About the role
Description
The Department of English at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall of academic year 2027-28. We seek an expert in one or more of the following areas of English literary and intellectual history, 1660-1900: the late Renaissance; the Enlightenment; the Age of Revolution; classical liberalism; abolitionism; Romanticism; Realism.
Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach courses in the university’s core curriculum.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. by time of appointment. Preferred qualifications include a robust research agenda and record of teaching excellence.
Application Instructions
To apply, upload a letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement, and writing sample.
Application review begins 1 November 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
How to apply
Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.