Assistant Professor of American Literature

Assistant Professor in American Literature - The Department of English at Siena College seeks applicants for a tenure track position in late Twentieth Century American Literature, beginning September 2011. Specialization sought in late Twentieth/Twenty-first Century American literature, including multicultural writers. Course responsibilities will include Survey of American Literature, Literature of the Jazz Age, Literature of the Cold War, Contemporary American Literature, and the introductory Literary Perspectives course. Teaching load is 3 classes per semester with the expectation of scholarly activity.

Please submit your CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, reports of teaching experiences/student evaluation tallies, and 3 letters of recommendation. Electronic submission strongly preferred to SLAsearches@siena.edu, subject line “English Literature.” Mailing address is English Literature Search Committee, c/o School of Liberal Arts, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in American Literature by September 1st, 2011. The Department will begin reviewing applications on October 8, 2010.

Siena College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic tradition located in New York's Capital District. Salary and benefits are competitive. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.