Assistant Professor of American Literature (Long 19th Century) specializing in Science and Lite...
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

English and Comp Literature - 311500

Posting Open Date:

10/10/2024

Application Deadline:

11/11/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of American Literature (Long 19th Century) specializing in Science and Literature

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005305

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with education/experience

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

We seek a versatile candidate with strong scholarly potential and/or demonstrated achievement in interdisciplinary research and classroom teaching centered on one or more of these subfields: environmental humanities, ecocriticism, health humanities, animal studies, speculative fiction, futurisms of color, science fiction, fantasy fiction.

The Department of English and Comparative Literature (ECL) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position: Assistant Professor of American Literature (Long 19th Century) specializing in Science and Literature. The Department of ECL is committed to hiring an exceptional teacher/scholar who brings energy and a fresh perspective to their research, pedagogy, and service and who is ready to teach in our Science, Medicine, and Literature undergraduate concentration. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor with a teaching load of two courses per semester (2/2); faculty members teach one graduate course every two years.

The successful candidate can expect to design a range of courses for undergraduate and graduate students, including survey courses, special topics, and research seminars. Faculty at all levels advise and mentor students, oversee independent research projects, engage in an appropriate amount of service, and participate actively in the intellectual life of the Department and the University.

We encourage candidates to consult our website to learn about the Department's curriculum, values, and mission. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply. First-round Zoom interviews in November-December will be followed by finalist campus visits in January. We hope to make an offer by March 2025.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of English and Comparative Literature (ECL) boasts a 225-year history. Current course offerings present diverse approaches to the study, production, and appreciation of literary and nonliterary texts. We pursue a four-fold mission to 1) explore the history and significance of American, British, and world literature; 2) promote interdisciplinary connections and incorporate the study of culture, theory, and history into our research and courses; 3) offer training in rigorous thinking, precise analysis, and critical reading; and 4) foster practical skills in rhetoric, composition, and expression in essays, creative pieces, even emerging forms of digital media. ECL is home to the undergraduate and graduate programs in English and the undergraduate and graduate programs in Comparative Literature as well as various certificate programs.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship institution of a strong state university system comprising 17 campuses across North Carolina. Neighboring institutions within 25 miles include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and Elon University. Chapel Hill is a vibrant college town near the Research Triangle economic hub and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Position Summary:

We seek a versatile candidate with strong scholarly potential and/or demonstrated achievement in interdisciplinary research and classroom teaching centered on one or more of these subfields: environmental humanities, ecocriticism, health humanities, animal studies, speculative fiction, futurisms of color, science fiction, fantasy fiction.

The Department of English and Comparative Literature (ECL) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position: Assistant Professor of American Literature (Long 19th Century) specializing in Science and Literature.The Department of ECL is committed to hiring an exceptional teacher/scholar who brings energy and a fresh perspective to their research, pedagogy, and service and who is ready to teach in our Science, Medicine, and Literature undergraduate concentration.

The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor with a teaching load of two courses per semester (2/2); faculty members teach one graduate course every two years. The successful candidate can expect to design a range of courses for undergraduate and graduate students, including survey courses, special topics, and research seminars. Faculty at all levels advise and mentor students, oversee independent research projects, engage in an appropriate amount of service, and participate actively in the intellectual life of the Department and the University.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field (doctorate must be in hand by date of appointment) and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

We seek candidates who can contribute to UNC's academic mission as a public institution, especially through a commitment to diverse perspectives, intercultural understanding, and engagement with local resources and communities. We encourage candidates to consult our website to learn about the Department's curriculum, values, and mission. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

To apply, please submit:

• A Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Scholarly writing sample (6,000 words max)
• Research statement (500 words max)
• Teaching statement (500 words max)
• Three confidential letters of recommendation (Directly uploaded to the application portal)

If you encounter any technical issues, please get in touch with Sujata Paudel at paudels@unc.edu

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