Assistant Professor - Fiction Writing and Contemporary Latine Literature ??? English | CUNY College of Staten Island - Military Veterans

Assistant Professor - English FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. The College of Staten Island seeks applicants for appointment in the Department of English to a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with specializations in fiction writing and contemporary Latine literature. Preference will be given to those who work in both areas and can teach courses in Spanish; however, applicants from a broad range of areas are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a successful teaching record, a strong record of fiction publishing, and experience mentoring students. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes in creative writing and literature, including those cross-listed with the Department of World Languages and Literatures and the interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latina/o Studies, and participate in service to the Department and the College. QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. MFA or PhD degree in fiction writing, literature (English or Spanish), or a related area. Also required are teaching experience, demonstrated scholarship or creative achievement, and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. COMPENSATION $75,465 - $90,375 CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. HOW TO APPLY To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Applicants should submit a cover letter, cv, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, sample syllabus, three letters of recommendation, and a representative writing sample of no more than 30 pages. If the writing sample is in a language other than English, please provide an English translation. If you have inquiries about the position or difficulty uploading the documents, please send them to the following email address: facultyrecruithss@csi.cuny.edu. CLOSING DATE November 15, 2024 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Faculty EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 28899 Location College of Staten Island