Assistant Professor of English (20th Century American Literatures)
William & Mary

Position Number:

F0A55W

Assistant Professor of English (20th Century American Literatures)

The Department of English is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which people have represented their worlds, real or imagined, in literature and creative writing. As a lively community of teaching scholars, we are committed to engaging our students in the richness and variety of poetry, drama, and prose, from the canon of traditional English literature to marginalized, avant-garde and experimental literary works. The diversity of our program encourages students to explore the aesthetic, rhetorical, historical, philosophical, cultural and ideological dimensions of literature, to discover the power of literary art.

The Department of English at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia,seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Indigenous/Native American, Latine/x, or Asian American literatures of the 20th century, with capacity to teach both poetry and fiction in their field and a research specialty in one genre or both. We are particularly interested in individuals with teaching expertise that extends to various streams of 20th century American literature. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.

Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses ranging from introductory and more specialized courses in their field to our major gateway course ("Interpreting Literature") and to 20th century American literature survey courses, broadly conceived. William & Mary English courses often also support W&M's interdisciplinary general education COLL Curriculum and candidates interested in contributing to COLL are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will further demonstrate evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.

By the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025), applicants must hold a Ph.D.in English or an adjacent interdisciplinary field (e.g., Indigenous/Native American Studies, Latine/x Studies, Asian American Studies).

Experience teaching both poetry and fiction-focused courses. Experience in teaching 20th century American literature survey courses, broadly conceived. Experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research in literary studies. Experience teaching first-year writing intensive classes.

3KD310 English Dept

William & Mary

09/17/2024

10/25/2024

11/17/2024

No

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in literary study in any of the aforementioned required documents; any separate diversity statement cannot be considered. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. In addition, candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide a syllabus and a writing sample.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 25, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of English may be found here https://www.wm.edu/as/english/. Information on William & Mary's general education COLL Curriculum maybe be found here https://www.wm.edu/as/undergraduate/coll/.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none