The department of English at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Early American literature, covering the colonial period through the 19th century, with additional desirable expertise in environmental humanities and/or literary and cultural theory. SCU is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars whose work is grounded in the University's fundamental values . Those values, which include academic excellence, social justice and community engagement are infused with a culture of care that defines our community—upholding the dignity of all. The University draws on the many resources of the greater Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, where we are located. The Santa Clara University English Department includes a community of scholars, creative writers, teachers, and students who seek to understand and engage the world by activating connections among literature, cultural studies, creative writing, rhetoric, composition, technical and professional communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry. The department supports work in ethnic studies, media studies, gender and sexuality studies, and digital humanities, and it contributes to interdisciplinary programs in these fields. The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2027 and be expected to teach, engage in scholarship, and do service for the department, college, University, and profession. SCU is on the quarter system and tenure-stream faculty are expected to teach six courses per year (two each quarter), assuming they are actively engaged in scholarship. Required Qualifications 1) PhD in English literature or a related field by appointment start date. 2) Evidence of effective, high-impact, and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. 3) Demonstrated commitment to scholarly excellence, such as a record of recent conference presentations or publications, and a clear trajectory of publication in top venues as understood in the candidate's specialized field. 4) Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students. 5) Familiarity with the following model of teaching and learning used in the

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English Studies model . Applicants are invited to visit the university's web site for descriptions of the university's mission, our Department , the student population we serve, and the learning opportunities we offer. Santa Clara University is committed to the strategic goal of enriching the quality of our community of scholars. Responsibilities Tenure-track faculty at SCU are teaching scholars who are expected to balance teaching, research, and service. This is an in-person position. Faculty duties are governed by SCU's Faculty Handbook. More specifically, duties include but are not limited to the following. Teaching Teach lower

• and upper-division courses in the major and university core curriculum, as assigned by the chair, including courses such as foundation courses for the major, courses in the candidate's areas of specialization, core writing courses (first-year and advanced writing), and new courses.

On average, one-third of the annual teaching assignments will be first-year writing courses. High-quality teaching is prioritized at SCU; therefore, significant faculty-student interaction is expected. The University offers many different opportunities to develop teaching skills through Faculty Development , including regular lunchtime workshops on pedagogy, teaching and technology grants, communities of practice, teaching mentors, and a scholarship of teaching and learning faculty group. Teaching will be evaluated according to the Teaching Effectiveness Standards and Evaluation (TESE ) document developed by each department. Ignatian pedagogy , a hallmark of Jesuit, Catholic universities, is based on the principle of cura personalis , that is, teaching the whole person. At Santa Clara University we define effectiveness in teaching as respectful, challenging, inclusive, engaging, and evidence based. Teaching Expectations and Academic Policies at SCU can be found here . Research Develop a program of research at SCU that will result in meeting the English Department's established scholarship standards. Each department has collectively created a document that outlines the standards for scholarship that lead to tenure and promotion in that department, which will be shared with candidates invited to campus. The Department of English encourages faculty to involve undergraduate students in faculty research. SCU offers significant support to early career faculty in the development of their program of research. All new faculty will be assigned mentors, placed into a cohort learning community with other new faculty, and offered faculty retreats, workshops and numerous professional development opportunities to build their programs of research. Service Provide effective service to the Department of English, the College of Arts and Sciences, the University and the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship, such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, leadership, and community service performed by virtue of professional expertise or association with the university, as appropriate to rank and experience. Starting Date September 1, 2027 Application Procedure Applicants should send electronic copies of the following:

• letter of application should address the following topics: teaching philosophy, research plan that could be implemented at an institution that serves only undergraduate students in English.
• curriculum vitae;
• unofficial graduate transcripts;
• contact information of three references who can provide a recommendation in the finalist stage;
• one example of representative scholarship (e.

g., published article or book chapter, dissertation chapter). These materials should be submitted electronically through Santa Clara's Workday HR portal. Applications must be received by midnight PST on 10/9/26. Candidates that advance to the next stages will be asked to provide further materials, such as sample syllabi and recent teaching evaluations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Inquiries may be sent by email to English Department Administrator Jessica Szyndrowski, jszyndrowski@scu.edu . Include English Department Search Committee for American Lit in the email subject line.

Position Type:

Assistant Professor in American Literature, Early Period to 1900

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $86,284 to $95,901, depending on the successful candidate's years of teaching experience at the college level. The position comes with generous benefits , including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and University contributions toward retirement. Recognizing the high cost of housing in the local area, there are two University housing assistance programs : rental assistance to ease the transition into the local housing market, and housing purchase assistance for tenure-stream faculty.