Assistant Professor of African American Literature

3 days ago


Norfolk, Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in African American or Postcolonial Literature at Norfolk State University.

Responsibilities
  • Teach and develop undergraduate English courses at various levels, including classes in the general education core and required and elective classes for the major.
  • Engage in research, scholarship, and/or grantsmanship, contributing to program and curriculum development.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, collegial engagement with faculty, hold office hours, and meet university deadlines.
  • Advise and mentor students, participate in recruitment activities, and contribute to ongoing assessment and accreditation activities.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. degree in English with a specialization in African American literature, postcolonial literature, or a closely related subfield at the time of employment.
  • Experience in teaching at the higher education level.
  • Demonstrated record of scholarly research and/or publications in relevant subfields.
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and/or underrepresented student populations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Considerable practice with face-to-face and online teaching and commitment to distance learning and online course delivery modalities.
  • Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly activity at the university level with knowledge in areas of specialization in the discipline as stated above.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse student body, both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply

A complete packet is required for employment consideration. Qualified applicants should submit the following materials via the State of Virginia Jobs website:

  • Cover letter explaining the candidate's qualifications for the position.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • One-page diversity statement: Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement describing their commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first generation of their family to attend a college or university.
  • A one-page statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Completed state application.

Candidates who are selected to be interviewed will be asked to provide the following additional materials:

  • Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  • Three letters of recommendation.

Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted.



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