Assistant Professor of English & Digital Media

Samford University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, a 9-month appointment beginning August 2027.

Qualified candidates must hold an MFA in Creative Writing and/or a PhD or ABD in English, with a publication record in fiction or nonfiction, and be prepared to equip students to navigate the digital landscape using emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing or PhD/ABD in English required.
• Strong publication record in fiction or nonfiction.
• Familiarity with digital studies and emerging technologies in teaching is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate English courses.
• Advise and mentor students within the department.
• Contribute to digital literacy and use of AI/ML in coursework.

Skills

Fiction writing

Nonfiction writing

Publication record

Education

MFA in Creative Writing

PhD or ABD in English

Job description

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, a 9-month appointment beginning August 2027.

Qualified candidates must hold an MFA in Creative Writing and/or a PhD or ABD in English, with a publication record in fiction or nonfiction, and be prepared to equip students to navigate the digital landscape using emerging technologies.