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University of Oregon Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in African American Literatures and Cultural Productions in Eugene, Oregon
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in African American Literatures and Cultural Productions
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Work type: Faculty - Other
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, English
Department: CAS English
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
June 6, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, complete applications should include:
a cover letter
curriculum vitae
2 sample syllabi (preferably in classes relating to African American literature and/or culture)
Writing sample of no more than 25 pages and,
1-page statement of your research goals and potential campus contributions during the post-doc period
Department Summary
Faculty will join an energetic intellectual community committed to junior faculty support and success. With faculty and students exploring an exciting array of literature, culture, rhetoric, folklore, and theory tracking across a wide variety of historical, material, and political contexts, the UO English department is a community whose diverse ideas and interests spark new possibilities and support an atmosphere of intellectual and pedagogical ingenuity. In addition to its prominent international profile in the study of literature and the environment, the UO English department has growing strengths in comparative ethnic literature in the US and the study of race and ethnicity alongside ongoing commitments to the study of empire and decolonial strategies and experiences.
The University of Oregon, situated on the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people, is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body and raised average GPAs and test scores for incoming students. The UO’s beautiful, 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.
Position Summary
The University of Oregon’s English Department invites applications for a 1-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in African American Literatures and Cultural Productions during the 2024-2025 academic year. This position will place African American Literatures and Cultural Production at the center of their research and teaching agendas, including all topics, periods, and context in this area.
Fellows will teach 4 courses during that 1-year period (the University of Oregon is on the term system, so this would usually equate to a 0-2-2 load). These courses will be developed and scheduled in consultation with the Associate Head of English.
The fellow will make a research presentation to the English Department and other interested scholars. Further contributions may include offering a workshop for graduate students in the fellow's field of specialization or participation in student/faculty reading groups during their appointment. The fellow will work on campus in the Department of English and offer mentorship to graduate students. In addition, the fellow will be mentored by a designated senior faculty member.
We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion, who have been historically marginalized and currently underrepresented in higher education, and who will enhance the English Department's existing strengths in the study of African American Literatures and Cultural Productions.
Minimum Requirements
• PhD in English, Folklore, Media Studies, American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Cinema Studies, or a related field in hand at time of appointment.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated pedagogical and scholarly record in the study of race and ethnicity.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.
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Advertised: May 23, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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