Cornell University, English

Position ID:Cornell-English-ASSTPROF [#22814]
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Renaissance/Early Modern literatures and cultures
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: English / Renaissance Literature
Appl Deadline:2022/11/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/09/20, finished 2023/07/14)
Position Description:    

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Department of Literatures in English
The Cornell University Department of Literatures in English seeks applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Renaissance/Early Modern literatures and cultures.

We welcome applications from scholars eager to contribute to the renewal of early and contemporary literary history and theory through the Global Early Modern Studies working group; a newly revised transnational undergraduate curriculum; and a Department committed to a wide range of approaches to global anglophone literatures and cultures, including race and ethnic studies; feminist gender and sexuality studies; colonial and decolonial studies, and media studies. The Department is looking for candidates who can support our growing diverse student body through advising and inclusive teaching approaches. A Ph.D. is required by June 2023.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, dissertation abstract or research statement, writing sample, teaching statement, 3 letters of reference, and a statement of your approaches to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in your career as a researcher and educator to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22814.

Application deadline is November 1, 2022.

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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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

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

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • 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.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Further Info:
http://www.arts.cornell.edu/english/
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Department of English
Cornell University
250 Goldwin Smith Hall
232 East Ave.
Ithaca, NY 14853