Assistant Professor of English – Stetson University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English – Stetson University

• Institution: Stetson University

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

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Global Modernism

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive; exact salary not specified in the job posting

• Location: DeLand, Florida, United States

• Opening Date: September 14, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 – Best Consideration Date

• Expected Start Date: August 9, 2027

Overview of Role

The English Department at Stetson University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Global Modernism.

The successful candidate will be a teacher-scholar with expertise in British and American literatures and the ability to teach African American, Caribbean, Latino/a, and/or Postcolonial literatures and their intersections. The position emphasizes undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, student mentorship, and academic service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach five regular courses per academic year.

• Contribute one additional student-centered immersive learning experience through the University’s Hatter Ready initiative.

• Teach historical survey courses covering 1900 to the present.

• Teach period courses in Modernism.

• Teach courses in close reading and literary methods.

• Teach a course in literary theory.

• Supervise and mentor student research tutorials.

• Contribute to First-Year Seminars, Junior Seminars, and General Education courses as appropriate.

• Advise undergraduate students.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Maintain an active and rigorous scholarly research agenda.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in English or Literature completed by August 2027.

• Expertise in British and American literatures.

• Ability to teach one or more of the following:

  • African American Literature

  • Caribbean Literature

  • Latino/a Literature

  • Postcolonial Literature

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.

• Active scholarly research agenda.

• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and student mentorship.

• Desirable Secondary Fields:

  • Gender and Sexuality Studies

  • Race and Literature

  • Literature and Science

• Ability to teach both introductory and advanced English courses.

• Commitment to inclusive academic environments and engagement across differences.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and based on qualifications.

• Exact salary figures are not specified in the official advertisement.

• Faculty benefits are available according to Stetson University policies.

• Work authorization sponsorship may be available, subject to applicable U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Writing Sample – 25 pages

4. Teaching Statement

At the interview stage:

• Letters of Recommendation will be requested.

Applicants are encouraged to highlight experience supporting inclusive academic environments and engaging across differences.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stetson/jobs/5481033/assistant-professor-of-english

• Application Mode: Online

• Best Consideration Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

• International candidates may apply; sponsorship eligibility will be assessed under current immigration rules and university policies.

Official Website: https://www.stetson.edu/other/academics/undergraduate/english.php