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JOB SUMMARY
The Simmons University graduate programs in Children's Literature invites applications for two one-year, proportional (4/7 course load) Assistant Teaching Professors to begin in the Fall 2024 semester and conclude at the end of the Spring 2025 semester.
The graduate programs welcome applications from scholars and professionals in the domain of children's literature with a deep knowledge of (primarily Anglophone) historical and contemporary literature for children and young adults, a grounding in literary or critical theoretical approaches to works of literature for young people, and a strong commitment to teaching and pedagogical work with a diverse body of graduate students. This unique graduate program was the first of its kind to attend solely to works published for young people and has grown to embrace dual degree programs that combine humanities and liberal arts inquiry with specific professional credentials. Consequently, applicants may approach children's and young adult literature from a variety of scholarly or professional standpoints.
The successful candidate is a dynamic and engaged teacher with academic, creative, or relevant professional experience who will support the programs' implementation of its core curriculum and may offer elective courses from the Graduate Course Catalog to supplement core courses. Candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and the capacity to teach in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Literary theory and critical approaches to children's and young adult literature
• Genre and form
• Intersections of critical and professional practices

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Carry a 4-course teaching load per academic year (2 courses per semester)
• Teach a range of graduate courses in support of the graduate programs in children's literature
• Provide support for students' learning by way of office hours and other direct work with students
• Teach at least one course section in person at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA, of Picture Book Art during the academic year
• Teach at least one online course section during the academic year
• Advise students
• Attend department meetings, either in person or in a remote format

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA, MFA or ABD considered, PhD in Children's Literature or a related discipline preferred
• Evidence of excellent teaching
• We welcome applications from scholars, authors, and instructors with creative, academic, and/or professional experience in children's and young adult literature

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This is a contracted, proportional academic year position (generally from August to June) that will require teaching on the Boston campus and a one-course commitment to teaching at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a cover letter, C.V., teaching dossier (i.e., list of courses taught in the past) and statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of names and contact information for three references with your application to the job application portal on Workday. We will begin reviewing applications immediately continue until the positions have been filled with a goal of completing the review before June 15, 2024

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Amy Pattee, (amy.pattee@simmons.edu), Professor and Chair of the Department of Children's Literature.
Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.