Assistant Professor of Literature (Modernism)

School of Writing, Literature, and Film; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s School of Writing, Literature, and Film invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature specializing in Modernism with work engaging Global Anglophone literatures. The successful candidate will teach courses and mentor student research in American and British Modernisms.

The appointment emphasizes teaching (45%), research (45%), and service (10%), with a teaching load of five courses across fall, winter, and spring terms.

Qualifications

• PhD in Literature or closely related field by time of appointment.
• Strong teaching record in undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Active research in Modernism and Global Anglophone literatures.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year across fall, winter and spring terms.
• Mentor student research and theses in literature.
• Contribute to service within the School, College and University.

Skills

Modernism

Global Anglophone literatures

Teaching

Student mentorship

Education

PhD in Literature

Job description

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 researchin 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.

The position consists of teaching (45%), research (45%), and service (10%). 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.

All candidates must have a strong record of teaching and a Ph.D. in Literature or closely related field by time of appointment. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at the OSU School of Writing, Literature, and Film website: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf.

Oregon State University is a public R1 land-grant institution committed to public outreach and engagement and motivated by educational equity, inclusion, and diversity. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to these core values.