Assistant Professor of Early Modern British/Renaissance Studies

The Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Early Modern British /Renaissance Studies, beginning Fall 2019. In addition to demonstrated expertise in the literature of the period, areas of specialization could include Race Studies, Colonial and Empire Studies, Materialism and Material Culture, Rhetoric, Theater and Performance Studies, or Gender and Queer Studies. The successful applicant will demonstrate a research agenda of substantial promise and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body. The teaching load is 2-2. Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding.

For fullest consideration please complete an on-line application at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=103155&job=assistant-professor-english, including a letter of application, CV, writing sample, and either the names and email addresses of three references or a link to a dossier service, by November 2, 2018. Ph.D. in relevant area by start date.  To begin the application process, follow the “create account” link before proceeding to the job listings.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.