Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

Spelman College (Old); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Literature, Media, and Writing to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes Africana or Critical Black Studies with potential areas including African lit and media, Black Ecology, or Decoloniality.

PhD required by August 2027 and a 3-3 teaching load are expected. We seek candidate-s who will contribute to a vibrant program, publish research, and engage in service.

Qualifications

• PhD required by August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3-3 course load in Literature, Media, and Writing.
• Pursue an active research and publishing agenda.
• Engage in service within the department and college.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research and publishing

Service and committee work

Education

PhD

Job description

Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

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Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status

Faculty/Type Title

Faculty/Type Title Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

Area of Study

Begins

Fall 2027

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Spelman College Department of Literature, Media, and Writing (formerly Department of English) embraces an expansive vision of language and visual culture. Our curriculum promotes evidence-based argumentation; the pleasures of reading literary, theoretical, and visual texts; critical interpretation as a social necessity; and an awareness of the integral role of literary and visual cultures in a free and just society. With deep roots in the genealogies of Black feminism, our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, aesthetic appreciation, and ethical commitments to provide our students with a foundation in humanistic knowledge that is important to all fields.

The Department of Literature, Media, and Writing (formerly English) at Spelman College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Africana or Critical Black Studies to begin in Fall 2027. We seek applicants whose theoretical lenses include one or more of the following areas: African lit and media, Black Ecology, Black Speculative Literature and Media, and/or Decoloniality. Spelman College faculty are hired as teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3-3 course load, pursue an active research and publishing agenda, and possess a strong commitment to service. PhD required by August 2027.

Qualifications

PhD required by August 2027.

Posting Number

F736P

Open Date

09/04/2026

Close Date

11/07/2026

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

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