Tel Aviv University, English and American Studies
Senior Academic Position in 20th-Century and Contemporary American Literature and Culture
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Israel |
Position: | Lecturer, Tenure Track Faculty |
Senior Academic Position in 20th-Century and Contemporary American Literature and Culture
The Department of English and American Studies at Tel Aviv University invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank position in 20th-century and contemporary American literature and culture to commence on October 2019. We seek candidates with a proven record of excellence in research and strong commitment to teaching and service. We are particularly interested in the following areas of specialization: Jewish-American literature; multi-ethnic literature; Arab-American literature; literature and racial formations. However, applicants working in other fields will be given serious consideration as well.
While teaching and research are conducted in English, some working knowledge of Hebrew is required to integrate successfully into the University. Candidates must hold a Ph.D., or receive a Ph.D. before filling the position.
Salary and conditions will conform to Israeli University regulations. Appointment procedures will be carried out according to the rules and regulations of Tel-Aviv University and are subject to the approval of University authorities.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, which includes a recap of past research achievements and future goals; current CV, sample publications; and course suggestions (or syllabi if previously taught) to Dr. Noam Reisner, Department Chair at reisnern@post.tau.ac.il , or by post to
Dr. Noam Reisner, Department of English and American Studies, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
In addition, three letters of recommendation from senior scholars should be sent directly by the referees to the above email or postal address. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2018.
The position is open to all candidates. The appointment will be based on candidate qualifications and the Department needs. The Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of the Humanities or Tel-Aviv University are not obligated to appoint any of the candidates who apply for the position.
Contact: |
Dr. Noam Reisner, Department of English and American Studies, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel. |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | American History / Studies Ethnic History / Studies Humanities Jewish History / Studies Literature |
Posting Date: | 09/05/2018 |
Closing Date | 11/01/2018 |