Job Details

Assistant Professor

Position Number: 7145744
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Assistant Professor

Position Title & Department:
Assistant Professor

Posting #
5567

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:

Job Duties:
The University of San Diego seeks an Assistant Professor in San Diego, CA to teach
introductory and upper-division English courses in our undergraduate programs. Teach dynamic study of literature across historical periods, geographical boundaries and diverse political and social contexts. Courses will teach critical reading, thinking, writing and research skills. Offer students the opportunity to explore a wide range of genres including poems, plays, novels, essays, letters, film and new media from a variety of historical contexts inclusive of theoretical and philosophical questions. Perform and publish research related to: indigenous theory, postcolonial theory, feminist and queer theory, American Indian and Indigenous literatures, Arab and Arab American literatures, diasporic, refugee, and prison writings, and Asian American literatures and studies. Support general development at the University and develop creative work. Advise students in the English Department's major and minor tracks. Contribute to the administrative service of the English Department and University. Participate in conferences and academic gatherings within and outside campus. Annual salary: $83,990- $91,931.
Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:
PhD degree in English or related field of study.
Posting Salary:
Annual salary: $83,990- $91,931
Special Application Instructions:

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Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload a resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.

Email resume to dwilliams@sandiego.edu or apply online at https://www.sandiego.edu/jobs/ . Cite job number "101" in the response.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497343