Assistant Professor - School of Digital Humanities

Nile University is the first entrepreneurial, research-based, national University in Egypt. Established in 2006, (Presidential Decree # 255/2006), Nile University was officially inaugurated in January 2007 and became a non-governmental autonomously managed (Ahleya) university in 2014 (Presidential Decree # 123/2014). Nile University developed both its vision and mission to support its mandate.

NU Vision is to be “To be a world-class inspirational institution with significant public benefit.” 

NU Mission: To pursue excellence in learning, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, to create and positively impact a sustainable and knowledge-driven economy and society.

The school of Digital Humanities at Nile University invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Literature. The school seeks academically qualified and professionally engaged scholars who demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English Language and Literature, specifically focusing on Transcultural identity, Comparative Literature, and digital culture, in line with approved curricula and learning outcomes.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve course syllabi, teaching materials, assessment methods, and learning activities.
• Supervise undergraduate graduation projects and postgraduate theses and dissertations and participate in examination and Défense committees.
• Conduct high-quality scholarly research and publish in reputable, peer-reviewed international journals.
• Contribute to assurance of learning, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate actively in curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in academic advising and mentoring to support student success and professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement initiatives.
• Participate in academic, administrative, and professional service activities at the School, University, and community levels.
• Maintain an active professional profile through industry engagement, consultancy, executive education, or professional associations, where applicable.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Literature, Comparative Literature, Digital Humanities, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and student supervision.
• Strong and sustained record of scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research involving the application of digital tools to traditional humanities subjects.
• Evidence of contribution to academic service, quality assurance, and accreditation activities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Application Process

• Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications to: Careers@nu.edu.eg
• Please ensure that the job title is clearly stated in the email subject line as follows: “Assistant Professor - School of Digital Humanities”
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a research and teaching presentation to the recruitment committee.

Applications should include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifying area(s) of specialization
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Research statement and list of publications
• Copies of selected publications (if available)
• Contact details of three professional referees

Submission Deadline: Applications should be submitted no later than [June 10th, 2026].