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The Department of Culture, Literature, and Media at Wesleyan College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. The department is seeking a broadly-trained English literature scholar with demonstrated college teaching experience and a strong record of teaching first year writing. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to its interdisciplinary curriculum and strengthen the Department’s literature offerings in the following areas: transatlantic literature; African-American literature; British and American multiethnic literature; or women, gender, and sexuality studies. Applicants must be prepared to teach multiple sections of first year writing each academic year, in addition to introductory and advanced literature courses across multiple periods, traditions, and cultural contexts. Online teaching experience is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be committed to engaged, student-centered teaching and close mentoring of undergraduates in a small liberal-arts setting.

The Department of Culture, Literature, and Media brings together the study of literature, writing, communication, media, and culture. Through close reading, writing, research, historical inquiry, and critical analysis, students examine how texts and other cultural forms reflect and shape identities, communities, institutions, and social change. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of this interdisciplinary program while maintaining a strong commitment to literary study.

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women, is located in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta. Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives. Strengths of this small liberal arts college are our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts throughout our curriculum. 

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV including three professional references, and teaching philosophy. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications and Training:

• Doctoral degree in English (or a closely-related field with 18 graduate hours in English) from a regionally accredited institution
• Three years of job-related experience in a college/university setting

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. All applicants being considered for employment are required to submit to substance screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.