Assistant Professor of African American Literature

Employer: Eastern Kentucky University

Location: Kentucky, United States

Salary: Salary Not specified

Date posted: Feb 5, 2026

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Humanities, English & Literature

Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Assistant Professor of African American Literature
Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assistant Professor of African American Literature

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Charlotte Rich

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American Literature. This position is a full-time, permanent position in the Department of English. Secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas is desired: nineteenth century American literature, early American literature or English education. They will teach a 4/4 course load, teaching literature and general education courses, mentoring students, and maintaining an active record of service and scholarship. Faculty may also teach courses in our online MA program in English and Writing Professions (MAEWP). Additionally, they will collaborate with our campus partners, African and African American Studies.

This position requires a Ph.D. in English or a related field, 1 year of teaching experience at a university-level, and a record of scholarly engagement such as publications or presentations. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: This position requires a Ph.D. in English or a related field.

Experience: 1 year of teaching experience at a university-level, and a record of scholarly engagement such as publications or presentations is required.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-african-american-literature-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states