Assistant Professor in English

The Department of English Language and Literature at Yale University seeks to hire one tenure-track assistant professor specializing in any subject across English literary studies, for an appointment starting July 1, 2025. We seek outstanding scholars and teachers, especially those who have yet to enter a tenure track position. We are open to a range of methodologies for literary study and to work that focuses on any historical period and any geography of Anglophone writing. Successful applicants will be expected to teach courses in English language and literature related to their area of expertise. PhD or equivalent degree is expected at time of hire. 

Please submit a letter of application describing your research and teaching, your full curriculum vitae, and a 20-page writing sample to http://apply.interfolio.com/155694. Please provide names and contact information for 3 references who may be contacted at a later stage of consideration. Review of applications will begin November 12, 2024. Direct administrative inquiries to Sarah Harford (sarah.harford@yale.edu) and other questions to Professor Jessica Brantley, the department chair (jessica.brantley@yale.edu).

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.