Assistant Professor of English

Description: Carroll College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of English to teach all undergraduate levels of English beginning August 2025.  The successful applicant will join a small English program and will teach upper and lower division American literature courses and other courses suited to the candidate.  Members of the English program generally teach one course of first-year writing per year.  We are especially interested in candidates who could also offer courses in one or more of the following areas:

• Native American Literature 
• Environmental/Ecological Literature and Criticism
• Medical Humanities
• Introductory Creative Writing (combined poetry and fiction)

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will have a PhD in English and/or American Literature preferred, ABD considered if dissertation defense is scheduled to occur on or before August 1, 2025.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by November 29, 2024: 

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Short Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three professional references, with complete contact information
• Additional materials may be solicited after the first round of interviews

Position will remain open until filled.   Semi-finalists will be interviewed during the spring semester.  Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.  Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. 

Benefits Include:

• Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
• Potential Tuition Remission benefit for employee, spouse and dependent children and potential Tuition Exchange benefit for dependent children
• Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
• Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more

About Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana.  The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.

Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college.  Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue.  To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.