The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.
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The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the advanced assistant or early associate professor level with research interests in the area of American literature with expertise in one of the related fields of Creative Writing. We welcome applicants who can bridge American literary studies with one or more of the following areas of study: African American Literature, Indigenous Literature, African Diaspora Literatures of the Americas, Afro-futurism and science/speculative fiction, environmental literature, Black theatre and popular cultures. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research, teaching and service. Successful candidates are expected to develop extramurally funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in the Department's teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired.
Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University was currently classified as an R1 research university. It is a residential campus of approximately 14,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.
The Department of English currently consists of 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, conducting research with specializations in African, African American, American, British and Caribbean and comparative literatures and critical theory. It offers BA and PhD degrees in these areas and is developing an M.F.A. in Creative Writing
Required Qualifications:
Completed applications consist of a single PDF file containing
1) Letter of interest addressing qualifications listed above;
2) Current ;
3) Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests and future plans;
4) Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
5) Names and contact information for four (4) references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.
Review of applications will begin immediately with an expected start date of July 28, 2026.
SALARY RANGE: $90,000-110,000
Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment
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