UCLA-ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR, EARLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE

RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION 

The Department of English at UCLA is pleased to invite applications for a tenured position in Early African-American Literature at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with a split appointment in the Department of African American Studies. We are seeking a scholar whose primary research focus is in African American literature before 1900, and we look forward to considering candidates with strengths in such approaches as gender/sexuality studies, digital humanities, performance studies, critical race theory, history of the book, Afro-Latinidad, urban literature and culture or ecocriticism. Applicants should have a proven record of accomplishment in research and publications, with experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in African-American literature as well as a commitment to excellence and diversity in scholarship, teaching, and service to the university and beyond. The successful candidate will be recruited to UCLA as the holder of the Jean Stone Endowed Chair in English, with a split appointment in the Department of African American Studies (the Jean Stone Chair is an endowed chair assignment with a five-year term starting from the date of hire).

Deadline and to apply:

Appointment begins on July 1, 2025. Complete applications should be received by December 21, 2024, at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10023 and must include the following:

1) A cover letter that discusses the candidate’s research in the field of early African American literature, teaching experience and interests, and any other relevant information.

2) A description of one’s scholarly productivity and of current and future projects.

3) A statement indicating the applicant’s investments in and contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

4) A current CV.

5) A list of three (3) references.

6) Reference check authorization release form.

7) A writing sample of 25-45 pages that represents the candidate’s research interests and strengths in the field of Early African American Literature.

PhD or equivalent terminal degree is required by the start date of July 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on December 21, 2024.