Assistant Professor in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian Literature

Job Description

Classification Title:

Assistant Professor in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian Literature

Job Description:

The Department of English at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach in the B.A. and Ph.D. programs in the field of British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature, beginning August 16, 2027.

We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in field. We seek candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active writing and publication career, 2) teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level, and mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, 3) contribute service to the Department, the University, and the profession.

Program and Location

The Department offers vibrant courses and programs and houses the Edward C. Kirkland and Mary Kirkland-Johns Endowment for Victorian and folklore studies. The Department enjoys productive relationships with other units housed within and beyond the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere. The University's strong library holdings include the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature and the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection.

The University is a major comprehensive, land-grant, research-intensive university, ranked in recent years as among the nation's top public universities. Gainesville, Florida is a city of approximately 150,000 residents in Alachua County. It sits 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to the major cities of Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Its many nearby parks, springs, and recreational areas offer year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, diving, and nature photography. Cultural activities abound and local schools are highly rated. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville

Expected Salary:

Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Required Qualifications:
PhD, and record of research/publication and teaching experience in British Romanticism and/or early Victorian literature.

Preferred:

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in British Romanticism and early Victorian literature. Our ideal candidate would have strengths in poetry or non-fiction prose, and secondary expertise in areas such as disability studies, animal/environmental/ecological studies, and visual culture.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must include: (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, including a list of three references, (3) a statement of teaching goals and practice. After initial review, writing samples will be requested of selected applicants, as well as letters of recommendation from the listed references. We expect to conduct Zoom interviews in December or January and host campus visits in the spring term.

Application and Timeline

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and/or hiring authority.

The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the Department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.