Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Victorian Literature
Join the University of Notre Dame’s Department of English as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Victorian Literature.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in Victorian Literature or a related field, a passion for interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Overview
The University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Victorian Literature. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory and specialized topics in Victorian literature, as well as mentoring students across all levels. The successful candidate will contribute to research, demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and engage in service activities. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and welcomes diverse critical perspectives. The anticipated start date is August 2027.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory and specialized topics in Victorian literature, typically two courses per semester
- Develop and deliver innovative curriculum in Victorian literature and related fields
- Mentor and advise students at all academic levels, fostering academic growth and research development
- Engage in research that contributes to the field of Victorian Literature, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches
- Participate in departmental and university service activities, contributing to the broader academic community
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching and research initiatives within the Department of English
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Victorian Literature or a related field, or completion of all requirements for a PhD by August 1, 2027
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in Victorian Literature or a closely related field
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Experience in mentoring and advising students
- Evidence of an ambitious and well-developed research program
- Ability to engage with diverse critical approaches and interdisciplinary methodologies
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Applicants must have completed or be near completion of a PhD in Victorian Literature or a related field
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22
Applicants must submit an application letter, a current CV, and the names and contact information of three referees through the university’s 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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