The English Department at the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (F09/10-08) position in World Literature. Areas of specialization may include but are not limited to Latin America, the Middle East, Asia/Pacific Rim, or Classical periods in any tradition. PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or closely related field by August 2010 and demonstrated evidence of and potential for continuing scholarship required. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) courses and have opportunities to develop new courses in the field.
To apply: Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae only to UTPA, College of Arts and Humanities, Dean’s office (COAS 334), Attn: World Literature Search, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue on until filled. For more information about our department please visit our website: (http://www.utpa.edu/dept/english). After initial consideration, additional documents will be required, including official transcripts of all university degrees, three letters of reference, and sample of published/presented scholarly work.
UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code§ 51.215(c) and Texas Government Code§411.094(a) (2). Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade of 500 or greater on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
