Assistant Professor of 20th and 21st Century Global Anglophone, non European Literature, written in or translated into English

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Assistant Professor of 20th and 21st Century Global Anglophone, non European Literature, written in or translated into English

Position Description:

The Department of English Literature at Barnard College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of 20th and 21st Century Global Anglophone, non-European Literature, written in or translated into English. Our preferred focus is within and across African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Asia-Pacific and Caribbean literatures. We welcome candidates with a global reach [1] and expertise in additional fields of study, such as multilingual, comparative and diasporic approaches, postcolonial studies, media studies, critical race studies, disability studies, ecocriticism, queer and trans studies, among others. The start date for this position is 1 July 2025.

The successful candidate will teach a four-course load (2×2) and will be a teacher-scholar committed to inclusive pedagogical practices that engage and affirm all of our students. In addition to effective instruction, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake advising of a diverse population of undergraduate students and participate in faculty governance at the departmental and college levels. We also encourage applications from scholars whose research and teaching interests intersect with the college’s interdisciplinary initiatives in the environment, racial justice and the study of women, gender, and sexuality.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in hand by 1 July 2025, a proven capacity for teaching excellence at the college level, and ability and desire to perform service within the department, college, and university. 

In the application process, applicants are required to prepare and upload the following:

• Applicant’s Cover Letter should be accompanied by a CV outlining details about publications, previous courses taught, administrative and service experience, grants obtained, and a description of relevant language skills.
• Research Statement describing the applicant’s research experience and aspirations for future research and writing
• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy that accords with the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Scholarly Writing Sample relevant to the position, of no more than 30 pages, double-spaced

Letters of Reference will be requested shortly following your application. Please be prepared to share the names and contact information for three professional references. They will then be contacted directly via Workday to submit your reference.

Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2024. Application materials received by 15 December 2024 will be prioritized. The search committee plans to conduct Zoom interviews with semi-finalists starting 03 February 2025. Campus visits for shortlisted candidates may begin on 24 February 2025.

Salary: $85,000 – $133,000 annually

Barnard College is a selective undergraduate liberal arts women’s college in New York City and offers a generous sabbatical program, competitive salaries and benefits. Barnard has 3,223 students from 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. International students came from 55 countries in 2023-2024. Barnard College has 279 full-time faculty who achieve tenure at both the College and Columbia University. The College offers study in over 50 fields of study across the humanities, sciences and arts. 70% of classes have 19 or fewer students. Through its affiliation with Columbia University, students attend classes and access resources at both campuses.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Barnard College is an historically women’s college in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. We encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.

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Barnard College

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Full time

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