Assistant Professor of Nineteenth-Century British Literature

The English Department at Case Western Reserve University looks to appoint an Assistant Professor on the tenure track in Nineteenth-Century British Literature, specializing in fiction, beginning July 1, 2027. Successful applicants should present a strong record of research and scholarship; a record of excellent teaching; and a commitment to departmental and institutional service. In addition to courses in their area of specialization, they will teach the survey (required of majors) of British Literature since 1800; Victorian, and possibly romantic, major authors courses; and ENGL 372: Studies in the Novel (on the history and formal development of the novel). Teaching ability in the history of criticism is desirable, though ancillary. The teaching load is 2 courses a semester.

Case Western Reserve University is a leading independent research university that attracts a national and international student body to a range of programs across the liberal arts and sciences, enrolling over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Located in Cleveland's University Circle, a square-mile urban district of cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions, CWRU was recently ranked among the top 25 universities in the country by TIME magazine and named a "New Ivy" by Forbes, and is known for faculty with outstanding scholarly reputations and a strong commitment to teaching. The College of Arts and Sciences is deeply committed to the humanities, offering a new undergraduate degree program in Humanity and Technology and planning the new Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Building-a campus anchor for human-centered digital scholarship, interdisciplinary creativity and community partnerships. Within CAS, the English department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in literature and creative writing, complemented by offerings in film, linguistics, rhetoric, and journalism.

The annual starting base salary range for this position is from $85,000 to $91,000. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Candidates are expected to have the Ph.D. in hand by the appointment start date.