Assistant Professor in Literature and Mind Studies

The Department of English at the University of California Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Literature and Mind Studies. We welcome applications from scholars of literatures in English working in Cognitive Humanities and/or Health Humanities, broadly conceived, with expertise in any literary-historical period. Applications from scholars who pursue embodied cognition, race and mind, and/or animal minds are especially welcome. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in Literature and Mind and contribute productively to our department’s distinctive research and teaching centers. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.english.ucsb.edu/research. 

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. A reasonable estimate for this position at 100% appointment is $82,200-111,800 annually. 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. Primary consideration given to complete applications received by November 25, 2024. 

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