Duration:Short-Term
Reporting to:CKS focal point
Salary:Competitive salary based on qualifications
The Junior Resident Fellows Program offers students from Cambodia, France, and the United States a once-in-a-lifetime experience, enabling them to live and study alongside peers from different backgrounds and cultures while learning about contemporary Cambodian history and society. The Junior Resident Fellows Program is funded by the Louisa Sarofim Foundation.
Brief Program Activities
The program is structured around two hourly interactive classroom sessions and select field trips to historical and cultural sites in and around Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Fellows are based at the CKS campus in Siem Reap, situated on the historic grounds of Wat Damnak, with a short field trip to Phnom Penh capital city of Cambodia. Field trips will also include visits to national and international NGOs that are relevant to the program and the fellows’ research interests. Classroom sessions will begin by briefly covering Cambodia’s early history before examining the major social, political, economic, and cultural changes that have occurred since the country gained independence from France in the early 1950s. Particular attention will be paid to Cambodia’s recent past and the ways in which the country is re-engaging with regional and international communities.
US and French Fellows will receive daily Khmer language classes, while Cambodian Fellows will receive a daily one-hour academic English class. Each fellow will work on a small research project of their choice. They present their final presentations and submit their final research outcomes, which can be presented in a research paper (10-15 pages) or in alternative formats. The Instructor guides and supports these projects.
Outside of the classroom, in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, fellows will have the opportunity to engage with a broad array of nonprofit organizations and other institutions, such as museums, archives, temples, health centers, and more. Total student-instructor contact time is 45 hours; this does not include time spent on field trips.
For more details about the Junior Resident Fellows Program, click here.
Requirements
- Fluent English
- PhDs or advanced PhD candidates who have undergraduate teaching experience
- Research and teaching experience in the field of social sciences, arts, and humanities, with expertise in Cambodia and Southeast Asia
- Experience teaching undergraduate students from multiple disciplines and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Education: PhD or PhD candidate in a relevant field (History, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, etc.).
- Experience: Teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level, preferably in international or multicultural settings; proven research background with publications or significant contributions.
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of Cambodian history, culture, and current issues; familiarity with social science and humanities research methods.
- Skills: Excellent mentoring, communication, and facilitation skills; ability to collaborate with staff and visiting scholars; cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Attributes: Commitment to academic integrity and inclusivity; strong organizational skills; willingness to reside in or travel to Siem Reap for the program duration.
Roles and Responsibilities
Program Instruction
- Provide a comprehensive introduction to Cambodian studies through classroom lectures and activities, including guest speakers and excursions to cultural and historical sites, archives, and museums. The course should also include opportunities to engage directly with the places and people of Cambodia, such as markets, local eateries, and temples, providing students with a sense of what everyday life is like in Cambodia and how to navigate it.
- Develop the program syllabus, incorporating material from the CKS JRFP reading list, activities, course expectations, a grading rubric, a clear schedule including key due dates for major assignments, and student conduct expectations. Lead the program, including organizing speakers, field trips, and providing presentations that incorporate interactive and participatory learning methods (lectures, discussions, field trips, and guest lectures), as well as identifying and inviting guest speakers.
- Mentor and monitor the junior fellows’ research, and assist in addressing any challenges they may encounter.
- Assist fellows in navigating local archives, libraries, and research sites.
- Review and provide feedback on fellows’ written work and presentations until they are finalized.
Program Coordination
- Ensure smooth communication between fellows, guest lecturers, and CKS program management.
- Collaborate with CKS staff to schedule activities, site visits, and guest speakers.
- Represent CKS professionally in all program-related activities and events.
- Submit CKS all final products of the Junior Fellows
A competitive remuneration package will be proposed based on the applicant’s experience.
For interested applicants, please submit the application
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