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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Literature

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Literature

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The Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in English literature beginning August 2026. Duties will include research, teaching, and service. The area of research specialization is the history and theory of the novel, pre-1900. We are especially interested in applications from candidates with a broad liberal arts background. A scholarly focus on colonialism or the African diaspora is also particularly welcome. While this is a position in the novel, the successful candidate will be expected to teach the history of English poetry from the Renaissance to the present.

PLS is a multidisciplinary, liberal arts department with roughly 100 undergraduate majors. Founded in 1950, it has its own tenure-line faculty drawn from different disciplines and committed to an integrated program of studies grounded in the reading of core primary texts. PLS students move through a seminar sequence from the ancients to the contemporary world and also take subject-specific classes in literature, philosophy, theology, fine arts, intellectual and cultural history, political theory, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. All PLS faculty teach seminars, as well as the courses in their respective disciplines. Teaching responsibility will be a 2-2 course load, including the Program’s seminars and its two required literature courses. The candidate may also contribute to other disciplinary-based courses in the department as appropriate and will advise undergraduate senior theses.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Literature in English, or expect to have completed all requirements for that degree by August 2026. Strong publication program, evidence of superior teaching and readiness to lead seminars across periods and fields, and a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education are expected. Salary and research support are more than competitive.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a scholarly writing sample (maximum of circa 10,000 words). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the department website (http://pls.nd.edu) and the university mission statement (https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/). Questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. Christopher Chowrimootoo, Chairperson, Program of Liberal Studies, prlibst@nd.edu. Deadline: October 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

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