Department of English
Department of English Southern Methodist University PO Box 70435 Dallas, TX 75275-0345 Assistant Professor of American Literature We seek a tenure-track assistant professor of American literature, beginning or advanced, specializing in Southwest Literature and culture and/or Latina/o literature (period open). Proficiency in Spanish is highly desired, with the ability to conduct and guide research in Spanish. A candidate for this position should have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as excellent potential and/or accomplishment as a publishing scholar. The Ph.D. from a literature department, American Studies, or Ethnic Studies program must be completed no later than August 1, 2010. For full consideration, applicants must send a CV and a letter outlining teaching and research interests to Professor Dennis Foster (attn: Search Committee) at the address above, postmarked no later than November 2 (REVISED), 2009, though the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Send no writing sample at this time. We will be interviewing at MLA and will notify applicants of our employment decision after the position is filled. SMU is a non-sectarian university located in the heart of a major metropolitan area. The William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies (smu.edu/swcenter/) offers opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration, and our campus in Taos, New Mexico (smu.edu/taos/) allows for teaching and research in a spectacular Southwest setting. The DeGolyer Library (smu.edu/cul/degolyer/) houses a rich collection of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other American collections. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. Nor will SMU discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Position # 00006060