Assistant Professor, African American Literature at Howard University

Howard University

Department of English

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialization in the area of African American Literature. We welcome applicants who are able to bridge African American literary studies with one or more of the following areas of study: Afro-futurism and science/speculative fiction, medical humanities, black popular cultures (visual and material), and digital humanities and/or technology studies.

 Required Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate in English or a related field from an accredited institution;
  • Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant professor;
  • Effective communication and organizational skills
  • Evidence of successful grant writing experience.

Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Dana Williams, and submitted electronically to d_williams@howard.edu

Please reference the document below for complete application details:

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