Assistant Professor of English in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Jan 07, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor of English in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature Requisition ID: 2024-8397 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Humanities & Social Sci Department: English Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Department of English at Utah State University seeks applications for an academic-year, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature. Desired secondary areas include performance studies and the history of drama; gender, sexuality, and queer studies; Shakespeare and race; global Shakespeare; ecocriticism and the history of science; disability studies; and/or secondary education. The candidate will join a department committed to transformative pedagogies and equal opportunities for all students. The applicant is required to have a PhD in English or a related field, a strong teaching record, and potential for publication. This is a research-centered position (50% of the role statement) with a teaching load of two courses per semester (2/2). These courses will be based on the Logan campus, in Northern Utah's scenic Cache Valley. The candidate will also engage in teaching as an area of effectiveness (40% of role statement) and service (10%). The position begins in August 2025. Responsibilities The successful applicant will publish in their field(s) of expertise. They will teach courses at different levels of the curriculum, including general education, undergraduate majors, and graduate courses. They will also mentor both undergraduate and graduate students Qualifications
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*Please upload documents under "Other Documents 1-10" Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. University Highlights Utah State University actively pursues equal opportunities for all students through education, research, creative activity, and collaboration. Women, minority, and veteran candidates, as well as candidates with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to supporting interdisciplinary scholarship, creative work, and transformative pedagogy within both historic and contemporary timeframes. Department of English programs include Composition, Literature, Creative Writing, English Education, Technical Communication and Rhetoric, Folklore, and American Studies. For further information about the Department of English, refer to english.usu.edu. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . *updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8397/assistant-professor-of-english-in-shakespeare-and-early-modern-literature/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-19665ffd42dff345a345bb240c78f865 | |