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The English Department at Queens College (CUNY) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor in African American literature to begin August 27, 2012. Area of specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to applicants with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: 18th-19th century and/or contemporary African American literature; African American postmodernisms; African American literary criticism and theory; African American genres, including oral traditions; critical race studies, black feminist thought, and/or diasporic frameworks. Standard teaching load is a 3/3 (including upper-level electives and MA courses); salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. A Ph.D. by time of appointment is required.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, and a short writing sample by March 12th, 2012 to Dr. Glenn Burger, English Department, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11367-1597 (glenn.burger@qc.cuny.edu).