Assistant Professor of English in Anglophone African Literature

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Anglophone African Literature at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will be able to teach widely in global Anglophone literature, such as South Asian literature and/or Global Indigenous literature. The successful applicant will teach five undergraduate courses per year at all levels with a regular commitment of three courses in the English Department and two sections of Writing and Rhetoric (first-year writing). The position will contribute to the Africa and the African Diaspora program, and, if relevant, other interdisciplinary programs such as Environmental Studies; Film and Media Studies; and Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies. We especially welcome candidates interested in involving undergraduates in research and teaching courses in St. Olaf’s study abroad/away programs.

Requirements

Ph.D. in literature by Fall 2027.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach widely in global Anglophone literature, such as South Asian literature and/or Global Indigenous literature.
Interest in involving undergraduates in research.
Interest in teaching courses in St. Olaf’s study abroad/away programs.
Ability to contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community through teaching, research, and/or service.

Responsibilities

Teach five undergraduate courses per year at all levels.
Teach three courses in the English Department.
Teach two sections of Writing and Rhetoric (first-year writing).
Contribute to the Africa and the African Diaspora program.
Contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as Environmental Studies; Film and Media Studies; and Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Involve undergraduates in research.
Teach courses in St. Olaf’s study abroad/away programs.