"Visiting Assistant Professor of English: Seventeenth-Century Literature"

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks applicants for a full-time Visiting Professor with expertise in seventeenth-century British literature. This is a nine-month visiting appointment beginning September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach five seminar-sized courses to undergraduates and participate in a lively intellectual community. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in hand in English or a related field to be hired at the rank of Visiting Professor; MA in English or a related field to be hired at the rank of Visiting Instructor. College-level teaching experience is required.

Work Location: In-person on the campus of Wesleyan University

To apply: visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/about/careers.html. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. They will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Applications completed by March 13, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Jeanne McNeff (jmcneff@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.