Deadline: 1 November 2010
The Department of English at Arizona State University (http://english.clas.asu.edu) seeks a tenure-track or tenured Professor of Anglophone Black Atlantic Literature / Anglophone African Literature. Rank is open. ASU is a Research I University with outstanding research facilities and infrastructure support and is located within the dynamic metropolitan Phoenix area. The Department of English features a large and diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, to new and exciting research, and to ongoing community support.
REQUIRED: PhD in English or related discipline; expertise in Anglophone Black Atlantic literature, Anglophone African literature, or both; promising record of research, teaching, and service appropriate to rank.
DESIRED: Strong publishing record appropriate to rank.
Typical teaching load is 2/2 for tenured and tenure-track faculty with a significant research agenda. Teaching opportunities are at the undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels.
This department is also conducting a separate search for a position in African American literature.
APPLICANTS MUST SEND: Cover letter, CV, and names of three references (with name, address and phone number) electronically to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/English
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by November 1, 2010 (no faxes or emails accepted); if not filled, then every Monday thereafter until the search is closed. All applications will be acknowledged, and a background check is required for employment. A short list of candidates will be asked to submit letters of recommendation and writing samples. After review of letters of recommendation and writing samples, selected candidates will be invited to interview. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.