Faculty Fellow for Student Belonging

Location: Buffalo, New York • Full-time • Salary: $25,000

About the role

Fellows typically teach one course with support from a faculty mentor and/or work in the residences. All Fellows help in the extra-curricular program in athletics, theatre, or community service and coach or lead activities in addition to performing support tasks throughout the community. Fellows have the opportunity to live in campus housing, are assigned a mentor, and receive support through a growth program.

Fellows begin their commitment in August with an orientation program focused on the school’s mission, educational philosophy, teaching methods, and school logistics. Except for winter and spring vacations, the Fellowship is a full-time commitment until early June.

The Student Belonging Fellow will work to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging at SEM and assist with Student Life programming designed to engage and include all members of its diverse student population, which includes day/boarding and international/domestic students in grades 9-12.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Associate Head of School to promote student belonging.
• Teach one class or equivalent to participate in the daily life of the school and meet regularly with the Dean of Teaching and Learning.
• Attend meetings of the Health and Wellness Team and support inclusion-related elements of their work.
• Coordinate student-led programs about issues related to diversity.
• Share weekday and weekend duty responsibilities in student residences within a rotating schedule.
• Work with EdCo (a partnership of local private schools) to fulfill SEM’s commitment to the EdCo DEI program.
• Network with diversity coordinators at other EdCo schools and off-campus cultural resource organizations.
• Advise various clubs and organizations, including the Student Social Action Group.
• Other duties as required or assigned by the Associate Head of School.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working with adolescent girls.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with individuals at all levels, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Stipend of $25,000 on a twelve-month basis.
• Health insurance beginning in September.