"Assistant Professor of English, British Literature"

Assistant Professor of English, British Literature

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of English, British Literature at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenant Track (Faculty)

Full-Time

Department

English

Hours

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Belmont University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in English, British Literature. The appointment will begin on August 1, 2026.

Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate composition and undergraduate and graduate writing courses. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service, and the following:

• Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
• Participate in a local church and the community.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Manage online grading system.
• Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application.

Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

A Ph.D. in English or English Literature is required. Candidates who are ABD in the required discipline will be considered.

Required Experience

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to innovative teaching and a strong record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level in higher education. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in one or more of the following: British Literature, ideally 18th-19th centuries; environmental studies; linguistics. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses in First- and Third-Year Writing, teaching responsibilities will include courses such as British Literature II; Restoration, Romanticism, and/or Victorian Literature; Advanced Studies and graduate courses; courses in Belmont’s General Education program.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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