Cornell University, Comparative Literature

Position ID:Cornell-Comparative Literature-AP [#22486, WDR-00033141]
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor, Comparative Literature
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Comparative Literature / Theory
Appl Deadline:2022/10/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/08/25, finished 2023/06/08, listed until 2022/10/15)
Position Description:   URMs  

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of Comparative Literature seeks applications for an assistant or early Associate professor specializing in theory. PhD required. Successful applicants should work in at least two languages/cultural contexts. Fields of interest include, but are not limited to, literary theory, media or sound theory, politics and aesthetics, race theory, gender theory, environmental humanities, theory of translation or transcultural comparison, and literature and science. We welcome scholars working across different historical periods and genres. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, a statement of how the applicant would contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in our department and at Cornell (Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and three letters of recommendation.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.


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  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


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Further Info:
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