Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature

The Department of English and Comparative Literature seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in pre-1865 American literature to begin July 1, 2025. PhD required at the time of appointment. We are interested in innovative approaches to early American literature, including but not limited to early environmental studies, disability studies, comparative colonial studies, indigenous studies, early Pacific studies, and studies of the early Americas and/or the Caribbean.

Candidates are expected to teach a spectrum of undergraduate and graduate courses in the field; successful candidates will also teach in Columbia’s Core Curriculum, typically Literature Humanities.

Applications should be submitted by November 8, 2024 through Columbia’s ASR platform and should include a cover letter; CV; research statement; a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service; writing sample of no more than 25 pages; and three letters of recommendation.

The department is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

PhD 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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