Residential College Assistant Chair
All available positions for the 2024-25 academic year have been filled!
Recruitment for the 2025-26 academic year will begin in Spring 2025.
Position Description
Assistant Chairs are Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ doctoral students who are appointed by Residential and Academic Engagement (RAE) on the recommendation of a Faculty Chair to support one of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s residential college living-learning communities.
Assistant Chairs support the development of academic and cultural programming within their college in collaboration with their Faculty Chair, build relationships with student residents and affiliated faculty Fellows, advise their college’s student executive board (including overseeing the college budget and spending), and handle administrative duties for RAE.
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Assistant Chair Profiles
Read profiles from some of our current Assistant Chairs to learn more about why these PhD students decided to apply, their favorite parts of the position, and how being an “AC” has prepared them for future academic careers:
- , Communications Residential College
- , Women's Residential College at Hobart House
- , International Studies Residential College
- , Humanities Residential College at Chapin Hall
Available Positions
RAE is seeking applications for three open positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about residential colleges seeking Assistant Chairs, view their programmatic information pages and resident-maintained college websites below:
- Residential College of Cultural & Community Studies ()
- Willard Residential College ()
- Residential College of Science and Engineering (Slivka) ()
Informational Sessions
Interested doctoral students are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session on one of the following dates:
Thursday, April 18, 12:30 -1:30 PM, at Norris University Center, Scholars Room 2-188.
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Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 -6:30 PM, at Norris University Center, Scholars Room 2-188.
Interested doctoral students are also encouraged to contact Nancy Anderson (n-anderson@northwestern.edu) for an individual consultation by Zoom or phone.
Application Process
Access the to apply. All applications must be received by 4:00 PM, Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.
To complete your application:
- Submit the Assistant Chair application form.
- Upload your CV to the , and
- Ensure your departmental advisor or Director of Graduate Studies approves your interest to apply in the online TGS Interdisciplinary GAship Application Portal. Prior to the application deadline, communicate with your advisor or DGS about your interest so they are aware and approve of this professional development opportunity you seek as it connects with your educational/career plans.
Assistant Chairs must be full-time Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ PhD students within the first to fifth years of their programs during the 2024-25 academic year. Assistant Chairs must be in residence at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ from September 1st through the week of Commencement in June. Assistant Chairs work on average 10 hours per week, including evening hours and occasional weekend commitments.
Questions?
Contact Nancy Anderson, Associate Director, Residential Colleges, n-anderson@northwestern.edu