Posted: 09/06/2024
Category: English and Literature; +1
bout Le Moyne College:
Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.
Our Mission:
Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.
Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of English and Communication at Le Moyne College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor in 20th- and 21st-century American Literatures beginning in August, 2025. Specialty open. Candidates with broad preparation including specialty or sub-specialty in LGBTQ+, Asian-American, African-American, Latinx, and/or Native American literature are strongly encouraged to apply. The department plans to increase instruction and research in digital humanities and pedagogies and welcomes applicants who can contribute to this effort.
The successful candidate will teach in our undergraduate English and core curriculum programs, teaching an annual load of 6 courses.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in English Literature or related field by position start date.
With your letter of application, please submit the following: a curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; writing sample; and three recommendation letters.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee’s unit.
- Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
- Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
- Promotes open communication across Le Moyne’s community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Le Moyne Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
- Generous tuition coverage
- Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
- 10-month position
Range: $64,300 – $67,300 annually
Equal Employment Opportunity
Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit the following application materials:
- A letter of application
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A writing sample
- Three confidential (3) letters of recommendation to be submitted to lemoynehr@lemoyne.edu with the subject line “English and Communication”
Review of completed applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.