- Employer
- Hunter College English Department
- Location details
- 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY
- Salary
- $52,267 - $99,532
- Ref
- 29099
- Posted
- Closes
- Position type
- Professor, Assistant
- Organization type
- 4-year college or university
- Languages
- English
- Field
- Literature, global anglophone
- Employment category
- Full-time
- Tenure Status
- Tenure or tenure track
- Location
- New York
- Academic Hiring Standards
- Hiring standards
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The English Department of Hunter College, City University of New York invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global Anglophone Literature (1900-present) to begin Fall 2025. Areas of specialization may include postcolonial, comparative, and transnational approaches. We seek dynamic researchers and educators who will contribute to the life of the department and take an active role in shaping the future of course offerings in twentieth-century and contemporary literature, from required courses like ENGL 317, “Topics in Non-European Literary Traditions,” to more specialized courses at the 300- and 400-level and in our M.A. program based on the candidate’s specialized interests.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, pursue original scholarly research in their field, and participate in the administrative life of the department and the college. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in English or a related field by the date of appointment.
Hunter College is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY). Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. Hunter College’s English Department offers undergraduate and graduate courses in British, American, postcolonial and global literatures; literary theory and criticism; rhetoric, composition and linguistics; and creative writing. Our students and faculty come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique life experiences into our classrooms. The department is committed to an active engagement with the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.
COMPENSATION:
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.
Assistant Professor: $52,267 - $99,532
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should provide the following by November 15th, 2024:
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cover letter, discussing research interests and teaching experience
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curriculum vitae
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list of three recommenders’ names, affiliations, and ranks
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dissertation or book abstract (1,000 words or less)
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website (www.cuny.edu/employment). To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in the SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 29099.
Click on the APPLY NOW button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on November 15, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position remains open. The search will stay open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing, until the position is filled.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
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.
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