Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Applicants must be able to teach American Literature before 1900; teach survey courses in American literature; teach general education courses in literature and/or writing; and advise graduate students.
Typical Experience:
Evidence of successful teaching of American Literature before 1900.
Required Education or Training:
PhD in English or Comparative Literature, with specialization in American Literature before 1900, at time of appointment.
Salary Information:
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . Salary is based on education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit:
A cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts (unofficial are accepted)
Names of three professional references with phone and email contacts.
Philosophy of teaching
Research statement
At least one sample (up to 25 pages) of peer-reviewed work published or accepted for publication
To ensure consideration, please apply prior to 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time Sunday, January 15, 2023. An initial review will begin January 16, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position (nine-month appointment) at the level of Assistant Professor of American Literature beginning in the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The successful applicant will be qualified to teach American Literature before 1900 at the upper-division and graduate levels; teach survey courses in American literature; teach general education courses in literature and/or writing; and advise graduate students.
We are especially interested in applicants who bring complementary areas of expertise that will diversify our course offerings. Complementary areas of expertise that particularly interest the department are Environmental and climate literature; Indigenous literature; Black literature; Latinx literature; Asian-American literature; World literature, including African and Asian literature; postcolonial literature; LGBTQ+ literature.
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This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen Cruse, CLA HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-474-1134.
Advertised:17 Nov 2022 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled