Visiting Assistant Professor in English

The English Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in the field of Modernism. Appointment to this position will be for a term of 1 year (two semesters) beginning Fall 2025, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of English.

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Modernism, at all levels of the curriculum, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or ABD). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Review of applications will begin Feb. 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the Feb. 1, 2025 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Danielle Skeehan, Chair of English, at dskeehan@oberlin.edu.