Assistant Professor - Caribbean Literature - Department of English

Job Title:  Assistant Professor - Caribbean Literature - Department of English

Job ID: 28658

Location: City College of New York

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of English at the City College of New York Arts seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Caribbean Literature. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research and professional services with specializations in modern and contemporary Caribbean literature & queer studies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Teach undergraduate and graduate level literature courses and creative writing courses, including developing curriculum, designing syllabi and planning programs for creative writing and graduate seminars;

Conduct research on modern and contemporary Caribbean literature with a comparative focus that involves the diverse linguistic heritage of the region with the expectation of producing original, peer-reviewed scholarship in academic journals;

Work on department/college-level committees, serve in providing adjunct evaluation & advising students in completing research/creative writing theses, and maintain/develop interdisciplinary collaborations with other CCNY departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature with specialization in modern and contemporary Caribbean literature. Excellent publication record and engagement with queer studies and literature from the Anglophone, French, and Spanish Caribbean; proven outstanding record in teaching Caribbean literature, creative writing, and world literature at introductory and advanced-level courses; outstanding creative writing and editing skills; strong track record of working with faculty/staff from diverse college departments for interdisciplinary program initiatives.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $90,375

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

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- Cover Letter

- Curriculum Vitae

CLOSING DATE

August 25, 2024

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.