Kennesaw State University Hiring for Assistant Professor of English (Latinx/Chicanx Literatures) at Kennesaw, GA Full Time

Job ID: 264752

About Us

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu. 

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. 

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English (Latinx/Chicanx Literatures) faculty position in the Department of English that begins August 2024. 

Responsibilities

• The faculty member will teach 5 courses per year (3/2 load), including upper-division literature, Latinx/Chicanx literatures, as well as First-Year Composition and General Education Literature. 
• The faculty member is expected to establish a record of research activity and publication that evidences progress towards scholarly and creative goals. KSU was recently reclassified as an R2 institution, and the university provides support for research activity including startup funds to support travel and other scholarly activities. 
• The faculty member will engage in service that may occur within the Department of English, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the larger university, and/or the profession. The university particularly values community engagement, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support department goals to connect with the Atlanta metro and region.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. 

Required Qualifications

PhD, or foreign equivalent, in English or a related field and must have fulfilled their degree requirements by August 1, 2024. 

Preferred Qualifications

*          Record of teaching undergraduate courses in literature and/or first-year composition

*          Experience working with a variety of student populations to support student success

*          Evidence of teaching practices that support the success and needs of all students.

*          Experience teaching in various modalities such as face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses

*          Demonstrated active research agenda

*          Evidence of scholarship/creative activities such as publications, conference presentations, etc.

*          Experience or willingness to collaborate with cross-campus partners including programs in Interdisciplinary Studies and World Languages and Cultures

*          Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: American Literatures, Borderlands Theory, Mexican American or Central American Literatures, Gender Studies, Ethnic Literatures such as Afro-Latinx, Caribbean, or Indigenous, or Literature and Popular Culture

*          Experience with community engagement

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Statement (1-2 pages)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)
5. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire) 
6. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Apply Before Date

Application deadline is November 22, 2023.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Jennifer Dail, [email protected], (404)693-7465. 

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or¿[email protected]. 

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