Assistant Professor: Literature (Modernism)
About The Position
The School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature specializing in Modernism, with scholarship that engages substantially with Global Anglophone literatures. The successful candidate should also be able to teach courses and mentor student research in American and/or British Modernisms. The position combines teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is five courses over three academic-year quarters: fall, winter, and spring. Teaching includes lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses, including general education courses, and/or graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions, including topics designed by the candidate. The position also includes mentoring students and advising undergraduate and graduate theses, service on School, College, and University committees, and support for advancing scholarship and faculty mentorship. The position requires routine on-campus presence in a typical office and classroom setting. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2027. Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 4, 2027; applications may continue to be accepted until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, and a representative scholarship writing sample of no more than 25 pages.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Literature or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated record of or potential for significant research and publication.
- Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of successful college-level teaching and mentoring.
- Experience with curricular development for in-person and/or online delivery.
- Experience with grant-funded research and/or evident potential for transdisciplinary research.
Responsibilities
- Teach five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, and spring), including lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses, general education courses, and/or graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions.
- Teach courses in Modernism and mentor student research in American and/or British Modernisms.
- Mentor students and advise undergraduate and graduate theses.
- Conduct research and scholarship.
- Participate in committee work for the School, College, and University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
