Assistant, Associate, or Professor of English

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Job Title:

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of English

Job Family:

Furman Faculty

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Compensation Grade:

FAC

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

English

Job Summary:

In keeping with Furman University's commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, the English department invites applicants for a tenure-track position in multiethnic literatures of the United States at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin August 1, 2026. A secondary interest in film is especially welcome. We are open to scholars of all periods and genres, including those who work on hemispheric, transatlantic, transpacific, or African diasporic literatures.

Job Description:

In addition to teaching upper-level courses in their specialty, applicants should be interested in contributing to our First-Year Writing program, in which class sizes are capped at 12, and to teaching introductory literature courses that fulfill our university's general education requirements, emphasizing writing, critical thinking, and social responsibility. The teaching load is five courses per year. The successful candidate will support Furman's distinctive undergraduate research, advising, and mentoring programs.

A Ph.D in English or Comparative Literature is required by August 1, 2026.

Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study, including Africana Studies, Film Studies, Latin American Studies, Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Poverty Studies, and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture.

Applicants should submit the following documents in a single PDF with the file name  in the order listed: a letter of interest, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for three references. The statement of teaching philosophy should describe your inclusive teaching and mentoring efforts, broadly conceived, and how your teaching and mentoring may contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community that aims, among other things, to "honor inquiry, promote diversity, [and] strive for equity" (FUture Focused).

You may also discuss any relevant professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have refined your skills or demonstrate your efforts in these areas. Review of applications will commence on October 20, 2025. Questions can be directed to the chair of the Department of English, Dr. Melinda Menzer, zer. All application materials should be submitted to this link: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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