Duke University’s English Department welcomes nominations and applications for a specialist (advanced assistant or new associate professor) in African American literature and culture. We seek a scholar with primary expertise in African American literature and cultural theory who shares Duke’s vision of interdisciplinary collaboration in both teaching and research. This is a tenure line position that begins August 1, 2015.
Please submit a CV, which includes a list of references, and a letter of one to two pages in length, addressed to Professor Karla FC Holloway, chair of the search committee. We ask that all materials be submitted in electronic format through Academic Jobs Online. The application address is: http://english.duke.edu/apply.
The committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations may be sent to: english@duke.edu. Use “Af Am Lit Search” as the subject line.
The committee will begin its deliberations on September 2, 2014. All materials received by that date will be guaranteed full consideration. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.