at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 54242
Department: WCAS English
The Department of English at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture. We welcome candidates whose research focuses on any form of British cultural production of the long nineteenth century and any critical approach, including those considering empire, gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, and ecological perspectives. Applicants must have the PhD in hand by the anticipated start date of September 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching British literature survey courses and courses on the British novel as well as introductory and advanced courses in their area of specialization. A cover letter, CV, writing sample (20-25pp double-spaced), and three recommendation letters must be submitted online via https://english.northwestern.edu/people/job-opening/index.html no later than October 7, 2026. Inquiries about the search may be sent to colin.pope@northwestern.edu.
Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000.
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.
