Assistant Professor in Anglophone Poetry Studies

Department of English, University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of English at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anglophone Poetry Studies beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses per academic year, maintain an active writing and publication record, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

UF seeks an engaged colleague who will contribute service to the department, university, and profession; the department values

Job description

The Department of English at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach in the B.A. and Ph.D. programs in the field of Anglophone Poetry Studies, beginning August 16, 2027. We seek candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active writing and publication career, 2) teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level, and mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, 3) contribute service to the Department, the University, and the profession.

The Department offers innovative courses and programs at all levels and enjoys productive relationships with other units housed within and beyond the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere.

UF is a major comprehensive, land-grant, research-intensive university, ranked in recent years as among the nation’s top public universities. Gainesville is a city of approximately 150,000 residents in Alachua County. It sits 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Its many nearby parks, springs, and recreational areas offer year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, diving, and nature photography. Learn more at Visit Gainesville: https://www.visitgainesville.com/

For full consideration, applications must include:

• a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
• a complete curriculum vitae, including a list of three references
• a statement of teaching goals and practice

Application review will begin on December 1, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and/or hiring authority.

After initial review, writing samples will be requested from selected applicants, as well as letters of recommendation from the listed references. We anticipate Zoom interviews in December or January and campus visits for finalists in the spring term.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.