Visiting Assistant Professor of English

Visiting Assistant Professor of English: Seventeenth-Century Literature

The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks applicants for a full-time Visiting Professor with expertise in seventeenth-century British literature. This is a nine-month visiting appointment beginning September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach five seminar-sized courses to undergraduates and participate in a lively intellectual community. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in hand in English or a related field to be hired at the rank of Visiting Professor; MA in English or a related field to be hired at the rank of Visiting Instructor. College-level teaching experience is required.

Work Location: In-person on the campus of Wesleyan University

To apply: visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/about/careers.html. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. They will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Applications completed by March 13, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Jeanne McNeff (jmcneff@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. All offers are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a preemployment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.  

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.