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FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 08-46
September 7, 2007
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HIRING UNIT:     Department of English Language and Literature

TITLE/RANK:      Assistant Professor of English:  African American Literature

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:      3/3 teaching load on the undergraduate and graduate levels in area of specialty, along with survey, general education, and composition courses.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:      Tenure-track contract for academic year beginning August 16, 2008; summer teaching may be available.

SOURCE OF FUNDS:       State

SALARY RANGE:      Commensurate with experience and credentials.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:       Tenure-track specialist in African American Literature.  Ph.D. required.  If Ph.D. is not completed by the beginning of the contract period, appointment will be at rank of Instructor until all requirements are fulfilled. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:    Preference given to applications postmarked by November 12, 2007; interviews will be held at the MLA Convention.  Position open until filled.  Candidates who advance to the second round will be asked for a writing sample, letters of recommendation and transcripts.

SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, VITA AND STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY TO:
African American Literature Search Committee
Department of English
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1431G
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1431
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