• Assistant Professor in Medieval Studies

    Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)


    Posting Information

     

    Position TitleAssistant Professor in Medieval Studies

     

    Job Posting Number2026030TTL

     

    Job LocationSan Marcos

     

    DepartmentEnglish

    Position Description

    TheCollege of Liberal Arts (https://www.liberalarts.txst.edu/) invites applicants for a Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in Medieval Studies with preference given to the ability to teach early medieval literature. Successful applicant expected to demonstrate and maintain an active record of publication and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization, including History of the English Language. Teaching assignment may also include General Education courses, such as composition and/or introductory literature surveys taught in a large lecture setting. Teaching load is 2/2 first two years, 3/3 thereafter. Appointment begins Fall 2026.

    Required Qualifications

    + PhD in English or closely related field that meets accreditation requirements (18 graduate hours in English), with degree completed at time of appointment.

    + Specialization in Medieval literature.

    + Demonstrated teaching excellence.

    + Background and/or experience commensurate with the position of assistant professor and sufficient to teach graduate courses in Medieval Studies.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Demonstrated ability in scholarly research on Medieval Studies.

    + Ability to teach early medieval literature.

    Application Procedures

    Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and consideredhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54082.

    For full consideration, please submit the following by November 1, 2025:

    • Cover letter addressing qualifications.

    • Curriculum Vitae.

    • Contact information for three references.

    • Unofficial transcript.

     

    Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Skerpan-Wheeler, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

     

    Proposed Start Date08/16/2026

     

    Posting Date08/29/2025

     

    Review Date11/01/2025

     

    Close Date11/01/2025

     

    Open Until Filled?No

     

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    Record Checks and Verifications

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    Eligibility for Employment

     

    Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

     

    Why Work at Texas State?

     

    Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

     

    Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54082

     

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