The English Department at Trinity University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with
expertise in African American literature to teach upper-division seminars and conduct scholarly
research in that field. Other teaching responsibilities will include surveys of U.S. literature,
introductions to literary study, First-Year Experience courses, and other courses in Pathways,
Trinity University’s interdisciplinary general education program. We invite applicants who
specialize in any historical period, and we especially welcome African Americanists with
subspecialities in the Black Atlantic; Black bibliography; poetry; children’s literature; environmental
literature; and/or speculative fiction. 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, 2023.

Trinity University is a highly-selective, nationally ranked liberal arts institution that received over 11,000 applications to fill approximately 650 first-year seats in the Class of 2026. Our campus is located in the heart of San Antonio, a vibrant and diverse city that affords students the opportunity to learn from and
participate in a multicultural urban environment. On-campus centers and resources include the
Humanities Collective, which supports and promotes students’ and faculty members’ humanistic
research; the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching, which provides pedagogical programming
and professional development opportunities for faculty members in all disciplines; and the Student
Success Center, which offers academic advising and tutoring services to Trinity undergraduates.
The Department of English is housed in Dicke Hall, a brand-new, environmentally conscious
building that anchors Trinity’s humanities complex and represents the institution’s commitment to
humanistic study. The Departments of English, Classical Studies, History, Philosophy, and Religion
are located in close proximity to one another, thus facilitating a culture of collaboration.

Trinity University is an equal-opportunity employer, one that provides opportunities for
employment and advancement without regard to applicants’ race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or
any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. 

Please submit a letter of application,curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference, a
dissertation or book abstract, and a writing sample (article- or chapter-length). Because Trinity
University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion and building inclusive communities,
we also request that you provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as
well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, your research,
and/or your other professional activities. We request that these materials be sent via Interfolio no
later than November 18, 2022.