Residential College Assistant Chair
Recruitment for the 2025-26 academic year is open!
Position Description
Assistant Chairs are ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ doctoral students who are appointed by Residential and Academic Engagement (RAE) on the recommendation of a Faculty Chair to support one of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s residential college living-learning communities.
Assistant Chairs support the development of academic and cultural programming within their college in collaboration with their Faculty Chair, build relationships with student residents and affiliated faculty Fellows, advise their college’s student executive board (including overseeing the college budget and spending), and handle administrative duties for RAE.
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Assistant Chair Profiles
Read profiles from some of our current Assistant Chairs to learn more about why these PhD students decided to apply, their favorite parts of the position, and how being an “AC” has prepared them for future academic careers:
- , Communications Residential College
- , Women's Residential College at Hobart House
- , International Studies Residential College
- , Humanities Residential College at Chapin Hall
Available Positions
RAE is seeking applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about the residential college with an anticipated Assistant Chair opening, view their programmatic information page and resident-maintained college website below:
Informational Sessions
Interested doctoral students are encouraged to attend an upcoming virtual information session on one of the following dates/times (submit email request to n-anderson@northwestern.edu for virtual link for requested date/time):
Please note, all times below are in Central Standard Time (US and Canada):
- Wednesday, July 16th, at 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 17th, at 8:30 am or 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 22nd, at 8:30 am or 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, July 23rd, at 8:30 am or 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 24th, at 5:30 pm
Application Process
Access the to apply. All applications must be received by 1:00 PM, on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
To complete your application:
- Submit the Assistant Chair application form.
- Upload your CV to the online application and the .
- Ensure your Director of Graduate Studies or Dissertation Advisor approves your interest to apply in the online TGS Interdisciplinary GAship Application Portal. Prior to the application deadline, communicate with your advisor or DGS about your interest so they are aware and approve of this professional development opportunity you seek as it connects with your educational/career plans.
Applicants must be full-time ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ PhD students within the first to fourth years of their programs during the 2025-26 academic year. Assistant Chairs must be in residence at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ from September 1st through the week of Commencement in June. Assistant Chairs work on average 10 hours per week, including evening hours and occasional weekend commitments.
Questions?
Contact Nancy Anderson, Associate Director, Residential Colleges, n-anderson@northwestern.edu