The English Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track position in Shakespeare at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026. We invite candidates with expertise in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature, preferably with a pedagogical and scholarly agenda that would contribute to a number of curricular and research initiatives in the department and university, including ecocritical or posthumanist studies, pedagogical scholarship, textual studies, global premodern studies, world literature, and other questions of embodiment more generally.

The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature and culture. The standard teaching load for this position is 18 credits per year. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research leading to publication, effective teaching and mentoring, and service within the University and disciplinary community. For more information about the English Department, please visit our website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/

We welcome applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. For more information about our commitment to diversity, please visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/our-commitment-to-diversity/

Required:

PhD or equivalent in Shakespeare, Early Modern literature, or related field (e.g. Theater and Performance with a focus on Shakespeare, etc.), or supply evidence of imminent completion. Candidates should demonstrate a strong plan for active publication and a record of, or potential for, excellent teaching at the undergraduate level. Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.

Candidates will be required to electronically submit:

Letter of application CV Statement of teaching philosophy of no more than 2 pages Writing sample Unofficial graduate transcripts Contact information for three professional references – References provided by applicant will be sent a link to upload letters of recommendation Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before February 1, 2026.

You can apply to this job here: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2888

This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.