Visiting Assistant Professor of English

Job description

Description The English Department at Bates College seeks applications from candidates for a two-year full-time visiting position at the level of Assistant Professor in Medieval Literature with a secondary field of expertise in Nineteenth-Century British Literature, to begin July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year. The first year will include classes on Chaucer, a medieval genre course, Introduction to Medieval Literature, and an advanced seminar in a medieval topic. The second year will include classes on a single nineteenth-century author, on the English novel, and on a Victorian-themed course (such as Victorian medievalism or globalism/empire). Other classes may include modern popular adaptations of either medieval or Victorian literature, and “Foundations of English Literature.” Responsibilities are limited in scope and focus on teaching and mentoring students during the term of the appointment. Advising and student supervision responsibilities will be limited to thesis supervision aligned with the primary field of expertise—Medieval Literature—in the first year of appointment and in the secondary area—Nineteenth-Century British Literature—during...