Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Department of English & Comparative Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We are committed to hiring an exceptional teacher/scholar who brings energy and a fresh perspective to their research, pedagogy, and service. The successful candidate will teach 2-2 courseload made up of graduate and undergraduate courses; contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula; mentor students; participate in select administrative activities; develop significant digital projects; and engage in ongoing scholarly research. We encourage candidates to consult our website to learn about Department's curriculum, values, and mission. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who can contribute to UNC's academic mission as a public institution, especially through commitment to intercultural understanding, and engagement with local resources and communities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. English or a related degree
• Instructional experience at the college level by the time of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching
• A strong research portfolio
• Expertise in research methods
• A history of collaboration
• Technical abilities that support digital humanities work
• Evidence of administrative and service experience

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-2 courseload made up of graduate and undergraduate courses
• Contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula
• Mentor students
• Participate in select administrative activities
• Develop significant digital projects
• Engage in ongoing scholarly research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees