"Baruch College - Asst. Professor- English Literature Postcolonial Anglophone and South Asian Studies"

Baruch College - Assistant Professor- English Literature Postcolonial Anglophone and South Asian Studies

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility"

The English Department of Baruch College, CUNY, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in Postcolonial/South Asian/Global Anglophone Literature.

We are seeking a scholar whose scope of expertise includes literature that is both regional and global and who is able to link texts across the specific historical lineaments of post coloniality. Candidates should possess a specialization in South Asian literature and literatures of the South Asian diaspora, especially as they intersect with and deepen knowledge of the theoretical and pedagogical implications of the Global Anglophone. Teaching opportunities will include courses in postcolonial literature, Great Works of Literature (our college-wide world literature requirement), First-Year Writing, and other courses within the successful candidate’s research and teaching purview.

Our Department and College are committed to supporting faculty that values undergraduate teaching and mentorship as well as interdisciplinary research and teaching. Baruch College serves one of the most culturally diverse undergraduate student bodies in the nation and has been recognized as a foremost engine of upward mobility for students in New York City.

Compensation and Benefits:

$82,663- $98,995; commensurate with qualifications and experience

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #31050.You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-english-literature-postcolonial-anglophone-and-south-asian-studies/6695BEFA90FF409BBB024B30AD35ED47/job/

Qualified applicants should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter explaining the candidate’s qualifications for the position
• A curriculum vitae
• A 20- to 25-page writing sample
• A 1-2 page narrative statement describing commitment to and experience with working effectively with faculty and staff and teaching students in a campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university

Candidates who are selected to be interviewed will be asked to provide the following additional materials:

• Three letters of recommendation
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Closing Date:

December 15, 2025, with review of resumes to begin immediately.

EEO Statement:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.