Assistant Professor - Post World War II British Literature

Posting Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor - Post World War II British Literature
Job Posting Number
20190032FAC
Job Location
San Marcos
Department
English
Position Description

Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in post World War II British literature. Successful applicant expected to maintain active record of publication and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of specialization. Teaching assignment will include core English courses such as first-year composition and/or introductory literature surveys taught in a large lecture setting. Teaching assignments may include other courses in literature and courses within candidate's areas of interest. Teaching assignment is 2/2 for first two years, 3/3 thereafter. Appointment begins fall 2019.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or closely related field, with degree completed at time of appointment;
• Specialization in post World War II British literature;
• Demonstrated teaching excellence; and
• Background and/or experience commensurate with the position of assistant professor sufficient to teach graduate courses in post World War II British literature.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in scholarly research on post World-War II British literature;
• Ability to teach advanced or graduate courses in British multicultural, multiethnic, gender, and/or media studies; and
• Ability to teach core courses in English (first-year composition, large introductory literature surveys).

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23168.

For full consideration, please submit the following by November 1, 2018: 1) a letter of application, 2) current curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references (to follow curriculum vitae).

Proposed Start Date
Fall 2019
Open Date

Review Date
11/01/2018
Close Date
11/01/2018
Open Until Filled?
No
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference