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 The Department of Comparative Literature at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature with a specialization in Modern Arabic Literature and Culture with an anticipated start date of Fall 2015.The department values scholarship and research from a comparative perspective. A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Complete applications include a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names of three referees who will be contacted by USC.In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/30992 .Please submit application materials by November 15.Inquiries can be directed to: complit@usc.edu.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 women, 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 uschr@usc.edu.