"Gerard Manley Hopkins Chair in English"

Position Title

Gerard Manley Hopkins Chair in English

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

English

Work Environment

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type

Full time

Anticipated Start Date

07/01/2026

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits/

Position Duties

The English Department at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for the Gerard Manley Hopkins Chair in English at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We are seeking a specialist in pre-1800 literature with a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching. Current department needs include Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature. We particularly welcome applicants who can help strengthen our department's connections with growing interdisciplinary programs and initiatives, including environmental studies, health humanities, and digital humanities. Professors and Associate Professors are welcome to apply. In addition to classes within the department, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach one course per year in the University's Honors Program. Teaching load is 2-2; salary is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 depending on candidate's rank and qualifications. Priority application deadline: November 17, 2025.

To apply, please go to http://loyola.edu/about/jobs to submit a cover letter, CV, and list of references. Application review will begin on November 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Sophie Ragot, English Department Program Assistant sragot@loyola.edu

PhD and at least ten years teaching and research experience in the desired field(s).

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.