Assistant Professor - English Philosophy & Modern Languages

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title
Assistant Professor - English Philosophy & Modern Languages

Brief

Position Overview
The Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English Literature with specialization in Global Literatures, Comparative Literature, or Transnational Literatures, preferably with a focus on indigenous literature to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in world literature and multicultural literature with the possibility of teaching other writing and literature courses during the academic year.

Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate's specialty area exist. Other expected duties include advising students; service to the department, college, and/or university committees; contributions to the department's ongoing assessment and curricular needs; and an active research, presentation, and publication agenda. The teaching load for an Assistant Professor at MSUB is 21 credits for the academic year. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.

Faculty Tenure Track
Yes

Faculty Rank
Tenure Track Assistant Professor - English Philosophy & Modern Languages

Position Number
6A0113

Department
Eng Phil & Mod Languages

Division
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Appointment Type
Faculty

Contract Term
Academic Year

Semester

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08/01/2026

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FLSA

Union Affiliation
Billings Faculty Association

FTE
1.0

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Compensation
Annual

Salary
Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type
MUS

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Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details

General Statement
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement

Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English Literature with specialization in Global Literatures, Comparative Literature, or Transnational Literatures, preferably with a focus on indigenous literature to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in world literature and multicultural literature with the possibility of teaching other writing and literature courses during the academic year.

Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate's specialty area exist. Other expected duties include advising students; service to the department, college, and/or university committees; contributions to the department's ongoing assessment and curricular needs; and an active research, presentation, and publication agenda. The teaching load for an Assistant Professor at MSUB is 21 credits for the academic year. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

PhD in Transnational Literatures, Comparative Literature, Post-Colonial Literature, Global Literatures, Global Anglophone Literatures, or related field
Appropriate background in the needed area(s) of specialization
Ability and interest in undergraduate teaching

Experience with and commitment to working with diverse student populations
Ability and willingness to develop and teach sections/courses…