Fellows Brochure 2021-23

BELMONT UNIVERSITY 2021–2023 FELLOWS PROGRAM

Additional information can be obtained from the Vice Provost’s office 615.460.6964 • BELMONT.EDU

BELMONT UNIVERSITY FELLOWS PROGRAM The Belmont University Fellows Program provides a unique and valuable opportunity to increase diversity among future faculty. Fellows candidates will have received a terminal degree in their discipline and possess a desire to seek a position at a teaching-focused institution. To support this, Fellows will be recruited based on their academic and professional accomplishments but will be selected with a focus on under-represented groups in their discipline. This two-year program allows for the Belmont Fellow to be supported by a Faculty Mentor at Belmont University in the development and delivery of a rigorous curriculum while engaging in a research with students and scholarship with colleagues. The intent is to help develop the pipeline for faculty to transition from graduate research at “R1” institutions into teaching positions at institutions like Belmont.

FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE The Office of the Provost and the Welcome Home Diversity Council developed the Belmont University Fellows Program as a post-doctoral teaching and research program designed to provide a comprehensive, universitylevel teaching and research training experience for future faculty members from under-represented groups. The program is designed as a two-year program where the Fellow works directly with one, or more, exceptionally talented faculty mentors at Belmont to develop a strong portfolio of experiences for those interested in pursuing a career at teaching-intensive institutions. In addition to being focused on supporting the careers of those that are traditionally under-represented in their discipline, consistent with Belmont hiring practices, Fellows must also be practicing Christians. Preference is given to candidates who have recently completed their terminal degree, or have completed all requirements for their degree, except for their dissertation, and will be completing the dissertation within the first six months of their appointment as a Fellow at Belmont.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Belmont University Fellows are appointed with a 12-month, full-time contract beginning in June which includes teaching (up to three courses per semester, but not less than two courses per semester) each year (including summer teaching/research assignments), under the guidance and supervision of a Faculty Mentor.

The Fellow will also regularly participate in sessions, programs and activities provided by The Teaching Center for the Fellows and for the First- and Second-Year Faculty groups. Fellows and Mentors will also participate in general Teaching Center activities available to all faculty.

FELLOWSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN ANY OF OUR ACADEMIC AREAS College of Law

College of Pharmacy

School of Education

College of Music & Performing Arts

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

O’More College of Architecture and Design

College of Theology & Christian Ministries

Watkins College of Art

College of Science & Mathematics

Jack C. Massey College of Business

Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing

Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business Interdisciplinary Studies & Global Education

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS Competitive Stipend • University Holidays • Vacation • Health Plan • Travel Allowance Mentorship • Professional Networking • Active Teaching

APPLICATION PROCESS Applications will be accepted year-round and should be submitted to Belmont Human Resources.

To apply, go to www.belmont.edu/hr and apply under the Faculty Fellow (Pool) Applications will be reviewed and matched with mentors Fellows begin their two-year fellowship on June 1—exceptions may apply To learn more, go to www.belmont.edu/academics/faculty-fellows/faq-fellows.html

FACTS ABOUT BELMONT •

Ranked No. 6 in the Regional Universities South category by U.S. News & World Report

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6,700 undergraduate students; 1,600 graduate students

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14:1 Student-to-Faculty ratio

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Average class size: 20 students

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89% of classes have fewer than 30 students

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National Top 20 Entrepreneurship Program

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On Princeton Review’s 2017 “Best Colleges in the Southeast” List

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Praised by U.S. News for the 13th year in a row for Commitment to Innovation

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Located next to the world-famous Music Row

Additional information can be obtained from the Vice Provost’s office 615.460.6964 • BELMONT.EDU Belmont University is a Christian community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies programs or activities or admissions. The Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs serves as coordinator of compliance for these policies. Inquiries should be directed to: Lauri Chaudoin, Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs, Freeman Hall 3rd floor, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212.

Phone: 615.460.5661. Email: lauri.chaudoin@belmont.edu.

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