Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor in LGBTQ+ Literature and Culture

The University of Pittsburgh Department of English invites applications for the position of Teaching Assistant or Teaching Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have proven experience in teaching a range of literary and cultural texts that express perspectives from across the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities and experiences and will demonstrate innovative pedagogical practices, especially those that actively engage students in the intellectual and creative work of scholar-citizens. They will teach existing courses in LGBTQ+ literature and culture, contribute to our growing beyond-the-classroom curriculum, and develop new courses that link LGBTQ+ literature and culture to other specialized areas of study, such as children's culture, disability studies, or other intersecting fields. They will be asked to also design LGBTQ+-focused versions of existing course offerings with the aim of further integrating LGBTQ+ literature and culture into our general education curriculum; demonstration of experience teaching across multiple genres, periods, or readerships is also desired. Some courses the faculty member may be asked to teach include Sexuality and Representation, Queer and Transgender Literature, and LGBTQ+-oriented versions of such courses as Imagining Social Justice and Representing Adolescence.

The Teaching Assistant or Teaching Associate Professorship is a renewable full-time position in the Appointment Stream (non-tenure track), carrying a teaching load of 3-3 per academic year and with expected service such as administrative or committee work and advising undergraduate research. There are opportunities for promotion and leadership. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience, and benefits are generous. The position will begin in the Fall term of 2025, and candidates must have a PhD in English or a related field.

As a department that values inclusive and welcoming environments in which to work and learn, we are interested in hearing from candidates whose lived experiences would prove resourceful in mentoring students of diverse backgrounds, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. The Literature program-one of four constituent programs in the Department of English, along with Writing, Composition, and Film-contributes to a diverse array of other majors, programs, and certificates across campus and seeks to build those alliances further.

Please contact Lauren Morrison, Department of English, 526 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, with any questions: engchair@pitt.edu

Applications must include the following, submitted through the University's Talent Center portal, by November 4, 2024:

Cover Letter

CV

Statement on diversity (1-2 pp.) that demonstrates your track record and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion through teaching and service.

Teaching Portfolio- Teaching Philosophy; Sample syllabi for two courses that demonstrate effective and innovative teaching of LGBTQ+ literature and culture; At least two assignments, class activities, or course units that detail specific, effective approaches to teaching LGBTQ+ literature and culture to students from a variety of majors and/or at various stages of their academic careers; Student surveys for three classes, at least one of which should coincide with sample syllabi
3 confidential letters of recommendation that focus on the candidate's promise and/or as an instructor with experience in the elements specified in the advertisement sent to engchair@pitt.edu by November 4, 2024

Candidates who advance will be asked to submit a recorded teaching demonstration, with specifications for this forthcoming.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

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