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Assistant Professor of African American Literature

Employer
Marist College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 11, 2021


Position Title:

Assistant Professor of African American Literature

Department/School:

English Department, School of Liberal Arts

Job Summary:

The English Department at Marist College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of African American literature to begin in August 2022. A secondary specialization in Africana Studies literature, Latinx literature or contemporary global literature is preferred. Depending on teaching and research interests, candidates will be expected to contribute to one of our interdisciplinary programs such as Africana Studies, American Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, or Global Studies. Candidates with an expertise or interest in digital humanities or service learning pedagogy are especially welcome.

This position is part of a cluster hire and we will welcome four new faculty members as part of the Africana Studies and Latinx & Latin American Studies cluster. These faculty members will join faculty in the departments of English, history, modern languages and cultures, and political science who focus on Africana Studies and Latinx & Latin American Studies.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature or Africana Studies (focus in literature) or advanced ABD candidates will be considered.
  • Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.
  • Advanced ABD candidates will be considered.
Essential Functions:
  • Successful candidates will be able to teach First Year Seminar courses, and general education and upper level courses that contribute to diversifying our curriculum.
  • In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, faculty participate regularly in-service activities for our students, Marist College, and the community.
Required Application Documents:

Cover letter, resume, & contact information for three professional references. We ask that candidates include in their cover letter any experiences working with under-represented students or communities, as we seek to promote inclusion, diversity, and equity in our department.

About the Department and School:

The English Department that includes 17 faculty is one of the largest on the Marist campus, and offers a BA in English with concentrations in literature, writing, and theatre. The department also offers popular minors in creative writing, professional writing, and theatre. The English Department is housed in the School of Liberal Arts, which includes departments in history, modern languages, philosophy & religious studies, and political science, and many interdisciplinary programs such as American Studies, African Diaspora Studies, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 385 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (10th Best Regional University/North, 5th Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. The College is top-ranked for long-term study abroad (#4 in the U.S.) by the U.S. State Department’s Open Doors report. Marist educates more than 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

About the Hudson Valley Region:

The Hudson River Valley is known for its rich landscapes, sustainable-foods, diverse culture, and has a wide variety of vibrant cities and historic towns. Follow your sense of adventure, find great food around every corner, engage with a proud community, and be a part of history right at Marist in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. Poughkeepsie and surrounding communities are among the most diverse in the state with easy access to New York City by way of Amtrak or Metro-North train service. For more information about the Hudson Valley region and its major cultural and recreational attractions, visit the link below to learn more: https://www.marist.edu/hudson-river-valley-life .

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty

Location:

Marist College Main Campus, Poughkeepsie, NY

Number of Positions Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Advertised: November 11, 2021 Eastern Standard Time
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