Department
of Comparative
and World Literature
San Francisco State University
Position Announcement
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The Department of Comparative and World Literature at San Francisco State University invites applications for an approved tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to begin in Fall 2009. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature or a comparable discipline; candidates must, at a minimum, have completed all doctoral requirements by August 1, 2009. Areas of Specialization, Teaching Range, and Responsibilities: Candidates must have demonstrable scholarly strength in more than one national language and literature, with competence in critical theory. Specific area of specialization is less important than strong comparatist training and evidence of excellence in teaching. Preferred areas: African or Asian literatures, pre-twentieth century literature, and/or the genres of drama or poetry. (We are unlikely to consider applicants with specialties in literature of the Americas; medieval literature; or post-1700 British, French, or German narrative.) Teaching responsibilities range from large General Education world literature courses to upper-division undergraduate courses and M.A. seminars. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester, although there are opportunities for support of scholarly projects. Other responsibilities include supervising master’s theses, advising, curricular development, and departmental service. Rank and Salary: Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary competitive, commensurate with qualifications. San Francisco State University, as part of the California State University system, provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits, including domestic partner benefits. The Department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees, as well as a minor, in Comparative Literature. For more information, visit our web site: http://www.sfsu.edu/~wclit/. The University: San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University system, serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of the University is to promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, intellectual accomplishment, and excellence in instruction. San Francisco State University faculty must excel in teaching and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through continued research, publications, and/or creative activities. Application: Materials must be postmarked by November 7, 2008. Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to:
Hiring Committee Initial interviews of top candidates will take place at the December MLA Annual Convention in San Francisco. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we especially welcome applications from ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. |
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