Assistant Professor of Literature

Universities of Wisconsin • River Falls, WI

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About The Position

The English Department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in post-1800 anglophone literature, film, and culture. The position begins at the Assistant Professor level in August 2026. The successful candidate will have experience in, and demonstrate a commitment to, student-centered liberal arts instruction. Selected candidate must be able to teach general education courses in literature and composition.

Requirements

• PhD. in the Field of Post-1800 Global Anglophone Literature completed before start date
• Research or teaching specialization in literature
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Experience using learning outcomes and rubrics for assessment
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to teach classes across the spectrum of English studies, including literature, composition, and general education.

Responsibilities

• Faculty in the department teach a normal load of eight courses a year (4/4), including teaching in the General Education program (writing, literature, ethical citizenship, and global perspectives).
• The successful candidate will also be expected to stay abreast of research in their field of study, maintain an active research agenda, and fulfill service responsibilities within the department, at the college level, and at the university level.
• This will also include active engagement in curriculum development and revision.

Benefits

• Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.
• To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees