The Department of English at Assumption University invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2027/2028 academic year. The position carries a teaching load of seven courses for the academic year. The successful applicant will teach first-year courses in our Foundations program including Writing in the University and Literature and Its Interpretations, as well as an upper-level literature or writing course in the applicant’s field. We seek a candidate committed to high quality teaching and undergraduate mentoring. The instruction modality for this position will be on-campus, in-person. 

• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University, including its commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as showing respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity.
• Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree or Masters in Fine Arts, and preferably a Ph.D. in English. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.
• Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Becky DiBiasio at bdibiasi@assumption.edu.

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

Assumption University is a comprehensive Catholic liberal arts university in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Assumption is committed to academic excellence and the pursuit of truth in the company of friends. An Assumption education awakens in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. 

Offering more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs, Assumption combines the breadth of a liberal arts education with preparation for successful careers and lives of purpose. Our close-knit, mission-centered community values intellectual curiosity and the exchange of diverse perspectives. We welcome faculty and staff of all backgrounds and faith traditions who share our commitment to educating students and advancing the University's mission.

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