Job Details

Regular Faculty - Global Anglophone Literature

Position Number: 6615001
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Regular Faculty - Global Anglophone Literature

Posting Number: F001378P
Advertising Pay Range: $68,647.17 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: English
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 0156
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

The Department of English at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literature. This tenure-track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load at lower- and upper-division levels, including graduate classes. The candidate shall have a primary specialization in Global Anglophone Literature. Preferred additional specializations are British literature, Literatures of the Global South, Pre-WWI literature, and/or Digital Humanities.

The University of Idaho offers both a B.A. and a B.S. in English, as well as an M.A. in English and an MFA in Creative Writing. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses, responsibilities of this position include mentoring undergraduates and supervising graduate non-thesis projects. All faculty serve on committees at the department, college, and university levels. Continued scholarly activity and publication are expected for tenure and promotion.

Unit/Department Summary:

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Department of English | University of Idaho

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 60%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 30%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:

PhD in English or a related field
Experience teaching Global Anglophone Literature at the post-secondary level
A record of scholarly publications

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialization in British literature, Literatures of the Global South, Pre-WWI literature, and/or Digital Humanities
Documented history of promoting student engagement, success, and achievement

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position will remain open until filled but applications received prior to October 31, 2025 will receive first consideration.

To apply, please submit the following required materials:
1) current curriculum vita;
2) a cover letter that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications;
3) a list of three references and their contact information;
4) a writing sample of up to 30 pages (preferably an excerpt from book publications or peer-reviewed articles). Please upload as "Other Document1."

Three confidential letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to engl-hire-references@uidaho.edu. Please reference Posting Number in the Subject line.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49667

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.