Assistant Professor in African American Literature

Washington College - Chestertown, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Chestertown, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The English Department at Washington College invites applications for an Assistant Professor in African American Literature starting in August 2025. The desired area of expertise is open. Candidates who have additional expertise in American Studies, Multiethnic American literature, and/or Creative Writing are encouraged to indicate this in their materials. Founded in 1782, Washington College is a selective liberal arts institution located in Chestertown, Maryland on a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The College has a tradition of excellent undergraduate teaching, and the English Department is excited to sustain and further develop our diverse curricular offerings in African American literature. The Sophie Kerr endowment provides additional funds for trips, curricular development, and research. The College's Strategic Diversity Plan commits to professional development opportunities that support inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses each semester, including First-Year Seminars, African American literature surveys, literature and composition classes, and upper-level seminars in the area of specialization.
• Participate in additional department and college service requirements.

Requirements

• Must have a terminal degree in English, African/African American Studies, Black Studies, or a related discipline in hand before the position begins in August 2025.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in American Studies.
• Expertise in Multiethnic American literature.
• Expertise in Creative Writing.