Assistant Professor, English

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor of U.S. literature from the nineteenth century with a desired secondary area in Queer Theory to begin on July 1, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates specializing in any literary genre, but the candidate should be comfortable teaching and advising students on texts from the nineteenth century into the twentieth century. The candidate should have a robust research agenda and teaching experience in U.S. literature of the period as well as demonstrated teaching experience with queer theory. Candidates possessing or expecting PhDs in English Literature or related fields no later than July 1, 2027, are invited to apply. The faculty member who joins the department can expect to contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs and will participate in the university’s Core Humanities Program housed within the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate committees.

Requirements

• PhD in English Literature or related fields must be completed no later than July 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated teaching experience with queer theory.
• Comfortable teaching and advising students on texts from the nineteenth century into the twentieth century.
• Active and promising research agenda.
• Experience and promise as an excellent teacher.
• Demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Nice To Haves

• Desired secondary area in Queer Theory.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Participate in the university’s Core Humanities Program.
• Maintain an active program of research.
• Teach courses and pursue a research agenda in 19th Century U.S. Literature.
• Graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising.
• Service as chair or member of graduate committees.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution generously matched by the University, 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees: Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: Provides resources and assists new faculty spouses/partners in identifying career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

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