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Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of English (American Literature after 1865) Requisition 202600130F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of English Open Date 10/05/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48751
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Kandi Tayebi Title
Professor of English/Search Committee Chair
Contact Phone 936-294-1439 Contact Email Eng_kat@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of English at Sam Houston State University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Literature after 1865. The successful candidate will show evidence of an active research agenda in American literature, but the focus is open. Preference will be given to those researching African-American literature, Southern literature, or Latinx literature. This position will also be responsible for advising students in the English Education double major. An earned PhD in English by August 21, 2027 is required. This position requires a presence at our Huntsville campus.
The chosen candidate will teach three courses per semester (in-person or online), with a 3/2 teaching load in the first two years. Teaching involves undergraduate and graduate-level courses in any of the following areas:
Other courses, such as English education classes focused on pedagogy, will vary with the candidate's experience.
Other required activities include:
Educational Requirements for the Position
A PhD in English from an accredited institution (ABD candidates considered). ABD candidates must have doctoral degree conferred by start date.
Experience Required for the Position
Demonstrated background in Secondary English Education, such as teaching in K-12, certification to teach, earned degree in English Education, completion of student teaching, or substantial graduate coursework in Education.
Evidence of an active research agenda that reflects the desired specialization in American literature.
Other Requirements for the Position
The application will require the following materials:
Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.
Special Instructions Summary
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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