Visiting Assistant Professor in English

Visiting Assistant Professor In British Literature Since 1800

The Department of English at Davidson College invites applications for a two-year position in British Literature since 1800 at the Visiting Assistant Professor level with a start date of August 1, 2026. Completion or imminent completion of a Ph.D. in British literature is required, and undergraduate teaching experience is preferred. The teaching load is five courses per year. Courses for next year will include "British Literature since 1800," "Desire: A Reading of British Literature or Global Anglophone Literature," topics courses in British or Global Anglophone Literature (in any period since 1800), along with two first-year writing courses aligned with the candidate's area(s) of interest.

Applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter addressing the teaching of the two literature courses named above; a curriculum vitae; a one- to two-page statement that outlines how one's teaching, research, and/or service might contribute to an inclusive learning environment for students from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences; and (unofficial) graduate transcripts. References will be solicited from candidates later in the process.

Applications completed by July 1, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. We seek to hire talented faculty and staff who are committed to achieving excellence within an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued.