Assistant Professor of English

Assistant Professor of English

Department Description:
English at USD offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of genres — poems, plays, novels, essays, letters, films and new media — from a variety of historical contexts, medieval to contemporary, illuminated by timely theoretical and philosophical questions. Explore and discover the complexities of the human experience and come to appreciate the power of language to shape thought through creative writing, literary histories, culture and theory courses.


Detailed Description:
The Department of English invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in transnational literary and cultural studies beginning in Fall 2023. We seek a colleague with a specialization in transnational literary and cultural studies whose research and teaching focus on, but are not limited to, African and Afro-diasporic, Arabic, Asian, Caribbean, Indigenous, South Asian, or Latinx diasporic literatures and cultures. Desired subfields include: gender and sexuality studies, film and/or media studies, environmental humanities, and digital technologies. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong record of comparatist and interdisciplinary work and can contribute to interdisciplinary minors in Women's and Gender Studies, Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Africana Studies, and Film Studies. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses in their area of expertise, the successful candidate will also teach courses in the core curriculum.

This hire is among the tenure-track diversity cluster hires that issue from the Horizon Project of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego. These cluster positions are designed to attract a diverse set of scholars who will have opportunities to participate in campus and community collaborations. The successful candidate will join other new faculty members from varying disciplines across the College of Arts & Sciences who will have similar pedagogical or scholarly interests to collaboratively engage in the interdisciplinary thematic cluster in one of the following areas: 1) Climate Change and Environmental Justice, 2) Borders and Social Justice, or 3) Technology & the Human Experiences. More details about the cluster themes are available here.

This is a full-time tenure-track position with a 3/3 teaching load.

Special Conditions of Employment:

The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccine requirement process. https://www.sandiego.edu/onward/

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.


Job Requirements:
The successful candidates will

• Hold an advanced degree, preferably a doctorate or other terminal degree. A Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature (with an anglophone research profile) is preferred. ABD candidates will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research, mentoring undergraduates, and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity.

Applicants should hold a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. This position also requires an active scholarly agenda and publications in the field and commitment to collaborative leadership in addition to university and professional service.


Posting Salary:
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits


Special Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter Required

Click Apply Now to complete our online application.

Candidates are asked to submit the following materials. Please note that positions will be hired at the Assistant Professor level. Applications must be received by October 15, 2022, and should include:

Letter of application, include reference to the cluster(s) of interest

Curriculum vitae

Teaching Statement and a sample syllabus

Research Statement and a sample of scholarly or creative work (maximum 25 pages)

Diversity statement, in which you address A) your values with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion; B) your experience working with minoritized populations and/or on issues that disproportionately affect diverse populations, and C) your plans related to diversity and inclusion in your teaching and research.

Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.

Contact: Dr. Atreyee Phukan (phukana@sandiego.edu)

If you have any techinical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu


Additional Details:
The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, diversity and inclusion, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

The University of San Diego sits on the Indigenous homeland of the Kumeyaay people. The San Diego region is the third most populated area for American Indians in California and is surrounded by four autonomous Indigenous nations: the Kumeyaay, Luiseño, Cupeño, and Cahuilla. These four nations, represented by 19 tribes, make San Diego County home to the largest concentration of individual tribes in the United States. San Diego is also the second largest city in the state, near the busiest port of entry on an international border, and hosts significant ethnic, immigrant, and refugee communities from around the globe, including Central America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Africa. Serving more than 5,500 undergraduate students, the university holds a commitment to advancing academic excellence, global citizenship, ethical knowledge and conduct, and compassionate service.

The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law. USD offers same sex domestic partner benefits. Final candidates will complete a pre-employment background check.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.


To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496018/assistant-professor-of-english







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