Pro Tem Instructor in African American and Ethnic Literature and Writing - Open Pool

Department Summary

The Department of English at the University of Oregon has strengths in the study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity; comic studies;

digital humanities; and the study of literature and the environment. It is also home to the University’s Composition Program, which teaches over 7,000 students per year in the introductory writing sequence.

We are committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

Position Summary

The Department of English invites applicants for Pro Tem instructors in African American literature and writing to serve during Academic Year 2023-24.

Appointees will have teaching duties in the Department of English. Teaching will be primarily at the undergraduate level but may involve assignment at the graduate level.

The full-time course load is nine courses per year, three per term. Instructional needs will be in African American and / or Ethnic literature and lower-division argumentative writing.

Advising students in office hours and participating in program assessment as part of teaching duties are expectations of the appointments.

Pro Tem faculty are not required to participate in departmental service, although they are welcome to do so.

We anticipate at least one vacancy at 1.0 FTE for one academic year (three academic terms : fall, winter, and spring). We seek applications from candidates who have expertise in African American literary and / or cultural production, and welcome applicants with a background in comparative, interdisciplinary, queer, and intersectional research.

We expect the successful applicant to teach 5 courses a year in African American literary / cultural studies and 3 courses per year in lower-division writing classes.

Likely classes include our African American literature survey ENG 241; topics classes in African American literature such as ENG 360;

ENG 315, Women Writers’ Cultures, which is often taught with reference to African American women’s writing; and ENG 205 : Genre.

Classes in composition would likely include WR 121 and 122. Details of all these classes are available here. These courses will be developed and scheduled in consultation with the Associate Head of English and the Director of Composition.

Additional instructional appointments with varying FTE may be considered dependent on departmental needs and funding.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in English, Folklore, Media Studies, American Studies, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated successful college-level teaching experience appropriate to our needs and to our existing programs.
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