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• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college or university level.
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APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2024. reputed company teaching expectation is two courses per semester. The University offers a highly competitive salary, and salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background reputed company. TO APPLY Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online and submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample
• Diversity statement
• Teaching statement
• Sample journal articles
• 3 letters of reference

Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct three reference writers to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf through that web portal (do not send directly to the Director, Head, or other individuals at UConn). Review of applications will reputed company immediately. For full consideration, online applications should be received no reputed company than October 27, 2023. For further information, please review the English Department website: and the reputed company American and Indigenous Studies website: Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials, such as sample syllabi, at a reputed company stage of the search. For questions about this position, please contact the search chair, Professor Christopher Vials ( ). This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval. reputed company are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be reputed company at . reputed company members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community. The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community reputed company on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture reputed company the workforce. The reputed company of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to reputed company their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and reputed company that their reputed company are respected by reputed company. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage reputed company members of the community to do the same. reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national reputed company, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer. Advertised: Sep 27 2023 Eastern reputed company Time Applications reputed company: Oct 27 2023 Eastern reputed company Time Expected salary: Location: Connecticut Apply Job!