Assistant Professor, Literary and Critical Studies (71102)

The Department of Humanities and Media Studies at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an Assistant Professor dedicated to strengthening our department’s contribution to Pratt’s General Education program in the area of Literary and Critical Studies. This is a ten-month, tenure-track position. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching in our Humanities Core (first- year courses that emphasize writing, research, and communication skills in an arts/design context) and developing electives in literary and critical studies. This faculty member should be qualified to take up leadership responsibilities connected to the Humanities Core program.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach writing, literary, and critical studies with an awareness of current theoretical approaches in the field and a sensitivity to teaching humanities within an institution dedicated to architecture, art, and design education. Engagement with current debates involving writing pedagogy in relation to AI, new technologies, and communication is a plus.

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• Along with other full-time faculty in the department, maintain a full-time load of 12 contact hours per semester (including 9 hours of teaching, plus research and service) with a majority of teaching in the Humanities Core.
• Demonstrate and maintain a substantial program of academic and/or creative excellence that contributes to a discipline or academic field at a national or international level in Literary and/or Critical Studies.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
• Participate in committee work and other service appropriate to the Department, School and Institute and profession.
  
  
  
  

Education

Candidates should have a terminal degree. An M.F.A. or Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required.

Experience

• At least three years of teaching in a college or university. Demonstrated experience teaching in General Education, First-Year Writing, or comparable programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated alignment of your research, scholarship, and work with the values of Pratt and the ability to communicate well with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  

The ideal candidate may play a leading role in the further development of the Humanities Core curriculum. Experience with curriculum design, assessment, pedagogical innovation, and mentoring is a plus.

Application Instructions

**Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.**

Review of applications to begin January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit the following materials via our applicant site:

• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A cover letter addressing qualifications as outlined by the position's responsibilities.
• A statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed 2 pages) explaining your interest in the position and how you would approach general education within a specific context of an art/design/architecture institution.
• Both the cover letter and statement of teaching philosophy should communicate how the candidate would contribute to the values and mission of Pratt Institute.
• A writing sample (academic publication, creative work, or equivalent) not to exceed twenty pages.)
• The names and contact information of three references. This information must be provided at the time of application; however, nominees will not be contacted without notifying the applicant in advance.
  
  
  
  

About The School

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS) at Pratt Institute comprises the departments of History of Art and Design; Math and Science; Humanities and Media Studies; Writing; and Social Science and Cultural Studies. It delivers a Liberal Arts and Sciences education to all Pratt students through the Institute’s General Education program and multiple minors as well as degree programs that include a BFA and MFA in Creative Writing; a BA in Critical and Visual Studies; an MA in Media Studies; and a BA, BFA, and MA in History of Art and Design, along with a dual MA/MSLIS in History of Art and Design and the School of Information. These programs are integral to Pratt’s commitment to an education for creative thinkers prepared to participate in making a better world.

Like the Institute, the School foregrounds its commitment to the education and support of artists, makers, thinkers, and professionals, and to ensuring equitable access and opportunity throughout its curriculum and community. This search seeks applicants who can contribute meaningfully to meeting these goals.