The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Belmont University invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in British or World Literature, pre-1800. The appointment will begin on August 1, 2027. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate composition and undergraduate and graduate literature courses. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service, and the duties listed below: Complete 24 workload hours, or the equivalent, per academic year. Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects. Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in department, college, and university committee work. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Advise students in course selection and degree completion. Participate in a local church and engage with the broader community. Abide by all relevant university, college, and department procedures and policies. Manage the online grading system. Submit book orders, if textbooks required. Maintain regular office hours. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Because all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, the University particularly seeks applicants who demonstrate an interest in and ability to collaborate on course design and teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in the program. Application Requirements: During the application process, applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a one-page, 300–400-word essay describing how their core beliefs and practices inform their support for Belmont’s Christ-centered mission and shape their approaches to teaching, research, and service. Review of applications will begin September 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Belmont University Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 119 areas of undergraduate study, 60 master’s programs and nine doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. For more information, visit http://www.belmont.edu.