Assistant Teaching Professor, Literature and Writing

Simmons College Company; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Simmons University in Boston is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Literature and Writing. The position begins Fall 2027, with an initial one-year contract and potential renewal.

Candidates should have expertise in British or American literature, culture, and history, and be prepared to teach composition and close reading across levels from first-year writing to senior seminars.

Qualifications

• Evidence of excellent teaching.
• We welcome applications from scholars, authors, instructors with creative, academic, and/or professional experience.
• MA, MFA or ABD considered, PhD in literature or a related discipline preferred

Responsabilités

• Carry a 7-course teaching load per academic year.
• Provide support for students through office hours and direct work.
• Advise students.
• Attend department meetings in person or remote.
• Participate in curricular renewal and revision.
• Continued professional development in teaching and discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Excellent teaching

Formation

MA/MFA/ABD

PhD preferred

Description du poste

ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

The Department of Literature and Writing The department includes an undergraduate major in literature and one in writing as well as a minor in literature and writing. An undergraduate certification in Spanish also falls within this department’s offerings as do graduate degree programs in the study of literature for young people.

As a department, the faculty engage in reflective teaching set within a tradition of relational teaching. Students engage with the work of important writers as they become familiar with cultural values, ideas, debates, and insights woven into literature. Whether in literature or writing, students sharpen their understanding and execution of language in reading, writing and speaking about literary texts. Student learning outcomes combine expertise in these skills with disciplinary content, critical and historical awareness, and a deep and wide appreciation for literary production - their own and others'. Throughout the program, students hone confidence as independent thinkers with critical voices as they discern the complex relationship of issues of power related to race, class, gender, and sexuality. Reading, analytical, and writing serve as foundational skills for student students to enter a variety of professions including careers in law, publishing, journalism, advertising, business, public service, technology, and education.

Job Summary

The Simmons University Department of Literature and Writing invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. The initial contract runs for one year with the possibility of annual renewal. The department welcomes applications from scholars and professionals in the domain of literature and writing with emphasis on British or American literature, culture, and history. We seek expertise in teaching composition and close reading across levels - from first-year writing courses to senior seminar and research courses. Candidates will include those who bring a generalist’s interest and experience to round out the department’s literature, film, and humanities offerings. The successful candidate has a firm grounding in the study of literary theory and practices along with a strong commitment to teaching and pedagogical work with a diverse body of students. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach courses in creative writing and/or in the graduate programs in children’s and young adult literature. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged teacher with academic, creative, or relevant professional experience who will support the programs’ implementation of its core curriculum and elective courses. Candidates should demonstrate a record of teaching excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Carry a 7-course teaching load per academic year (three courses in one semester, four in the other)
• Provide support for students' learning by way of office hours and other direct work with students
• Advise students
• Attend department meetings, either in person or in a remote format
• Participate in the ongoing work of curricular renewal and revision
• Continued participation in professional development as it relates to the candidate's teaching and disciplinary expertise
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MA, MFA or ABD considered, PhD in literature or a related discipline preferred
• Evidence of excellent teaching
• We welcome applications from scholars, authors, and instructors with creative, academic, and/or professional experience

Work Environment, Conditions, and Physical Demands

This is a contracted, academic year position (generally from August to June) that will require teaching in person on the Boston campus

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Compensation range: $67,000 - $70,000 In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. This is a benefits-eligible position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered on a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University is a small, private, non-sectarian University which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals. We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first. Simmons News