Cornell University, School of Criticism and Theory
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Position Description
In an intensive six-week course of study, faculty members and graduate students from around the world, in the humanities and social sciences, explore recent developments in critical theory. The 2023 Session is scheduled for June 11 – July 20.
Participants work with the SCT’s core faculty of distinguished scholars and theorists in one of four six-week seminars. Each faculty member offers, in addition, a public lecture and a colloquium (based on an original paper) which are attended by the entire group.
The program also includes practical Writing Workshops taught by writers and poets who visit for shorter periods. Finally, the program begins with a panel discussion between the SCT Director and two leading figures in the Humanities and ends with an exciting two-day conference. In addition, Cornell offers participants the resources of one of the great research libraries in the United States..
Please note that all application materials must be submitted online through APO by February 1, 2024. Admissions decisions will be announced in March.- Graduate transcript(s) (for current graduate students; we accept unofficial transcripts)
- Current C.V.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation to be submitted through the APO website
- Writing Sample
- Letter of Intent
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Graduate Transcripts
- Writing Sample
- Letter of Intent
- Additional Material (optional) (optional)
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
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