Position Information

Position Information

Present Position Number F0979W Role Title Assistant Professor/9-Mth Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of English and American Studies Position Summary

The Department of English and the Program in American Studies at William & Mary invite applications for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position that will begin August 10, 2019. We seek an individual with expertise in twentieth and twenty-first century American literature, with a preferred field in indigenous literatures. The successful applicant will be an effective teacher with a demonstrated interest in fostering a multicultural classroom, and at least two years of experience as a college or university teacher. Course load will be six regular courses per year, three for English and three for AMST. Courses taught in English will include an upper-level undergraduate course on indigenous literatures, a lower-level course on interpreting literature and another course in the candidate’s area of expertise. In AMST, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the areas of the candidate’s expertise.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of English and the Program in American Studies may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/english/index.php; and https://www.wm.edu/as/americanstudies/index.php.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.

Required Qualifications

PhD in either English, American Studies, or a closely related field, at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2019)

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Department English Dept - 3KD310 Location William & Mary Job Open Date 03/15/2019 Review Begin Date 04/14/2019 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Category Instructional Faculty Special Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae; a cover letter; two recent, relevant syllabi; and copies of student evaluations from two recent, relevant courses. Please also submit a teaching statement in which you address how you create a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds in regards to gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality. You will also be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, April 14, 2019. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

Background Check Statement

The College of William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Doc
4. Other 2
5. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Other 3