Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in nineteenth-century American literature and culture

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time 9-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position in nineteenth-century American literature and culture beginning August 1, 2025.

We especially welcome applicants whose research and teaching represent an expansive vision of nineteenth-century American literature and culture ("long" nineteenth-century studies, multi-ethnic, transnational, and comparative approaches). Candidates who can help build existing departmental strengths in gender studies, digital humanities, health humanities and disability studies, Latinx Studies, and/or environmental studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Texas A&M's Department of English is home to an undergraduate major and minor; minors in health humanities, professional writing, and science fiction studies; as well as M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Job responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; conducting and publishing creative and/or scholarly work; undertaking appropriate academic service on departmental, college, and university committees; and mentoring students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The normal teaching load is 2/2.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the College of Arts and Sciences interdisciplinary programs in Africana Studies (AFST), Digital Humanities (DHUM), Latino/a and Mexican-American Studies (LMAS), and Women's & Gender Studies (WGST). Texas A&M University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a First-Gen Forward institution. The English Department is especially interested in candidates who can implement and contribute curricula and programs responsive to the needs of all members of the university community.

About Texas A&M:

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Multiple perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission ( https://www.tamu.edu/statements/mission.html ) and living our core values ( https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html ).

Texas A&M is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). As an Institutional Member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, the department provides support for new faculty to participate in the NCFDD's Faculty Success Program and other workshops.One of only seventeen universities designated as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, Texas A&M combines academic excellence and cutting-edge research with affordability and a commitment to producing academic, business, and civic leaders.

The work of humanities faculty at Texas A&M is supported by the Melbern G. Glasscock Humanities Research Center, the Center of Digital Humanities Research (CoDHR), the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI), and the Texas A&M University Library, which houses special collections in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Texas & Borderlands, Book & Printing History, and Gender & Ethnic Studies (including the Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture). Faculty have access to a university-wide writing-in-the-disciplines program.

Texas A&M is located in College Station, a thriving community known for the quality of its public schools, a strong local economy, and a low cost of living ( https://www.cstx.gov/our_community/recognitions__rankings ). College Station is a two-hour drive from Houston and Austin, and three hours away from San Antonio and Dallas.

Qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, American Studies, or related field, evidence of teaching experience, and a strong record of publications.

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled, but to ensure full consideration, applications should be uploaded by November 1st, 2024.

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board at ( apply.interfolio.com/151010 ) and upload the following:

1) cover letter

2) a CV

3) a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable.

4) three confidential letters of recommendation.

Initial interviews will take place through the Zoom platform. For more information, please visit the English Department website at https://artsci.tamu.edu/english/index.html. Inquiries about the position may be sent to Professor Jessica Howell, Search Committee Chair, at jmhowell@tamu.edu

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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