Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Early Modern British Literature
Innovative tenure-track faculty position in Early Modern British Literature at a prestigious US university.
Best for:Best for early-career scholars in Early Modern British Literature with a PhD, strong teaching experience, and a research agenda that pushes boundaries in literary analysis.
Overview
The University of Notre Dame’s Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Early Modern British Literature. This role focuses on teaching, research, and service, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the seventeenth century. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, develop cutting-edge research, and engage with the broader academic community. The position is ideal for scholars whose work challenges traditional periodizations and explores new methodologies in literary studies. Applicants are encouraged to align their research with the department’s commitment to fostering fresh perspectives on early modern genres and forms.
What you'll do
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Early Modern British Literature and related fields.
- Conduct original research that advances knowledge in Early Modern British Literature, with a focus on innovative methodologies.
- Engage in departmental and university service, including committee work and mentorship of students.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at academic conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives.
- Participate in departmental and university-wide professional development activities.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Early Modern/Renaissance Literature or a closely related field, or completion of all requirements for the PhD except the dissertation.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research.
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in Early Modern British Literature, with a strong preference for research focused on the seventeenth century.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in literary studies.
- Ability to engage with interdisciplinary approaches and innovative research methodologies.
- Strong publication record or potential for high-impact scholarly contributions.
- Commitment to mentoring students and contributing to departmental service activities.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Applicants must have completed or be near completion of a PhD in Early Modern/Renaissance Literature or a related field.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
Applicants must submit an application letter and current CV through the university’s online application portal. Additional materials, such as a writing sample and references, may be requested later in the review process. Finalists will be invited to visit campus for interviews. Informal inquiries can be directed to the search committee chair.
- Application letter
- Current CV
Contact
Laura Knoppers· Chair of the Search Committee
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