World Literatures Scholar - Tenure-Track Professor

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in World Literatures within the Department of English. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in MA thesis committees, and pursue an active research program.

Typical workload is 3/3 (4-unit courses) with potential course releases for research; new faculty receive one course release per semester for the first two years per union contract.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literatures, or closely related discipline; degree must be completed by Aug 1, 2027.
• Expertise in comparative ancient, classical, medieval, renaissance/early modern and/or contemporary world literatures, including indigenous literatures.
• Ability to teach foundational departmental courses in text analysis and disciplinary research writing.
• Evidence of a promising research and publication agenda in world literatures.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in World Literatures and related courses.
• Serve on M.A. thesis committees and conduct scholarly research.
• Engage in campus and community service activities.

Skills

World Literatures

Comparative literatures

Undergraduate teaching

Graduate teaching

Education

PhD in English/Comparative Literatures

Job description

California State University, Fresno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in World Literatures within the Department of English. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in MA thesis committees, and pursue an active research program.

Typical workload is 3/3 (4-unit courses) with potential course releases for research; new faculty receive one course release per semester for the first two years per union contract.