Christopher Scott Chambers
Warwick
Summary
Dynamic educator experienced in curriculum development and instructional design at Providence College. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods and critical thinking initiatives. Proficient in academic research and project management, with a strong focus on fostering diversity initiatives that enrich the academic community. Dedicated to advancing knowledge in race, ethnicity, and identity studies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty in Residence
Providence College Institutional Diversity
Providence
08.2020 - Current
- Founder and Manager, Intellectual Engagement Communities Program
Assistant Professor
Providence College
Providence
08.2018 - Current
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Researched and wrote articles for professional journals and publications.
- Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.
- Held office hours to discuss grades, assignments and tests with students.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Performed research using various tools and published papers in national journals.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Planned class material to engage students in both online and in-person class environments.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
- Conducted research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.
- Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
- Courses taught include: Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Social Theory, Race, Class and Gender, Popular Culture, Mass Media and Society
Assistant Teaching Professor
Northeastern University
Boston
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Lecturer, 2010 – 2016
- Visiting Assistant Professor, 2009 – 2010
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Researched and wrote articles for professional journals and publications.
- Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.
- Held office hours to discuss grades, assignments and tests with students.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Performed research using various tools and published papers in national journals.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Planned class material to engage students in both online and in-person class environments.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
- Conducted research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.
- Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
- Courses taught include: Critical Race Theory (graduate), Sexualities (graduate & undergraduate), Race & Popular Culture, Race & Ethnic Relations, Race, Class and Gender, Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Introduction to African American Studies, Race and Social Identity, Black Community and Social Change.
Head Faculty Advisor
Northeastern University Sociology and Anthropology
Boston
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Managed daily operations of the undergraduate advising program and curriculum for over 300 Sociology and Cultural Anthropology majors, and 50 minors.
- Evaluated all external courses submitted by Admissions, Study Abroad, various departments, and students for Sociology or Anthropology credit.
- Coordinated approval processes for new courses, academic programs, and course attributes with relevant institutional departments.
- Specialized in ensuring compliance with institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Assisted with scheduling undergraduate courses, and long-range planning regarding the undergraduate curriculum.
- Conducted regular assessment activities for the undergraduate curriculum, including annual statistical analysis.
- Delivered consistent academic advising for all students, addressing general inquiries and academic challenges.
- Presented department programs at university functions for potential students.
- Managed planning and execution for annual senior awards dinner.
- Advised the executive board for the department's undergraduate student organization.
- Chaired the departmental undergraduate curriculum committee and served on the chair’s steering committee.
- Managed a graduate assistant and an administrative assistant.
Program Assistant
Duke University Mary Lou Williams Center for Black
Durham
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Executed specialized initiatives focusing on research and strategic planning under Center Director's guidance.
- Oversaw daily center operations, including customer services, cataloging library loans, maintenance, scheduling, and the event calendar for the center.
- Directed marketing campaigns, communication plans, and new programs.
- Designed promotional content including brochures, press releases, and flyers.
- Designed and processed updates to the Center's website.
- Supported the production and staffing of center events.
- Assisted staff, students, and student organizations with planning and implementing events.
Adjunct Instructor
Blinn College
Bryan
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Taught Introduction to Sociology
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Researched and wrote articles for professional journals and publications.
- Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.
- Held office hours to discuss grades, assignments and tests with students.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Performed research using various tools and published papers in national journals.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Planned class material to engage students in both online and in-person class environments.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
- Conducted research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.
- Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
Assistant Dean
Dartmouth College Office of Residential Life
Hanover
08.1997 - 08.2002
- Managed all arrivals and departures of summer students, guests, and conferences for a 422-bed, apartment-style facility, including making room assignments, programming and distributing keys, and custodial and maintenance services. Maintained and distributed weekly directories of building residents. Coordinated with outside vendor to provide linen services for conference groups. I supervised eight summer conference assistants. Collaborated with conference staff, building security staff, and the Graduate Assistant to ensure compliance with all residence life and housing policies and staff the evening and weekend emergency response team.
- As Assistant Dean for Residential Education, I am responsible for all educational initiatives and support programs for approximately 2,800 undergraduate students living in 40 residential facilities. Supervised two professional staff members, one administrative support staff member, one undergraduate intern, and one summer graduate intern. Managed the departmental operating budget of approximately $150,000. I served on the campus-wide emergency response team one week per term. Participated in the implementation of a faculty-in-residence program. Developed and managed all diversity initiatives for the Office of Residence Life, including serving as co-chair of the Office of Residential Life Diversity Committee. Investigated and purchased diversity materials for the Office of Residential Life resource library. Developed mechanism to recruit and retain students of color to residential life staff positions. Managed College’s Academic and Special Interest Affinity Housing program, including supervision of seven student staff members.
Education
Ph.D. - Sociology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2011
M.A. - Sociology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2004
M.A. - College Student Personnel
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD01.1998
B.A. - Political Science
Drew University
Madison, NJ05-1991
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional and course design
- Teaching excellence
- Public speaking and facilitation
- Assessment
- Academic research
- Subject matter expertise in race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and identity
- Qualitative and quantitative research expertise
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Event planning
- Diversity initiatives
- Critical thinking skills
Publications
Book Chapters
• Chambers, Christopher S. 202. “Christopher Rogers, Alessandra Early, Christopher Chambers. 2024. “Do I Belong? Why Do I Feel Uncomfortable? Black Women’s Experience with Men on a College Campus and its Impact on Their Sense of Identity” in Race and Ethnicity: The Sociological Mindful Approach (2nd Edition) edited by J. Brooks, H. Sarabia, and A. Shigihara. San Diego, CA: Cognella, Inc.
• Bracey, Glenn E., Christopher S. Chambers, Kristen M. Lavelle and Jenni C. Mueller. 2017. “The White Racial Frame: A Roundtable Discussion” in Systemic Racism: Making Liberty, Justice, and Democracy Real edited by R. Thompson-Miller & K. Ducey. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Chambers, Christopher S., Liscinsky, Mary L. & Foley, Christopher R. 2000. “Overcoming Resistance to Change in Higher Education.” Pp. 168-177 in Developing Non-Hierarchical Leadership on Campus: Case Studies and Best Practices in Higher Education edited by C. Outcalt, S. Faris & K. McMahon. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Journal Articles
• Chambers, Christopher S. 2023. “The Best Little Boys in The World: Disidentification in the Formation of Black Gay Men’s Subjectivity.” Sociological Inquiry. https://doi.org/10.1111/soin.12588
• Selah, Lena, Jacob J. Vandenberg, Christopher S. Chambers and Don Operario. 2016. “Social Support, Psychological Vulnerability, and HIV risk among African American Men Who Have Sex with Men.” Psychology and Health 31(5):549-564.
In Progress
• Jacob J. Vandenberg and Christopher S. Chambers. “Examining Associations Among Race/Ethnicity, Stigma, and Physical Health Outcomes for Sexual Minorities Living in The New York City Metropolitan Area”.
• Chambers, Christopher S. “‘Divinely Created in the Image of God:’ Centering Black Subjectivity in an Analysis of Black Gay Men’s Approaches to their Religious and Sexual Identities” Sociology of Religion.
• Chambers, Christopher S. “Dangerous Persons: Epistemic Challenges in the Study of Race and Sexuality”
Awards Honors Fellowships
- College of Arts and Sciences, Summer Scholar Award, Providence College, 2023
- Faculty Mentorship Award, Graduate Sociology Society, Northeastern University, 2015
- Frances B. Sellers Award, Drew University College Alumni Association, 2011
- Northeast Consortium for Faculty Diversity Visiting Dissertation Scholar-in-Residence, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Northeastern University, 2008 - 2009
- University of Florida Alumni Graduate Program Fellowship, 2002 - 2004
- Distinguished Service to the Dartmouth Black Community, 1997
- Outstanding Staff Development Program, University of Maryland Office of Resident Life, 1993
- Outstanding Service to the Department of Residence Life, Drew University, 1993
- Inducted to Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society, 1991
Academic Specializations
- Race and ethnic relations (Black Americans, identity, intersectionality, theories of race & racism)
- Gender and Sexuality (sexualities, gay & lesbian studies, queer theory, masculinity)
- Qualitative Methods (narrative sociology)
Affiliations
- American Sociological Association
- Association of Black Sociologists
- Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction
Timeline
Faculty in Residence
Providence College Institutional Diversity
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor
Providence College
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Teaching Professor
Northeastern University
08.2016 - 06.2018
Head Faculty Advisor
Northeastern University Sociology and Anthropology
09.2010 - 05.2016
Program Assistant
Duke University Mary Lou Williams Center for Black
08.2006 - 07.2008
Adjunct Instructor
Blinn College
08.2005 - 05.2006
Assistant Dean
Dartmouth College Office of Residential Life
08.1997 - 08.2002
Ph.D. - Sociology
Texas A&M University
M.A. - Sociology
University of Florida
M.A. - College Student Personnel
University of Maryland, College Park
B.A. - Political Science
Drew University
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