Literature Professor (Open Rank): Medieval to Modern

University of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Research stipend

Job summary

The University of Austin (UATX) invites applications for full- or part-time faculty in Literature, across medieval and modern topics. The Center for Arts seeks colleagues who can teach across regions and centuries within a liberal arts curriculum.

Appointments may be at Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks with a Fall 2027 start. Part-time options are considered, with competitive compensation and research support.

Qualifications

• Active and ambitious research agendas and undergraduate teaching within a liberal arts curriculum.
• Enthusiastic about teaching broadly across regions and centuries.
• Willingness to teach in related areas such as philosophy, theology, history, and art history.

Responsibilities

• Teach dedicated medieval literature survey and courses on Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare’s history plays.
• Teach modern literature including Victorian literature, modernism, and literary theory.
• Contribute to core curriculum and intellectual foundations courses.
• Engage in undergraduate teaching and scholarly research within a liberal arts framework.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research agenda

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The University of Austin (UATX) invites applications for full- or part-time faculty in Literature, across medieval and modern topics. The Center for Arts seeks colleagues who can teach across regions and centuries within a liberal arts curriculum.

Appointments may be at Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks with a Fall 2027 start. Part-time options are considered, with competitive compensation and research support.