Assistant Teaching Professor, Literature and Writing
About The Position
The Simmons University Department of Literature and Writing invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. The initial contract runs for one year with the possibility of annual renewal. The department welcomes applications from scholars and professionals in the domain of literature and writing with emphasis on British or American literature, culture, and history. We seek expertise in teaching composition and close reading across levels – from first-year writing courses to senior seminar and research courses. Candidates will include those who bring a generalist’s interest and experience to round out the department’s literature, film, and humanities offerings. The successful candidate has a firm grounding in the study of literary theory and practices along with a strong commitment to teaching and pedagogical work with a diverse body of students. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach courses in creative writing and/or in the graduate programs in children’s and young adult literature. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged teacher with academic, creative, or relevant professional experience who will support the programs’ implementation of its core curriculum and elective courses. Candidates should demonstrate a record of teaching excellence.
Requirements
- MA, MFA or ABD considered, PhD in literature or a related discipline preferred
- Evidence of excellent teaching
- Scholars, authors, and instructors with creative, academic, and/or professional experience
Nice To Haves
- Emphasis on British or American literature, culture, and history
- Expertise in teaching composition and close reading across levels – from first-year writing courses to senior seminar and research courses
- Generalist’s interest and experience to round out the department’s literature, film, and humanities offerings
- Firm grounding in the study of literary theory and practices
- Strong commitment to teaching and pedagogical work with a diverse body of students
- Opportunity to teach courses in creative writing and/or in the graduate programs in children’s and young adult literature
- Dynamic and engaged teacher with academic, creative, or relevant professional experience
- Support the programs’ implementation of its core curriculum and elective courses
- Demonstrate a record of teaching excellence
Responsibilities
- Carry a 7-course teaching load per academic year (three courses in one semester, four in the other)
- Provide support for students’ learning by way of office hours and other direct work with students
- Advise students
- Attend department meetings, either in person or in a remote format
- Participate in the ongoing work of curricular renewal and revision
- Continued participation in professional development as it relates to the candidate’s teaching and disciplinary expertise
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible position
- Health benefits
- Retirement savings offerings
- Flexible hours
- Remote work opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
