Assistant Professor of African American Literature

California State University, Los Angeles

College of Arts and Letters
Department of English

Position: Assistant Professor of African American Literature

Starting Date: August, 2022

Minimum Qualifications:
1) An earned doctorate (Ph.D) in English or closely-related discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/18/22).  
2) Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
3) Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of African American Literature. 

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Evidence of successful teaching experience in African American Literature. 
2) Evidence of work in and/or commitment to community engagement and social justice.
3) Evidence of secondary interests in one or more of the following fields:  action research, community-based research, creative writing, critical race theory, gender and sexuality studies, transatlantic studies.

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