Assistant Professor of English

About the role

Assistant Professor of English, full-time, tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2027 at Young Harris College, a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution in the mountains of North Georgia. The college is teaching‑focused, values effective instruction and vibrant scholarly engagement, and enrolls approximately 1,400 students in residential and Early College programs. It is an active NCAA Division II member (Conference Carolinas) and maintains a strong Wesleyan heritage tied to The United Methodist Church. Review of applications will begin January 2027 and continue until the position is filled; the selected candidate must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses including composition, surveys of British and/or World literature, Romanticism, Victorian literature, history of the novel, and other courses related to the candidate’s specialty.
• Contribute to the department’s curriculum and support undergraduate learning in a liberal arts environment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Eighteenth or Nineteenth‑Century British Literature and Culture (required by time of appointment; ABD candidates nearing completion will be considered).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Active research agenda.
• Ability to mentor students in guided research experiences.