Assistant Professor of English-British Literature Job at Sul Ross State Universi

Assistant Professor of English‑British Literature

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Submit your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, contact information for three references, and three letters of recommendation. PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job title: Assistant Professor of English‑British Literature

Location: Alpine

Department: Languages and Literature

Job number: 999913

Posting date: 10/22/2025

Appointment date: 09/01/2026

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in British Literature (ABD applicants considered, appointment at instructor rank, all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2027)
• Two years of teaching experience in British literature or related subjects (graduate student teaching accepted)

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in World Literature or Literary Theory

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching a 4‑4 course load of face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online undergraduate and occasional graduate courses
• Courses include British literature surveys, Shakespeare, other literature courses, as well as composition
• Advising students and mentoring English majors’ activities and organizations
• Scholarly research and publication
• Participating in curriculum development and assessment
• Engaging in service to the department, college, university, and community

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

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