Assistant/Associate Professor in African American Literature

Assistant/Associate Professor in African American Literature-07432
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Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

The Africana Studies and Research Center (ASRC) at Cornell University seeks a scholar, at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, who specializes in African American literature. We welcome applicants who work in diverse genres, performance arts, different historical periods, and whose research and teaching engage the African Diaspora. The Africana Studies and Research Center has, for more than 35 years, maintained its national stature as a multidisciplinary program embracing African, African American, Caribbean, and other Diasporic African Studies.


Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study by the date of hire. Applicants are expected to teach courses in African American literature and related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should provide the following:

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of two scholarly publications (or no more than two chapters of a dissertation), descriptions of courses taught (course syllabi) or interested in teaching. In addition, applicants should request that recommendation letters from three referees be sent directly to the address below by the stated deadline.

Application deadline: November 16, 2007

Appointment state date: July 1, 2008

Send materials to:

African American Literature PositionAfricana Studies and Research Center310 Triphammer RoadCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14850USA

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
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