Assistant Professor of English - Medieval Literature Job at Trinity University i

Overview

The English Department at Trinity University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in medieval literature and culture. Teaching and research specialties may include the Global Middle Ages, premodern critical race studies, gender and sexuality studies, disability studies, ecocritical studies, book or manuscript studies, or other theoretical or interdisciplinary approaches which focus on the period before ca 1450. Teaching responsibilities will include upper-division seminars in the successful candidate's field of specialization, as well as surveys of pre-1800 literature, introductions to literary study, First-Year Experience courses, and other courses in the Pathways general education curriculum. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, a passion for mentoring undergraduates, and an active research agenda. In addition, candidates should have a PhD in hand or plan to complete their program's PhD degree requirements by August 2026. This position is eligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Background - Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution founded in 1869. Trinity offers science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The campus is located in San Antonio. Additional information can be found in the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

The English Department is housed in Dicke Hall, and is part of Trinity\'s Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities. The Departments of English, Classical Studies, History, Philosophy, and Religion are located nearby to foster collaboration. The English Department values academic freedom and a commitment to an inclusive campus community.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess expertise in the literature and culture of the Middle Ages. In addition to researching and publishing in those fields, they will design and teach upper-division undergraduate seminars in their areas of specialization. Other teaching responsibilities will include surveys of British pre-1800 literature, introductions to literary study, First-Year Experience courses, and other courses in Pathways, Trinity University\'s interdisciplinary general education program.

Appointment Details

Position title: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in medieval literature and culture. Department: English. Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, TX. Job type: Full-time, tenure-track.

Qualifications

Education — Required: PhD in English or a closely related field, in hand or with a plan to complete the PhD by August 2026.

Experience — Required: Undergraduate teaching experience; Research/scholarship expertise in Medieval literature and culture.

How to Apply

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the Jobs Hub application as instructed. For external applicants, start the application by selecting "Apply Manually." Complete all fields with a red asterisk. Create a Workday account using a personal email address. In the Application Documents field, upload the following as separate PDFs (maximum five files): Letter of Application; Curriculum Vitae; Dissertation or Book Abstract; Writing Sample (article- or chapter-length); Intentional Inclusion Statement (1–2 pages on contributing to an inclusive environment in teaching, research, and professional activities). Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Kathryn Santos at englsearch@trinity.edu. Materials should be received by November 10, 2025. Interviews are planned remotely in early December.

All applicants should ensure that required documents are uploaded prior to submission. If you need help submitting an application, contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.

Contact Information

Dr. Kathryn Santos, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, englsearch@trinity.edu or ksantos@trinity.edu