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Assistant Professor of American Literature, Race, and Ethnic Studies

Penn State Harrisburg's School of Humanities is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of American Literature, Race, and Ethnic Studies to start August 2021.

Duties

• Teach a 3-3 load of a range of courses including introductory literature courses, 200-level courses covering significant American time periods and literary theory, and 400-level courses focusing on genres and special topics, including courses cross-listed with American Studies
• Publish scholarly research on a regular basis and engage in professional development and outreach
• Advise students in the major
• Engage in service activities for the school, college, university, profession, and community

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or a related field with a specialty in American literature (degree must be completed before hire)
• Expertise in the subjects of race and ethnicity
• Experience teaching courses in American literature
• A record of published, peer-reviewed scholarship and a clear research trajectory in American literature, race, and ethnic studies

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses
• Experience with advising and mentoring

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter that includes a brief teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for at least three references

Additional Information

The School of Humanities offers a Bachelor of Humanities in English, among other undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees in Communications and American Studies. For information on Penn State Harrisburg and the English program please visit our websites at https://harrisburg.psu.edu/ and https://harrisburg.psu.edu/humanities/english/bachelor-humanities-english. Learn more about our course offerings in English at https://bulletins.psu.edu/university-course-descriptions/undergraduate/engl/.

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