Assistant Professor British Literature

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JOB OVERVIEW
The Department of English and Comparative Literature at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in British Literature, open area, to begin Fall 2022.

 

The English Department at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers the Ph.D. in Literature and a B.A. major and minor with concentration in Literary and Cultural Studies. We are a large and robust Department which houses the Helen Weinberger Center for Drama & Playwriting, the George Elliston Poetry Room, the Cincinnati Review, an annual Visiting Writers Series, and an undergraduate literary journal, among other projects and collaborations. As a Research I institution, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is home to the Charles Phelps Taft Research Center, which provides competitive research support and programming in the humanities. The City of Cincinnati also offers unique opportunities for community outreach, including with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The responsibilities for this position include: a 2-2 teaching load of both undergraduate and graduate classes in English, including teaching Shakespeare through the application of innovative methods; advising graduate students (including participation on exam and dissertation committees); writing and publication in one's area(s) of expertise, including but not limited to literature at the intersections of race and ethnicity, inclusive of anti-colonial studies, postcolonial studies and/or performance studies, and/or an interdisciplinary focus on African diaspora, Anglo****.  

 

The University and Department are dedicated to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek candidates who demonstrate in their Diversity & Inclusion Statement strong evidence of a commitment to advancing these central values of our department and campus. Candidates should outline their  commitment to teaching and mentoring students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and students from diverse backgrounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interersted and qualified candidates must complete our online application form.  In addition to the online application you must include a cover letter, current CV, the names and contact information for three references, a one-page statement of the applicant's experiences with or contributions to diversity and inclusion and an 8-10 page sample of scholarly writing. The sample of scholarly writing could be a writing sample that is in progress or published. Please use the additional documents feature to include all of the required items. Reference letters should be addressed to: Leah Stewart, Head, Department of English, University of Cincinnati, ML0069, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0069.

 

Application review will begin on November 5, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

*Competitive salary range dependant on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
 

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As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

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