Lecturer of English Language and Literature
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Department of English Language and Literature at Smith College invites applications for a three-year, non-tenure-track, lecturer position. The successful applicant will teach five courses per year starting Fall 2019. We seek a junior scholar in one of two broad fields: American literature and literature of the early modern period.
Strong candidates for this position will demonstrate both wide and deep knowledge of literary texts of their period of specialization and beyond and command of key methodological and theoretical imperatives current in the discipline. A Ph.D. in hand is preferred, though exceptionally promising candidates near completing the degree will be considered. The lecturer will teach courses at all levels in the department’s curriculum. Strong candidates will also exhibit experience and enthusiasm in working with students from a range of backgrounds.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life and broad collegial opportunities.
Submit applications at https://apply.interfolio.com/60329 with a letter of application, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interviews with semifinalists will be held via video conference in early March, 2019.
Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, faculty, administration, staff, and curriculum are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. Smith welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, those based on ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and veteran status.
Smith is committed to providing an accessible application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants to request any needed accommodation(s).
EEO/Affirmative Action Statement: Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Website: | https://www.smith.edu/english/index.php |
Primary Category: | Literature |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 02/17/2019 |
Closing Date | 05/18/2019 |