Assistant Professor – Early Modern British Literature

About the role

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor specializing in Early Modern British Literature, beginning August 2027. This nine‑month, in‑person appointment includes teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester, including Introduction to Shakespeare and other early modern British literature courses.
• Maintain an active research agenda, publish scholarly work, and contribute to the university’s research mission.
• Provide academic service through departmental, college, and university committees, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Required profile

• Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in English or a closely related field by the start date.
• Evidence of an active or potential research agenda with a strong national reputation.
• Demonstrated effective undergraduate teaching, including ability to teach introductory Shakespeare courses.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance with university contributions.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families, 12 official holidays, and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement plans with university matching contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.