Lecturer in Literature, Postcolonialism, and the Environment

The Department of English at Stanford University invites applications for a full time, benefits-eligible Lecturer position for the 2024-25 through 2025-26 academic years (2 years). The position my be renewable for another multiple year term.

Duties consist of teaching four courses across the academic year quarters (Autumn, Winter, Spring) in Literature, Postcolonialism, and the Environment, broadly defined, and not limited to any particular time period.

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging teacher who is committed to interdisciplinary approaches and creative pedagogy and who is able to relate to a diverse student population.

The position is 100% FTE, benefits-eligible. The post comes with an annual research budget of $3,000.

The expected base pay range for this position is $74,300-$87,160. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Qualifications: PhD in a related field and teaching experience at the college or university level.

Application materials:

(1) a cover letter explaining interests and qualifications;

(2) a CV;

(3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy;

(4) titles and descriptions of 3 proposed courses with preliminary syllabi;

(5) the names and contact information for 3 references who can address both teaching and scholarship

(6) teaching evaluations if available.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.

Applications must be received by January 8, 2024.

Please upload PDF of application materials to: https://forms.gle/8dFC7FDQuVN49omm8

Please direct questions to: Maritza E. Colón, Director of Finance and Operations, English Department at maritza.colon@stanford.edu