Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
About The Position
The Department of Africana Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Comparative English Literature with a focus on African American Literature, to begin in Fall 2027. We seek applicants trained and qualified to teach in one or more of the following areas: African American literary traditions, Black Women Writers, Harlem Renaissance, Urban Realism, Black Arts Movement, Afro-Futurism, Contemporary Fiction, Memoir, or African American Gothic. We also deeply value the ability to teach courses that include authors and works from the larger African diaspora such as African literature and Caribbean Literature. As a deeply interdisciplinary department, we welcome a variety of disciplinary and methodological engagements appropriate to Comparative Literature and Africana Studies broadly conceived. The successful candidate will offer four courses per year, conduct rigorous research with a trajectory toward a strong publication record, demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, as well as a commitment to liberal arts education.
Requirements
- Doctorate at the time of application or by the time that the appointment begins
- Advanced (doctoral) training in Comparative Literature, Africana Studies and/or a related discipline
- Demonstrated strong commitment to publishing, teaching, advising, and rigorous research
- Intellectual leadership and impact on the field
- Potential for significant contributions to the department, college, and wider scholarly community
- Cover letter that addresses your teaching experience and research agenda (maximum 3 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief description of three courses that you might offer in your first year (1-2 pages)
- Names and contact details of three referees who will be contacted for a letter
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach courses that include authors and works from the larger African diaspora such as African literature and Caribbean Literature
Responsibilities
- Offer four courses per year
- Conduct rigorous research with a trajectory toward a strong publication record
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching
- Demonstrate a commitment to liberal arts education
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax saving benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage (for full-time Faculty)
- Retirement savings plan (403(b) plan with up to 10.5% Wellesley College contribution for eligible employees)
- Caregiving support through Wellthy
- Legal plan insurance
- Pet insurance discount
- Retirement planning resources
- Access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
- Free parking on campus
- Free use of state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
- Library resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
