"Assistant Professor of World Literature"

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Position Title

Assistant Professor of World Literature

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Provide Rank

Assistant Professor

Position Number 009311

Department English - 250200

Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in Comparative Literature, English, or closely related field is required. 

ABD candidates will be considered, but must have completed their degree by the date of hire.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

We are especially interested in scholars who can provide evidence of successful teaching experience with focus on one or more of the following:

The ancient world and/or reception studies

Have expertise in teaching ancient texts (particularly world mythologies)

Secondary areas of interest include but are not limited to:

Ecocritical Studies

Animal Studies

Digital Humanities

Folklore

Candidates with experience teaching World Literature courses and are familiar with issues of translation and circulation are desired; especially if they possess a second language proficiency. 

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

Appalachian State University in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, and to act with passion.

As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system Appalachian enrolls over 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio, and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. The English department is home to multiple undergraduate programs including Creative Writing, Film, English Education, Literary Studies, and Rhetoric and Technical Writing. The English department also offers an M.A. program with concentrations in Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, and Teaching Literature and Writing.

Additional information about the Department of English, Appalachian State University, and surrounding areas may be accessed at: www.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. Teaching load is 3/3, provided faculty produce at least 2 peer-reviewed publications (or equivalent) every 3 years. Service expectations include advising students, participating in committee work, and other related service activities.

Faculty member’s must be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching with the ability to teach introductory as well as major-specific and graduate courses. Pedagogies that support students of all backgrounds are highly encouraged.

Type of Position Full Time Position

Appointment Type 1.0

Number Of Months Per Year 9

Physical Demands of Position

Typical demands of a university English department and classroom environment. 

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2025

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration please send a cover letter and CV by September 20th. Only electronic applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin October 1st. 

Candidates who proceed to the second round may be asked for additional materials or to do a teaching presentation. The committee will conduct Zoom interviews around the end of October. Finalists will come to Boone for in-person campus visits potentially in November.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date 08/13/2024

Closing Date 09/22/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/01/2024

Search Chair Name Basak Çandar

Search Chair Email candarb@appstate.edu

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47211

Posting Number FA00434P

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Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Curriculum Vitae

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