Assistant Professor Of English

The Department of English at the University of Southern California seeks an assistant professor of transpacific studies, a growing field that focuses on the circulation of culture, capital and ideas in the Pacific and between Asia, the Americas and other Anglophone contexts, to start August 2023. Our department wishes to build on the existing strength of faculty working on transpacific studies across several departments at USC as we search for a junior scholar who will contribute to English and Creative Writing's strengths in literature, media and popular culture, genre studies, and gender and sexuality studies, as well as to possibly increase our commitment to indigenous studies. Given our department's emphasis on the porousness between scholarship and creative writing, we also encourage applications from scholars who write in other genres, and for public audiences (from criticism to creative non-fiction, fiction and poetry). A terminal degree in field is required at time of appointment.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and the names of three people who will submit letters of reference. Letters will be requested upon the first round of assessment. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022 by 5pm PDT.

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting [email protected]. Applicants are required to complete the on-line application process as part of their application.