Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Statesat the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficientfunding.

Assistant Professor - Literature, Media, and Writing

Fall Semester 2026

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

The Spelman College Department of Literature, Media, and Writing(formerly Department of English ) embraces an expansivevision of language and visual culture. Our curriculum promotesevidence-based argumentation; the pleasures of reading literary,theoretical, and visual texts; critical interpretation as a socialnecessity; and an awareness of the integral role of literary andvisual cultures in a free and just society. With deep roots in thegenealogies of Black feminism, our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, aesthetic appreciation, and ethical commitments toprovide our students with a foundation in humanistic knowledge thatis important to all fields.

The Department of Literature, Media, and Writing (formerly English) at Spelman College invites applications for a full-time,tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Africana or Critical Black Studies to begin in Fall 2027 . We seek applicantswhose theoretical lenses include one or more of the following areas:
African lit and media, Black Ecology, Black Speculative Literature and Media, and/or Decoloniality. Spelman College faculty are hired as teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3-3 course load, pursue an active research and publishing agenda, and possess a strong commitment to service. PhD required by August 2027.

PhD required by August 2027.

Posting Number: F736P

Open Date: 09/04/2026

Close Date: 11/07/2026

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application willbe relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reachout to any department faculty regarding the position or status ofyour application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are asmoke-free campus.

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