Appalachian State University
Assistant Professor of North American Indigenous Literatures
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Assistant Professor of North American Indigenous Literatures
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Position Summary Position Title: Assistant Professor of North American Indigenous Literatures
Department: English, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC (ENGLISH - 250200)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track (Assistant Professor rank)
Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible US workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in English or closely related field, including Indigenous Studies (PhD in hand)
A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the university level, which can include online instruction
Areas of Interest
Demonstrated ability to teach and develop courses in North American Indigenous Literatures, including the existing Studies in American Indian Literature course
Demonstrable experience in pedagogies that support students of all backgrounds
Active research and interest in the field of North American Indigenous Literatures; a secondary expertise in Multiethnic American Literatures is welcome
While our past course offerings have emphasized the literatures of nations and peoples traditionally residing within the borders of the contemporary United States, we welcome applicants with expertise in Indigenous literatures of any and all periods, genres, or regions across North America.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities This full‑time, 9‑month tenure‑track position carries a 3/3 teaching load and expects student advising. Faculty are expected to produce at least two peer‑reviewed publications (or equivalent) every three years. Service expectations include committee work and related department activities.
Faculty must be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, with the ability to teach introductory, major‑specific, and graduate courses. Pedagogies that support all students are highly encouraged.
Compensation and Appointment Proposed date of hire: 08/03/2026.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full‑time appointment, 1.0, 9 months per year.
Application Details Application materials are due by November 7, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
A completed application includes:
Letter of interest describing your experience, qualifications, area(s) of research expertise, and evidence of effective pedagogy.
Curriculum Vitae.
A list of three professional references, including name, current position, email, address, and phone number.
Application materials must be submitted online on or before November 7, 2025. The committee will conduct Zoom interviews during the week of December 8.
Contact Search Chair: Bethany Mannon – mannonbo@appstat.edu
Additional Information Appalachian State University located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina prepares students to be global citizens. The English department offers undergraduate and graduate programs including Creative Writing, Film, English Education, Literary Studies, and Rhetoric and Technical Writing. The department has offered classes on North American Indigenous Literatures for the past 20 years and hosts an active Student American Indian Movement on campus. The Gadugi Partnership provides Indigenous studies programming and a dual enrollment program for high‑school students among the Eastern Band of Cherokee in N.C. For additional information about the department and surrounding areas, visit
www.appstate.edu .
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Position Summary Position Title: Assistant Professor of North American Indigenous Literatures
Department: English, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC (ENGLISH - 250200)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track (Assistant Professor rank)
Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible US workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in English or closely related field, including Indigenous Studies (PhD in hand)
A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the university level, which can include online instruction
Areas of Interest
Demonstrated ability to teach and develop courses in North American Indigenous Literatures, including the existing Studies in American Indian Literature course
Demonstrable experience in pedagogies that support students of all backgrounds
Active research and interest in the field of North American Indigenous Literatures; a secondary expertise in Multiethnic American Literatures is welcome
While our past course offerings have emphasized the literatures of nations and peoples traditionally residing within the borders of the contemporary United States, we welcome applicants with expertise in Indigenous literatures of any and all periods, genres, or regions across North America.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities This full‑time, 9‑month tenure‑track position carries a 3/3 teaching load and expects student advising. Faculty are expected to produce at least two peer‑reviewed publications (or equivalent) every three years. Service expectations include committee work and related department activities.
Faculty must be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, with the ability to teach introductory, major‑specific, and graduate courses. Pedagogies that support all students are highly encouraged.
Compensation and Appointment Proposed date of hire: 08/03/2026.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full‑time appointment, 1.0, 9 months per year.
Application Details Application materials are due by November 7, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
A completed application includes:
Letter of interest describing your experience, qualifications, area(s) of research expertise, and evidence of effective pedagogy.
Curriculum Vitae.
A list of three professional references, including name, current position, email, address, and phone number.
Application materials must be submitted online on or before November 7, 2025. The committee will conduct Zoom interviews during the week of December 8.
Contact Search Chair: Bethany Mannon – mannonbo@appstat.edu
Additional Information Appalachian State University located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina prepares students to be global citizens. The English department offers undergraduate and graduate programs including Creative Writing, Film, English Education, Literary Studies, and Rhetoric and Technical Writing. The department has offered classes on North American Indigenous Literatures for the past 20 years and hosts an active Student American Indian Movement on campus. The Gadugi Partnership provides Indigenous studies programming and a dual enrollment program for high‑school students among the Eastern Band of Cherokee in N.C. For additional information about the department and surrounding areas, visit
www.appstate.edu .
#J-18808-Ljbffr