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Posted: 02-Apr-24
Location: Brooklyn, NY, 11225, USA
Salary: Open
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Academic/Faculty
Internal Number: 28250
Assistant Professor of English - African Diaspora Literature
Job ID
28250Location
Medgar Evers College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five colleges within the dynamic City University of New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education.Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community,The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.
The Department of English at Medgar Evers College invites applicants with experience in college or university teaching and demonstrated scholarly expertise in the field of transnational African Diaspora Literature to apply for the position of Assistant Professor.
The Department of English offers AA and BA degree programs in English, as well as AA and BA degree programs in African Diaspora Literature. The Department collaborates closely with the College???s Center for Black Literature.
The successful candidate will be expected to be qualified to teach and develop curriculum in one or more geographical areas of global African Diaspora Literature, to be actively engaged in research, and to produce a significant body of scholarship. In addition to courses in the area of expertise, teaching assignments will include college composition and introductory literature. Additional responsibilities include contributing significantly to curriculum development, student mentoring, and department, college, and university committees.
Candidates must have a commitment to the educational mission of Medgar Evers College. Additional years of full- or part-time teaching in higher education and demonstrated success in teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds will be an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Earned PhD, or equivalent, in African Diaspora Literature, English or Postcolonial Literature with a specific focus on the literature of the African Diaspora, or closely related field; at least two years of successful college or university teaching experience. Demonstrated research agenda in the field of African Diaspora Literature.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of presentations and publications in at least one, preferably more, geographical areas of transnational African Diaspora Literature, and a robust research agenda in the field will be an advantage. Demonstrated experience of mentoring students, developing curriculum, incorporating technology in teaching, and/or teaching the kinds of general education courses offered through the Department is also preferred.
COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with education and experience
$75,465-$82,928
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on April 15, 2024
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CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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About Medgar Evers College (CUNY)
Medgar Evers College was founded as a result of collaborative efforts by community leaders, elected officials, the Chancellor and the Board of Higher Education of The City University of New York. The College, named after the civil rights leader, Medgar Evers, was established in 1969 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of Central Brooklyn in New York City. The College is committed to the fulfillment of this mandate. In keeping with the philosophy of The City University and Medgar Evers College, we believe that education is the right of all individuals in the pursuit of self actualization. Consequently, the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. The College offers programs both at the baccalaureate and at the associate degree levels, giving close attention to the articulation between the two year and the four year programs. The College has a commitment to students who desire self improvement, a sound education, an opportunity to develop a personal value system, and an opportunity to gain maximum benefits from life experience and from their environment.
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