Assistant Professor of English - African Diaspora Literature

Assistant Professor of English - African Diaspora Literature

Job ID

28250

Location

Medgar Evers College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five colleges within the dynamic City University of New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education.Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community,The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.

The Department of English at Medgar Evers College invites applicants with experience in college or university teaching and demonstrated scholarly expertise in the field of transnational African Diaspora Literature to apply for the position of Assistant Professor.

The Department of English offers AA and BA degree programs in English, as well as AA and BA degree programs in African Diaspora Literature. The Department collaborates closely with the College's Center for Black Literature.

The successful candidate will be expected to be qualified to teach and develop curriculum in one or more geographical areas of global African Diaspora Literature, to be actively engaged in research, and to produce a significant body of scholarship. In addition to courses in the area of expertise, teaching assignments will include college composition and introductory literature. Additional responsibilities include contributing significantly to curriculum development, student mentoring, and department, college, and university committees.

Candidates must have a commitment to the educational mission of Medgar Evers College. Additional years of full- or part-time teaching in higher education and demonstrated success in teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds will be an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Earned PhD, or equivalent, in African Diaspora Literature, English or Postcolonial Literature with a specific focus on the literature of the African Diaspora, or closely related field; at least two years of successful college or university teaching experience. Demonstrated research agenda in the field of African Diaspora Literature.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of presentations and publications in at least one, preferably more, geographical areas of transnational African Diaspora Literature, and a robust research agenda in the field will be an advantage. Demonstrated experience of mentoring students, developing curriculum, incorporating technology in teaching, and/or teaching the kinds of general education courses offered through the Department is also preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

$75,465-$82,928

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.

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on April 15, 2024

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.