Assistant Professor of English (Health Humanities and Literature) – Elon University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English (Health Humanities and Literature) – Elon University

• Institution: Elon University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English, Elon College of Arts and Sciences

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Health Humanities and Literature

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Elon Campus, North Carolina, United States

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 at 11:55 PM EST

• Expected Start Date: Mid-August 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of English at Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Health Humanities and Literature.

The successful candidate will have expertise in both Health Humanities and Literature and will contribute to undergraduate teaching, first-year writing, interdisciplinary courses, research, mentoring, and the broader academic life of the university.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach introductory and advanced Literature courses.

• Teach First-Year Writing.

• Develop and teach courses related to Health Humanities.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary courses in the Elon Core Curriculum.

• Maintain an active scholarly and research agenda.

• Mentor undergraduate students.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Potentially develop study-away or study-abroad courses.

Teaching Load

• Up to 6 courses per academic year

Teaching may include:

• Health Humanities

• Literature

• First-Year Writing

• Introductory Literature

• Advanced Literature

• Interdisciplinary Elon Core Curriculum courses

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English by the position start date.

• Training and expertise in Health Humanities and Literature.

• Demonstrated record of innovation and excellence in teaching.

Candidates with experience working effectively with people from varied backgrounds are encouraged to discuss relevant experience in their application materials.

Research & Faculty Support

Elon University supports its teacher-scholar-mentor model through opportunities that may include:

• Pre-tenure teaching sabbatical

• Course reassignment time

• Summer research grants

• Conference travel funding

• Professional development support

• Support for developing study-away courses

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. 1–2 Page Teaching Philosophy

4. Contact Information for Three References

Reference letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates in late November.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-english-health-humanities-and-literature-elon-campus-north-carolina-united-states

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Mid-August 2027