Assistant Professor in Anglophone Poetry Studies
About The Position
The Department of English at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anglophone Poetry Studies, beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach in the B.A. and Ph.D. programs, maintain an active writing and publication career, teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor and advise students, and contribute service to the Department, the University, and the profession. The Department offers courses and programs at all levels and has relationships with units across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a full benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave as applicable, and retirement options. Applications must be submitted online and include a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae with three references, and a statement of teaching goals and practice. Review begins December 1, 2026, and the position remains open until filled. Selected applicants will be asked for writing samples and letters of recommendation. Zoom interviews are anticipated in December or January, with campus visits for finalists in the spring term. Candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal-record review, reference checks, and education verification. The selected candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire; foreign degrees require evaluation by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service.
Requirements
- PhD.
- Record of research and publication in any field or period of American, British, and/or global Anglophone poetry.
- Teaching experience in any field or period of American, British, and/or global Anglophone poetry.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise across periods, genres, and national literature.
- Demonstrated interest in critical and theoretical approaches to literature and culture.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active writing and publication career.
- Teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contribute service to the Department, the University, and the profession.
Benefits
- Full benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave as applicable, and retirement options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
