Hyde Teaching Fellowship
The Hyde Teaching Fellowship honors senior Williams College faculty for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and supports the development of courses that connect multiple academic fields.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 annual stipend for three years (reduced to $5,000 during mini-sabbatical years) plus modest course development funds
Summary: Honors senior Williams College faculty for innovative teaching and supports interdisciplinary undergraduate course development.
Key Information: For tenured faculty and Senior Lecturers at Williams College only.
Description
The Hyde Teaching Fellowship recognizes and supports senior faculty members at Williams College who exemplify the institution’s commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. The fellowship encourages innovative, versatile teaching and the development of courses that foster broad-based learning across disciplines. Fellows are expected to design courses that connect multiple areas within the curriculum, introduce new departmental or programmatic focuses, or engage students outside their primary fields of interest. The program aims to inspire faculty to expand their teaching beyond their specific expertise and contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the college community.
