Visiting Assistant Professor of English

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

May 19, 2025

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:	F002521
Academic Title:	Visiting Assistant Professor of English
Rank:	Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline	Humanities
Specialty:
Contract Type:	Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 8/1/25 - 5/31/26, Visiting
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:	08/01/2025
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	The Department of English at The George Washington University is accepting applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in British literature, specializing in either medieval or 18th century/Romanticism. The position is expected to begin as early as Fall 2025.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:	The successful candidate will teach introductory, survey, and advanced courses, depending on program needs, with a teaching load of 3/3.
Minimum Qualifications:	The minimum qualification for this position is a PhD in English or Comparative Literature and experience in college-level teaching.
Advertised Salary:	$65,000
Other Benefits:	The successful candidate will be eligible for GW benefits: https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	To apply, please complete the online application and upload a letter of interest and a CV. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to engldept@gwu.edu directly by recommenders or a clearing site (e.g., Interfolio). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Department Link:	https://english.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link	https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/120090