Regular Faculty Position
British/Anglophone Literature- 10
The Evergreen State College seeks applicants for a full time, continuing faculty position in British/Anglophone literature. Areas of specialization are open however; applicants should demonstrate expertise in a historical period since 1700, and we are particularly interested in scholarship that critically engages British imperialism and/or Anglophone postcoloniality. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise bridges the Anglophone literature of Great Britain and South Asia, Ireland, Africa, or the Caribbean. The Evergreen State College organizes the curriculum through interdisciplinary coordinated studies (rather than through departments and courses). The successful candidate will demonstrate both depth in a historical or theoretical field of specialization and enthusiasm for teaching writing and a wide range of literature written in English. Preferred areas of interest could include British multiculturalism, cultural studies, and gender studies.
Evergreen faculty members on teaching teams work closely with students and enjoy a high degree of freedom to determine the subject matter, pace, emphasis, classroom strategies and modes of evaluation. Candidates with experience teaching with faculty from disciplines outside the humanities are particularly encouraged to apply. We also encourage applicants who have had experience teaching and/or working with students from underrepresented populations.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- ABD in British or Anglophone literature or related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in a historical period since 1700.
- Demonstrated ability to teach literature and writing at the college level.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in an interdisciplinary context.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in British or Anglophone Literature or related field. Demonstrated expertise in bridging of Anglophone literature of Great Britain and South Asia, Ireland, Africa, or the Caribbean.
- Preferred areas of interest could include British multiculturalism, cultural studies, and gender studies.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Experience in working with diverse and underrepresented populations.
- Experience in pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies working with faculty from other disciplines.
This is a Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two, three-year renewable contracts. All requirements for this position must be completed by the end of academic year 2009/20010. Review of complete applications begins November 2, 2009 and will continue until finalists are selected.
To apply, please enter the following information to our online application form.
- Contact Information
- Work Experience
- Affirmative Action
Submit the following items as an attachment(s) in an email or mail:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letter of application.
- 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today.
- 1-2 page statement of your multicultural experience and/or practice.
- Examples of scholarly or artistic work. (Research papers or reviews)
- Evaluations by students (if available).
- Two to three current letters of reference from professional colleagues that speak to your teaching experience; in addition, letters from students are often useful. Letters of reference may be emailed or mailed directly to our faculty hiring office.
ABOUT EVERGREEN
Evergreen is a public liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching at Evergreen allows faculty members to exercise broad-ranging intellectual curiosity and to work collaboratively with faculty colleagues and students formulating interdisciplinary questions and inquiry.
Faculty members team-teach in full-time interdisciplinary programs. With their teaching colleagues they collaboratively design thematically centered programs that bring together multiple disciplines. Faculty teams also strive to address core academic experiences we believe should be included in all programs: teaching writing and quantitative reasoning; deepening students' academic, artistic and interpretative abilities and skills; promoting culturally diverse traditions of knowledge; and creating inclusive learning environments for students and faculty members.
We recognize diversity as a defining characteristic of the 21st century. The college has intensified its efforts to become a multicultural and diverse institution. Substantive experience working across cultural differences is therefore highly desirable for all positions. Committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, TESC is working to build a diverse, broadly trained faculty. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose race, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or physical disability will contribute to our diversity.
Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.
Evergreen's fundamental academic commitments are summarized in the Five Foci:
- Interdisciplinary study
- Personal engagement in learning
- Linking theoretical perspectives with practice
- Collaborative/cooperative work
- Teaching across significant differences
Faculty affiliate with one Planning Unit. For more informtion on our Planning Units, review our website at: http://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/2009-10/planningunits/ctl_description.htm
The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer.