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 Job title: Assistant Professor - English - African American Literature Company: California State University Job description : Tenure-Track Faculty Position College of Arts and Letters Position: Department of English Assistant Professor of African American Literature Starting Date: August, 2024 Minimum Qualifications: 1) An earned doctorate (Ph. D) in English or closely related discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/19/2024). 2) Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. 3) Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of African American Literature. Preferred Qualifications: 1) Evidence of successful teaching experience in African American Literature. 2) Evidence of commitment to community engagement and social justice. 3) Evidence of secondary interests in one or more of the following fields: creative writing, critical race theory, gender and sexuality studies, transatlantic studies. Duties: The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to the department's Engaged English initiative; will teach lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses in the department; and will design new courses in their area of expertise. We seek a colleague committed to exploring the intersections of scholarly work, lived experience, and community engagement. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good. Salary: Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience (anticipated hiring range: $81,432 - $84,372 annually). The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service. Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County's dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. The College: The Cal State LA College of Arts & Letters transforms lives and sustains thriving communities and cultures. We develop and amplify our students' unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellects through the study and practice of the Arts and Humanities so that they can tell meaningful stories, forge their professional pathways, and inspire their communities. Our ten departments (Art; Communication Studies; English; Liberal Studies; Modern Languages and Literatures; Music; Philosophy; Television, Film & Media Studies; Theatre and Dance; and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) includ