Assistant Teaching Professor, Literature and Writing

About the role

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

The Simmons University Department of Literature and Writing invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. The initial contract runs for one year with the possibility of annual renewal. The department welcomes applications from scholars and professionals in the domain of literature and writing with emphasis on British or American literature, culture, and history. We seek expertise in teaching composition and close reading across levels - from first-year writing courses to senior seminar and research courses. Candidates will include those who bring a generalist's interest and experience to round out the department's literature, film, and humanities offerings. The successful candidate has a firm grounding in the study of literary theory and practices along with a strong commitment to teaching and pedagogical work with a diverse body of students. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach courses in creative writing and/or in the graduate programs in children's and young adult literature. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged teacher with academic, creative, or relevant professional experience who will support the programs' implementation of its core curriculum and elective courses. Candidates should demonstrate a record of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry a 7-course teaching load per academic year (three courses in one semester, four in the other)
• Provide support for students' learning by way of office hours and other direct work with students
• Advise students
• Attend department meetings, either in person or in a remote format
• Participate in the ongoing work of curricular renewal and revision
• Continued participation in professional development as it relates to the candidate's teaching and disciplinary expertise
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• MA, MFA or ABD considered; PhD in literature or a related discipline preferred
• Evidence of excellent teaching