Assistant Professor in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature

Department of English, University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Paid Leave

Job summary

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 British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature, beginning August 16, 2027.

We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: PhD in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature with record of research/publication and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per academic year at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute service to the Department, the University, and the profession.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research/publication record

Education

PhD in English or related field

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 British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature, beginning August 16, 2027.

We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in field. 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.

Required Qualifications: PhD, and record of research/publication and teaching experience in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature.

Preferred Qualifications: We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in British Romanticism and early Victorian literature. Our ideal candidate would have strengths in poetry or non-fiction prose, and secondary expertise in areas such as disability studies, animal/environmental/ecological studies, and visual culture.

Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: Options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Program and Location

The Department offers vibrant courses and programs and houses the Edward C. Kirkland and Mary Kirkland-Johns Endowment for Victorian and folklore studies. The Department 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. The University’s strong library holdings include the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature and the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection.

The University is a major comprehensive, land-grant, research-intensive university, ranked in recent years as among the nation’s top public universities. Gainesville, Florida 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 the major cities of 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. Cultural activities abound and local schools are highly rated. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Application and Timeline

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 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.

The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the 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/.