Position Summary:  The Department of English at Gettysburg College seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of African American Literature to start in August 2019: https://www.gettysburg.edu/academic-programs/english/ . We welcome applications from candidates working in any period of African American literature. The 3/3 teaching load will include first‑year writing, broad intermediate‑level courses, and more specialized upper‑level courses. The successful candidate will combine excellent undergraduate teaching with a vibrant research agenda.

Qualifications:     A Ph.D. by time of appointment is preferred.  The successful candidate will be committed to the teaching of undergraduates, have a promising research agenda, and contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and/or community.

Application Details:  Please visit our website http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/2871 to submit your electronic application, including a cover letter addressed to Professor McKinley Melton, Search Committee Chair, curriculum vitae, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and the current email addresses (or Interfolio address) for three professional references. Professional references will be contacted by Gettysburg College to submit letters of recommendation electronically.   At least one letter should be able to speak to the candidate’s teaching effectiveness. ​

For full consideration, applications should be received by March 18, 2019.  Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Melton at mmelton@gettysburg.edu .

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of approximately 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy.  Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.