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SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: English
Budget Title: Assistant Professor
Local Title: Assistant Professor of English (Shakespeare)
Posting Date: January 12, 2026
Classification: N/A
Duties: The English Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track position in Shakespeare at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026. We invite candidates with expertise in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature, preferably with a pedagogical and scholarly agenda that would contribute to a number of curricular and research initiatives in the department and university, including ecocritical or posthumanist studies, pedagogical scholarship, textual studies, global premodern studies, world literature, and other questions of embodiment more generally.
The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature and culture. The standard teaching load for this position is 18 credits per year. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research leading to publication, effective teaching and mentoring, and service within the University and disciplinary community. For more information about the English Department, please visit our website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/
We welcome applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. For more information about our commitment to diversity, please visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/our-commitment-to-diversity/
Qualifications: Required:
Candidates Will Be Required To Electronically Submit
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at SUNY New Paltz | University Police | Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports.
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2888
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SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: English
Budget Title: Assistant Professor
Local Title: Assistant Professor of English (Shakespeare)
Posting Date: January 12, 2026
Classification: N/A
Duties: The English Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track position in Shakespeare at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026. We invite candidates with expertise in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature, preferably with a pedagogical and scholarly agenda that would contribute to a number of curricular and research initiatives in the department and university, including ecocritical or posthumanist studies, pedagogical scholarship, textual studies, global premodern studies, world literature, and other questions of embodiment more generally.
The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Shakespeare and Early Modern literature and culture. The standard teaching load for this position is 18 credits per year. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research leading to publication, effective teaching and mentoring, and service within the University and disciplinary community. For more information about the English Department, please visit our website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/
We welcome applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. For more information about our commitment to diversity, please visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/english/our-commitment-to-diversity/
Qualifications: Required:
- PhD or equivalent in Shakespeare, Early Modern literature, or related field (e.g. Theater and Performance with a focus on Shakespeare, etc.), or supply evidence of imminent completion.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong plan for active publication and a record of, or potential for, excellent teaching at the undergraduate level.
Candidates Will Be Required To Electronically Submit
- Letter of application
- CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy of no more than 2 pages
- Writing sample
- Unofficial graduate transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references – References provided by applicant will be sent a link to upload letters of recommendation
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at SUNY New Paltz | University Police | Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports.
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2888
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