Assistant Professor of English
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23 Sep 2025
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
75 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value due to the academic environment but lacking clarity on compensation and limited interdisciplinary program requirements.
- Tenure-track position with teaching responsibilities
- Engagement in interdisciplinary programs
- Clarity on compensation needed for better appeal
- Requires a passionate commitment to teaching
Pros
- Stable tenure-track position in a well-respected institution
- Opportunity to teach a variety of English courses
- Engagement in interdisciplinary programs increases visibility
Cons
- Lack of defined salary range is a concern for potential applicants
- Interdisciplinary requirements may not appeal to all English specialists
- Potentially high teaching load could limit research time
Who it's for
Early Career / Academic • On Campus
Good fit
- PhD graduates in English and Romanticism
- Educators seeking a teaching-focused career
- Candidates interested in interdisciplinary teaching
Not recommended for
- Non-PhD holders by the start date
- Those seeking primarily research roles
- Individuals expecting high salaries without defined compensation
Motivation fit
Desire to teach and mentor studentsInterest in collaborative academic programsCommitment to the values of a liberal arts education
Key skills
Expertise in English literature, especially RomanticismTeaching and curriculum developmentInterdisciplinary collaboration skillsStudent engagement and mentoring
Score: 75/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
The Department of English at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of English, with a specialty in Romanticism, beginning Fall 2026. Teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester. Ph.D. expected by Fall, 2026. Teaching includes courses at all levels in the English Department, as well as a willingness to participate in one or more interdisciplinary programs, including Development of Western Civilization and Liberal Arts Honors. New faculty may also have the opportunity to participate in other interdisciplinary programs.
