The Interdisciplinary Opportunities proctor at differences serves as an assistant editor in the offices of an award-winning scholarly feminist journal for ten hours a week for the academic year. The journal proctor works closely with the editors on submissions review and assists with editorial tasks such as manuscript preparation and proofreading. Candidates are fluent in critical or cultural theory and keen to follow current trends and debates in the humanities, especially in gender and sexuality studies. Proctors have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Students interested in this role can apply to the IO program, which is run by the Graduate School.

For the 2022-23 academic year, the Pembroke Center was delighted to work with Ashley Aye Aye Dun, a PhD candidate in English at Brown, as the differences IO proctor. Dun is a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of English. She holds a bachelor’s in English and writing from Drury University, and a master’s in English from New York University.