The Department of English at Haverford College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies with a focus on literature, cultural expression, film studies, and/or media studies. Possible additional areas of focus might include (but are not limited to) comparative approaches to Indigeneity; decolonial theory and methods; climate and health justice; land back movements, sovereignty, and Indigenous political theory; gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and Indigeneity. Applicants whose courses might contribute to interdisciplinary programs in Environmental Studies, Health Studies, Visual Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Comparative Literature, and/or Peace, Justice, and Human Rights are especially encouraged to apply. 

This is a full-time position with a teaching load equivalent to five courses across the year. Ideal candidates will be able to teach Introduction to Indigenous Literatures as well as a range of other courses at the 100-, 200-, and 300-level. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to engaging a diverse student body and creating an inclusive classroom environment in a liberal arts context. In their cover letter, candidates should describe 1-2 courses they might teach as well as their approach to inclusive pedagogy. The position begins on July 1, 2024 for the fall semester 2024; candidates should expect to be on campus by August 26th, 2024. Candidates who are ABD may be considered but must have Ph.D. in hand by the start date. 

Please submit a cover letter and CV via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/142578). Review of applications will begin on April 5th and continue until the position is filled. 

Questions about the position can be directed to Lindsay Reckson at lreckson [at] haverford.edu. For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help [at] interfolio.com. 

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.