Assistant Professor of Nineteenth-Century British Literature

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

127d • $65,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The English Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of British literature with a specialization in the long nineteenth century. The successful candidate will teach core courses in literature and writing, surveys, special topics courses, and graduate seminars in Romantic and Victorian literature. We value creativity, curiosity, versatility, and a teaching and research agenda that situates British literary history in a global context. Further possible teaching opportunities for this position include: introductory methods courses in English and literary studies for undergraduate majors and/or our MA program; professional literary editing and publishing courses; community engagement/experiential learning; courses that combine/cross our Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and Literature and Writing tracks; courses that expand our existing offerings in ways that resonate with the department’s conviction that historical and disciplinary knowledge be wielded in the pursuit of equity, action, and hope.

Requirements

• PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in English or a closely related discipline, or ABD nearing completion.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching introductory methods courses in English and literary studies.
• Experience in professional literary editing and publishing courses.
• Experience in community engagement/experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in literature and writing, surveys, special topics courses, and graduate seminars in Romantic and Victorian literature.
• Maintain active professional engagement as reflected in a scholarly publication record.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Contribute to service to the department, university, and/or greater community.

Benefits

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility.
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• Paid parental leave benefits.

What This Job Offers

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