Human Resources

Lake Forest College, Department of English and Creative Writing seeks a dynamic teacher-scholar for a Visiting Assistant Professor position specializing in African American literature to contribute to our diverse and engaged academic community. The successful candidate’s courses will include nineteenth- and twentieth-century surveys as well as seminars on special topics in African American literature. Teaching creative writing is a desirable secondary specialty; responsibility for teaching first-year composition rotates among colleagues in the English department.  

This position has a two-year term with the possibility of a third year, pending administrative approval. A PhD or ABD in English with a specialization in African American Literature, along with a documented history of teaching excellence, is required. MFAs in creative writing will also be considered, provided they have a strong record of teaching African American literature. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching is required, as is a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds.  

Please send a CV and cover letter to englishsearch@lakeforest.edu by March 15, with applications considered until the position is filled. We will ask second-round candidates to submit writing samples and dossiers of references. On-campus interviews will be in April.  

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.   

(Salary $58,000 - $61,000)