Assistant Professor of English

Cluster diversity hire: 3 Assistant Professors (tenure-track) in Literature before 1800/Latinx Literature of the U.S./Creative Writing/Rhetoric and Composition.

The English Department at SUNY New Paltz invites applications for 3 tenure-track positions with specializations in one of the following areas: literature before 1800, creative writing with a focus upon poetry, Latinx literature of the United States, Rhetoric and Composition with an emphasis on public writing and cultural rhetorics.

The parameters of the cluster are conceived broadly as we seek to attract a range of diverse applicants with expertise in the current methodological and theoretical developments informing these fields and with research and teaching ability in one or more of these areas. The appointments will be at the level of assistant professor with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2022.

SUNY New Paltz is a competitive regional comprehensive university with a diverse student body, with students coming primarily from New York City, Long Island, and upstate New York. Currently 26% of our majors identify as Asian-Pacific, Black, Latinx, or multi-racial.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including general education and introductory literature and writing courses as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The standard teaching load for this position is 18 credits per year. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative projects leading to publication, effective teaching and mentoring, and service. For more information about the English Department, please visit our website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/

We welcome applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses, especially Black and Latinx scholars and creative writers, working on issues of race who are committed to diversity and inclusion in their scholarship and teaching and who are invested in doing this work as part of a collective. This appointment may also contribute to a number of curricular and research initiatives in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, including Black Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

To this end, we ask that candidates include, among their application materials, a separate statement identifying past experience that promotes equity and diversity and/or describing plans to make future contributions to more inclusive representation of racialized minorities in the applicant’s area of expertise, in affiliate programs, and in the academy more broadly. For more information about our commitment to diversity, please visit this link: https://www.newpaltz.edu/media/english/Our%20commitment%20to%20diversity.pdf

Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD or MFA or provide solid indication of imminent completion. Preference will be given to candidates who can provide strong evidence of active research and publication and who can demonstrate a record of, or potential for, excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Please visit https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/1411 to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a description of current and future research interests or creative plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, the one-page diversity statement referred to above, a sample of ongoing research or creative writing, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three professional references. References provided will be sent a link to upload a letter of recommendation.

If you have questions about the application process or are an individual with a disability and need assistance, please call (845) 257-3675.

Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled: priority given to those received by 10/1/21.

Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits, which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities. New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members - students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our culture and our mission of public education. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness, and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occured on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/safetyreport.html

Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/1411


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