"Assistant Professor of English"

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community — an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Overview

The Department of English at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of English, with a specialty in Romanticism, beginning Fall 2026. Teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester. Ph.D. expected by Fall, 2026. Teaching includes courses at all levels in the English Department, as well as a willingness to participate in one or more interdisciplinary programs, including Development of Western Civilization and Liberal Arts Honors. New faculty may also have the opportunity to participate in other interdisciplinary programs.

Supplemental Information

Providence College uses an electronic portal to collect applications. Please submit letter, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to the online portal and addressed to J. T. Scanlan, Chair, Search Committee. Deadline for applications: October 20, 2025. For further information, please contact J. T. Scanlan via email: hambone@providence.edu.