Assistant Professor of English – American Literature, Media & Popular Culture – Texas Southern University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English – American Literature, Media & Popular Culture – Texas Southern University

• Institution: Texas Southern University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English

• Posting Number: TSU203785

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: American Literature, Media Studies & Popular Culture

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 56.82 lakh – INR 73.87 lakh annually

• Location: Houston, Texas, United States

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Open Until Filled: No

Overview of Role

Texas Southern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in American Literature, Media Studies, and Popular Culture.

The position combines undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly research, interdisciplinary curriculum development, student mentorship, public humanities work, and university service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses covering 19th–21st century American literature.

• Teach in areas such as:

  • American Literary History

  • Popular Culture Studies

  • Media Theory

  • Cultural Studies

  • Print and Digital Media

  • Television and Visual Culture

  • Genre Fiction

  • Digital Humanities

• Deliver courses through face-to-face, online, evening, and/or weekend formats.

• Develop courses examining storytelling across literature, film, television, comics, podcasts, digital platforms, and fandoms.

• Advise students and support undergraduate and graduate success.

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.

• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations with Communication, Theater, History, African American Studies, American Studies, Sociology, and Art History.

• Support public humanities and community-engaged projects.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Research & Academic Areas

Relevant areas include:

• American Literature

• Media History

• Popular Culture

• Television and Digital Media

• Fan Studies

• Digital Humanities

• Public Humanities

• Cultural Studies

• Publishing and Print Culture

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Academic Background:

The posting identifies as preferred a Ph.D. in English, American Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Publishing Studies, or a closely related field, with specialization in American literature, media, popular culture, or publishing studies.

Candidates with a doctoral degree outside English should also have a master’s degree in English or a closely related literary field, together with relevant graduate coursework, research, or teaching specialization.

The application also includes a supplemental question asking applicants to confirm whether they hold, or meet the stated requirement for, a Ph.D. in an appropriate field.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1–2 years of university-level teaching experience.

• Experience as instructor of record in American Literature, Popular Culture, Media Studies, Digital Humanities, or a related area.

• Demonstrated expertise in areas such as:

  • African American Literature and Culture

  • Southern Cultural Studies

  • Working-Class Studies

  • Community Storytelling

  • Public Humanities

• Experience with interdisciplinary humanities, arts, archives, museums, or community organizations.

• Experience with curriculum development or program building.

Preferred Experience:

• Integrating print, visual, or digital media into teaching and research.

• Digital humanities tools and archival databases.

• Media-production or publishing platforms.

• Small-press, literary-magazine, or student-publication experience.

Application Checklist

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

3. Official Transcripts

Optional materials may include:

• Additional supporting document

• Up to three letters of recommendation

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.tsu.edu/postings/11783

• Posting Number: TSU203785

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Applications are open to all applicants.

• The position is designated security-sensitive.

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