Decolonising the Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum: Round 1 (£1000)

Two Student Internships are available part-time for around 8-10 weeks in Summer 2022, from Monday 1st July to around Friday 2nd September at £9.90 per hour, with 50 hours available for each intern, worked flexibly over the period of the internship.

The role of the interns appointed is to support the Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee in HaSS in developing a resource for colleagues which focusses on Decolonising the Curriculum. This will include developing a framework with accompanying resources to support decolonisation work across programmes. This project will allow two student interns who will work together and in partnership with the GEDI Committee to familiarise themselves with existing resources and develop a plan for a HaSS-focussed resource which will support staff efforts to decolonise the curriculum in HaSS.

The job description below describes the duties which will be undertaken during the internships. Please discuss in your application the qualities, skills, knowledge and experience that you can offer to undertake these activities, thus tailoring your application for these internships.

Main Activities/Responsibilities

1. Review the literature to identify existing resources on decolonizing the curriculum, including approaches to review curriculum materials, teaching practices and improving departmental culture in relation to issues of diversity and social justice.

2. Identify which decolonizing resources or approaches are most relevant to courses in HaSS.

3. Discuss these resources with the wider GEDI team and staff in Schools in HaSS to identify any gaps.

4. Consult with other relevant groups, such as the wider student body and interested groups in Strath Union.

5. Present an initial plan for the project to GEDI Committee members, to ensure feasibility/appropriateness.

5. Prepare a final report outlining recommendations for a HaSS Decolonising the Curriculum Framework and contextually relevant and culturally sustainable approach to decolonizing at Faculty level.

6. Participate in regular team meetings and provide a progress update.

7. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Project leads.

8. Prepare and disseminate a final project report.

£1000.00 Strathclyde Resilient Communities (SRC) fund