Assistant Professor of Culture, Literature, a

Wesleyan College • Macon, GA

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About The Position

The Department of Culture, Literature, and Media at Wesleyan College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. The department seeks a broadly trained English literature scholar with college teaching experience and a strong record of teaching first-year writing. Candidates should be able to contribute to the interdisciplinary curriculum and strengthen literature offerings in transatlantic literature; African-American literature; British and American multiethnic literature; or women, gender, and sexuality studies.

The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of first-year writing each academic year, as well as introductory and advanced literature courses across multiple periods, traditions, and cultural contexts. Online teaching experience is highly desirable. The department seeks a colleague committed to engaged, student-centered teaching and close mentoring of undergraduates in a small liberal-arts setting. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the interdisciplinary program while maintaining a strong commitment to literary study.

Wesleyan College is a four-year national liberal arts college for women in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta. Its inclusive academic environment, diverse student population, and commitment to liberal arts throughout the curriculum help prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV including three professional references, and teaching philosophy. Applications lacking required documents will not be considered. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The position is tenure-track and begins Fall 2027. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, proof of identity and work eligibility, successful completion of a criminal background check, and substance screening for applicants being considered for employment. Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a certified drug-free workplace employer.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in English, or a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in English, from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of job-related experience in a college or university setting.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience.
• A strong record of teaching first-year writing.
• Preparedness to teach first-year writing and literature courses across multiple periods, traditions, and cultural contexts.

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Expertise that contributes to literature offerings in transatlantic literature; African-American literature; British and American multiethnic literature; or women, gender, and sexuality studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of first-year writing each academic year.
• Teach introductory and advanced literature courses across multiple periods, traditions, and cultural contexts.
• Contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary curriculum and continued program development.
• Strengthen the department’s literature offerings in one or more of the identified areas.
• Provide engaged, student-centered teaching and close mentoring of undergraduates.

What This Job Offers

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