Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

Spelman College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Africana or Critical Black Studies to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will teach a 3-3 load and contribute to our vibrant program in Literature, Media, and Writing.

The position emphasizes an active research and publishing agenda, service to the college, and scholarly engagement with Black literary and visual cultures in a rich liberal arts setting. PhD required by August 2027.

Qualifications

• 3-3 teaching load and tenure-track expectations.
• Active research and publishing agenda.
• Strong commitment to service.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3-3 load in literature, media, and writing.
• Develop and advance research in Africana or Critical Black Studies.
• Contribute to service and departmental duties.

Skills

3-3 course load

Scholarly research

Service commitment

Education

PhD required by August 2027

Job description

Position Information

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

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficientfunding.

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

Begins

Fall Semester 2026

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence inteaching and to the continued enhancement of the academicenvironment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, SpelmanCollege is a private four-year liberal arts college located inAtlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in theUnited States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University CenterConsortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for HigherEducation.

Position Description

The Spelman College Department of Literature, Media, and Writing(formerly Department of English ) embraces an expansivevision of language and visual culture. Our curriculum promotesevidence-based argumentation; the pleasures of reading literary,theoretical, and visual texts; critical interpretation as a socialnecessity; and an awareness of the integral role of literary andvisual cultures in a free and just society. With deep roots in thegenealogies of Black feminism, our curriculum emphasizes criticalthinking, aesthetic appreciation, and ethical commitments toprovide our students with a foundation in humanistic knowledge thatis 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 CriticalBlack Studies to begin in Fall 2027 . We seek applicantswhose theoretical lenses include one or more of the followingareas: African lit and media, Black Ecology, Black SpeculativeLiterature and Media, and/or Decoloniality. Spelman College facultyare hired as teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will beexpected to teach a 3-3 course load, pursue an active research andpublishing agenda, and possess a strong commitment to service. PhDrequired by August 2027.

Qualifications

PhD required by August 2027.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: F736P

Open Date: 09/04/2026

Close Date: 11/07/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application willbe relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reachout to any department faculty regarding the position or status ofyour application. We appreciate your interest andconsideration.

EEO Statement

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest


2. Curriculum Vitae


3. Transcripts (unofficial)


4. Research Statement


5. Teaching Philosophy