Two Assistant Professor Positions in English – Texas State University

Faculty Opportunities: Two Assistant Professor Positions in English – Texas State University

• Institution: Texas State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English

• Number of Positions: 2

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Location: San Marcos, Texas, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official postings

• Posting Date: September 14, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

• Open Until Filled: No

1. Assistant Professor in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature

• Job Posting Number: 2027009TTL

• Department: English

• Specialization: Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature and Culture

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

Overview of Role

The Department of English at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature and Culture.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research and publication agenda and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Shakespeare, Early Modern Literature, and related areas.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on Shakespeare.

• Teach courses within the candidate’s additional areas of specialization.

• Contribute to introductory English and literature survey courses.

• Maintain an active scholarly research and publication agenda.

• Mentor and advise students.

• Contribute to departmental and university academic activities.

Especially Desirable Teaching / Research Areas:

• Seventeenth- and/or Eighteenth-Century British Literature

• Drama

• Material Culture and Performance Histories

• Global Shakespeare and Adaptation Studies

• Textual Editing

• Early Modern Environmental Humanities

• Ecocriticism

• Digital Humanities

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in English or a closely related field meeting accreditation requirements, including at least 18 graduate hours in English.

• Degree must be completed by the appointment date.

• Specialization in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature and Culture.

• Academic preparation sufficient to teach graduate-level courses in the specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated scholarly research in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature.

• Postsecondary teaching experience in Shakespeare.

• Expertise in one or more of the preferred research areas listed above.

• Experience mentoring and advising underrepresented students.

Application Checklist

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Transcripts – combined into one document

4. Sample Syllabi

5. List of References

6. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58315

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Victoria Smith – vlsmith@txstate.edu

2. Assistant Professor in American Literature and Culture Before 1877

• Job Posting Number: 2027008TTL

• Department: English

• Specialization: American Literature and Culture Before 1877

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

Overview of Role

Texas State University’s Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in American Literature and Culture before 1877.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the field, maintain an active publication record, and contribute to core English courses and introductory literature surveys.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in American Literature and Culture before 1877.

• Teach introductory literature surveys and other core English courses.

• Maintain an active scholarly research and publication agenda.

• Mentor and advise students.

• Contribute to departmental and university service.

Areas of Particular Interest Include:

• Indigenous Writing in English

• Latinx Writing in English

• African American Writing in English

• Conquest and Colonialism Studies

• Slave Narratives

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in English or a closely related field meeting accreditation requirements, including at least 18 graduate hours in English.

• Degree must be completed by the appointment date.

• Specialization in American Literature and Culture before 1877.

• Demonstrated teaching excellence.

• Academic preparation sufficient to teach graduate-level courses in the specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated scholarly research in American Literature and Culture before 1877.

• Ability to teach and conduct research in one or more of the preferred areas listed above.

• Experience mentoring and advising underrepresented students.

Application Checklist

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Transcripts – combined into one document

4. List of References

5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58323

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Robert Tally – robert.tally@txstate.edu

General Appointment Information

• Both positions are tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments in the Department of English.

• Both begin in Fall 2027.

• Employment is subject to applicable record checks, employment verification, and work-authorization requirements.

• Texas State University participates in E-Verify.

• The University does not make an explicit commitment to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Official Careers Website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/