"Assistant Professor of English (Literature)"

The Department of English at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track colleague at the assistant professor level, to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3/3 load (24 units per year), which will include upper- and lower-division literature and writing courses. The candidate would teach in at least one of the following areas: Anglophone literature of the Global South; British literature after 1600; American literature before 1900; Literature of the Americas; literature and religion; and/or medical humanities. Literature courses can be suited to the candidate’s expertise, and all colleagues in the English Department regularly teach introductory Writing for the Liberal Arts (Composition) courses.

Minimum qualifications: (1) an earned Ph.D. in English or another appropriate field by the date of appointment; (2) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the college-level teaching of literature and composition; (3) a record of an active research agenda; (4) a demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and valuing diverse perspectives in teaching, research, and service.

Preferred additional qualifications: (1) Teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Anglophone literature of the Global South; British literature after 1600; American literature before 1900; Literature of the Americas; literature and religion; medical humanities; (2) interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching within the Christian liberal arts; (3) interest in contributing to interdisciplinary minors, such as Ethnic Studies, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Global Studies, and/or Writing; (4) interest in developing courses for Westmont’s general education curriculum; (5) interest in leading off-campus study programs.

Westmont College, a liberal arts college in the Protestant evangelical tradition, seeks faculty who are committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduates, maintaining a program of scholarly activity, and advancing our mission of Christian liberal arts education. In keeping with that mission and its vision of the kingdom of God, the college is committed to building and supporting a culturally and academically diverse faculty and student body. Benefits include a faculty housing program.

In a cover letter, applicants should indicate specific ways in which they can actively embrace the Christian identity and mission of the college. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Rebecca McNamara, chair of the English department, at rmcnamara@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin in November 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Range
$71,587 - $77,087

*The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, and market conditions.*