Assistant Professor of English

The Department of English at the University of Southern California invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in early modern literature from 1500 to 1700. We look for applicants with a strong research profile and welcome applications across a range of research methodologies. Applicants must have a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The PhD must be in hand by start date.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Applications should include a brief cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a 3-page statement of research and teaching interests; a writing sample (no more than 30 pages); and three to four letters of recommendation. Further material may be requested at a later date. Applications, addressed to Dana Johnson as the chair of the English Department, must be received by October 15, 2024. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $106,400 - $127,680. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.