Tenure-Track English: Foundations & Postcolonial Literature

Assumption University; Salisbury Heights (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Assumption University in Massachusetts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning in August 2027/2028. We seek a generalist with PhD in English Literature or a related field and a specialty in post-colonial/transatlantic literature.

The successful candidate should be able to offer upper-level writing courses. The position carries a seven-course teaching load for the academic year, includes teaching four-five Foundations program courses, and mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD in hand by August 2027.
• PhD in English Literature or related field.
• Specialization in post-colonial/transatlantic literature.
• Ability to offer upper-level writing courses.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses per academic year.
• Teach 4–5 first-year Foundation courses, including composition and literature.
• Offer upper-level literature and/or writing courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Assist with student publications.

Skills

Post-colonial literature

Transatlantic literature

Mentoring undergraduates

Upper-level writing course instruction

Education

PhD in English Literature or related field

Job description

Assumption University in Massachusetts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning in August 2027/2028. We seek a generalist with PhD in English Literature or a related field and a specialty in post-colonial/transatlantic literature.

The successful candidate should be able to offer upper-level writing courses. The position carries a seven-course teaching load for the academic year, includes teaching four-five Foundations program courses, and mentoring