University of Richmond Assistant Professorship in English and Africana Studies

Deadline:

November 1 (hard deadline)

Length/Track:

Tenure track

Description:

“We seek a scholar with primary expertise in literature of Africa or the African diaspora (not simply the United States). The area of expertise must include but is not restricted to English-language literature or literature(s) translated into English. Any area of subspecialty is welcome, including, but not limited to postcolonial/neocolonial/decolonial studies, empire and globalization, gender and sexuality studies, film and media studies, translation studies, and/or creative nonfiction. The successful applicant will be jointly appointed in the English Department and Africana Studies program, engaging in the University of Richmond’s innovative programs in the humanities as well as intellectual and cultural initiatives across departments and schools.”

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