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University Of Florida

Assistant Professor in African American Literary and Media Studies

University Of Florida, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646


Assistant Professor in African American Literary and Media Studies

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Job no:

533551Work type:

Tenure-Track FacultyLocation:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories:

Social/Behavioral Science, HumanitiesDepartment:

16200000 - LS-ENGLISH

Classification Title:Job Description:The Department of English at the University of Florida, Gainesville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach in the BA and PhD programs in the field of African American Literary and Media Studies, beginning August 16, 2025. Areas of specialization might include Gender and Sexuality studies, Diaspora studies, Literary and Cultural studies, Afro-Futurism and/or Afro-Pessimism, Digital Humanities, and Environmental Humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in issues of class, gender, sexuality, and digital making.The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in the field. The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. The university has a diverse student body, including over 14,500 minority students and 6,000 international students.The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.Employment Benefits include:Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.Preferred Qualifications:Experience teaching small, large, and online undergraduate and/or graduate classesBackground in Performance Studies, Rhetoric, and/or ArgumentationBackground and/or experience working with local neighborhood community organizationsSpecial Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete

curriculum vitae , (3) a list of at least three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

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