About this position
Duke Kunshan University Documentary Practice Global Fellows Program
Guidelines for the 2027-2028 Fellowship
Applications accepted on a rolling basis up to January 15, 2027.
Review of applications will begin on December 15.
- The DKU Global Fellows program invites applications from recent MFA
- graduates working in documentary practice for a two-year Global Fellow
- position. Preference will be given to candidates who can offer a wide
- range of courses in our Arts and Media curriculum, which includes
- classes on photography, documentary filmmaking, web-based multimedia
- design, graphic design, media studies, and critical theory. Duke MFAs
- are especially encouraged to apply.
- The DKU Global Fellows Program is designed to offer an international
- experience to junior scholars whose records demonstrate excellence in
- teaching (or promise thereof) and an interest in pursuing an academic
- career DKU Global Fellows teach at Duke Kunshan University (DKU) for
- the Undergraduate Program.
- Global Fellows receive a standard 2-year non-renewable appointment
- teaching the equivalent of 4 courses per year, although shorter
- appointments (8 weeks, one semester, or one year at the candidate's
- discretion) are also possible. Assignment of classes will be
- determined by fellow-specific expertise and by DKU teaching needs.
- Fellows will be invited to participate in teaching-related
- professional development programs during their appointment.
The Fellowship is contingent upon successful receipt of the
appropriate type of Chinese visa.
- The award carries a $13,000 stipend ($17,000 for fellows who have
- completed their MFA) for two courses, a $1,500 allowance for costs
- related to research or course preparation, travel costs to/from China,
- health insurance, and a housing allowance.
Post-doctoral fellows or advanced doctoral students are also invited
to apply.
Eligibility for the DKU Global Fellows Program
1.
- Applicants must have recently completed a university MFA program,
- or be full-time students, in good standing, in a university MFA
- program at the time of application. Students who expect to
- complete their MFA before the fellowship year begins are also
- welcome to apply.
2.
Applicants should:
2.
Be able to participate in the fellowship for at least 7 weeks of
the 2027-28 academic year.
3.
- Expect to devote themselves full time to their teaching and
- research during the time at DKU. Fellows may not undertake other
- teaching or research opportunities at DKU, Duke or elsewhere
- during the period of the fellowship.
- NOTE FOR DUKE APPLICANTS ONLY: When applicable, the DKU Global Fellows
- Program replaces other graduate school stipend and scholarship funding
- a student may have been scheduled to receive for the fellowship year.
- Eligibility for other funding cannot be “banked” for use in a
- subsequent year, though this should not limit a department’s internal
- funding structure. Fellows who receive offers for other awards should
- contact the Graduate School to determine whether the two awards may be
- held concurrently. The DKU Fellowship will cover tuition fees at Duke
- University for a semester.
Selection Process
1.
Applicants from all disciplines are invited to apply.
2.
- Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated
- excellence in teaching, a commitment to liberal arts education,
- and who have completed their dissertation or are close to
- completing their dissertation.
3.
- Fellow selection will be guided by the need, priorities and
- preferences for particular fields and courses expressed by DKU.
- The number and type of Fellows needed will vary somewhat from year
- to year.
Application Process
Application
The Academic Jobs Online application software is used to submit
applications.
You will be asked to upload the following documents:
1.
A current curriculum vitae.
2.
A cover letter outlining your teaching experience and interests;
and long-term career goals.
3.
Your university transcript (a copy of an unofficial transcripts
issued to the student is acceptable).
4.
A teaching statement, describing teaching goals, strategies,
and/or philosophy.
5.
- A one-page summary of (a) all quantitative evaluation data for
- courses taught or TA’d and (b) the two most prominent positive and
- negative themes from the qualitative data.
6.
A one-page outline of your MFA portfolio or project
- A letter of support from your advisor or supervisor describing
- your degree completion status and progress, and your fit with this
- fellowship program (may be one of three required letters of
- reference).
8.
At least one faculty letter of recommendation assessing your
teaching skills and scholarly promise.
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Award Notifications
Applicants will be notified of award decisions by March 1, 2027,
Contact:Qian Zhu
Associate Division Chair, Arts and Humanities (qian.zhu77@dukekunshan.edu.cn)
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.