Assistant Professor of Shakespeare Studies and Early Modern British Literature, Department of English; R0008984

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Shakespeare Studies and Early Modern British Literature, effective July 1, 2027.

An earned Ph.D. in English or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate research and teaching expertise in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature, with possible emphases including but not limited to drama and performance and/or global and transnational studies. We encourage applications from candidates whose work intersects with departments and programs on the WFU campus including Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Theater and Dance, African-American Studies, Environment and Sustainability Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Course load is 2-2; teaching responsibilities include MA seminars, upper- and lower-level courses in Shakespeare and/or early modern literature, and literature courses in the university’s Core Curriculum. Candidates are expected to demonstrate innovative pedagogy and a commitment to creating inclusive learning and working environments for diverse populations. In addition to teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, this individual will be expected to publish and engage in scholarly activity in the field, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

A one-semester paid research leave is guaranteed before application for tenure.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact A skHR or .

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact A skHR or .