Assistant Professor: Literature (Modernism)

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature specializing in Modernism with emphasis on Global Anglophone literatures. The successful candidate will teach and mentor in American and/or British Modernisms, supervise student research, and contribute to our active BA and MA programs.

The position involves teaching five courses across fall, winter and spring terms, service, and ongoing scholarship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Literature or closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of or potential for significant research and publication.
• Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• The position consists of teaching, research, and service.
• Teaching load: five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, spring).
• Teaching lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses, including general education courses, and/or graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions.
• Mentoring of students, including advising of theses, at both graduate and undergraduate level.
• Service includes committee-work for the School, College, and University.
• Support for advancing one’s scholarship and faculty mentorship.

Education

Ph.D. in Literature or closely related field

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature specializing in the field of Modernism and whose work engages substantially with Global Anglophone literatures. Applicants should also be able to teach courses and mentor student research in American and/or British Modernisms. The School of Writing, Literature, and Film offers a BA major and minor in English, both on campus and online. Our MA program enjoys a long tradition of excellence, distinguished faculty, successful alumni, and a vibrant community. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, consistently ranked among the top 10 college towns in the nation, Oregon State University is a dynamic R1 institution committed to its land-grant mission of educational access, research discovery, and public impact.

Key Responsibilities

• The position consists of teaching, research, and service.
• The teaching load is five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, and spring terms).
• Teaching responsibilities involve lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses, including general education courses, and/or graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions, including topics of the candidate's design.
• Mentoring of students, including advising of theses, is expected at both the graduate and undergraduate level.
• Service includes committee-work for the School, College, and University.
• The position includes support for advancing one’s scholarship and faculty mentorship.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Literature or closely related field
• Demonstrated record of or potential for significant research and publication
• Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful college-level teaching and mentoring
• Experience with curricular development for in-person and/or online delivery
• Experience with grant-funded research and/or evident potential for transdisciplinary research

Working Conditions/Schedule

This position requires routine on-campus presence in a typical office and classroom setting.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Start Date

Anticipated Start Date: 2027-09-16

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