The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks a scholar-teacher of early modern literature for a tenure-track appointment beginning July 1, 2027. We are open to candidates with comparative approaches.


Wesleyan faculty have a strong commitment to both undergraduate teaching and scholarship. Candidates for this position should be actively engaged in scholarly research and writing and prepared to teach four literature courses per year (two per semester) to undergraduates, in person on Wesleyan’s campus. The successful candidate will offer broadly-conceived courses in the field, courses more narrowly focused on their areas of expertise, and the English Department’s gateway, “Ways of Reading.” Additional duties include advising and mentoring students as well as participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.


Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in English or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Ass...