Assistant Teaching Professor of Comparative Literature and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 22, 2024

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Assistant Teaching Professor of Comparative Literature and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Departments of Comparative Literature (CMLIT) and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at The Pennsylvania State University invite applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position to start Fall 2024. This is a non-tenure-track, 36-week, term position (two academic semesters) with an excellent possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced courses for CMLIT, as well as introductory courses for WGSS. This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is six courses.

A Ph.D. in CMLIT, WGSS, or a related field is required by the effective date of hire. Candidates will be evaluated according to the following criteria: promise and experience as a teacher and a commitment to working with a diverse student body. The ideal candidate will bring a background in both theater and performance studies and gender and sexuality studies, and will combine literary and anthropological approaches in their work. The preferred candidate will show evidence of scholarly commitment to reproductive justice and/or feminist spirituality.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest that details relevant qualifications, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact Charlotte Eubanks at cde13@psu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the programs, please visit our websites: https://complit.la.psu.edu/ and https://wgss.la.psu.edu/.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Comparative-Literature-and-Women-s--Gender--and-Sexuality-Studies_REQ_0000054864-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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