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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please address cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted), and three letters of recommendation* to Prof. Jennifer Michael, department chair, and submit through the application portal. We will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2019 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. *Letters of recommendation may be submitted directly from the referees or via dossier services to Kristen Kleinfeld, Assistant for Finance and Administration, at fachire@sewanee.edu.
Posting Details
| Classification Title | Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern British Literature |
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| Division | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Department | English |
| FLSA Status | Exempt (Overtime exemption status is determined at the time of hire based on the rate of pay) |
| Work Schedule | 10 month |
| If Other (provide months) | |
| Full Time vs Part Time | Full Time |
| Appointment | Term |
| If Term, specify number of years | 1 |
| Primary Function | The Department of English at The University of the South will be hiring a visiting assistant professor (sabbatical replacement) for 2019-20 in Modern British literature. |
| Typical Duties & Responsibilities | Course load will be three courses per semester (likely one upper-level and two sections of a literature-based composition course). |
| Education | PhD or ABD considered |
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| Experience | The successful candidate will show evidence of effective classroom teaching and a commitment to scholarly research and publication. |
| Special Instructions | Please address cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted), and three letters of recommendation* to Prof. Jennifer Michael, department chair, and submit through the application portal. We will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2019 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
*Letters of recommendation may be submitted directly from the referees or via dossier services to Kristen Kleinfeld, Assistant for Finance and Administration, at fachire@sewanee.edu. |
| Physical Requirements and Work Conditions | Work is primarily performed in an office, classroom, lecture hall, auditorium, laboratory, and/or other University facilities. |
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| University Information | The University of the South comprises a well-regarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. The University is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau. |
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| EEO Statement | The University of the South is an equal opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment. |
| Employment Prescreening | Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening |
| Non-Discrimination Statement | The University of the South’s policy against discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation is consistent with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 34 CFR Part 106, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 34 CFR 104.7, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. In addition to contacting the Title IX Coordinator, who is the compliance coordinator, persons with inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and 34 CFRPart 106 may contact the Regional Civil Rights Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region IV, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T70, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. |
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- CV
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Miscellaneous 1
- Miscellaneous 2