Job Description
Visiting Assistant Professor, English
Wright State University
EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, English
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department: School of Humanities and Cultural Studies
EEO number: 27Y067
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate:
Salary Band: FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The School of Humanities and Cultural Studies (SoHCS) at Wright State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English beginning August 2027.
We seek candidates whose primary expertise is in Digital Humanities and/or Public Humanities, with additional expertise in areas such as film studies, new media, creative writing, professional writing, or related fields.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in English, including interdisciplinary teaching and curricular development that integrate digital tools, public-facing scholarship, and project-based learning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in English or closely related field by start date; ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by 07/31/2028.
- Proven experience teaching at the undergraduate level. TA experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience teaching at the graduate level.
- Ability to engage in service and curricular development activities as outlined in the position expectations.
Essential Functions and percent of time
60% Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English including:
- Core curriculum writing courses (e.g., first-year writing).
- Required and elective courses in the English BA program.
- Graduate courses and seminars in the English MA program.
- Develop and teach courses related to Digital Humanities and/or Public Humanities.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary courses across programs within the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies.
- Maintain an active research agenda in Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, or a related field.
- Pursue scholarly publication and external funding as appropriate.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
- Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.
- Support community partnerships and public-facing humanities initiatives.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time
Working Conditions
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a research-based writing sample for review. The sample should be between 25 and 30 pages.
First Consideration Date: 11/15/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
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