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Job ID:
147949
Assistant Professor of American Literature, Race, and Ethnic Studies
Penn State Harrisburg
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Date Posted
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Oct. 22, 2020
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Title
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Assistant Professor of American Literature, Race, and Ethnic Studies |
University
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Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA, United States
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Department
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School of Humanities |
Application Deadline
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Open until filled |
Position Start Date
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August 2021 |
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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/.
Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Harrisburg/Assistant-Professor-of-American-Literature--Race--and-Ethnic-Studies_REQ_0000007630-2
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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