Assistant Professor: Literature (Modernism)
About The Position
Oregon State University’s School of Writing, Literature, and Film invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature specializing in Modernism. The candidate’s work should engage substantially with Global Anglophone literatures, and they should be able to teach courses and mentor student research in American and/or British Modernisms. The position is based in Corvallis, Oregon, and requires routine on-campus presence in a typical office and classroom setting. The role combines teaching, research, and service. The annual teaching load is five courses over three quarters—fall, winter, and spring—and includes lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses, general education courses, and/or graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions, including topics designed by the candidate. The professor will mentor students and advise theses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and serve on School, College, and University committees. Support for scholarship and faculty mentorship is included. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2027. The School offers an English BA major and minor on campus and online, as well as an MA program. Oregon State University is an R1 institution with a land-grant mission focused on educational access, research discovery, and public impact.
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.
- Work should engage substantially with Global Anglophone literatures.
- Ability to teach courses and mentor student research in American and/or British Modernisms.
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 be prepared to teach and mentor student research in American and/or British Modernisms.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, including advising theses.
- Conduct research and pursue scholarship.
- Provide service through committee work for the School, College, and University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
