Assistant Professor–Postcolonial/World Literatures
Tenure-track faculty position available August 15, 2014.
Responsibilities: teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses in postcolonial/world literatures; teaching a wide range of courses in English; publish scholarship in area of specialization; contribute to the development of departmental and core curriculum programs; direct graduate student research; participate in service activities.
Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate in English or related discipline by August 1, 2014, with specialization in postcolonial/world literatures; record of effective teaching at the college or university level; record of publications and/or presentations in area of specialization.
Preferred qualifications: demonstrated expertise and experience in one or more of the following–expertise in drama and/or contemporary British literature; interest in research and teaching expertise in digital humanities and/or emerging media contexts in pursuit of developing immersive learning opportunities.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract or prospectus, and unofficial copy of graduate transcripts electronically to engsearch@bsu.edu or by mail to Dr. Debbie Mix, Chairperson, Tenure-Track Literature Search Committee, Department of English, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. (Fax: 765-285-3765)
Review of applications will begin May 10, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu)