Assistant Professor - English - Pre-1700 Literature

University of California at Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley is hiring two tenure-track Assistant Professors specializing in pre-1700 English literature. We welcome applications from scholars working on medieval and early-modern vernacular literatures of England from a wide range of critical and theoretical perspectives.

The position requires teaching our historical literature surveys from medieval literature through the mid-17th century.

Qualifications

• PhD (or enrolled in PhD program) in English or related field at time of application.
• Specialization in pre-1700 English literature.
• Focus on medieval and early-modern vernacular literatures of England.
• Ability to teach surveys from medieval literature through mid-17th century.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research leading to books and articles.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate seminars and undergraduate lecture courses.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; supervise dissertation research.
• Participate in administrative activities within the English department and across the University.

Skills

Mentoring

Research publishing

Teaching seminars

Education

PhD in English or related field

Job description

The Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley is hiring two tenure-track Assistant Professors specializing in pre-1700 English literature. We welcome applications from scholars working on the medieval and early-modern vernacular literatures of England from a wide range of critical and theoretical perspectives. The position requires teaching our historical literature surveys from medieval literature through the mid-17th century.

Assistant Professors at Berkeley are expected to excel in research, teaching, and service. Elements of the position include the following: implementing a program of research that culminates in the publication of books and articles; developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate seminars and undergraduate lecture courses; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; supervising dissertation research; and participating in various administrative activities in the English department and across the University. As one of the country's top programs, Berkeley's English department is a large and thriving intellectual community, offering ample opportunities for academic collaboration, faculty mentorship, and professional development.

The department is dedicated to the global and historical study of all literatures written in English. In our teaching, mentorship, and service, we aim to create an intellectual community characterized by both its variety and its collaborative spirit, not only within the department, but across the university and our discipline.

UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.