Assistant Professor of American Ethnic Literatures and Cultures

The Department of English at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications to a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of American Ethnic Literatures and Cultures. We seek outstanding applicants who specialize in any one subfield or with expertise across the subfields of American Ethnic Literatures and Cultures and who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their research and teaching.  The department is particularly interested in scholars with a demonstrated interest in bringing to their research and undergraduate teaching the critical perspective that comes from the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. Standard teaching load is 2-2. 

Requirements: Ph.D. in hand as of June 2019 and evidence of effective writing and teaching. Starting date: July 1, 2019. The application deadline is October 15, 2018. Materials to be submitted include cover letter, c.v., dissertation abstract or abstract of current research project, and writing sample (max. 25 pages). Three letters of recommendation are required. Initial interviews will be conducted by Skype in December.

All applications must be submitted through RICEWorks: http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/16249  

Applicants will be asked to input the necessary information on their recommenders, who will receive an system-generated email. In this email recommenders will be instructed on the process for submitting their letters. To use a dossier service for submission of letters of recommendation, please check with that company for details on how to generate a document email address. All documents are required for the applicant to be considered for the position.

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic museum district and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of c. 3900 undergraduates and c. 2900 graduate students. Rice ranks no. 14 among national universities and third in undergraduate teaching (2018 US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities. Its hallmarks include a high level of faculty research activity; a 6:1 student-faculty ratio; a commitment to fostering diversity; and an intellectual environment that produces the next generation of leaders.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.