Assistant Professor of British / Anglophone Literature, 1800–1950 – Williams College

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of British / Anglophone Literature, 1800–1950 – Williams College

• Institution: Williams College

• Academic Unit / Department: English Department

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $107,000–$115,000 per year

• Location: Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled

• Application Review Begins: October 10, 2026

• Anticipated Start: Fall 2027

📋 Overview of Role

The English Department at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in British or Anglophone Literature, 1800–1950. Candidates may work in any area of British or Anglophone literature and culture during this period, with additional interests in film and/or media studies, transnational approaches, and interdisciplinary scholarship especially welcomed.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a range of introductory courses and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.

• Develop courses supporting interdisciplinary programs such as Africana Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Comparative Literature.

• Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication.

• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship.

• Contribute to the department’s undergraduate major, creative writing offerings, and honors program.

• Participate in interdisciplinary initiatives across Williams College and the Clark Art Institute.

• Standard teaching load: two courses per semester.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in the relevant field, completed by the time of appointment.

• Area of Specialization: British or Anglophone Literature and Culture, 1800–1950.

• Preferred Interests: Film and/or media studies, transnational approaches, and interdisciplinary research.

• Teaching: Demonstrated capacity for excellent undergraduate teaching.

• Scholarship: Evidence of excellence in scholarly research.

• Interdisciplinary Engagement: Ability to contribute to programs beyond the English Department is highly valued.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: $107,000–$115,000 per year.

• Appointment: Full-time tenure-track faculty position.

• Teaching Load: Two courses per semester.

• Professional Development: Opportunities through Williams College programs such as First3 and the Rice Center for Teaching.

• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly engagement.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter addressed to Gage McWeeny, Search Committee Chair

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Concise Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Writing Sample — no more than 25 pages

5. Three Recommendation Letters

• Applicants should address their ability to work effectively with a diverse student population in their application materials.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: apply.interfolio.com/192222

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Gage McWeeny, Search Committee Chair

• 📅 Application Review Begins: October 10, 2026

• 📅 Deadline: Open until the position is filled

• Interview Timeline: Zoom interviews in early January; campus visits in February

• Application Method: Applications must be submitted through Interfolio. Email, fax, and paper applications will not be accepted.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: williams.edu