Assistant Professor in American Literature, Early Period to 1900 – Santa Clara University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor in American Literature, Early Period to 1900 – Santa Clara University

• Institution: Santa Clara University

• Department: Department of English

• Position: Assistant Professor in American Literature, Early Period to 1900

• Job Requisition ID: R7982

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

• Work Mode: In-Person

• Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

• Teaching Load: 6 courses per academic year, normally 2 courses per quarter

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 82.50 lakh – INR 91.70 lakh annually

• Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 at midnight PST

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

The official posting identifies this as a full-time tenure-track role in Early American literature, covering the colonial period through the 19th century, with environmental humanities and/or literary and cultural theory listed as desirable additional areas of expertise. Pasted text

Overview of Role

The Department of English at Santa Clara University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Literature, Early Period to 1900.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, and academic service within the Department of English, the College of Arts and Sciences, the University, and the wider profession.

The appointment begins on September 1, 2027, and tenure-stream faculty are normally expected to teach six courses per year while maintaining an active research programme. Pasted text

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach lower- and upper-division courses in the English major and University core curriculum.

Potential teaching areas include:

• Foundation courses for the English major

• Early American Literature

• Courses in the candidate’s area of specialization

• First-Year Writing

• Advanced Writing

• Newly developed courses

Approximately one-third of the annual teaching assignment is expected to consist of first-year writing courses. Pasted text

Research Responsibilities

The faculty member will be expected to:

• Develop an active programme of scholarly research.

• Meet departmental standards for tenure and promotion.

• Pursue publication in appropriate high-quality academic venues.

• Participate in professional scholarly activities.

• Where appropriate, involve undergraduate students in faculty research.

Santa Clara University also provides mentoring and professional-development support for early-career faculty. Pasted text

Service Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute service to:

• Department of English

• College of Arts and Sciences

• Santa Clara University

• Professional organisations

• Wider community, where appropriate

Service may include committee work, professional activities, leadership, and community engagement connected with the faculty member’s expertise. Pasted text

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Ph.D. in English Literature or a related field by the appointment start date

• Evidence of effective and inclusive undergraduate teaching

• Demonstrated commitment to scholarly excellence

• Evidence of a clear trajectory toward publication

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices

• Familiarity with the Department’s English Studies model of teaching and learning Pasted text

Preferred / Desirable Academic Areas

The position focuses on:

• Early American Literature

• Colonial-period literature

• 19th-century American literature

Additional desirable expertise includes:

• Environmental Humanities

• Literary Theory

• Cultural Theory Pasted text

Salary & Benefits

The stated salary range is:

• USD 86,284 – USD 95,901 annually

• Approximately INR 82.50 lakh – INR 91.70 lakh annually

Final salary depends on the successful candidate’s years of college-level teaching experience.

The position also includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement contributions, and University housing-assistance programmes. Pasted text

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application

   • Teaching philosophy

   • Research plan appropriate to an undergraduate-serving institution

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

4. Contact Information for Three References

5. One Representative Example of Scholarship

   • Published article

   • Book chapter

   • Dissertation chapter

   • Or comparable scholarly work

Candidates advancing in the search may later be asked for materials such as sample syllabi and recent teaching evaluations. Pasted text

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 at midnight PST

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027 Pasted text

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Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship

Santa Clara University states that a foreign national appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position may be eligible for visa sponsorship assessment by the University and its legal counsel. Pasted text

Application Process

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Santa Clara University Workday HR portal.

• Job Requisition ID: R7982

• Department Contact: Jessica Szyndrowski

• Email: jszyndrowski@scu.edu

• Suggested Email Subject: English Department Search Committee for American Lit Pasted text

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