The Villanova University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2021 in pre-1900 Literature of the Americas to teach courses at the undergraduate and M.A. levels. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Applicants strongly preferred with expertise in one or more of the following: Latinx Studies, Indigenous Studies, Black Studies, Border & Migration Studies, Critical Race Studies, Disability Studies, and/or Health Humanities. The teaching load is 3-2. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in 19th century literature and will have the opportunity to teach in their additional areas of specialization. Ph.D. from an English, American Studies or Comparative Literature Department required, but candidates close to completion of degree may be considered. Applications due March 1, 2021. For details on how to apply, go to [goog_667508326] https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/19523.