Assistant Professor, Nineteenth-Century British Literature

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid medical/sick and parental leave

Tuition benefits for employee and-dep

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Generous retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture in the WCAS English Department. Candidates with research spanning empire, gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, and ecological perspectives are encouraged to apply.

PhD expected by Sept 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach and advise at undergraduate and graduate levels, including surveys of British literature and courses in the

Qualifications

• PhD in hand by start date.
• Research focus on nineteenth-century British literature and culture.
• Interdisciplinary approaches including empire, gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, and ecology.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Prepare and deliver surveys of British literature and courses on the British novel.
• Develop and supervise courses in area of specialization.

Skills

Teaching

Education

PhD in hand by Sep 1, 2027

Job description

Evanston, Illinois

Department: WCAS English The Department of English at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture. We welcome candidates whose research focuses on any form of British cultural production of the long nineteenth century and any critical approach, including those considering empire, gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, and ecological perspectives. Applicants must have the PhD in hand by the anticipated start date of September 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching British literature survey courses and courses on the British novel as well as introductory and advanced courses in their area of specialization.

Inquiries about the search may be sent to [e-mail].

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance


• paid medical/sick and parental leave


• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents


• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care


• generous retirement savings options


• wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

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