Visiting Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing

Description

Visiting Assistant Professor—Hamilton College

The Literature and Creative Writing Department invites applications for an one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to teach in one or more of the following areas: Asian-American, African American, African literatures, or literary studies that engage histories of and current issues in social inequality/injustice: e.g., prison writing, disability studies, witness literatures. The teaching load for this position is five course per year. The appointment begins July 1, 2018; classes begin August 23rd. The Ph.D. must be completed before September 2018.

Candidates should submit materials via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/48505. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Margaret Thickstun, Chair, at mthickst@hamilton.edu. We are reviewing applications and anticipate interviewing by Skype the week of March 5th toward campus visits the last week of March and first week of April.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with a diverse student population. Your cover letter should address ways in which you raise issues of diversity in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

Hamilton (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in upstate New York. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at www.higheredcareers.com, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/offices/dof/facultysupport-resources/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) writing sample (about 10 pages), and 4) three letters of recommendation (uploaded separately by the referees). To begin your application, please click on the Apply button above to create an Interfolio account. There is no charge for creating this account. All materials should be addressed to Margaret Thickstun, Chair, Literature and Creative Writing Department, and must be submitted via Interfolio.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity in all areas of the campus community.

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