Assistant Professor of English (Disability Studies and Global Anglophone Literature)

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English (Disability Studies and Global Anglophone Literature) in the Department of English to begin August 1, 2022. The Department of English seeks a collaborative and collegial teacher-scholar for a tenure-track position in disability studies with a specialization in Global Anglophone, transatlantic, and/or diasporic literatures.

Strong scholarship that can successfully compete for external funding along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and engagement is expected of all faculty members in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU. The standard teaching load is 3/3. Faculty in the Department teach in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. 

This nine-month tenure track position includes the following responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Disability Studies and Global Anglophone Literatures in the English B.A. program in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities
• Providing service to the department, college, university, and/or professional community
• Pursuing a consistent schedule of scholarship/research activity and productivity
• Developing courses in medical and/or environmental humanities

An earned Doctorate, or a foreign equivalent, in English or a closely related field is required. ABD will be considered; however, degree must be earned before start date.

Ideal candidates will have a promising record of scholarship in Disability Studies and Global Anglophone Literature, or related areas. 

KSU’s student population is as diverse as the population of the Atlanta metro area and includes a high proportion of traditionally underrepresented groups and first-generation college students. We prefer candidates who share the Department of English’s explicit commitment to teaching diverse communities and our belief that our diversity is our strength. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 237173.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.