Assistant Teaching Professor in English, Department of English

Assistant Teaching Professor in English, Department of English

Georgetown University: Main Campus: College of Arts & Sciences: English

Location: Washington, DC

Open Date: Apr 27, 2026

Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of English at Georgetown University invites applications for a one-year replacement hire at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Non-Tenure Line position to begin in August 2026.

The teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Candidate should be able to teach courses in some combination of at least two of the following areas: (a) 19th-Century British Novel, (b) 19th-Century American Literature, (c) Modernism, (d) Irish literature of the 19th and/or 20th century; (e) 20th Century American / Multiethnic Literatures. Note that it is not expected or desired that any candidate can do all of these; successful candidates, instead, will have expertise in some narrow combination of these widely disparate areas of curricular expertise.

Courses for Fall 2026 may include some combination of: 19th C British Novel; 19th C American Literature; Modernist Literatures; Irish Literature; Intro to Asian American Culture. Courses for Spring 2026 to be determined on consultation with successful candidate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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PhD in English or closely related field strongly preferred.

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A minimum of two years developing and teaching college-level courses in the field(s) of specialization.

Application Instructions

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1. A Cover Letter describing your qualifications that match this position

2. CV

Further materials for Finalists:

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1-3 sample or proposed syllabi

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A Writing Sample of approximately 20-25 pages

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Two Letters of Reference submitted directly by recommenders

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by May 18th for best consideration.

For questions related to this position, please contact: Patrick O'Malley, Chair of the English Department, at pro@georgetown.edu

The projected base salary range is $61,750.46 - $68,389.40. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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