Virginia Commonwealth University Looking for You First at VCU Faculty Fellowship – AAPI Project at Richmond, VA Full Time

Fellowship Description

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success is pleased to offer a You First
at VCU Faculty Fellowship to VCU faculty who are motivated to advance the teaching and learning mission of the university, specifically
among first-generation college students. VCU’s AAPI project specifically seeks to expand the capacity and inclusivity of the You First at
VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center by supporting disadvantaged Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students as
they navigate the intersectionality of their identities. The Center uses a multi-pronged approach that strategically delivers 1) student
programming, 2) student engagement, and 3) faculty development and research to improve student outcomes.

The Faculty Fellow will
play a leadership role in You First programming and serve as a liaison between the You First initiative, departments, and VCU faculty. In
addition, the You First Faculty Fellow will:

•         Serve as a member of VCU’s First-Generation Advisory Committee;
•         Serve in a leadership role by facilitating and/or managing faculty engagement programming and initiatives that address
  first-generation  and AAPI student success;
•         Support strategic university-wide first-generation and AAPI student success
  initiatives;
•         Increase university-wide awareness of first-generation and AAPI programming and activities;
•         Develop and participate in faculty development programs (including summer institute);
•         Facilitate and serve as a
  mentor to faculty in a You First Faculty Learning Community to broaden knowledge on how to support and relate to first-generation and AAPI
  students;
•         Serve as a liaison to departments/schools/college and communicate with these constituencies about the unique
  needs of first-generation and AAPI students and provide input and perspective about faculty needs; and
•         Create a
  deliverable (article, white paper, learning module) for future faculty use.

Fellowship Commitment

The You First
Faculty Fellowship for the AAPI project is a six-month commitment, beginning on August 25 – June 30. Two contracts, one for the academic
year (August 25 to May 9) and one for summer (May 10 to July 15), will be issued. This fellowship may be renewed for the 2024-2025 academic
year. A commitment of 8-10 hours per week is expected.

Fellowship Compensation

Faculty stipend:             $6,000
(plus fringe) – ($2,000 for fall, $2,000 for spring, and $2,000 for summer)

Course buy-out funds (to be paid to department): Up to
$3,500

Eligibility

Current VCU Faculty Only

Application Process

To apply for the You
First at VCU Faculty Fellowship, please submit your application in Talent@VCU. The following items will be needed to submit your
application.

•         A cover letter indicating your interest describing how your experience as a first-generation
  student shaped your narrative as a student and as an educator. Also describe what interests you most about this position and what ideas or
  initiatives would you most like to implement.
•         A current curriculum vitae.
•         A letter of
  support from your department chair or immediate supervisor.

Questions? Contact Ed Acevedo ([email protected]), You First at VCU Faculty Development and Research Director.

Application Deadline: November 10, 2023