Program Instructor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Research / Development, Social Work, Monitoring & Evaluation, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: Based on Experience
Reporting to: CKS focal point
Salary: Competitive salary based on qualifications
The Junior Resident Fellows Program offers students from Cambodia, France, and the United States a once-in-a-lifetime experience, enabling them to live and study alongside peers from different backgrounds and cultures while learning about contemporary Cambodian history and society. The Junior Resident Fellows Program is funded by the Louisa Sarofim Foundation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Program Instruction
- Provide a comprehensive introduction to Cambodian studies through classroom lectures and activities, including guest speakers and excursions to cultural and historical sites, archives, and museums. The course should also include opportunities to engage directly with the places and people of Cambodia, such as markets, local eateries, and temples, providing students with a sense of what everyday life is like in Cambodia and how to navigate it.
- Develop the program syllabus, incorporating material from the CKS JRFP reading list, activities, course expectations, a grading rubric, a clear schedule including key due dates for major assignments, and student conduct expectations. Lead the program, including organizing speakers, field trips, and providing presentations that incorporate interactive and participatory learning methods (lectures, discussions, field trips, and guest lectures), as well as identifying and inviting guest speakers.
- Mentor and monitor the junior fellows’ research, and assist in addressing any challenges they may encounter.
- Assist fellows in navigating local archives, libraries, and research sites.
- Review and provide feedback on fellows’ written work and presentations until they are finalized.
- Program Coordination
- Ensure smooth communication between fellows, guest lecturers, and CKS program management.
- Collaborate with CKS staff to schedule activities, site visits, and guest speakers.
- Represent CKS professionally in all program-related activities and events.
- Submit CKS all final products of the Junior Fellows
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Phd in or PhD candidate in a relevant field (History, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Research and teaching experience in the field of social sciences, arts, and humanities, with expertise in Cambodia and Southeast Asia
- Experience teaching undergraduate students from multiple disciplines and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- PhDs or advanced PhD candidates who have undergraduate teaching experience
- Experience: Teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level, preferably in international or multicultural settings; proven research background with publications or significant contributions.
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of Cambodian history, culture, and current issues; familiarity with social science and humanities research methods.
Soft Skills
- Skills: Excellent mentoring, communication, and facilitation skills; ability to collaborate with staff and visiting scholars; cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Attributes: Commitment to academic integrity and inclusivity; strong organizational skills; willingness to reside in or travel to Siem Reap for the program duration.
