Webster University Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies

We are bidding a fond farewell to Professor Kristen Anderson Morton, who is leaving Webster University after 17 years of service. She’s moving to New Zealand with her family - yes, we said New Zealand - to write, hike, and make us all very jealous. Dr. Anderson Morton has been an essential part of Webster’s history program, as well as its human rights and WGST programs, and we will miss her dearly - even when she’s sending us photos from the beach while we’re in faculty meetings next year.

Temporary summer job opportunity for students interested in refugee/migrant rights! Learn more at https://www.iistl.org/job-openings/

The International Institute of St. Louis is seeking an energetic, compassionate, culturally responsive, and reliable Assistant Instructor to support our summer programming for refugee and immigrant youth. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the transformative power of shared experiences and community building and is committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and welcoming environment for young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The Assistant Instructor will work closely with the Teen Programming Coordinator to facilitate educational and enrichment activities that promote confidence, creativity, and connection. Successful candidates will bring strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, adaptability, and an openness to diverse cultural norms, perspectives, and experiences. Candidates should demonstrate cultural humility, responsiveness, and an understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by refugee and immigrant communities. The ideal candidate approaches youth with energy, empathy, and a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.

Dates: July 1 - August 4, 2026, $15.90 per hour (maximum 16 hours/weekly)