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It is the premise of Carceral Studies that the problem of carcerality and unfreedom can only be addressed by the sophisticated coming-together of different disciplines and fields, a rich array of theoretical traditions, and a diverse set of methodological interventions. To this end, the Carceral Studies Consortium (CSC) brings together faculty, staff and students from across the University of Oklahoma and beyond to cultivate and support rigorous research, pedagogy, and community engagement toward social transformation.
The Carceral Studies Consortium offers an outstanding graduate student with interest in advancing Carceral Studies a 12-month, .20 FTE position (8 hours per week). This CSC Graduate Student Fellow serves as the student representative on the Carceral Studies Board of Directors, as well as provides critical support for CSC initiatives throughout each academic year (July 1 to June 30).
During the Carceral Studies Consortium Fellowship year, the key duties include:
The Carceral Studies Consortium offers this 12-month, .20 FTE fellowship from July 1 through June 30, 2022, with a stipend of $7,500 per year, paid monthly. The fellowship is intended to complement another graduate assistantship. As such, you will need approval for an appointment over .50 FTE from your advisor and graduate liaison or chair. Graduate students from any discipline or field at OU are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Ph.D. Candidates who have completed their coursework.
Please submit 1) a cover letter that addresses how your work relates to Carceral Studies and what initiatives/projects excite you about this position and 2) a CV. Please request a letter of recommendation from your advisor.* Your advisor and you should individually submit materials directly to carceralstudies@ou.edu by May 7, 2021. Questions about the position may be sent to the same contact.
* Advisors: If the student already holds a GTA/GRA appointment, please indicate in the letter that you support adding .2 FTE to their existing appointment. See the Graduate Assistantship webpage for approval requirements for appointments over .50 FTE.
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