Note:

University of Baltimore is a private university dedicated to professional education.  Note the location of the English department.  They will get someone to fill this position because of the dire employment conditions in the U.S.  I suspect that many faculty members at this institution teach more than one section of the same course and class sizes are much smaller (20 or fewer students) so the grading is not much more than what we do


Please circulate.

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Subject:        JOB: Multicultural and/or Diaspora Literatures, University of Baltimore (deadline: 4 March 2012)
Date:   Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:06:30 -0600
From:   Mark L Lilleleht <[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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From: H-Net Job Guide <[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Date: 12 December 2011


University of Baltimore – The School of Communications Design (SCD)
invites applications for a tenure-track (rank of assistant or associate)
faculty position in multicultural and/or diaspora literatures beginning
in August 2012 (contingent on final budgetary approval). This position
requires classroom and online instruction at various levels in the
curriculum.

The School of Communications Design houses the university’s English
major which has a dynamic and evolving curriculum.   We are seeking a
candidate who can develop courses in multicultural and/or diaspora
literatures that will engage our diverse student population.  The School
and the University are committed to integrative programs and
interdisciplinary perspectives, and we are currently expanding our
literature course and curriculum offerings to include a broader range of
literature.  We have a growing student body, both traditional and
non-traditional. Our nationally recognized M.F.A. in Creative Writing
and Publishing Arts program is another one of several programs through
which we serve these students.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching primarily
multi-ethnic literature in upper and lower division courses, and
directing independent student work, including theses. Teaching
experience is required and experience in curriculum development and
assessment is a plus. In addition to teaching, candidates must maintain
an active research agenda and perform university service.

Successful candidate will:
* Teach six-seven undergraduate courses per year in areas such as
* multi-ethnic literature
* literary theory and criticism
* general education courses related to the English program and possibly
writing
* related areas of interest and expertise

* Develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate literature courses in
her/his area of expertise

We invite you to visit our web site for more information about the
College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Communications Design at
http://www.ubalt.edu/cas/about-the-college/schools-and-divisions/school-of-communications-design/index.cfm.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Candidates for this position should hold a doctorate with a
specialization in an area of multicultural literature, have some
teaching experience, and have a record of scholarly achievement (i.e.,
dissertation, publications) in her/his area of expertise. This position
requires that the candidate be committed to undergraduate teaching, to
the general academic development of students, and be an active member of
faculty and university life.

Preferred: A record of creative and/or scholarly activities appropriate
to the rank of assistant or associate professor; successful teaching
experience in higher education; skill in developing student learning
outcomes and assessment; experience in curriculum development.

TO APPLY:
We invite qualified applicants to submit a letter of interest, vita, and
names and contact information of three references.  Electronic
submission required.  Please submit all materials directly to
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Candidates will be contacted for interviews.