Assistant Professor of English

Lindsey Wilson College, a liberal arts college in Kentucky, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English to begin in August 2025. The candidate’s specialization is open but may include areas such as women’s literature and/or queer literature of any time period or region, queer theory, and gender studies. Ph.D. in English or a related field is preferred, but A.B.D. will be considered; college teaching experience preferred; Women’s and Gender Studies certificate a plus.

The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will include freshman composition, general education literature courses, and upper-level seminars. This position emphasizes teaching, advising, scholarship (broadly defined), and service to the college. A strong commitment to exemplary teaching at the undergraduate level and collegiality are expected.

Applications received by November 15 will receive priority. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three professional references, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies must be submitted prior to hiring), and the online employment application form (https://www.lindsey.edu/about-lwc/img/employment_application.pdf) to Human Resources, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY 42728 or by email to hr@lindsey.edu. All offers of employment are contingent upon the college's verification of credentials and completing a criminal history check.

Located on more than 200 partially wooded acres on a hilltop in Columbia, Kentucky, Lindsey Wilson College is in the heart of south central Kentucky, in the foothills of Appalachia. Within an hour of Columbia, there are multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation as Lindsey Wilson is located near several major tourist attractions including Lake Cumberland, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Cumberland Falls. It is also less than two hours from the cultural opportunities available in Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.

LWC is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a caring, equity focused faculty committed to supporting “every student, every day”. LWC strives to hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.