Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which upholds the continuity of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community, we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission. At the heart of that mission is a ministry of education in the liberal arts, forming students to grow as whole persons, pursue wisdom, and contribute to the common good. We seek colleagues who wish to join this mission in partnership with the monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey: educating with care, accompanying students on their journey, and working together for personal and communal transformation. For a deeper understanding of Saint Martin’s University, review the “Who We Are” information on our career home page.

Position Title: Assistant Professor of English

Job Type: Tenure-Track

Compensation: $59,222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months, benefits eligible

Closing Date: Open until filled; first review January 15, 2026.

Location: Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, Washington

The English Department at Saint Martin’s University (Lacey, WA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. We are seeking a specialist in early British literature, either Medieval or Renaissance, whose responsibilities would include teaching two foundational courses in the major: the first half of our British historical survey and an upper-division seminar on Literature in the Medieval World.

Like all English faculty at Saint Martin’s University, the candidate would teach first-year composition, as well as Humanities and interdisciplinary seminars in our Core Curriculum. We welcome applicants with a secondary specialization in the Classics or in an area of writing pedagogy, such as Developmental Writing, Technical Writing, or Writing across the Curriculum.

The position carries a teaching load of 24 semester credit hours per year, with a reduced load in the first and fourth years. Typically, English faculty teach an assortment of 4-credit composition or writing-intensive courses, with a full load therefore being three courses per semester.

In addition to teaching, SMU faculty are expected to provide academic advising and mentorship to students, participate in departmental and university-wide service, and maintain an active scholarly agenda through conferences and publications.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in English (ABD will be considered but must be completed by the start date).
Passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.
Experience employing a variety of equitable teaching practices across the curriculum.
Ability to teach a range of undergraduate English and Core courses.
Willingness to support the Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university.
Valid documentation permitting work in the US from the start date of the appointment.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following materials through our application portal:

Letter of interest
Current CV
Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Three letters of recommendation; you can upload your letters of recommendation. If the recommenders would like to keep their letters confidential they can email them to Jamie Olson, jolson@stmartin.edu.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries, please contact Jamie Olson, Professor and Chair, English Department at jolson@stmartin.edu.

Subject to final budget approval.

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