Assistant Professor

Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on literature and critical theory; Conduct research on Native American literature; Publish scholarship; Participate in scholarly conferences; Perform professional service (e.g., reviewing); Advise students; Serve on PhD examination and dissertation committees; Serve on departmental committees. Up to 15% domestic and international travel required. Up to 30% remote work allowed.

PhD degree in English Language and Literature or related field plus 1 year related experience. Prior experience must include: Curriculum development for North American Indigenous literature and treaty histories; Transcribe two literary manuscripts, which were unpublished materials from archives; Research Indigenous Literatures and methodologies from Canada and the United States; Teach Indigenous Literature from Canada; Teach Indigenous Studies from Canada.

Full time: $62,000.00 - $85,000.00/year

Competitive compensation: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

PhD degree in English Language and Literature or related field plus 1 year related experience. Prior experience must include: Curriculum development for North American Indigenous literature and treaty histories; Transcribe two literary manuscripts, which were unpublished materials from archives; Research Indigenous Literatures and methodologies from Canada and the United States; Teach Indigenous Literature from Canada; Teach Indigenous Studies from Canada.

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Please send resume to sbost@luc.edu and reference job #063089.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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