Assistant Professor of English Literature

Roles and responsibilities

Assistant Teaching Professor is a nontenure-track faculty career position with provision for renewal and promotion to Associate Teaching and Full Teaching Professor. Full Teaching Professors must fulfill two criteria: (1) to be outstanding educators within Carnegie Mellon, for example, through excellence in classroom teaching, curricular development, program leadership, and student advising and mentoring; and (2) to be nationally or internationally known for contributions to education or to research. Assistant and Associate Teaching faculty must demonstrate that they will, in due course, fulfill these criteria.

A cover letter that highlights the applicant's proven track record of teaching excellence, or potential for teaching, as well as their fit with the position
Curriculum vitae
A teaching statement outlining the candidate's teaching philosophy and experience, including the use of any innovative approaches for teaching students, and any relevant courses
A research statement (clearly indicating the candidate's approach to involving undergraduate students in research or opportunities for involving them)
Diversity statement that outlines how the candidate has contributed to or plans to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The statement may include past examples of, or future plans to help, the learning and growth of students from diverse backgrounds. These examples or plans can be in the form of activities/initiatives conducted/planned both in-class and outside the class
Evidence of effective teaching: sample course syllabi and course evaluations
A writing sample
The email addresses of three individuals who have been asked by the candidate to upload confidential letters of reference. These individuals will be automatically contacted by our online application system

Desired candidate profile

Requirements include a PhD in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, Second Language Writing, Second Language Studies, or a related field at the time of appointment. Knowledge and experience related to teaching writing for multilingual students is required.
A proven track record of teaching English literature, writing, or linguistics at the university or college level.
Experience in developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate-level courses in English studies.
A strong academic record with evidence of published research in peer-reviewed journals, books, or creative works.
Experience in supervising graduate students in research projects or theses is a plus.
Research Expertise

Expertise in specific areas of English studies, such as English literature (e.g., medieval, early modern, contemporary), linguistics, cultural studies, or creative writing.
A strong portfolio of published research and a clear plan for future scholarly or creative projects.
Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborate with scholars from diverse fields.
Teaching Skills and Pedagogical Approach

Ability to teach a wide range of courses within the English department, from foundational writing courses to specialized literature or linguistics courses.
Familiarity with innovative teaching methodologies, including online education, hybrid models, and interactive learning.
Strong skills in providing constructive feedback on student writing and encouraging their academic and creative development.
Passion for literature and writing and the ability to inspire students to think critically and creatively.