Assistant Professor of English: Digital Literacies & AI

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 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.