The English Department at Reed College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in post-1945 fiction and/or narrative of the United States beginning in August 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include an introductory course in the English department on narrative or fiction; an advanced course focusing on either of these same genres; a year-long interdisciplinary course with a preset syllabus (Humanities 110), focused on the development of analytical and critical skills of first-year students; and advising year-long senior theses. Ph.D. must be in hand by June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will complement the department's existing strengths and may also contribute to the college's programs in Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies; Sex, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; or the Environmental Humanities Initiative. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, and whose writing reflects a lively and serious program of scholarship. Application Instructions Through Interfolio ( https://apply.interfolio.com/194423) , please submit a letter of application addressed to Professor Pancho Savery, CV, one example of scholarly work of no more than 30 pages, and three letters of reference. Your cover letter must address the following: Experience in teaching/advising a diverse group of students Scholarly interests Reed College is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a distinguished record of educational accomplishment and a strong commitment to scholarship ( http://www.reed.edu) . We are also a community that values cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application material, we invite you to describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service reflect these values. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2026. Reed is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.