Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature Job at Smith College in N

Overview

The Department of English at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2026. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per year: Shakespeare and/or Milton, an early British literature survey, and electives in the period depending upon the candidate's field of specialization.
• Contribute to a liberal arts environment and support student learning across a range of courses and settings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment.
• Strong foundation in Early Modern British literary studies; experience in teaching is encouraged.
• Desirable sub-fields include race and empire, intersectional gender, sexuality and queer studies, disability studies, environmental studies, global Renaissance, among others.
• Candidates from groups underrepresented in the field are encouraged to apply.

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of English may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/english-language-literature.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Location and Dates

Northampton, MA

Open Date: Sep 08, 2025

Application Instructions

Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/173413 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, equity and inclusion statement, a writing sample (30 pages maximum), and three confidential letters of recommendation. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025.