FEATURED JOB: Clinical Assistant Professor, with a focus on Literature and Philosophy - XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement, New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science

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​​Clinical Assistant Professor, with a focus on Literature and Philosophy -XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement

New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science 

Clinical Assistant Professor, with a focus on Literature and Philosophy
XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement
Graduate School of Arts and Science

New York University

XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement, an interdisciplinary master’s program housed in the Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University, invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor whose research and teaching lies at the intersection of literature and philosophy, with a focus on experimental genres, the relationship between aesthetics and nationalisms, and an ability to creatively teach and mentor students interested in critical theory. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2022, pending budgetary and administrative approval. 
 
XE fosters the combination of creativity and criticality with a keen interest in social engagement of various forms. We seek outstanding interdisciplinary scholars whose work may not neatly align with traditional disciplines, who are committed to exploring new pedagogies, to program building and curricular innovation, and to contributing centrally to the intellectual and creative cultures of a tightly-knit community of experimental thinkers and makers. Candidates may use and combine methodologies from the fields of comparative literature, performance studies, art history, history, sociology, cultural studies, creative writing, and politics, ideally working to expand the literary canon to help students reimagine ideas of realism, everyday life, archives and evidence, and the politics of world literature.

Qualifications:
Candidates must be committed to interdisciplinary scholarship and practice and excellence in teaching. While PhDs are required, candidates may also be practicing artists or public-facing intellectuals, with a strong critical practice in the field of literature and philosophy. XE is a stand-alone, student-centered master’s program and clinical faculty teach three courses per semester, advise and mentor students, organize public programs, and participate actively in shaping the life of the program.

An application will include:
A cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, a statement of research and teaching interests, a diversity and inclusion statement, and recent course evaluations.

Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to submit: a writing sample and two sample syllabi, one of a class of your choosing and one for XE’s introductory course, “Interdisciplinarity,” which models research methods that emerge from the instructor’s own scholarly and creative practice and helps students develop as interdisciplinary scholars.
                                                                                        
Regarding the Diversity and Inclusion Statement: We believe that inclusion is foundational to scholarly excellence and critical to teaching students traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The diversity and inclusion statement offers each applicant the opportunity to highlight their past, present, and future contributions to creating inclusive excellence. Efforts to cultivate inclusive excellence might include: creating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff traditionally underrepresented in the academy and/or particular disciplines; public or primary school outreach (particularly to underserved communities); contributions to the diversity of thought and perspective; efforts to increase inclusion and equity at the university or in the local community; as well as one’s own life experience.

Your statement might expand on how you have gone about fostering inclusion and building pathways in your discipline by:

  • Creating an inclusive and accessible classroom/course (including developing your skills for doing this)
  • Working with campus organizations that support underrepresented, first-generation, differently-abled or non-traditional undergraduate or graduate students
  • Developing discipline or area-specific pathways to majors for such students
  • Mentoring individual students, faculty or staff from diverse backgrounds
  • Training international students or mentoring faculty from developing countries
  • Working with your national scholarly organization on diversity, inclusion or equity issues
  • Broadening the influence of your work for the public and enhancing underserved communities by participating in K-12 classroom, museums, or other afterschool programming aimed at fostering general education, excitement, and possibility (particularly in underserved populations)
  • Participating in prison education or other adult education programs that serve under-resourced populations
  • Developing educational programming through the media or social media
  • Bringing results of research back to local or international communities
  • Engaging in community activities around education, social justice, equity, and inclusion.


Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please follow the Interfolio link http://apply.interfolio.com/93552For more information about the NYU XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement, please visit the web site (https://as.nyu.edu/content/nyu-as/as/departments/xe.html).

The Faculty of Arts and Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber, who embody the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. Because broad diversity is essential for creating an inclusive climate, we are committed to the fair treatment of and equal access to opportunity and advancement for all, and we will assess the many qualifications of all applicants.  We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the FAS commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, please read here:  http://as.nyu.edu/facultydiversity.html

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Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please follow the Interfolio link http://apply.interfolio.com/93552