Assistant Professor of American Literature

Binghamton University Binghamton, United States
Faculty / Professor 26 Dec 2026

About the position

Assistant Professor of American Literature

Category: Faculty

Department: Department of English, Harpur College

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Position ID: 204907

The Department of English at Binghamton University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of
20th or 21st century American literatures beginning Fall 2027. We
invite a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated research record and
should have experience teaching a broadly diverse student body.
Candidates should be prepared to teach the department's American
Literature survey as well as undergraduate courses in their area of
specialization. The standard teaching load for this position is
2/2.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in English or a related field by August 16, 2027
  • Advanced expertise in American literature
  • Experience teaching American literature at the college

level

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Significant record of scholarly publication

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employer.

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available
for this position.

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