The University of Oregon’s Department of History is seeking five undergraduate history majors to serve as members of the Undergraduate Advisory Committee. Members of the Undergraduate Advisory Committee will report to and advise the History Department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and the History Department’s Diversity Committee on matters pertaining to equity, inclusion, and diversity among undergraduates enrolled in History Department courses. Members of the committee may also be asked to give feedback on curriculum changes, or may be asked to meet with and provide feedback on applicants for faculty positions.

This position requires between 4–5 hours of work over the course of the quarter, and terms will last the entire academic year. Students serving on the Undergraduate Advisory Committee will be compensated $100 per quarter for their work.

How to Apply

Students interested in serving on the Undergraduate Advisory Committee should send a statement of no more than 750 words that explains their interest in the position and commitment to diversity to Steven Beda, chair of the History Department Diversity Committee: sbeda@uoregon.edu.

Statements are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. Applicants will be notified of the Department’s decision by the end of fall quarter.