Tenure Track Faculty - Literatures of the Americas (English)

Tenure Track Faculty - Literatures of the Americas (English)

Job No: 520025
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time



COLLEGE: Arts and Letters

DEPARTMENT: English

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor in Literatures of the Americas

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The English department is a community of teachers, scholars, writers, and support staff whose primary mission is to promote learning in composition, creative writing, English education, linguistics, literature, and the teaching of English as a second language.

California State University, Sacramento is an Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution and a Hispanic Serving-Institution. Please see our University statement on inclusive excellence here Sacramento State Inclusive Excellence Statement | Sacramento State (csus.edu).

POSITION DETAILS:

The Department of English at California State University, Sacramento invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature, with a specialization in Literatures of the Americas, specifically pre- and early-nineteenth century.

This position is part of a “Cultures of the Americas” cluster of searches in the College of Arts & Letters. As part of a cluster of three positions spread across the department of History and department of Humanities & Religious Studies, the successful applicant will have the opportunities to engage with fellow scholars of the Americas in related fields.

The College of Arts and Letters will provide opportunities throughout the year for community-building, interdisciplinary discussions, planning, and potential collaborations among members of the cluster. Candidates selected through this cluster hire will be given additional funding in their first year to support the goals of the cluster hire and the individual and collective plans of the faculty members of the cluster. For more information on the Arts & Letters cluster see https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/employment-opportunities.html

The classification annual salary range for this position is $64,860 - $143,928; the anticipated annual starting salary is $74,642.

JOB DUTIES:

The successful candidate will teach and develop courses focused on Literatures of the Americas. They will teach and advise in our English major, GE curriculum, and the MA program in Literature. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. Course assignments will be in the English Department and will range from undergraduate writing through broad American and World literature surveys to upper-division courses and graduate seminars in the specialty area. In addition to teaching, research, and community service, faculty also participate in service to our department and university.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. required by start date in Literature or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered. If ABD, candidates will be required to complete the doctoral degree by August 2023.

Evidence of commitment to excellence as a teacher and active scholarly agenda required.

We are particularly interested in potential colleagues with research/teaching interests that include, but are not limited to, transnational and/or transatlantic literatures such as Afro-Latinidad literatures, Indigenous literatures, Native American literatures, and/or Chicano/Latino/a literatures.

Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to develop an inclusive curriculum and engage in work that celebrates, supports, and helps to sustain the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference is reserved for candidates using an anti-racist/culturally sustaining framework in scholarship, teaching, and service.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will begin December 2, 2022; position open until filled.

Candidates must include the following attachments with the application:

• Cover letter that addresses the qualifications for the position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Writing sample of approximately 15 pages
• Diversity statement: Sacramento State values diversity and inclusion and has made a university-wide commitment to being an inclusive institution. What contributions are you most proud of that demonstrate your commitment to promoting an inclusive environment? Please limit your response to 500 words.
• Unofficial transcripts attesting to highest degree earned (official transcripts required if invited for interview).

At the time of application, please also have three confidential letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Hellen Lee, Department of English, 6000 J Street MS 6075, Sacramento, CA 95819-6075. For questions, please contact engl-chair@csus.edu.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State's 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to student success, diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, philanthropy, and campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).


Advertised: October 17, 2022 (9:00 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/520025/tenure-track-faculty-literatures-of-the-americas-english


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