an international experience to MFA graduates whose records demonstrate excellence in teaching and an interest in pursuing an academic career. Duke-DKU MFA Fellows teach at Duke Kunshan University (DKU) for the Undergraduate Program. One (1) Fellow will be named for 2020-2021.

 The Fellowship is contingent upon successful receipt of the appropriate type of Chinese visa and residence permit. 

Courses at DKU are taught in 7-week sessions. Courses might include sections of common courses, distinct elective courses, lab sections or recitations. Assignment of classes will be determined by Fellow specific expertise and by DKU teaching needs. 

Fellows may teach for one semester up to a full academic year based on DKU teaching needs and the Fellow’s availability and his/her related education and experience required for immigration purposes. 

The award carries a $17,000 stipend per semester, a $1,500 allowance for costs related to research or course preparation, travel costs to/from China, health insurance, and a housing allowance. 

Eligibility for the Duke-DKU MFA Fellowship Program

1)      Applicants must have recently completed an MFA or expect to complete their MFA degree before the fellowship year

2)      Applicants should:

a)      Be able to participate in the fellowship for at least one semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Conditional on a successful review and DKU teaching needs, fellows will have the option to be renewed for a second semester.

b)      Expect to devote themselves full time to their teaching and research/artistic creation during the time at DKU. Fellows may not undertake other teaching or research opportunities at DKU, Duke or elsewhere during the period of the fellowship.

3)      Applications must be approved for Duke adjunct faculty status by their relevant department. 

Selection Process

1)      Applicants from all MFA disciplines are invited to apply. 

2)      Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a commitment to liberal arts education.

3)      Fellow selection will be guided by the need, priorities and preferences for particular fields and courses expressed by DKU.

4)      Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis until December 15, 2019. 

Application Process

To apply visit  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/programs/15327

You will be asked to upload the following documents:

·       A current curriculum vitae.

·       A cover letter outlining your teaching experience and interests; preference (if any) for the Fall or Spring semester, or for the academic year; long-term career goals.

·       Your university transcript (a copy of an unofficial transcripts issued to the student is acceptable).

·       A teaching statement, describing teaching goals, strategies, and/or philosophy.

·       A one-page summary of (a) all quantitative evaluation data for courses taught or TA’d and (b) the two most prominent positive and negative themes from the qualitative data.

·       A one-page outline of your MFA project, including completion status and timeline.

·       A letter of support from your MFA advisor describing your MFA status and progress, and your fit with this fellowship program.

·       At least one faculty letter of recommendation assessing your teaching skills and scholarly/artistic promise. 

Applicants will be notified of award decisions by January 31, 2020. 

Contact: Noah Pickus, Duke University Associate Provost & Dean of Curriculum & Faculty Development at DKU (pickus@duke.edu)