Assistant Professor, English

University of Nevada, Reno

The Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor of U.S. literature from the nineteenth century with a desired secondary area in Queer Theory to begin on July 1, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates specializing in any literary genre, but the candidate should be comfortable teaching and advising students on texts from the nineteenth century into the twentieth century.

The candidate should have a robust research agenda and teaching experience in U.S. literature of the period as well as demonstrated teaching experience with queer theory. Candidates possessing or expecting PhDs in English Literature or related fields no later than July 1, 2027, are invited to apply. The faculty member who joins the department can expect to contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs and will participate in the university's Core Humanities Program housed within the College of Liberal Arts.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs. The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate committees.

Required Qualifications

• An active and promising research agenda is expected, as are experience and promise as an excellent teacher.
• The PhD must be completed no later than July 1, 2027.
• Successful candidates must be able to teach courses and pursue a research agenda in 19th Century U.S. Literature and demonstrate expertise in Queer Theory.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Compensation Grade, Assistant Professor, 9-month, B Contract.

Salary is competitive with a range of $68,000 to $73,000 and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program.

Perks of working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Grant-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

The Department of English,…