Assistant Professor of Literature.
- Employer
- York College of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, American Studies, Classics, English & Literature, Other Humanities, Philosophy
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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About York College of Pennsylvania:
Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the college is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 4,000 undergraduate and 300+ graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 20+ graduate and professional programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional nursing, business, engineering, and education programs, York is ranked among the nation's top 50Best Value Schoolsby U.S. News. The College's robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 23 NCAA III Division sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A Princeton ReviewBest Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.
York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply .
Job Description:
York College of Pennsylvania's Department of The Arts and Humanities invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Literature program. Areas of specialization are open, but the ideal applicant should be able to teach broadly in American and British literature across genres and time periods.
The Assistant Professor in Literature will be responsible for teaching courses in the Literature and general education programs as needed, advising majors, serving on departmental and college-wide committees, and pursuing a scholarly agenda. As a teaching-focused institution, York College seeks candidates committed to cultivating student excellence and with genuine interest in teaching and developing student scholarly activity. Our standard load is 4-4.
The Department of The Arts and Humanities is broadly interdisciplinary. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.
Requirements:
Preferred applicants will hold a PhD in Literature, English, or related field. ABD candidates with a completion date of no later than August 2022 will also be considered. The candidate should show evidence of scholarly potential, including established research agenda with future plans for ongoing work.
Additional Information:
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, graduate transcripts, writing sample, statement of teach philosophy.
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration applications should be received by February 3, 2022.
Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the college is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 4,000 undergraduate and 300+ graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 20+ graduate and professional programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional nursing, business, engineering, and education programs, York is ranked among the nation's top 50Best Value Schoolsby U.S. News. The College's robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 23 NCAA III Division sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A Princeton ReviewBest Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.
York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply .
Job Description:
York College of Pennsylvania's Department of The Arts and Humanities invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Literature program. Areas of specialization are open, but the ideal applicant should be able to teach broadly in American and British literature across genres and time periods.
The Assistant Professor in Literature will be responsible for teaching courses in the Literature and general education programs as needed, advising majors, serving on departmental and college-wide committees, and pursuing a scholarly agenda. As a teaching-focused institution, York College seeks candidates committed to cultivating student excellence and with genuine interest in teaching and developing student scholarly activity. Our standard load is 4-4.
The Department of The Arts and Humanities is broadly interdisciplinary. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.
Requirements:
Preferred applicants will hold a PhD in Literature, English, or related field. ABD candidates with a completion date of no later than August 2022 will also be considered. The candidate should show evidence of scholarly potential, including established research agenda with future plans for ongoing work.
Additional Information:
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, graduate transcripts, writing sample, statement of teach philosophy.
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration applications should be received by February 3, 2022.