Visiting Assistant Professor, English

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English starting August 2027. The position emphasizes Digital Humanities and Public Humanities, with opportunities in film studies, new media, or creative/professional writing.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to interdisciplinary curricular development, and advance public-facing scholarship using digital tools and project-based learning.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or closely related field by start date; ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by 07/31/2028.
• Proven experience teaching at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate instruction in English.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and curricular development that integrates digital tools, public-facing scholarship, and project-based learning.

Skills

Digital Humanities

Public Humanities

Film studies

New media

Creative writing

Professional writing

Education

PhD in English or closely related field

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor, English

Wright State University

Dayton, OH

The School of Humanities and Cultural Studies (SoHCS) at Wright State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English beginning August 2027.

We seek candidates whose primary expertise is in Digital Humanities and/or Public Humanities, with additional expertise in areas such as film studies, new media, creative writing, professional writing, or related fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in English, including interdisciplinary teaching and curricular development that integrate digital tools, public-facing scholarship, and project-based learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English or closely related field by start date; ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by 07/31/2028.
• Proven experience teaching at the undergraduate level. TA experience will be considered.

Wright State University—named in honor of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright is located eight miles northeast of downtown Dayton, Ohio. The university serves more than 11,000 students and offers over 340 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional academic programs through six colleges and a medical school. Wright State also operates a branch campus, Wright State University–Lake Campus, located on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio.

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.