Assistant Professor of American Literature

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ethnic American Literatures to begin fall 2011, pending approval. Normal teaching load is five courses per year. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. at time of appointment, with specialization in African American, Asian American, Latina/Latino, Chicana/Chicano, or Native American literatures, and Critical Race Theory. Send letter of application, CV, writing sample of relevant work, short statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of professional recommendation to Jill Bergman, Chair, Department of English, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812. Applications will be reviewed from Dec. 1 until the position is filled. University of Montana-Missoula is committed to excellence through diversity and provides equal opportunity for education, employment and participation in University activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or family status, disability, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UM provides domestic partner benefits. Background check required for employment.

Jill Bergman
Chair, Dept. of English
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr.
Missoula, MT 59812
(406)243-5352
fax: (406)243-2556