Job Listing

Assistant Professor in Modernism(s) 

Tenure Track

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/242687

Application deadline: 

11/19/2022 

Position Information:  

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: 

The Department of English and Comparative Literature (ECL) boast a 225-year history. Current course offerings present a diversity of approaches to the study, production, and appreciation of literary and non-literary texts. We pursue a four-fold mission to 1.) explore the history and significance of American, British, and world literature; 2.) promote interdisciplinary connections and incorporate the study of culture, theory, and history into our research and courses; 3.) offer training in rigorous thinking, precise analysis, and critical reading, and 4.) foster practical skills in rhetoric, composition, and expression in essays, creative pieces, even emerging forms of digital media. ECL is home to the undergraduate and graduate programs in English and the undergraduate and graduate programs in Comparative Literature as well as various certificate programs. 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship institution of a strong state university system comprising 17 campuses across North Carolina. Neighboring institutions within 25 miles include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and Elon University. Chapel Hill is a vibrant college town near the Research Triangle economic hub and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. 

Position Summary: 

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Modernism(s)—broadly defined—from the late-nineteenth through the mid-twentieth century. The department seeks a modernist with a strong emphasis on what makes the movement distinctive. The ideal candidate will have expertise in poetry and/or fiction and will have strengths in modernist traditions but simultaneously be engaged in interrogating modernism as a category or period. We seek a comparatist, globalist, or trans-nationalist with possible expertise in a second language and possible interests including but not limited to one or more of the following: environmental humanities, health humanities, interdisciplinary studies, media studies, or postcolonial studies. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in global modernisms and his, her, or their specialty, and demonstrate a commitment to expanding and updating the field. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load and overall duties involve teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will demonstrate engaged and innovative undergraduate teaching and serve the graduate program by sitting on graduate committees, directing dissertations, and teaching a graduate course every other year. 

By seeking candidates who can relate the work of canonical modernist writers to a broader range of diverse writers of the period and to international avant-garde movements, the department seeks a future colleague who will add intellectual diversity and cultural richness to our department in teaching and research. 

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2023. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, or a related field (doctorate must be in hand by date of appointment) with evidence of strong publication, research, teaching, and service. 

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: 

Strong communications skills, a notable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. 

Special Instructions: 

To apply for this position please submit the following materials as requested: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Scholarly writing sample (6,000 words max) 
• Research statement (500 words max) 
• Teaching statement (500 words max) 
• Diversity statement (500 words max) submitted under other 
• Four confidential letters of recommendation to be solicited via the portal 
• Official graduate transcript. 

Quick Link: 

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/242687

Department Contact Information 

Department Contact Name and Title 

Laurie Langbauer / Professor 

Department Contact Telephone or Email 

llangbau@email.unc.edu 

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information 

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. 

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.  

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.