Kennsaw State University has an opening for a jointly appointed nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in indigenous literature of the Americas in English. Additional specialty in early American literature would be desirable. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in English, American Studies, Native American Studies, or a related field, or foreign equivalent, or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience. Application deadline is December 1.
Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:
Preference will be given to candidates with an interdisciplinary approach to their research and who offer a promising record of scholarly publication and teaching. Teaching assignments could include undergraduate courses in the English department and both undergraduate and graduate courses in American Studies on a 3-3 semester load. Willingness to develop and teach online courses is highly desirable. Service to support academic programs is expected. Both the English and the Interdisciplinary Studies Department welcome candidates who enjoy working in diverse communities.
Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):
ABD or PhD in American Studies, Native American Studies, English or related field, or foreign equivalent or equivalent in training, ability /or expertise.
Evidence of scholarly research
Evidence of working in diverse community
Evidence of strong interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Questions About Position Opening:
Rebecca Hill
Interdisciplinary Studies Dept.
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Rd, MD 2208
Kennesaw, GA 30144
rhill54@kennesaw.edu
770-794-7543
Application Instructions
Please submit your application through the Kennesaw State online application system. Direct questions to
Dr. Rebecca Hill,
chair AMST/ENGL search
Interdisciplinary Studies Department
rhill54@kennesaw.edu
770-794-7543
Required Documents
1. Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
4. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
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