Scholars in Residence

The Chapin School • New York, NY

5h • $25,000 - $25,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks two student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educators to serve as Scholars in Residence for a two-year term beginning August 27, 2026. The Scholars-in-Residence Program offers innovative, inspired pre- and post-doctoral scholars or independent researchers an exciting opportunity—a structured two-year residency rooted in Chapin’s commitment to an inclusive and collaborative model of teaching and learning. For academics keen to contribute their expertise to and learn from colleagues at a leading K–12 independent school, Chapin’s Scholars-in-Residence Program serves as a mutually beneficial and intellectually sustaining incubator for curriculum development, pedagogical growth, research endeavors, and professional partnership within a joyful learning environment. We are particularly interested in seeking Scholars with academic expertise in any of the following disciplines, in any combination: arts, history, humanities, literature, social science, area studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, nation studies, studies of diasporic cultures and communities, including but not limited to the African, Asian, or Hispanic/Latino/a/Latinx/e diaspora; scholars of Indigenous cultures; scholars of historical and contemporary social, political, and cultural movements; and scholars in STEM fields. All Scholars may have the opportunity to collaborate with the faculty who teach Chapin’s 11th-grade interdisciplinary course, American Experience, a team-taught course in literature, history, and the arts. As well, we often invite Scholars to participate as guest instructors in our Berendsen Program of individualized study for Seniors.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree, plus demonstration of advanced scholarship
• Must be able to work at Chapin’s building
• Must commit to our two-year program, beginning August 27, 2026 and ending June 2028

Nice To Haves

• Completion of, or in process of pursuing, a doctoral degree
• Experience with high-school aged students
• Experience collaborating with secondary school teachers

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Chapin department heads and faculty to co-create and teach units of study that draw upon their areas of expertise and interest.
• Partner with one another as a team of scholars in developing curriculum and scholarly presentations alongside members of the Chapin community.
• Conduct research and write research-based reports that support Chapin’s programmatic and curricular initiatives.
• Develop and pursue a research project that meaningfully contributes to Chapin’s efforts to cultivate a community of belonging.
• Engage in professional development alongside Chapin faculty to expand their classroom teaching skills and understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
• Observe Chapin students, teachers, programs, and traditions to gain a deep sense of the life of independent schools.
• Mentor Upper School students through independent research projects, study groups, or internships that support their fields of study.
• Present their scholarship, through lectures and other means, to members of the Chapin community, including students, members of the professional community, alums, and parents.
• Pursue their own research using Chapin’s resources within a vibrant, diverse, intellectually engaged professional community committed to collaboration and lifelong learning.

Benefits

• $25,000 stipend for each year of their two-year program
• Dedicated workspace
• A laptop computer for use during the two years
• A Chapin email address
• Access to Chapin’s facilities, including the Annenberg Center for Learning and Research

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level