Early Modern Literature - Full-time Guest Faculty Position

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY

ID: 7307553 (Ref.No. ej-6200375)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Early Modern Literature - Full-time Guest Faculty Position
Rank: Guest Faculty
Tenure Information: Non-Tenure Track
Job Description

The Literature Department at Sarah Lawrence College invites applications for a full-time, year-long guest appointment in British and continental literature of the early modern period, beginning in fall 2025.

A full-time guest appointment entails teaching two courses per semester, in either lecture or seminar format. Seminars are capped at fifteen students and include individual bi-weekly tutorials with each student; lectures are capped at forty-five students and feature discussion sections led by the instructor. We welcome candidates ready to design and teach broad courses on early modern literary culture, as well as more specialized tutorials.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, two proposed course descriptions, and names and contact information for two references.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation listed for this position is contingent on teaching experience.

Required Qualifications

Qualified applicants will possess a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in English, Comparative Literature, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number: F00187P
Open Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary: $42,000 to $56,000
Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://slc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2372

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