| Overview: St. John Fisher College, an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition located in Rochester, New York, seeks nominations and applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor in English literature with a primary focus on Shakespeare. Preference will be given to applicants whose work is informed by interdisciplinary approaches and/or postcolonial theory and who can teach courses in the College's Core curriculum. An expertise in teaching film is also desirable. The position is available beginning August 2021.
Founded in 1948, St. John Fisher College is ranked among the top colleges and universities in the northeast and has a rich history of academic excellence and an outstanding reputation for its commitment to a student-centered, personalized educational environment. The educational philosophy of the founding Basilian Fathers—Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge—reflects Fisher's traditions and values today, and the campus prepares individuals for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity and where diversity and service to others are valued and practiced (www.sjfc.edu).
The School of Arts and Sciences at St John Fisher College serves all undergraduate students through 33 programs, the Core general education curriculum, and pre-professional requirements. The School provides all the liberal arts offerings required for baccalaureate degrees, thus providing critical skills and perspectives across a wide range of disciplines. New faculty will arrive at an exciting time in our College's history as we launch a new interdisciplinary Core curriculum, and the College looks forward to the transformative impact these faculty will have. Job Responsibilities: Required qualifications:
PhD or ABD in English Literature with a specialization in Shakespearean studies.
Ability to teach a wide range of courses at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrated ability to be an excellent teacher.
Commitment to a consistent, high-quality scholarly agenda.
●Commitment to mentoring and advising students.
●Commitment to contributing to a climate of equity and inclusion.
●Commitment to service.
●Commitment to community engagement.
●Excellent communication skills.Preferred qualifications:
Experience with film theory.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and be available to start teaching in fall 2021. Education / Experience: Applications are invited from candidates who have completed a doctorate or doctoral candidates with a scheduled completion date for the dissertation. Work Hours: 9 month teaching obligation Special Conditions for Eligibility: Application Deadline – January 15, 2021 EEO Statement: It is the policy of St. John Fisher College to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees. The College does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Title IX Coordinator is the designated College official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ([email protected]), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111). |
