Health Humanities & Literature—Assistant Professor

Elon University - English Department; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tenure sabbatical

Course reassignment times

Summer research grants

Conference travel funds

Job summary

Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Humanities and Literature, beginning mid-August 2027. The successful candidate will have training in Health Humanities and Literature and a Ph.D. in English by start date.

Teaching literature and first-year writing are foundational, with up to six classes annually, including interdisciplinary Elon Core courses. Elon supports study-away initiatives and seeks candidates who foster inclusivity and engage with

Qualifications

• PhD in English required.
• Experience teaching health humanities and literature preferred.
• Ability to teach first-year writing and literature courses.
• Commitment to inclusivity and diverse student populations.
• Willingness to develop interdisciplinary courses within Elon Core Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach literature and first-year writing courses; up to six classes per year.
• Deliver introductory and advanced literature; interdisciplinary Elon Core courses.
• Contribute to teaching excellence and student mentoring.
• Support study-abroad initiatives and study-away opportunities.
• Engage in scholarly activities aligned with Health Humanities and Literature.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Diversity & inclusion

Health humanities

Literature

Education

PhD in English

Job description

Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Humanities and Literature, beginning mid-August 2027. The successful candidate will have training in Health Humanities and Literature and a Ph.D. in English by start date.

Teaching literature and first-year writing are foundational, with up to six classes annually, including interdisciplinary Elon Core courses. Elon supports study-away initiatives and seeks candidates who foster inclusivity and engage with