Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Global Literatures

The Department of English at Bradley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Global Literatures. The appointment begins August 2025.

Course assignments may include: core curriculum and English major literature courses in global literatures, undergraduate writing, and literature surveys. Preference will be given to individuals with teaching, research experience, and research agenda in these fields. Experience in digital humanities, sci-fi, fantasy, global Indigenous literatures, and/or eco-criticism is a secondary preference. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop courses related to their specialty, and must have a willingness to engage in on-line instruction. The normal teaching load is three in-person courses per semester.

A Ph.D. in Transnational Literatures, Comparative Literature, Post-Colonial Literature, Global Literatures, Global Anglophone Literatures, or related field is required by the start date. 

Qualified candidates should submit: 

• a cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position
• curriculum vitae including a list of the number of sections taught for each course (e.g. ENG 240 – Global Literatures—two sections taught)
• dossier (including unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts and at least three current letters of recommendation that attest to successful teaching)
• a statement of teaching philosophy, methods and effectiveness
• a research statement discussing intended future research activity
• Information regarding how the candidate has or can contribute to diversity in teaching, research, or service should be provided either within the teaching and/or research statements or in a stand-alone diversity statement.

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Preference will be given to applications received by October 28, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. 

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.