"Assistant Professor - English"

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Assistant Professor in English

English Department, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Assistant Professor in the English Department to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary/Pay Range: Generally starting at $65,000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

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Summary

The English Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs seeks a generalist in British texts and/or literature before 1660 for a tenure-track beginning Assistant Professor position. Teaching experience and a promising research agenda are required. We are a dynamic group of teacher-scholars who place equal value on high-quality teaching and scholarship, including the scholarship of teaching and learning. Global, interdisciplinary, and rhetorical approaches welcome. The successful candidate will contribute new and existing undergraduate courses, including senior seminars, to the department. Ability to teach Chaucer and Shakespeare preferred. Interest in teaching in different modalities including online or hybrid preferred.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching: Teaching a variety of core, elective, and advanced undergraduate courses in English.
• Research: Conducting original research in British texts and/or literature before 1660, including publishing and disseminating that research to relevant stakeholders.
• Service: Participating actively in department, college, and university service tasks and engaging in service to the profession.

Qualifications:

• A PhD in English or closely related field is required by the start date of the position.
• Teaching experience at the college level is required.
• A promising research agenda is required.
• The ability to teach Chaucer and Shakespeare is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: December 5, 2025
• Potential interview dates: Starting the week of January 26, 2026.
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.