Associate Professor or Professor in Victorian Literature
Leading academic position in Victorian Literature at a prestigious US university with teaching and mentorship responsibilities.
Best for:Best for established scholars in Victorian Literature with a strong publication record, teaching experience, and a passion for mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Overview
The University of Notre Dame’s Department of English invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor specializing in Victorian Literature. This role emphasizes excellence in research, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentoring students. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s vibrant intellectual community, teach introductory and specialized courses, and engage in professional leadership. The position is ideal for scholars with a distinguished publication record and a commitment to fostering academic growth in a dynamic university setting.
What you'll do
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory and specialized topics in Victorian Literature, typically two courses per semester.
- Mentoring and advising students at all academic levels, fostering their intellectual and professional development.
- Contributing to the department’s academic life by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and professional service activities.
- Engaging in research and publishing to maintain a distinguished academic record.
- Taking a leadership role in the department and university, including potential involvement in professional organizations and conferences.
- Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the department’s curriculum and research initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Victorian Literature or a related field in the humanities
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Distinguished record of publication in Victorian Literature or related fields
- Proven record of scholarly publication in Victorian Literature or related fields
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in literature
- Strong commitment to mentoring and advising students
- Demonstrated excellence in academic research and critical analysis
- Ability to engage with diverse critical approaches and genres in Victorian literature
- Open to all qualified applicants; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22
Applicants must submit an application letter, current CV, and the names and contact information of three referees through the university’s online application portal. Additional materials, such as a writing sample and dossier of references, may be requested later in the review process.
- Application letter
- Current CV
- Names and contact information of three referees
- Writing sample (if requested)
- Dossier of references (if requested)
Contact
Yasmin Solomonescu· Chair of the Search Committee
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