Position Details : Randolph-Macon College invites
applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor,
21st-c. Global Anglophone Literature in the Department of English
to begin Fall 2027.
Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a
nationally recognized residential institution of about 1800
students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond.
Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic
programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC
curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual
growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping
students find and pathways through college and to successful
outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning,
Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational
experience – enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular
activities and supportive alumni – and prepares graduates for
success in their chosen fields and in their lives.
The English department gives students an understanding of human
nature, society, and history, while at the same time honing their
powers of expression. The major thus caters to a wide variety of
students, from those with a lifelong love of language and reading,
to those who write poetry and fiction, to those eager to understand
how language may be used to entertain, move, or persuade. English
majors find community in the Washington Literary Society,
contribute to our literary journal
The Stylus, and
participate in unique internship opportunities. An RMC English
degree provides students with critical thinking and communication
skills that have repeatedly shown themselves valuable in an array
of professions as various as law, advertising, teaching, and
politics.
Major/Essential Functions : Randolph-Macon College faculty
teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and
serve the college and department. Primary teaching responsibilities
will include introductory-level English courses, contributions to
the first-year writing program, and seminars in the applicant’s
area of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Ph.D. in English (or a related field); we will consider
candidates who will complete their degree by August 1, 2027;
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching;
Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student
engagement;
Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitment
to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their
maximum potential;
Evidence of scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A clear research agenda with the potential to produce scholarly
publications in an area of contemporary
literature/21st-c. global anglophone literature;
- The ability to contribute additional courses that add to
departmental offerings in a secondary specialization such as
rhetoric and composition, gender and sexuality studies,
postcolonial literature, media studies, environmental humanities,
or digital humanities.
Application Procedures: Please complete an online
application at
https://bit.ly/4xUNupd to include
uploading the following as a single .pdf addressed to Sabrina
Granderson, Administrative Services Coordinator, no later than
November 1, 2026.
The documents that must be uploaded include the following:
- Letter of application that addresses the position
qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
- A brief (one page) statement of research agenda
- A brief (one page) statement describing inclusive teaching
practices you employ and how you actively support students across a
broad range of experiences, interests, and perspectives.
- Transcripts (unofficial and scanned copies are acceptable);
and
- The names and contact information for three professional
references (at least one must be able to address teaching
experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching
reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask
references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will
conduct reference checks by phone.
For full consideration, applications must be received by November
1. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not
guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only
upload the required documents listed above.
Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search
committee .
Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran
status in its education or employment programs or activities.
Randolph-Macon College is unable to offer new Visa sponsorship for
this position.