Job description
Young Harris College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of English beginning August 1, 2027. A Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Eighteenth or Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture is required by the time of appointment; ABD candidates nearing completion will be considered. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses, including composition, surveys of British and/or World literature, Romanticism, Victorian literature, history of the novel, and other courses related to their specialty. Young Harris College is a teaching-focused liberal arts institution that values both effective instruction and vibrant scholarly engagement. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching, an active research agenda, and the ability to mentor students in guided research experiences.
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu
Young Harris College is proud of its Wesleyan heritage and commitment. The College was founded by a Methodist circuit-rider, and its namesake and sustainer during the institution’s formative years was one of the state’s outstanding Methodist laypeople. For several years, all Presidents of the College were ordained Methodist ministers, with Young Harris later appointing professional educators who were active lay leaders in the Methodist Church to the presidency.
Today, Young Harris is a member of the North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NAAMSCU), a voluntary association of over 100 private schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries in the United States that cooperate to advance the common good of member institutions and to address issues of mutual concern to the church and the academy. Young Harris is also a member of the University Senate of the UMC’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), making the institution eligible for funding from UMC agencies. Young Harris supports the UMC’s commitment to “open hearts, open minds, and open doors.” For more information about the College’s affiliation with GBEHM, follow this link: GBHEM.
Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V local laws.
Young Harris College is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the application or hiring process, we encourage you to contact Human Resources at [email protected]
How to apply
Applications should include a two-page cover letter, an updated CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional materials, including unofficial transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy, and sample syllabi may be requested later in the hiring process. Review of applications will begin in January 2027 and will continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to the appointment.
