Assistant Professor in African American Literary and Media Studies

Assistant Professor in African American Literary and Media Studies

• University of Florida
• United States
• Oct 18, 2024

About University of Florida

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be.

And we strive for a greater impact : one measured in people helped...

The Department of English at the University of Florida, Gainesville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach in the BA and PhD programs in the field of African American Literary and Media Studies, beginning August 16, 2025.

Areas of specialization might include Gender and Sexuality studies, Diaspora studies, Literary and Cultural studies, Afro-Futurism and / or Afro-Pessimism, Digital Humanities, and Environmental Humanities.

We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in the field. The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.

The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include :

Health Insurance : UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options : Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave : UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Minimum Qualifications :

PhD in relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience teaching small, large, and online undergraduate and / or graduate classes
• Background in Performance Studies, Rhetoric, and / or Argumentation
• Background and / or experience working with local neighborhood community organizations

Special Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a list of at least three references.

The recommendation letters will be requested after initial review of applications.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time.

Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and / or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of English is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities / races, gender identities and expressions.

We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

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