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October 10, 2018

Applications now open for ACES Fellows Program

Texas A&M University’s Accountability, Climate, Equity, and Scholarship (ACES) Fellows Program is a faculty pipeline initiative that connects outstanding early scholars with academic departments on campus. ACES Fellows are afforded access to an invaluable academic and professional development experience that works to advance their careers as scholars. It is possible that some ACES Fellows will […]

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Texas A&M University’s Accountability, Climate, Equity, and Scholarship (ACES) Fellows Program is a faculty pipeline initiative that connects outstanding early scholars with academic departments on campus. ACES Fellows are afforded access to an invaluable academic and professional development experience that works to advance their careers as scholars. It is possible that some ACES Fellows will be hired as tenure-track faculty at the conclusion of the fellowship. ACES Fellows will benefit from: prescriptive mentoring, access to instructional best practices, a vast array of world-class resources for research and professional development, and a robust network of renowned Texas A&M faculty from across disciplines.

In recognition of Texas A&M’s Diversity Plan, the ACES Fellows Program is aimed at promoting the research, teaching, and scholarship of early career scholars who embrace the notion that “diversity is an indispensable component of academic excellence” (Texas A&M, Commitment to Diversity). As a Tier 1 research and land-grant institution, Texas A&M upholds its responsibility to accountability, climate, equity, and scholarship by maintaining a campus that affirms equity and fosters inclusion and belonging.

Texas A&M University’s ACES Fellows Program is a two-year (24 month) fellowship for early career PhDs. Applicants should have earned their PhD between January 1, 2015 and July 1, 2019. ACES Fellows will receive a competitive stipend plus benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. The fellowship period generally begins August 1 and ends on July 31. Start dates are negotiable but must commence between July 1 and August 10. Fellows will also receive a one-time relocation allowance, a bursary for research and travel expenses, and a private office. ACES Fellows will develop and teach one course per academic year, thereby benefiting from dedicated research time. Fellows will hold the title of Visiting Assistant Professor.

APPLICATION

Applications are welcome from scholars with a strength in, and evidence of, a respect for diversity and inclusion. We invite applications from scholars whose work aligns with a field or department in the College of Liberal Arts. The College of Liberal Arts is home to over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students and approximately 450 faculty members across 12 departments and one interdisciplinary studies unit.

The application must be submitted online using the URL: 2019 ACES Application for the College of Liberal Arts.  Applications are due by 9 am on October 1, 2019. Texas A&M University’s ACES Fellows Program is administered by the Office for Diversity at Texas A&M in partnership with the College of Liberal Arts.

The application for the Texas A&M University’s ACES Fellows Program requires submission of the following:

  • Cover letter (1-3 pages)
  • Proposal of scholarly project(s) (3-5 pages) that will be conducted during the fellowship years
  • Statement (1-3 pages) explaining how your scholarship, teaching, and/or other experiences have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and how that commitment may benefit Texas A&M University
  • One writing sample (e.g., book chapter, chapter from your dissertation, journal article, work under review, or work in progress)
  • Contact information for three references including name, title, and contact information – Please do not include your letters of reference with your application materials. The Office of Diversity will ask you for your letters if your application advances through the review process.

Please email ACES@tamu.edu if you have any questions related to eligibility, technical issues, or program details.

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability employer committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Applications from women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged and will be actively sought. The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore implements policies that contribute to work-life balance.