Apply to Teach at 2026 TASS
Telluride Association seeks faculty to teach challenging, tuition-free summer courses for high school sophomores and juniors, on the campuses of Cornell University and the University of Maryland – College Park. Applications to teach at the 2026 TASS are now open.
Courses may be in either (a) Black studies or (b) any other humanities/social science field, as long as the content engages anti-oppressive and anti-racist frameworks. For 2026, we are particularly interested in courses related to science and technology studies (STS), though any field is welcome.
Please note that this year we will be hiring one faculty member per seminar. One graduate teaching assistant per seminar will be hired at a later date.
About TASS and Telluride Association
The Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS) are designed to help academically curious high school students sharpen their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. They also aim to expose students to ideas and content that is not otherwise available in high school.
Our goal is to foster an intellectual community motivated by curiosity and a love of learning, rather than external rewards. Participants receive no grades or college credit; instead, we emphasize deep inquiry and collaborative exploration.
As in all Telluride Association programs, students’ tuition, housing, and meals are fully covered. We prioritize the admission of first-generation and low-income students from diverse backgrounds.
