Cornell University, School of Criticism and Theory

Position ID:
Cornell-School of Criticism and Theory-SCT2023 [#23629]
Position Title: 
School of Criticism and Theory
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Theory and Practice
Appl Deadline:
2023/02/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/11/07, finished 2023/08/05)
Position Description:
   

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Position Description

Description

Welcome to the application site for The School of Criticism and Theory 2023 Summer Session.

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 mini-seminars taught by scholars who visit for shorter periods. Finally, throughout the six weeks, distinguished theorists visit SCT to deliver public lectures.

Please note that all application materials must be submitted online through APO by February 1, 2023.  Admissions decisions will be announced in March.

Application Instructions

Should you encounter any difficulty not addressed here, please write to sctcornell@cornell.edu for assistance.

Please submit the following for application: 
  • 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

Please ask your letter of recomendation writers to submit the confidential letters of recommendation through APO. They will receive an automated request from APO once you have entered their information; if there are any difficulties uploading the letter of recommendation, please ask them to contact sctcornell@cornell.edu.


Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. 

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

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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:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • 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 help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://sct.cornell.edu
email address
 
243 Goldwin Smith Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853