Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor of American LiteratureMoorhead, MN, United States|req241Posted on: 9/17/2026 - Application Deadline: - Back to Search If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page. Position Details Position Title: Assistant Professor of American Literature
Department: English Location: Moorhead, Minnesota Employment Type: Faculty, Education Professional Exempt, Full-Time Appointment Type: Tenure Eligible Benefit Eligible: Yes General Employment Period: August - May, academic year Position Opening Date: 9/17/2026 Screening Begins: 12/1/2026 Position Closing Date: 2/15/2027 Open Until Filled? Yes Why Concordia? At Concordia College, faculty are part of a close-knit
academic community committed to excellent teaching, meaningful student relationships, and preparing students to influence the affairs of the world. Faculty have the opportunity to engage students both in and beyond the classroom, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and contribute to a campus community where teaching, scholarship, service, and mentorship are valued. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota,
Concordia offers the opportunity to build a rewarding academic career in a community centered on learning, purpose, and connection. About the Role: The Department of English at Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in American Literature at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one
or more of the following areas: Indigenous literature African-American literature Latinx literature Global literature Environmental literature/ecocriticism The successful candidate will be qualified to teach literature courses at all levels of undergraduate work. The candidate would also teach our first-year composition courses, which share common elements but leave room to be designed around each teacher’s
interests. The teaching load is three courses per semester. We seek candidates who are also pursuing an active research agenda. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year as well as assisting the department and interdisciplinary programs in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation. Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a
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