The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a position of Assistant Professor of English specializing in African American and/or African Diaspora literature, beginning August 2027. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position.
Assistant Professors are invested in working closely with and mentoring English undergraduate and graduate students, and fully participating in service to the English Department, with opportunities to serve the institution at large. We are also interested in candidates who can work collaboratively with faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. Teaching for this position may include special topics courses for B.A. and M.A. students, honors seminars, surveys, and general education courses. The teaching load for research-intensive faculty is 2/2.
Please apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number 5287) with the following materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a research statement; a teaching statement that addresses how the candidate’s teaching practices engage all students and eliminate barriers to learning; a writing sample of no more than 25 pages; unofficial transcripts; and contact information for three references. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. The candidate chosen for this position will subject to a criminal background check. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
Screening of applicants will begin on November 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; applications received before November 16 will be prioritized. Please direct inquiries to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Lara Vetter, at LVetter@charlotte.edu.
The Department of English, with more than 30 full-time faculty and approximately 250 majors and 60 graduate students, offers BA and MA degrees with area emphases in Creative Writing, Literature and Culture, Children’s Literature, Linguistics, English Education, and Professional/Technical Writing. The department is housed in the College of Humanities and Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS).
UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovation, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.
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