Faculty Resources

NASPA Multicultural Institute announced

NASPA Multicultural Institute: Strengthening Connections for Strategic Multicultural Leadership
December 10-12, 2009
Hyatt Regency Dallas
Early-bird Registration Deadline: November 4, 2009
www.naspa.org/programs/multi
The NASPA Multicultural Institute is a dynamic professional development experience designed specifically for multicultural educators in higher education. This three-day program will consist of plenary speakers, educational sessions, and roundtable discussions. The institute theme of Strengthening Connections for Strategic Multicultural Leadership summarizes the program's goal of creating a forum for multicultural educators across the academy to connect with one another, and gain valuable tools and ideas to engage upon returning to their institutions.

Research Proposal Sought for Hispanic Health studies

The Center for Hispanic Studies in Nursing and Health in the School of Nursing is seeking proposals for a $1,500 research grant. Any UT Arlington faculty member or graduate student is eligible to apply for the funds. The proposal must have a connection to the health of Hispanic populations. For a mixed ethnic sample, at least 50 percent of the sample must be Hispanic. Researchers can be in any stage of their research. Completed applications are due Jan. 30, 2010, and the recipient will be announced in March. If you have questions or would like an application, contact Donelle Barnes at 2‑0108 or donelle@uta.edu.

Faculty Fellowships

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications and nominations for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships. In support of the university’s strategic plan priority to “promote a culturally diverse and inclusive university community,” the fellowship program will contribute to this priority by inviting post doctoral (and terminally degreed—e.g., MFA ) and doctoral candidates who have completed their coursework, comprehensive exams, and other requirements and are in the dissertation writing phase. Candidates must have defended the dissertation proposal. Doctoral or other terminal degree candidates will be invited to the university for 9 months. Post doctoral candidates are invited for 9 months, with opportunity for renewal. Participants may be considered for tenure-track faculty positions as appropriate.
Program goals are to:

  • Establish relationships with scholars from other institutions, with the goal of enhancing relationships between other scholars and faculty, staff, and students at UT Arlington.
  • Support and enhance the campus climate of diversity and inclusion.
  • Increase the number of role models for students from underrepresented minority groups in particular and majority groups as well.
  • Identify potential candidates for tenure-track faculty positions.

Awards
Beginning in the Fall 2009, UT Arlington will award up to three in-residence fellowships annually.

Eligibility
The fellowship programs are open to all areas of study (see www.uta.edu). U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented minority groups who meet the following criteria may apply:

  • Graduate students in the final year of their dissertation or completion of their terminal degree.
  • Postdoctoral students or terminally degreed students (e.g., MFA ) who have completed their dissertation or terminal degree during the specified period.
  • Professionals transitioning to academic careers having appropriate credentials (e.g., PhD, MFA , or other appropriate terminal degrees).

Stipends and Allowances
Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $30,000 USD and a research allowance of $2,000 USD . The university will also provide a medical and dental benefits package.

Application Procedure
1. A fellowship application (which would include a personal statement and reason for applying to UT Arlington).
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. An official transcript from institution granting terminal degree.
4. Statement of research goals.
5. Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with applicant’s scholarly or creative work.
6. Submission of one of the following:

  • Defended dissertation proposal (doctoral students who have not yet defended the dissertation)
  • Statement of how the applicant’s professional experience prepares her or him for a faculty position (for professionals entering academe after a period of receiving terminal degree).
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Materials will not be returned.

For More Information
Email requests for an application or questions to FacultyFellowships@uta.edu