Indigenous Literatures Scholar (Joint Appoint, Asst/Assoc)

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

Job summary

Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track Indigenous Literatures appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The joint appointment in the Department of Literatures in English and AIISP begins July 1, 2027. A Ph.D.

in Literature, Indigenous studies, or related fields is required, with strong ties to Indigenous communities. We welcome all Indigenous literatures specialties, especially Northeast literatures and interdisciplinary ecocriticism.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Literature, Indigenous studies, or related fields must be in hand prior to the appointment.
• Open to all areas of specialty within Indigenous literatures, with emphasis on Indigenous methodologies and ecocriticism.
• Candidates should have ongoing connections to Indigenous communities.
• Joint appointment in the Department of Literatures in English and AIISP.

Responsibilities

• Teach core AIISP and Literatures in English courses (2/2 load).
• Teach first-year writing seminars and upper-level undergraduate courses.
• Develop graduate seminars and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in service to AIISP, the Department, the College, and the University, commensurate with rank.

Skills

Indigenous literatures

Indigenous methodologies

Interdisciplinary analysis

Graduate supervision

Education

PhD in Literature or Indigenous studies

Job description

Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track Indigenous Literatures appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The joint appointment in the Department of Literatures in English and AIISP begins July 1, 2027. A Ph.D.

in Literature, Indigenous studies, or related fields is required, with strong ties to Indigenous communities. We welcome all Indigenous literatures specialties, especially Northeast literatures and interdisciplinary ecocriticism.