Assistant Professor of Literature
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Job Location:
River Falls, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Assistant Professor of LiteratureJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The English Department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in post-1800 anglophone literature film and culture. The position begins at the Assistant Professor level in August 2026. The successful candidate will have experience in and demonstrate a commitment to student-centered liberal arts instruction.
Selected candidate must be able to teach general education courses in literature and composition.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty in the department teach a normal load of eight courses a year (4/4) including teaching in the General Education program (writing literature ethical citizenship and global perspectives).
The successful candidate will also be expected to stay abreast of research in their field of study maintain an active research agenda and fulfill service responsibilities within the department at the college level and at the university level. This will also include active engagement in curriculum development and revision.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
English
Required Qualifications:
the Field of Post-1800 Global Anglophone Literature completed before start date
Research or teaching specialization in literature
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
Experience using learning outcomes and rubrics for assessment
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ability to teach classes across the spectrum of English studies including literature composition and general education.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Names addresses telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references with one being a previous supervisor who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Michelle Parkinson
Professor and Search Chair
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 31 2026.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to:
Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources at .
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRFs Title IX Coordinator at; the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information please see Background Check and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you your most recent employer and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at call University Police at for a paper copy. UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability contact or . The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak write listen challenge and learn pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. UW is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAnnual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
Reasonable Accommodations
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
