Assistant Professor in African American Literary and Media Studies
Assistant Professor in African American Literary and Media Studies
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Assistant Professor
The Department of English at the University of Florida Gainesville invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor position to teach in the BA and PhD programs in the field of African American Literary and Media Studies beginning August 16 2025. The time period is open. Areas of specialization might include Gender and Sexuality studies Diaspora studies Literary and Cultural studies AfroFuturism and/or AfroPessimism Digital Humanities and Environmental Humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in issues of class gender sexuality and digital making. We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in the field. The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.
The successful candidate must be able to work with students faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The university has a student body of over 49000 undergraduate graduate and first professional students including over 14500 minority students and 6000 international students.
UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked 7thin the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings) and 1stamong public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in NorthCentral Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford yearround outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts.PhD
- Experience teaching small large and online undergraduate and/or graduate classes
- Background in Performance Studies Rhetoric and/or Argumentation
- Background and/or experience working with local neighborhood community organizations
For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes 1 a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position 2 a complete curriculum vitae 3 a list of at least three references. The recommendation letters will be requested after initial review of applications.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).
The Department of English is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service.
Employment Type
Full Time
