Tenure-track Assistant Professor of English: Medieval Literature
Review of applications will begin 10 November, 2025
The English Department at Trinity University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in medieval literature and culture. Teaching and research specialties may include the Global Middle Ages, premodern critical race studies, gender and sexuality studies, disability studies, ecocritical studies, book or manuscript studies, or other theoretical or interdisciplinary approaches which focus on the period before ca 1450. Teaching responsibilities will include upper-division seminars in the successful candidate’s field of specialization, as well as surveys of pre-1800 literature, introductions to literary study, First-Year Experience courses, and other courses in the Pathways general education curriculum. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, a passion for mentoring undergraduates, and an active research agenda. In addition, candidates should have a PhD in hand or plan to complete their program’s PhD degree requirements by August 2026.
The faculty in the English Department are committed scholar-teachers who maintain active research agendas and impressive publication records. Their scholarship informs their teaching, and they are encouraged both to design courses that reflect their interests and, when appropriate, to involve undergraduates directly in their scholarly work. The Department of English and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
For full information and application links, please visit:
https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/job/Assistant-Professor-of-English—Medieval-Literature—Global-Medievalism_JR101286
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Classical Studies: Ancient Rome
Review of applications will begin 23 September 2025
The Department of Classical Studies at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Classical Studies, beginning in August 2026, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is seeking a candidate who specializes in the ancient Roman world and has a demonstrated ability in and enthusiasm for teaching Latin language and literature at all levels. We seek applicants who are engaged in innovative scholarship on any aspect of the study of Ancient Rome, for example Latin literature, Roman history and material culture, digital humanities, or modern reception. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research profile and a firm commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous program of scholarship and to teach introductory lower-division courses while developing upper-division courses in their area of specialization. The ideal candidate will have a facility for interdisciplinary teaching and interest in mentoring students in undergraduate research projects. All faculty are expected to contribute to Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program.
Classical Studies at Trinity is a vibrant department with six tenured / tenure-track faculty and strong connections with other departments on campus, including Anthropology, Art History, Philosophy, and Religion. We encourage our students to pursue undergraduate research, often in collaboration with faculty, and we have been active participants in our university’s summer undergraduate research program. The department participates in a faculty-led study abroad summer course in Rome and in a faculty-led archaeological dig in Cyprus. In addition, Trinity has just completed a major renovation project that has created appealing new spaces for the Classical Studies department and several other adjacent humanities departments.
The Department of Classical Studies and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
Trinity University and the School of Arts and Humanities
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
The School of Arts and Humanities is at the center of Trinity’s liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression. For more information about Trinity’s liberal arts education, see the following links for information about Trinity’s curriculum, including the First-Year Experience, experiential learning, and faculty-led study-abroad programs.
