English - Tenure Track, Assistant Professor (American Literature)

English - Tenure Track, Assistant Professor (American Literature)
Date:  09/23/2009

We seek a tenure-track specialist in Chicana/o and Latino/a American Literature, beginning September 1, 2010. Additional areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, queer studies and visual culture. There is a five-course load, and all members of the department teach composition. Other teaching assignments might include the introductory English seminar, the American literature survey, literary and critical theory, and upper-level courses in the candidate's areas of concentration. We require a strong record of teaching and scholarship. The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than August 2010. 

To apply please send a cover letter, C.V, three references and brief teaching statement, including descriptions of possible advanced courses to:

 

Professor Peter Harris

Chair of the American Literature Search

Colby College

5250 Mayflower Hill

Waterville, ME 04901

Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will be interviewed at the MLA Convention.

 
Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.
 
For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu.