Assistant Professor in the Department of English

Job description

Position Details : Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of English specializing in Contemporary Literature/21st-Century Global Anglophone Literature to begin Fall 2027.

Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a nationally recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and pathways through college and to successful outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience - enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni - and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.

The English department gives students an understanding of human nature, society, and history, while at the same time honing their powers of expression. The major thus caters to a wide variety of students, from those with a lifelong love of language and reading, to those who write poetry and fiction, to those eager to understand how language may be used to entertain, move, or persuade. English majors find community in the Washington Literary Society, contribute to our literary journal The Stylus, and participate in unique internship opportunities. An RMC English degree provides students with critical thinking and communication skills that have repeatedly shown themselves valuable in an array of professions as various as law, advertising, teaching, and politics.

Major/Essential Functions : Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and department. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory-level English courses, contributions to the first-year writing program, and seminars in the applicant's area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications :

Ph.D. in English (or a related field); we will consider candidates who will complete their degree by August 1, 2027;

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching;

Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement;

Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their maximum potential;

Evidence of scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications: A clear research agenda with the potential to produce scholarly publications in an area of contemporary literature/21st-c. global anglophone literature;

The ability to contribute additional courses that add to departmental offerings in a secondary specialization such as rhetoric and composition, gender and sexuality studies, postcolonial literature, media studies, environmental humanities, or digital humanities.

Application Procedures: Please complete an online application at to include uploading the following as a single .pdf addressed to Sabrina Granderson, Administrative Services Coordinator, no later than November 1, 2026.

The documents that must be uploaded include the following: Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications

Curriculum vitae

A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy

A brief (one page) statement of research agenda

A brief (one page) statement describing inclusive teaching practices you employ and how you actively support students across a broad range of experiences, interests, and perspectives.

Transcripts (unofficial and scanned copies are acceptable); and

The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 1. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above.

Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Randolph-Macon College is unable to offer new Visa sponsorship for this position.

Worksite address

ashland, VA, 23005, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.