Assistant Professor of English

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Department of English at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall of academic year 2027–28. The department seeks an expert in one or more areas of English literary and intellectual history from 1660 to 1900, including the late Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Age of Revolution, classical liberalism, abolitionism, Romanticism, or Realism. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. Teaching courses in the university's core curriculum is required.

Requirements

• Must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, or expect to obtain the Ph.D. within a year of joining the faculty as an Instructor.
• Expertise in one or more areas of English literary and intellectual history from 1660 to 1900, such as the late Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Age of Revolution, classical liberalism, abolitionism, Romanticism, or Realism.

Nice To Haves

• A robust research agenda.
• A record of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Teach courses in the university's core curriculum.
• Conduct research.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

What This Job Offers

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