Application for distinguished senior scholar of African American literature and/or African American rhetoric. This particular named chair is in fields committed to social justice.
What, when & where
The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, invites applications for the Paterno Family Professor of English to begin August 2019. The department seeks distinguished senior scholars specializing in African American Literature or African American Rhetoric, fields with longstanding interests in issues of power, ethics, and justice. The position includes a teaching load of three courses per year and generous research funds.
Deadline & how to apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application, and should include as attachments a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications, and your current curriculum vita. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to Karen Davis directly at kmd16@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Keith Gilyard, Search Committee Chair, at rkg3@psu.edu.
Other info, Links & conditions
Information about the department can be found at http://english.la.psu.edu.
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