Assistant Professor of English

Modern Language Association; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of English. The 9-month faculty position begins August 2027, with review starting November 15, 2026 and applications accepted through January 15, 2027.

Qualified candidates must hold an MFA in Creative Writing and/or a PhD or ABD in English, with a publication record as a writer of fiction or nonfiction.

Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing and/or PhD in English, or ABD near completion.
• Publication record as a writer of fiction or nonfiction.
• Able to equip students to navigate the digital landscape and utilize emerging technologies, ML, and AI.
• Applicants with digital studies/digital literacies/digital media expertise are encouraged.

Skills

Publication record

Digital literacies

Education

MFA in Creative Writing

PhD in English

ABD in English

Job description

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to submit applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of English. This is a tenure-track, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 2027. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and be accepted until January 15, 2027.

Qualified candidates must hold an MFA in Creative Writing and/or a PhD or ABD, near completion, in English; have a publication record as a writer of fiction or nonfiction; and be prepared to equip students to navigate the current digital landscape and utilize emerging technologies, machine learning, and AI. Applicants with expertise in digital studies, digital literacies, and/or digital media are encouraged to apply.

Please follow the following web link to view the full job posting:

https://www.samford.edu/employee/faculty-employment-opportunities/HCAS-ENGL30-Assist-Prof-English-TT-9-mos_2026-27-ad-final.pdf

To apply, please submit all materials in PDF format to:

[e-mail] Subject: Asst. Prof., English