Assistant Professor of Latinx Literature and Culture - Tenure Track

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Job # 076153 Job Title Assistant Professor of Latinx Literature and Culture - Tenure Track Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by department chair. Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University invites applicants for a full-time academic year, tenure track, Assistant Professor of Latinx Literature and Culture. Appointee must be available to start on August 22, 2022.

Information about the department may be found at http://lll.syr.edu.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Latinx Literature & Culture or related field required in hand by August 2022. Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English required.

Job Specific Qualifications
None Responsibilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate an active record (or show promise) of research and publication in Latinx literature and cultural studies and excellence in teaching. Varied national and cultural representations within the Latinx field and a strong theoretical approach are desired in both research and teaching. Teaching duties will include four courses per year, two Latinx courses (one at the B.A. level and the other one in the M.A. level); the two remaining courses will be general Upper Division courses at the 300 level ( SPA 301, “Approaches to Reading Texts”, SPA 321, “Introduction to Spanish Literature,” and/or SPA 322, “Introduction to Latin American Literature”).

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is particularly interested in candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to the Department’s, the College’s and University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. A successful applicant must be able to work in a multicultural environment that reflects our student body and embraces the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To learn more about the College of Arts & Science commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion please visit https://thecollege.syr.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/ .

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Physical Requirements
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Please submit a curriculum vitae/resume, cover letter, diversity statement, writing sample (book chapter or published article preferred), three letters of recommendation, and evaluations of two recent courses taught through the online portal system https://www.sujobopps.com/ . The diversity statement should define the concept, summarize contributions to diversity in research, teaching, and service, and highlight how the candidate would contribute to the institutional mission towards diversity and inclusion.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 5, 2022. The search will remain open until the position is filled. No phone inquiries please. Salary is competitive.

Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution, and we welcome applications from diverse candidates. Individuals from historically under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

About Syracuse University
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Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/90013 Job Posting Date 12/01/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 01/05/2022 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants