Assistant Professor of African American Literature (tenure track) Job at Univers

Assistant Professor, African American Literature [R0144677]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor of African American Literature [R0144677].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of English at UNLV seeks a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American literature. Appointment will begin Fall semester 2025, and applicants must have PhD in English, American Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related field by time of appointment.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization and other courses required for the major. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in any historical period or subfield, including literatures of the African diaspora. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and strong record of publication in their field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD in English, American Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and CV listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Additional materials, such as a writing sample, will be requested after the first round of review.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on November 7, 2024. Interviews will be conducted virtually in December.

Materials should be addressed to Jessica Teague, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.