FR-26/27 World Literatures - Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in World Literatures. Preference will be given to candidates with background in comparative methodologies; and in ancient, classical, medieval, renaissance/early modern and/or contemporary world languages and literatures, including indigenous world literatures. The position brings a disciplinary focus of global diversity to students within the department, College of Arts and Humanities, and University. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, serve on M.A. thesis committees, conduct scholarly research, and engage in campus and community service activities. Primary teaching responsibilities include foundational literatures, theory, and advanced writing courses for English majors, courses in World Literatures, myth and folklore, special topics, and General Education courses. Faculty proposals of topics courses in areas of research are welcomed and encouraged. Typical course load in English is 3/3 (4-unit courses), with a possible course release for research on a competitive basis. Per union-negotiated contract, new tenure-track faculty receive one course release per semester for the first two years.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in English, Comparative Literatures, or other closely related discipline. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. Degree must be completed by August 1, 2027.
- Expertise in comparative ancient, classical, medieval, renaissance/early modern and/or contemporary world literatures, including indigenous world literatures.
- Demonstrated ability to teach departmental courses in World Literatures, including ENGL 30, 101, 112, 113, 114, 118, 167.
- Demonstrated ability to teach foundational departmental undergraduate and graduate courses in text analysis and disciplinary research writing, including ENGL 105, 106W, 195, 205.
- Evidence of a promising and relevant research and publication agenda in the field of world literatures.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to contribute to university shared governance and service to campus and community.
- A commitment to student success through inclusive, accessible, and transformative education and to working collaboratively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff in our diverse community.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and members of the campus community.
Nice To Haves
- Background in comparative methodologies.
- Background in pre-1700 world literatures.
- Expertise in one or more ancient and/or modern world languages other than English.
- Experience teaching college courses in World Literatures.
- Experience teaching discipline-specific (English Studies/Comparative Literatures) college courses in research and writing.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate students
- Serve on M.A. thesis committees
- Conduct scholarly research
- Engage in campus and community service activities
- Teach foundational literatures, theory, and advanced writing courses for English majors
- Teach courses in World Literatures, myth and folklore, special topics, and General Education courses
- Propose topics courses in areas of research
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
