"Assistant Professor, Literary and Critical Studies (71102)"

Salary:

$85,000.00 - $87,500.00 Annually

Location:

NY, NY

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

202500270

Department:

Humanities and Media Studies

Closing:

1/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

The Department of Humanities and Media Studies at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an Assistant Professor dedicated to strengthening our department's contribution to Pratt's General Education program in the area of Literary and Critical Studies. This is a ten-month, tenure-track position. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching in our Humanities Core (first- year courses that emphasize writing, research, and communication skills in an arts/design context) and developing electives in literary and critical studies. This faculty member should be qualified to take up leadership responsibilities connected to the Humanities Core program.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach writing, literary, and critical studies with an awareness of current theoretical approaches in the field and a sensitivity to teaching humanities within an institution dedicated to architecture, art, and design education. Engagement with current debates involving writing pedagogy in relation to AI, new technologies, and communication is a plus.

Examples of Duties

• Along with other full-time faculty in the department, maintain a full-time load of 12 contact hours per semester (including 9 hours of teaching, plus research and service) with a majority of teaching in the Humanities Core.
• Demonstrate and maintain a substantial program of academic and/or creative excellence that contributes to a discipline or academic field at a national or international level in Literary and/or Critical Studies.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
• Participate in committee work and other service appropriate to the Department, School and Institute and profession.

Qualifications

Education:

Candidates should have a terminal degree. An M.F.A. or Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required.

Experience:

• At least three years of teaching in a college or university. Demonstrated experience teaching in General Education, First-Year Writing, or comparable programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated alignment of your research, scholarship, and work with the values of Pratt and the ability to communicate well with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate may play a leading role in the further development of the Humanities Core curriculum. Experience with curriculum design, assessment, pedagogical innovation, and mentoring is a plus.

Application Instructions

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.

Review of applications to begin January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit the following materials via our applicant site:

• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A cover letter addressing qualifications as outlined by the position's responsibilities.
• A statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed 2 pages) explaining your interest in the position and how you would approach general education within a specific context of an art/design/architecture institution.
• Both the cover letter and statement of teaching philosophy should communicate how the candidate would contribute to the values and mission of Pratt Institute.
• A writing sample (academic publication, creative work, or equivalent) not to exceed twenty pages.)
• The names and contact information of three references. This information must be provided at the time of application; however, nominees will not be contacted without notifying the applicant in advance.

Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D

Company Sponsored Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)

Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)

Disability (NYS)

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS) at Pratt Institute comprises the departments of History of Art and Design; Math and Science; Humanities and Media Studies; Writing; and Social Science and Cultural Studies. It delivers a Liberal Arts and Sciences education to all Pratt students through the Institute's General Education program and multiple minors as well as degree programs that include a BFA and MFA in Creative Writing; a BA in Critical and Visual Studies; an MA in Media Studies; and a BA, BFA, and MA in History of Art and Design, along with a dual MA/MSLIS in History of Art and Design and the School of Information. These programs are integral to Pratt's commitment to an education for creative thinkers prepared to participate in making a better world.

Like the Institute, the School foregrounds its commitment to the education and support of artists, makers, thinkers, and professionals, and to ensuring equitable access and opportunity throughout its curriculum and community. This search seeks applicants who can contribute meaningfully to meeting these goals.