Assistant, Associate, or Professor of English

Furman University • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

In keeping with Furman University’s commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, the English department invites applicants for a tenure-track position in multiethnic literatures of the United States at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin August 1, 2026. A secondary interest in film is especially welcome. We are open to scholars of all periods and genres, including those who work on hemispheric, transatlantic, transpacific, or African diasporic literatures. In addition to teaching upper-level courses in their specialty, applicants should be interested in contributing to our First-Year Writing program, in which class sizes are capped at 12, and to teaching introductory literature courses that fulfill our university’s general education requirements, emphasizing writing, critical thinking, and social responsibility. The teaching load is five courses per year. The successful candidate will support Furman’s distinctive undergraduate research, advising, and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Ph.D in English or Comparative Literature required by August 1, 2026.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary interest in film.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring in a liberal arts context.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level courses in multiethnic literatures of the United States.
• Contribute to the First-Year Writing program with class sizes capped at 12.
• Teach introductory literature courses fulfilling general education requirements.
• Support undergraduate research, advising, and mentoring programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for domestic partners of employees.
• Support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree