The University of Scranton Department of English & Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in British Medieval and Early Modern Literature beginning in August 2026. Teaching will include courses that address British Medieval and Early Modern literature, Shakespeare, general-education literature, and advanced topics reflecting individual research interests and specializations. Additional areas of teaching and/or scholarly interests may include one or more of the following: digital humanities (inclusive of uses of AI generative programs); environmental humanities; public humanities (inclusive of community-based learning); film and visual culture; and/or trans-or circum-Atlantic Studies. The 4/3 contractual load is typically reduced to 3/3 for those with active research agendas.

Interested individuals should apply online at http://universityofscrantonjobs.com and be ready to submit a cover letter, c.v., reference contact information, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. The proposed hiring plan anticipates first-round interviews via video-conference calls in December and campus visits in late January/early February, with an offer made in late February.