Associate Professor- Childhood Studies

The Department of Childhood Studies, Rutgers University—Camden, New Jersey, invites applications for an Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Childhood Studies expected to commence on September 1, 2024.

The Department of Childhood Studies seeks to hire an outstanding senior scholar whose research and teaching interests address topics and concerns in children’s/young adult literary cultures. We are keen to receive applications from those who center racial justice in their scholarship and teaching. We value research quality, a demonstrated approach to the multidisciplinary study of children’s/young adult literature, and an eagerness to continue the department’s mission of expanding childhood studies at the BA, MA and Ph.D. levels.

Applicants must have earned their Ph.D. in English, Literature, Childhood Studies, American Studies, Media Studies, African-American Studies, Gender Studies, Latinx Studies, or related fields and have a demonstrated record of research and teaching excellence at the Associate Professor rank. The duties of a tenured associate professor include engaging in an active research program, teaching two courses per semester (four courses per academic year) in the area of Childhood Studies, supervising MA and Ph.D. students, willingness to undertake leadership roles in the active and innovative graduate program and generally participating fully in the life of the department.

Rutgers University and the Department of Childhood Studies is committed to fostering diversity within its community. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our program including, but not limited to: Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.
Established in 2007 as the first doctoral program in childhood studies in the USA, the department graduated its first Ph.D. students in May 2013. Childhood Studies offers a robust, multidisciplinary curriculum for BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees.

Candidates may learn about the campus and the Department of Childhood Studies at http://childhood.camden.rutgers.edu and by contacting Dr. Susan Miller, department chair.

Applications must include: a cover letter indicating the ways in which the applicant’s research adds to the department’s strengths and focusing on how their teaching and research may enhance a multidisciplinary program, a current CV, a personal statement that speaks to the academic, professional, and/or institutional work the candidate has undertaken to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, the names and contact information of at least three people who will speak to the candidate’s work (only the references of shortlisted candidates will be contacted), and an example of published scholarship. Applications received by January 8, 2024, will receive the fullest consideration.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Rutgers-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of 6,000 students located in Camden, New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Our campus is classified as a “Doctoral University: High Research Activity” (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and it emphasizes civic engagement. As a designated Minority Serving Institution, we particularly seek faculty who can connect with our diverse student population (over 50% racial/ethnic minorities and over 25% first-generation college students). The teaching load for research active faculty is 2-2, and salaries and benefits are competitive.

For additional information about Rutgers University-Camden, please visit https://camden.rutgers.edu/.

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Ph.D. in English, Literature, Childhood Studies, American Studies, Media Studies, African-American Studies, Gender Studies, Latinx Studies, or related fields and have a demonstrated record of research and teaching excellence at the Associate Professor rank.

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Applications must include: