Assistant Professor of African American Literature

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor of African American literature. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2024. Preference given to candidates with demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of African American Literature courses. We especially invite candidates able to contribute to courses in Post-colonial Literature, Women’s and Gender Studies, or African American Studies. Likewise, we seek candidates that demonstrate respect for the diverse teaching and learning needs of students.

About the Role

Austin Peay State University offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and tuition discounts and waivers for eligible employees and their family members.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of African American Literature courses.
• Contribute to courses in Post-colonial Literature, Women’s and Gender Studies, or African American Studies.
• Support the mission of related academic units and co-curricular centers such as the African American Cultural Center.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of African American Literature courses.
• Ability to contribute to courses in Post-colonial Literature, Women’s and Gender Studies, or African American Studies.
• Respect for the diverse teaching and learning needs of students.

Qualifications

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, African American Studies, or related field required.
• Experience teaching African American Literature at the university level.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Knowledge of current pedagogical practices and technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance.
• Flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off including parental leave.
• Tuition discounts and waivers for eligible employees and their family members.

Pay

The starting salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment.