Visiting Assistant Professor in English

Job no:

R-0000002923

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor in English

Work Type:

Faculty

 

Full time

 

In-Person

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Job Description:

The Department of English at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor, who is a scholar and creative writer beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with a 3/2 teaching load. The candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Courses will include introduction to creative writing as well as literature courses in an area of research expertise. The candidate should have a strong record of publication in creative nonfiction or fiction, alongside a demonstrable research agenda in literary criticism in areas such as Latinx studies; African American studies; performance studies; material culture and the creative arts; disability studies; and gender and sexuality studies. PhD or ABD in Literature or Creative Writing required.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, two sample syllabi, research statement, and teaching statement. Reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. For best consideration, please submit your application by January 23, 2026. Please contact the English Department (english@mtholyoke.edu) with any questions.

Minimum starting rate of pay: $75,000.

 

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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