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Assistant Professor, 20th/21st-Century World English Literature
The Department of English at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 20th/21st-Century World English Literature, beginning August 15, 2027. We seek applicants whose research focuses on literary and cultural production in English from the twentieth and/or twenty-first centuries. We welcome candidates working in British literature as well as those specializing in anglophone literatures and cultures beyond Britain and the United States, including but not limited to Africa, the Caribbean, Ireland, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, East Asia, the Middle East, Indigenous communities, and diasporic contexts. Research interests may include transnational, comparative, postcolonial, decolonial, environmental, global, and related approaches to literature in English.
Applications submitted by December 1, 2026, will receive fullest consideration.
The Department of English comprises 30 tenure-line faculty and 38 full-time lecturers along with a number of post-doctoral fellows and part-time instructors. We offer the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in English, and both a master’s and a graduate certificate in Technical and Professional Communication. More information about our programs can be found at https://cla.auburn.edu/english. Our award-winning faculty is engaged in a variety of research, pedagogical, and creative interests. Our scholarly books appear in distinguished university presses such as Cambridge, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana State, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Virginia, Northwestern, Ohio State, SUNY, and Syracuse, as well as in independent presses such as the Arizona Center for Renaissance and Medieval Studies, Brill, and Routledge. Faculty creative work appears in top trade presses such as Penguin Random House and Penguin Riverhead, as well as independent presses such as Tupelo Press. Our faculty members regularly publish in their respective fields’ most important journals.
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) comprises 46 majors in a wide range of fields, including the humanities, the fine and performing arts, the social sciences, communications, health services administration, and aviation. We produce successful business leaders, industry professionals, and researchers who work in the U.S. and around the world. The CLA’s cutting-edge facilities provide the opportunity to collaborate with other researchers at the forefront of their respective fields.
Auburn, AL, is a vibrant, thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South, and Money magazine has named Auburn “the best place to live” in Alabama. Known as the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” Auburn offers a high quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year, award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is among the most highly-ranked in the state, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with multiple daily shuttle-service options to and from Auburn. Birmingham is a similar drive to the north, and Montgomery, the state capital, is only 50 minutes to the southwest.
Responsibilities:
This position carries a 2-2 teaching load. Responsibilities include: in-person teaching; online teaching (as needed); core teaching (both large lecture and small class formats); upper-division undergraduate and major core teaching; graduate teaching and advising.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a highly active research program and participate in departmental and university service. Excellent communication skills required.
Please submit the following documents:
- Application letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Writing sample (article or chapter length)
- Teaching philosophy (1 page only)
- Contact information for three recommenders, and academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).
Only completed application materials will be considered. The application letter and CV should be uploaded together under RESUME and all other documents should be uploaded under Additional Documents. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. James Ryan, Search Committee Chair, at ryanjae@auburn.edu.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
PhD in English or related field by the August 15, 2027, appointment date; a clear agenda for scholarly productivity relevant to the field; and a strong commitment to collegiality in a department of English that includes majors/concentrations in creative writing, literature, and writing studies.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to teach 20th/21st-Century British and commonwealth literature. A record of publication or distinct promise of scholarly achievement; demonstrable evidence of teaching excellence generally, as well as in courses directly related to the field; interest in interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration across academic units; creative use of classroom technologies; and experience or interest in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students.
Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
Why Work at Auburn?:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment.
Required Pre-Employment Screenings:
n/a
Overview:
Assistant Professor, 20th/21st-Century World English Literature
The Department of English at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 20th/21st-Century World English Literature, beginning August 15, 2027. We seek applicants whose research focuses on literary and cultural production in English from the twentieth and/or twenty-first centuries. We welcome candidates working in British literature as well as those specializing in anglophone literatures and cultures beyond Britain and the United States, including but not limited to Africa, the Caribbean, Ireland, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, East Asia, the Middle East, Indigenous communities, and diasporic contexts. Research interests may include transnational, comparative, postcolonial, decolonial, environmental, global, and related approaches to literature in English.
Applications submitted by December 1, 2026, will receive fullest consideration.
The Department of English comprises 30 tenure-line faculty and 38 full-time lecturers along with a number of post-doctoral fellows and part-time instructors. We offer the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in English, and both a master’s and a graduate certificate in Technical and Professional Communication. More information about our programs can be found at https://cla.auburn.edu/english. Our award-winning faculty is engaged in a variety of research, pedagogical, and creative interests. Our scholarly books appear in distinguished university presses such as Cambridge, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana State, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Virginia, Northwestern, Ohio State, SUNY, and Syracuse, as well as in independent presses such as the Arizona Center for Renaissance and Medieval Studies, Brill, and Routledge. Faculty creative work appears in top trade presses such as Penguin Random House and Penguin Riverhead, as well as independent presses such as Tupelo Press. Our faculty members regularly publish in their respective fields’ most important journals.
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) comprises 46 majors in a wide range of fields, including the humanities, the fine and performing arts, the social sciences, communications, health services administration, and aviation. We produce successful business leaders, industry professionals, and researchers who work in the U.S. and around the world. The CLA’s cutting-edge facilities provide the opportunity to collaborate with other researchers at the forefront of their respective fields.
Auburn, AL, is a vibrant, thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South, and Money magazine has named Auburn “the best place to live” in Alabama. Known as the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” Auburn offers a high quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year, award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is among the most highly-ranked in the state, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with multiple daily shuttle-service options to and from Auburn. Birmingham is a similar drive to the north, and Montgomery, the state capital, is only 50 minutes to the southwest.
Responsibilities:
This position carries a 2-2 teaching load. Responsibilities include: in-person teaching; online teaching (as needed); core teaching (both large lecture and small class formats); upper-division undergraduate and major core teaching; graduate teaching and advising.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a highly active research program and participate in departmental and university service. Excellent communication skills required.
Please submit the following documents:
- Application letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Writing sample (article or chapter length)
- Teaching philosophy (1 page only)
- Contact information for three recommenders, and academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).
Only completed application materials will be considered. The application letter and CV should be uploaded together under RESUME and all other documents should be uploaded under Additional Documents. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. James Ryan, Search Committee Chair, at ryanjae@auburn.edu.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
PhD in English or related field by the August 15, 2027, appointment date; a clear agenda for scholarly productivity relevant to the field; and a strong commitment to collegiality in a department of English that includes majors/concentrations in creative writing, literature, and writing studies.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to teach 20th/21st-Century British and commonwealth literature. A record of publication or distinct promise of scholarly achievement; demonstrable evidence of teaching excellence generally, as well as in courses directly related to the field; interest in interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration across academic units; creative use of classroom technologies; and experience or interest in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students.
Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
Why Work at Auburn?:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment.
Required Pre-Employment Screenings:
n/a
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Document your teaching and research credentials now
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and published research or syllabi before you start applying. PERM requires the employer to verify your qualifications meet the advertised minimum requirements, so gaps in documentation can stall the labor certification filing.
Target tenure-track roles at research universities
Tenure-track and tenured positions at R1 and R2 universities are more likely to include green card sponsorship commitments than visiting lecturer or adjunct contracts, which rarely come with long-term immigration support from HR or legal counsel.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find universities and colleges with verified green card sponsorship history for English faculty roles. Seeing which institutions have filed I-140 petitions for comparable positions helps you focus applications where sponsorship is a real institutional practice.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations begin
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and O*NET occupation code before you receive an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing that floor protects you during offer negotiations and flags underfunded postings early.
Ask about sponsorship timeline in the final interview
During the offer stage, ask HR whether the department has an immigration attorney on retainer and how many PERM cases they've filed. Universities with no institutional process often delay filing by one to two years after hire, which affects your priority date significantly.
Understand AC21 portability before you accept a second offer
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Confirm the new role still falls under English faculty or a closely related SOC code before resigning.
Green Card Professor of English: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Professor of English roles?
Most university employers file under EB-2, which covers positions requiring an advanced degree, typically a PhD in English, literature, linguistics, or a closely related field. If the role accepts a master's degree plus five years of progressive teaching experience, EB-3 professional may apply instead. The employer's immigration attorney confirms the category when initiating the PERM process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for English faculty?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and has no lottery, but requires a full PERM labor certification, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal campus recruitment test demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker was available. The process takes longer but the outcome is permanent.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for a Professor of English hire?
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine, documented recruitment campaign for the role, advertising in specific venues the Department of Labor prescribes. The university must show that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected in bad faith. This test must be completed before DOL will certify the labor application and before USCIS can receive the I-140 petition.
How do priority-date backlogs affect English faculty from India or China?
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs even in EB-2. Your priority date is set when DOL accepts the PERM application, but you can't file the I-485 adjustment of status until that date becomes current. Checking the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin as early as possible in your job search helps you plan realistically.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring green cards for English professors?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for faculty and academic roles, so you can see which institutions have filed I-140 petitions rather than relying on job posting language alone. Many universities mention sponsorship only on request, so targeting schools with a documented filing history significantly narrows your search to realistic opportunities.