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:

PhD in English or closely related field strongly preferred. A minimum of two years developing and teaching college-level courses in the field(s) of specialization. Application Instructions Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials: 1. A Cover Letter describing your qualifications that match this position 2. CV Further materials for

Finalists:

1-3 sample or proposed syllabi A Writing Sample of approximately 20-25 pages 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. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/185439 GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law . Requesting Accommodations If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website fo r general information about requesting accommodations , as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants . You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu . jeid-21e92b542b8ec84eaffe23d16d028636