British / Anglophone Literature, 1800-1950

dept_388; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track position in British or Anglophone Literature, 1800-1950, at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2027. We welcome applicants in any area of British or Anglophone literature and culture from this period, with interdisciplinary interests including film and media studies, and transnational approaches.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.
• Tenure-track position at assistant professor level.
• Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in British or Anglophone literature (1800–1950).

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory courses as well as more advanced courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Participate in interdisciplinary programs and collaborations within Williams College and the Clark Art Institute.
• Contribute to an active honors program and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Education

Ph.D. in hand by start date

Job description

Position Description

The English Department at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track position in British or Anglophone Literature, 1800-1950, at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2027. We welcome applicants who work in any area of British or Anglophone literature and culture in this period. Additional interests include film and / or media studies, and we particularly welcome transnational and interdisciplinary approaches. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. The standard teaching load at Williams is two courses per semester.

Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of introductory courses, as well as more advanced courses in their area of specialization. We would welcome courses that support our long-standing commitments to the college's interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, as well as Comparative Literature.

The English Department offers a robust undergraduate major with courses across the historical and geographic breadth of literary and cultural production, including a strong set of creative writing offerings, all taught in small class sizes. Our students are deeply engaged, and our lively honors program offers seniors an opportunity to undertake more intensive scholarly projects. English faculty participate in a wide set of interdisciplinary programs at Williams as well as the Clark Art Institute, a world class visual studies research program in Williamstown.

Williams College offers professional development opportunities, including the college's First3 program as well as programming organized by the Rice Center for Teaching and the NCFDD, among other mentoring initiatives.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply.