Assistant Professor: Global Anglophone Lit, Long 19th C

Wofford College; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global and Anglophone Literatures of the long 19th century to begin Fall 2027. The appointee will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, and participate in college service, reflecting our liberal arts emphasis.

We seek a Ph.D. in English or related field; preferred focus includes British and global Indigenous literatures, transnational literatures, or literary theory.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. awarded by start date in English Literature, Comparative Literature, or related field.
• Preferred subfields include British literature, global Indigenous literatures, transnational literatures, or literary theory.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses, including first-year seminars and literature surveys.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3-1-3 load with the January Interim term.
• Advise students regularly; participate in departmental and college service.
• Develop and teach courses in Global and Anglophone Literatures of the long 19th century.

Skills

Teaching

Undergraduate advising

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in English Literature or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Workday

Job description

Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global and Anglophone Literatures of the long 19th century to begin Fall 2027. The appointee will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, and participate in college service, reflecting our liberal arts emphasis.

We seek a Ph.D. in English or related field; preferred focus includes British and global Indigenous literatures, transnational literatures, or literary theory.