Other Ethnic American 2015

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American University in Cairo - TT Open Rank Position in American Lit.
Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University’s pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.

Job Description: The Department of English and Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a faculty in American literature (open rank) for a full time, tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2015. Possible fields of interest include, but are not limited to: African American literature, Arab American literature, Multiethnic American literature, American studies, Hemispheric studies, Translation Studies, and Transnationalism. The successful candidate is expected to teach humanities courses in the AUC core curriculum, introduction to literature and introduction to American studies courses, and both halves of a two-semester survey of American literature; actively engage in research; supervise M.A. theses and serve on committees; and provide department and university service. The teaching load is normally nine credits per semester, including courses in the M.A. program.

Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in English, American Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related discipline by the time of appointment, preferably with a record of an active research agenda and teaching experience.

Additional Information: Review of applications will open on Nov. 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

a) an updated C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); d) list of professional publications;  e) Please ask at least three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to hussref@aucegypt.edu

Online App. Form: http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=49621

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 * Also posted at American Open 2015 and African American 2015

Brooklyn College, CUNY - TT Assistant Professor - Asian/Asian American Lit. (English)
The Brooklyn College English department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with course design and teaching experience in the literatures of Asian America and Asia or the Asian diasporas in their socio-historical contexts. Candidates should have a promising research and publication agenda, a commitment to college service, and interest in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Asian American/Asian Studies. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, English, or American Studies in hand or to be awarded by May 2015. COMPENSATION: $61,903 - $74,133; Commensurate with experience and credentials. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor - Latino/-a Literature and Creative Non-fiction
The Department of English at the University of Denver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Latino/-a literature with an emphasis in creative non-fiction. Ability to teach both creative writing and literature required. Duties will include teaching a full range of courses in American ethnic literature and creative non-fiction at the undergraduate and graduate level. This assistant professor will be responsible for all advising and mentoring activities required of full-time faculty. The successful candidate must have an active research agenda.

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 * PhD in English by September 1, 2015
 * Appropriate university teaching experience

Instructions for candidates:

Those who wish to apply must submit an online application at http://www.dujobs.org and attach a cover letter, a C.V., and any relevant supporting materials. Please have three (3) letters of recommendation sent by email attachment to lbenselm@du.edu or by first class mail to L. Bensel-Meyers, Chair, Department of English, 2000 E. Asbury Avenue, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2015

University of New Hampshire - TT Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies
The Spanish & Portuguese Program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies beginning Fall 2015. The ideal candidate will specialize in U.S. Latina/o literary or cultural studies and preference will be given to candidates with a focus on Caribbean literatures and cultures in the U.S. Candidates with other specialties within U.S. Latina/o literary and cultural studies, or who specialize in Caribbean literature and culture with a secondary specialty or demonstrated interest in U.S. Latina/o literature and culture, may also be considered. The University is committed to creating and nurturing a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry.

The Spanish & Portuguese Program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures currently offers a major and an M.A. in Spanish (language, linguistics, literatures, cultures), as well as elementary and intermediate courses in Portuguese. The College also has interdisciplinary minors in Latin American Studies and Race & Ethnic Studies. Tenure-track faculty in the department teach 2/2 and advise majors and minors in Spanish. In addition, faculty pursue a research agenda and participate in the shared governance of the university through service activities.

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for the position include: Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment (August 15) in Spanish, Comparative Literature, Latina/o Studies or a closely related field, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, evidence of a robust research agenda, and teaching experience at the college/university level. Enthusiasm for teaching a range of courses at the undergraduate level, from conversation/composition through advanced literary and cultural studies seminars, is a must, as is the ability to contribute to the M.A. program. Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds is required. To receive full consideration for this position, in addition to completing the required on-line application form, please be prepared to submit: a letter of application, CV, writing sample (not to exceed 20 pp.), statement of research plan, statement of teaching philosophy, and graduate transcript.

Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent by the referees to Casey Darasz at casey.darasz@unh.edu.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype in mid-January.

Apply at: https://jobs.usnh.edu/ (Posting Number/Job Order #: 0902426)

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2015 and Ethnic Studies 2014-2015