Assistant Professor of 20th and 21st century Native American and (Global) Indigenous Literatures | Syracuse University - Military Veterans

Assistant Professor of 20th and 21st century Native American and (Global) Indigenous Literatures Job #: 077989 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $85,000 - $103,000 Hours: Determined by Department Chair Job Type: Full-time Job Description: The Department of English at Syracuse University is seeking applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor in twentieth and twenty-first centuries Native American and/or Global Anglophone Indigenous Literatures (including, but not limited to what are often named the Hemispheric Americas and Caribbean, Australia, Aotearoa-New Zealand, and Oceania). Topics of particular interest include environmental and ecological criticism, disability studies, and poetry and poetics conceived from a comparative, trans-Indigenous perspective. The focus on literatures and cultural practices could include consideration of Indigenous languages and the multiple and varied systems of meaning- and knowledge-production within what has been termed the decolonizing epistemologies of the Global South Qualifications: PhD in relevant field. Job Specific Qualifications: Responsibilities: Pursue an active research agenda.Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.Serve on dissertation committees.Contribute service to appropriate units across the university. About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area: Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. Application Deadline: Full Consideration By: Open Until Filled: Yes Priority Consideration: 11/15/2024 To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106753 Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. 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