Indigenous Literatures: Joint-Appointment Asst/Assoc Prof

Cornell University Department of Literatures in English; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Literatures in English and the American Indian & Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) at Cornell University invite applications for an Indigenous Literatures appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. The appointment will be a joint position with AIISP.

We seek scholars with expertise in Indigenous methodologies, literatures of the Northeast, treaty relations, and interdisciplinary approaches to ecocriticism and critical theory, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Literature, Indigenous studies, or related field is required.
• Specialization in Indigenous literatures and ability to teach across AIISP and Literatures in English.
• Commitment to Indigenous communities and interdisciplinary approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach core AIISP and Literatures in English courses (2/2 load).
• Offer upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate seminars of your design.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to AIISP, LLE, College and University service.

Skills

Indigenous methodologies

Northeast literatures

Treaty relations

Ecocriticism

Critical theory

Education

Ph.D. in Literature, Indigenous studies, or related fields

Job description

The Department of Literatures in English and the American Indian & Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) at Cornell University invite applications for an Indigenous Literatures appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. The appointment will be a joint position with AIISP.

We seek scholars with expertise in Indigenous methodologies, literatures of the Northeast, treaty relations, and interdisciplinary approaches to ecocriticism and critical theory, with