Assistant Professor of English

Stetson University • DeLand, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Stetson University's English Department is seeking a literature specialist for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of English in Global Modernism. The position begins in August 2027. The specialization should include British and American literatures, with the ability to teach African American, Caribbean, Latino/a, or Postcolonial literatures and their intersections. Desirable secondary fields include gender and sexuality studies, race and literature, and literature and science. The ideal candidate is a teacher-scholar devoted to undergraduate teaching, capable of teaching first-year seminars, introductory and advanced English courses, and mentoring student research while maintaining a rigorous scholarly agenda.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in English or Literature by August 2027.
• Expertise in British and American literatures.
• Ability to teach African American, Caribbean, Latino/a, or Postcolonial literatures and their intersections.
• An active scholarly agenda.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates in both general and specialized areas in English.
• Ability to teach first-year seminars, introductory and advanced English courses.
• Ability to mentor student research.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary fields in gender and sexuality studies.
• Secondary fields in race and literature.
• Secondary fields in literature and science.

Responsibilities

• Teach five regular courses annually.
• Lead one student-centered immersive experience (equivalent to one course) as part of the Hatter Ready initiative.
• Teach historical surveys from 1900-present.
• Teach period courses in Modernism.
• Teach one or more close reading and literary methods courses.
• Teach a course in literary theory.
• Mentor student research tutorials.
• Potentially teach courses for General Education requirements (Historical Inquiry, Creative Arts, or Culture and Beliefs).
• Teach First Year Seminars and Junior Seminars.
• Advise students academically.
• Participate in departmental and university service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Support for faculty development.
• Work authorization sponsorship may be available.

What This Job Offers

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