The Department of English at The College of Wooster invites applications for a three-year visiting position in African American literature at the level of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2022.

Eligibility for English Assistant Professor

• a broadly trained specialist in African American literature
• Ph.D. preferred by August 2022. ABD considered.\
• Moreover, it is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities of English Assistant Professor

• teach the equivalent of five and a half courses
• teaching introductory and upper-level courses in African American literature
• Also, supervising senior research projects as part of the Independent Study Program.

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Application Process

Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Please submit only a letter of application addressed to the African American Literature Search Committee and a curriculum vitae as well as three reference letters to Interfolio by Tuesday, February 15.

Applications received by February 15 will receive full consideration but others will certainly be accepted and likely reviewed until the post is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Leslie Wingard ([email protected]), Chair of the English department.