Assistant Professor, Smith College

The Department of English at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2026. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include four courses per year: Shakespeare and/or Milton, an early British literature survey, and electives in the period, depending upon the candidate’s field of specialization. Desirable sub-fields include race and empire, intersectional gender, sexuality and queer studies, disability studies, environmental studies, global Renaissance, among others. Candidates should have a strong foundation in Early Modern British literary studies and candidates with experience in teaching are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. in English or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in the field are encouraged to apply.

Click here for details.