Assistant Professor in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian Literature

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

38d • Onsite

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 to teach in the B.A. and Ph.D. programs in the field of British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature, beginning August 16, 2027. We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in field. We seek candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The Department offers vibrant courses and programs and houses the Edward C. Kirkland and Mary Kirkland-Johns Endowment for Victorian and folklore studies. The Department enjoys productive relationships with other units housed within and beyond the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere. The University’s strong library holdings include the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature and the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection. The University is a major comprehensive, land-grant, research-intensive university, ranked in recent years as among the nation’s top public universities. Gainesville, Florida is a city of approximately 150,000 residents in Alachua County. It sits 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to the major cities of Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Its many nearby parks, springs, and recreational areas offer year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, diving, and nature photography. Cultural activities abound and local schools are highly rated. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville

Requirements

• PhD
• record of research/publication and teaching experience in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature

Nice To Haves

• expertise in British Romanticism and early Victorian literature
• strengths in poetry or non-fiction prose
• secondary expertise in areas such as disability studies, animal/environmental/ecological studies, and visual culture

Responsibilities

• maintain an active writing and publication career
• teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level
• mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
• contribute service to the Department, the University, and the profession

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: Options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

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