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  • "INTERVIEW SCHEDULED" notes in bold are NOT reliable, especially those alleging interviews scheduled on the 30th and not corroborated by more than one person.  At least one of the notes are for a school that definitely HAS NOT yet scheduled interviews.  #sickhoax
  • the person is now doubling back and placing x2 on her/his alleged interview requests #silly 
  • I do not think it is possible to trust this list at this point. Yesterday Williams had one interview scheduled now it is x3. I was in direct contact with the chair yesterday who informed me that they have NOT scheduled interviews.
    • Thanks for checking on this. The pattern of edits did seem highly suspicious. All edits by IP address 69.141.35.10 have been reverted and the user has been blocked for inserting false information into the page. Una74 (talk) 18:24, December 2, 2012 (UTC)
    • Thanks so much. 
    • Bizarre! Thanks for being vigilant. 

FULL-TIME / TENURE-TRACK Positions - POST-MLA DEADLINES[]

Antioch College (OH) - TT,  World Lit. / Postcolonial[]

Antioch College is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment in Postcolonial and/or World Literature for Fall of 2013.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or related discipline in hand or expected by May 2013 and be prepared to teach Introduction to Advanced Study in Literature and course(s) in critical theory.  The successful candidate will be able to provide proof of dynamic, innovative teaching at the undergraduate level, including upper-division and core, Foundations-level courses within the major.  The College is seeking a colleague who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and has strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. Rank and tenure status are open depending on qualifications, and salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the interdisciplinarity of the Humanities, primarily through connections between literature and philosophy, as well as one of the team-taught, interdisciplinary, thematic Global Seminars. These theme-based courses are focused on water, food, energy, health, education, and governance. In addition to teaching responsibilities, applicants will also be expected to be involved with academic advising, including overseeing Senior Projects/Theses in the major.  The position will also require institutional service, including committee work and program assessment.  There is an expectation of ongoing scholarly and professional activities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample (an article or chapter of 20-25 pages), three letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts as PDF attachments to nwilburn@antiochcollege.org. Electronic submission of all materials is strongly preferred, and using a credential service, such as Interfolio, is also preferred. Course evaluations and official transcripts will be required of finalists.. If necessary, hard copies may be mailed to Literature Faculty Search, c/o Nancy Wilburn, Antioch College, One Morgan Place, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 45387. Applications will be reviewed as received. Deadline for submission of materials is May 3, 2013.

Antioch College is a small, innovative liberal arts institution located on a historical campus in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Antioch has an inspiring mission and a proud history of educating leaders and contributors to our society, including Nobel Prize winners, Macarthur genius" award winners, Fulbright Scholars, Rhodes Scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance throughout the world. Antiochs curriculum links experiential and classroom learning and a low student-faculty ratio provides our students personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching. Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the college offers individuals employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antiochs commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply. Please visit our website at http://www.antiochcollege.org.

Chronicle

Deadline: May 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: Any news about this position?

Also posted at Comparative 2013 and Generalist 2013

Howard University (Wash. DC) - Asst or Assoc Professor, Caribbean Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEWS HELD[]

The Department of English seeks to hire a specialist in Caribbean Literature at the Assistant or the Associate Professor level to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning in Fall 2013. The candidate should have proven expertise in the scholarship that informs contemporary Caribbean literary studies, particularly Caribbean theory and poetics, and postcolonial and African diaspora discourses. Sound knowledge of Caribbean cultures and contexts is also essential. A PhD and publications are required. To apply, please send a single PDF file that includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and two writing samples (one unpublished) to Dr. Dana A. Williams, Chair, at D_Williams@howard.edu. Howard University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to diversity within its community.

Chronicle

Deadline: Jan. 18

Acknowledgment received: received immediately after submitting application (1/18)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (Skype, phone, etc.): (2/6-Skype scheduled)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): very nice email from chair (2/13), (2/23)

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Oglethorpe University (GA) - TT Assistant Professor of postcolonial and world literature - OFFER DECLINED[]

Oglethorpe University, an independent, selective liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 students and located in Atlanta, GA, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English and Comparative Literature to teach courses in Postcolonial and World Literature. A secondary interest such as Multicultural American Literature (e.g., African American, Latin American, Asian American), diaspora, and/or transnational perspectives is also desirable, as is an ability to contribute to other areas of the departmental curriculum, including literary theory or research methods.

Normal faculty teaching load is 3/3 on a 9-month contract, with overload and summer teaching opportunities if desired. Some teaching in OU’s interdisciplinary Core curriculum (typically, one course per year, such as Core 102) is expected. Service, including student advising, committee work, and assessment activities, and ongoing research are required. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature in hand or expected by May 2013. Evidence of strong teaching and commitment to writing instruction also required. Application materials and timetable: Candidates should electronically submit 1) an application letter addressing teaching philosophy and research, 2) a cv, 3) three letters of recommendation, and 4) a writing sample (an article or chapter of 20-25 pages) to englishsearch@oglethorpe.edu by Friday, February 1, 2012. Later submissions may not receive full consideration. We hope to conduct the first round of interviews by Skype in mid to late February and on-campus visits in late February and/or early March. Anticipated contract dates are August 12, 2013 through May 21, 2014. Oglethorpe University (http://www.oglethorpe.edu) is an AA/EOE employer.

MLA JIL 1/11/13

Deadline: Feb 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 1/26 (email x3)  <<-- They met before the deadline even? Wow.  +1 2/6 (email)

What did they request, if I may ask? Teaching Portfolio.

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (Skype, phone, etc.): GOOGLE plus interview scheduled 2/8 (x2), 2/9

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 2/19

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 3/8 (declined)

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

St. John’s University (NY) - TT Assistant Professor of World Anglophone Lit - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The English Department at St. John’s University seeks an Assistant Professor of World Anglophone Literature (Twentieth or Twenty-First Century), tenure-track. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in African, African-diasporic, or Caribbean literatures, and those who take a transnational or comparative approach in their work. Possible research areas include sexuality studies, postcolonial ecocriticism, translation theory, new media, and world cinema. Applicants should have PhD in English or Comparative Literature in hand or expected by May 2013 and strong record of research and teaching. Please send cover letter, dissertation abstract, CV, 20-30 page writing sample, and three letters of reference (under separate cover) to Stephen Sicari, Chair by January 11. Interviews will be on Queens campus starting in late January. 

https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/20939

MLA JIL 12/14/12

Deadline: Jan. 11

Acknowledgment received: snail mail (1/15)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (Skype, phone, etc.): contacted by phone for skype interview 1/17, by email 1/18

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/24 (by email)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 3/15

Offer accepted: 3/19

NOTES:

Sad to report, job has been relisted. Not sure what's going on here with a campus visit and a relisting but clearly they're not superhappy with their candidate pool. Job is relisted on higheredjobs here higheredjobs, and also on the school website, both on 1/25. Job is listed as "open until filled" and the only description now is "The Department is seeking applications for one tenure-track specialist in postcolonial literature and theory." As a candidate who has been interviewed but did not receive a campus visit, I'm not sure if I am supposed to reapply or just accept that I'm not what they are seeking. (1/27)

Isn't it possible that they got a second line and they are going to make two hires? The job description is a bit different. (1/27)

  • Agree that a new line is a distinct possibility (even probablity, given difference in title of new job). Thus a new section for the new job ad has been created immediately below. Since this appears to be a distinctly different job, it would seem reasonable to reapply even if application for first job didn't go anywhere [1/27].
  • I find the possibility of a new line unlikely. In my interview, we discussed the title, and this first was definitely a postcolonial position, even though the title says "world anglophone." Besides, if there were a new line, why not simply advertise it in the same places as the first one? Perhaps they felt this time around they needed to be more direct about what they're looking for. It doesn't seem unlikely that they invited one person for a campus visit, but want to have more options (meaning, sadly, as the original poster suggests, that they weren't happy with the rest of the applicant pool). 
  • It's also possible that the re-posted or newly posted job is simply a mistake (glitches like this have been known to appear on HigherEdJobs.com in the past). I suppose the only way to find out for sure is to inquire with the dept. Particularly if you already did an interview for the first position, it seems like you'd have a warrant for asking about the mysterious second job (if only to know whether you should re-apply or whether your application might be carried over). It's understandable not to want to bother them, but it is a bit of an unusual situation.
  • It's very unlikely this is a new line. They probably didn't like the pool they got from the first job ad. This is actually a broader ad than the original, which suggests they are looking for more candidates. It is possible that they merely didn't have enough applicants and have been ordered by a dean to continue the search, or that the dean was disappointed in the caliber of their finalists, possibly even rejecting or postponing some of them. Or it could be the most likely reason, that the search committee or chair were disappointed. Though this kind of rejection is more difficult on the ego than the normal losing out to other excellent candidates, I will say the committee was lovely, asked poignant and engaging questions, and sold the department very well. I left the interview more intrigued by the job than I had been. I only wish I had known that they were looking for something different than their original ad. I wish the campus visitor luck and would encourage others who fit the broader description to apply.
  • From the department: there is no second position. We have no idea where this listing on higheredjobs.com came from. We were delighted with the applicants and the interviews, and are in the process of setting up 3-4 campus visits on a rolling basis. Very sorry for the confusion. We're sorting this out and removing the listing from higheredjobs.com. - Dohra Ahmad, STJ English
    • Thanks for the clarification. This isn't the first time HigherEdJobs has caused some confusion due to a technical error. Best of luck with your search. [1/28/13]

St. John’s University (NY) - Asst Prof, Postcolonial Literature and TheoryERROR[]

From the department: this listing is a mistake. The original job, as posted in the MLA listings in December, is the only one for the St. John's English Department this year; we have held interviews and are in the process of scheduling campus visits. We have contacted higheredjobs.com to remove the listing. Sorry for the confusion. [posted 1/28/13]

Texas A&M San Antonio - TT Asst. Prof. 19th-20th c. British Lit + Postcolonial/World Lit. - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning in September 2013. The appointment is for an Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century British Literature. We particularly welcome candidates with secondary areas of interest in Postcolonial and World Literature. Successful candidates will teach upper-level undergraduate coursework in their area of specialization and related fields. As part of their regular teaching loads, candidates may have the opportunity to teach graduate courses as well as supervise Master's theses/research projects. Quality performance will be expected in instruction, research, professional development, and University service. The regular teaching load is 4/4. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.

A&M University-San Antonio is part of the Texas A&M University System. The University is an upper-level (junior, senior and graduate) campus serving San Antonio. The current enrollment is approximately 4,100. The university has embarked on a path of rapid expansion.

Necessary requirements for the position include: an earned doctorate in English from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in 19th and/or 20th century British Literature; College or University teaching experience and evidence of active research and/or publications.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio only accepts online applications on our university career website. To review the position details and apply online, please visit https://employment.tamusahr.com.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: open until filled (posted 2/21/13)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (Skype, phone, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013 and Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

Valdosta State University (GA) - TT Asst. Prof. post-1968 British/Global Anglophone Lit.[]

Valdosta State University is accepting applications for a ten-month, tenure track Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in post 1968 British and Global Anglophone literature. Appointment date is August 1, 2013. In addition to teaching at the upper-division and graduate levels, responsibilities include freshman composition and sophomore survey courses in world literature in translation. Department and university duties include committee work, research, and professional development leading to publication. Doctoral degree in English or closely related field is required by appointment date. Expertise in online instruction and postcolonial theory is also helpful. Interested candidates may submit an online application at https://valdosta.peopleadmin.com/postings/1580. Deadline for application is May 9, 2013. For more information contact Dr. Robert M. Smith, Head, via email marksmit@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5946. Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

MLA JIL 4/12/13

Deadline: May 9

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (Skype, phone, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013

Washington College (MD) - TT Asst. Professor, 20th and 21st Century British Literature and Postcolonial Literatures[]

The Department of English at Washington College seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment with specialization in 20th and 21st Century British Literature and a secondary specialization in postcolonial literatures to begin in August 2013. A Ph.D. in English is required; evidence of teaching excellence on the college level and potential for significant publication are expected. The successful candidate will have experience and demonstrated commitment to teaching literature and writing as well as interest teaching and mentoring students in a residential, liberal arts college environment. This position involves teaching a 3/3 load including introductory and advanced literature courses. Tenure-line faculty are expected to contribute courses to the college-wide first year writing and research program. Salary is competitive.

Washington College, home to a vibrant literary community, is located in historic Chestertown on Maryland's Eastern Shore, enrolls approximately 1450 students, and is within easy driving distance to Washington D. C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Applicants can learn more about the College at www.washcoll.edu and more about the English department, the Sophie Kerr Series and Prize, and the Rose O'Neill Literary House at http://english.washcoll.edu/.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (with names of references) and a writing sample through our online portal Consensus, at https://highereddecisions.com/wcm/current_vacancies.asp. Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Dossiers (including letters of recommendation and transcripts) will be requested after initial screening; interviews of selected candidates will be via held Skype and on campus. Washington College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins March 18

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (Skype, phone, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013

FULL-TIME / TENURE-TRACK Positions - PRE-MLA Deadlines[]

Baruch College, CUNY - Asst. Professor of English, Diaspora Literature ERROR[]

This posting was made in error. Please see our postings for Global Studies and American Literature.

  • Thanks for clarifying.

Baruch College, CUNY - Asst. Professor of Global Studies (English Dept.)  - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

Assistant Professor of Global Studies 

The Department of English at Baruch College, the City University of New York, seeks applicants for a fulltime, tenure-track position for an assistant professor, committed to scholarly research and dedicated to teaching, to serve as a core figure in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences’ Global Studies Initiative and Global Studies minor. Candidates should broadly have an interest in political, historical, sociological, or anthropological approaches to the literary and cultural studies of global processes and systems, with specific emphases that might include poetics, documentary genres, real and imagined geographies, gender studies, and/or genre studies. Teaching responsibilities will also include first-year composition and Great Works of Literature. Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. by fall 2013.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample to: Mary McGlynn, Chair, Department of English, Baruch College - City University of New York, One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B7-243, New York, New York 10010.

Send letters of recommendation to: english.search@baruch.cuny.edu

MLA JIL 09/21/12

Deadline: review begins Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received: 11/16 (snail mail x5), 11/20 (email)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): 12/13 (MLA) x4

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: 3/15

NOTES:

Their Chronicle ad posted today (11/14) is inconsistent with their JIL ad in terms of when review starts (Oct 2 vs Nov 15). http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000755422-01/. There have been several errors with this program's ads.

Baruch is in Manhattan. It's safe to say that Hurricane Sandy has thrown them off schedule, and that they've reposted with a revised deadline as a result.

Sure, except the ad they just posted yesterday has an earlier deadline than any of the ads they've posted.

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Bloomfield College (NJ) - Assistant Professor of World Literature - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

Bloomfield College Division of Humanities invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in World Literature. Candidates should have an earned PhD in World Literature or Post-Colonial Literature; candidates who are ABD in those fields at the time of application will also be considered. The ability to teach African American Literature will be considered a plus. Teaching excellence is the first priority at Bloomfield College, and the English discipline participates in the General Education program and leads the College in writing-across-the-curriculum efforts.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and official graduate and undergraduate transcripts to worldliterature@bloomfield.edu. Applications will be accepted by electronic submission only. Official transcripts may be submitted by mail to the Division of Humanities, c/o Paula Craig, 467 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Applications and all supporting materials are due by November 30, 2012. Screening interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention in January 2013 and the position will start in September 2013.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 30

Acknowledgment received: 29th November, 5 December x2

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): request for MLA interview, 12/6 x2; 12/11

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/9 (for sometime in February)

Rejection (after campus interview): 3/15 (and notification that offer accepted by candidate to whom it was extended)

Offer made:

Offer accepted: [yes, per 3/15 rejection]

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013 & Generalist 2013

  • any other interview requests here?
  • I'm wondering that as well. I interviewed with the committee at MLA and they said that they would get back to candidates in late January to schedule a campus interview for sometime in February. They said they needed to meet with the larger search committee back on campus. But, then I see this 1/9 interview request and it makes me wonder if there is some sort of inside trading going on...In any case, I put an email in to the head of the committee and I will update if I get any useful information back.
  • No insider trading (though I'm not exactly sure what that means). Other campus visits were scheduled through last week or so. Probably just not by people posting here. (2/21)

Clemson University (SC) - TT Asst. - World Lit. - CAMPUS VISIT SCHEDULED[]

https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/19687

The English Department at Clemson University seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank for Fall 2013 in World Literature. Preference will be given to candidates whose work situates Anglophone literature within a comparative context that involves literature in other languages, or whose work also focuses on literatures in translation, translation studies, and theories of world literature. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with students in the Department’s BA and MA programs as well as participate in the interdisciplinary Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design doctoral program. Candidates must have a PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or a related field by August 2013. Please send a letter of application, CV, writing sample, and letters of reference through Interfolio using the link above. Please address questions to Sean Williams, Chair (sean@clemson.edu). For full consideration, applications must be received by December 3rd, 2012. Subject to budgetary approval.

MLA JIL 10/26/12

Deadline: Dec. 3

Acknowledgment received: 12/27 (Funding for the position has been confirmed but too late to invite interviewees to the MLA, so will be sending invitations for Skype interviews in January.)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype (email, 1/11), 1/14 

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/23

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Does anyone know why it's taking them so long to make the decision? Just got news that they will not be conducting interviews in MLA, but finally got budgetary approval (12/27)

Just received a "demographic questionnaire" from HR. did not make it to even initial interview, so WTH?

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Colgate University - TT Asst. Professor - Global Anglophone Studies -- OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The Department of English at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track position, beginning fall term 2013, in Global Anglophone Studies. We welcome candidates focusing on African, South Asian literatures, and/or post-colonial diasporic literatures and cultures. Completion of the PhD is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Teaching assignment of five courses per year includes introductory and advanced courses in the candidates area(s) of specialization, and a link with Africana and Latin American Studies or Asian Studies; the position carries the expectation of a contribution to all-university programs, particularly its Communities and Identities CORE to which this position would contribute at least one course each year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Letter of application, vita, dossier, and three letters of reference must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2326. Review of applications will begin December 9, 2012. Preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention in Boston, January 3-6, 2013. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 9

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA Interview scheduled 12/14

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/08 by phone.  So went for campus visit and waiting to hear back.  Has anyone got an offer so I know?  They are being pretty opaque with me about when they will let me know. 

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 

Offer accepted: 

  • [Acceptance noted on 2/24]

NOTES:

Is "dossier" another way of saying teaching portfolio?

College of New Jersey - TT Asst. - Postcolonial Lit. in English -  OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The Department of English at The College of New Jersey is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor of Postcolonial literature with expertise in a broad range of world literatures in English. Ability to teach courses in British literature is desirable. The English undergraduate and M.A. programs offer opportunities to teach and develop courses at all levels of the curriculum. Standard teaching assignment is 3/3 with opportunity for release time.

Requirements: Ph.D. at time of employment (August 2013), teaching experience, and demonstrated potential for outstanding scholarship.

Contact Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications must be received by November 1 to guarantee full consideration for possible interviews at the MLA Convention. Applicants should email a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a 15-20 page writing sample in a single PDF file to jobs@tcnj.edu. Applicants should also arrange for three current letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. All emails should have Postcolonial Search and the applicant's name in the subject line. Any materials sent as hard copy should be addressed to: Search Committee, Department of English, The College of New Jersey, P.O. Box 7718, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): MLA interview requested, over phone (12/11x1)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): (1/15x1)

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

College of Wooster (OH) - post-1900 British and Anglophone lit. - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The Department of English at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2013 in post-1900 British and Anglophone literature, with additional expertise in postcolonial theory and/or women's, gender, and/or queer studies welcome. Teaching in the College's interdisciplinary programs, including First-Year Seminar and the Program in Writing, is expected; teaching load includes five courses a year as well as directing senior theses. The College of Wooster provides significant research support, including travel funds and a generous leave program. Ph.D. required.

Submit letter of application, vita, unofficial graduate school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation no later than November 5, 2012, through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/15023 ) or electronically to Thomas Prendergast, Chair, English Department ( tprendergast@wooster.edu).

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 5

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): x2 (12/4 - by email), x2 (12/5 - by email), x1 (12/6-by email)

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): 12/8 -- you heard on a Saturday? (By email?)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1 [posted 3/6]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013

Daemen College - TT Assistant Professor World/Non-Western Lit. - PHONE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Tenure-track Assistant Professor World/Non-Western Literature

We invite candidates with a research specialization in postcolonial , transnational, diaspora and/or translation studies and with strong interdisciplinary interests. Position includes the opportunity to transform a conservative 2-semester, Euro-centered World Literature survey into a set of courses that reflect the current and evolving state of this dynamic field. Secondary specialization in poetry and/or ecocriticism desirable. PhD in English or related field required. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly promise required. Position begins September 2013. The teaching load (3/3) includes one first-year writing course per semester. Send letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for references to personnel@daemen.edu. The deadline to submit materials is November 15, 2012. Interviews at MLA.

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: Phone interview [posted 2/5]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Any interviews here?

received rejection email (2/4) addressed to both applicants for the World Lit and Adolescence English positions indicating that phone interviews have been completed; odd email, subject line simply reads "thank you" ??

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Doane College (NE) - TT Asst. Professor Colonial/Post-Colonial - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

Doane College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of English for fall 2013. Ph.D. plus college teaching experience preferred, and a commitment to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts college. Teaching responsibilities include colonial and post-colonial literatures; special consideration may be given to those who write and publish fiction, to teach in both our writing and literature programs. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three references electronically to Dr. John M. Burney, Vice President for Academic Affairs, AcademicAffairs@doane.edu . For more information visit the Doane College website at www.doane.edu. Review of applications will begin November 12 and will continue until the position is filled. Doane College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of the nation.

Chronicle Jobs, 10/14

Deadline: review begins Nov. 12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): Phone 12/10

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/14 x2

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 3/1

Offer accepted: 3/6

NOTES:

--Thanks for keeping the rest of us in the loop, as otherwise we'd still be waiting. Good luck and congratulations!

Also posted at CreativeWriting 2013 & Generalist 2013

Flagler College (FL) - Full-Time Asst. Professor, Modernism / Post-Colonial Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

The Department of English at Flagler College invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2013 with a specialization in Modernism and a secondary interest in Post-Colonial and other world literatures. The teaching load is four classes per semester divided between general education courses and upper-level major courses. Other responsibilities include committee service, student advising and contributing to the first year program.

Requirements include a completed Ph.D. (or a documented completion date for ABDs prior to appointment), a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, and evidence of scholarly production with the promise of continued professional development. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Flagler College is a private independent undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,500 students. The College is located in historic St. Augustine, Florida, 35 miles south of Jacksonville and 55 miles north of Daytona Beach. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation with contact information to Dr. Alan Woolfolk, Dean of the Faculty, Flagler College, through the Flagler College onine employment application. Completed applications must be received by November 16th. Initial interviews will be conducted at the 2013 MLA Conference in Boston.

Higher Ed Jobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 16

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013

Fordham University - Asst Professor, 20th-21st-Century Postcolonial, Anglophone & Diasporic Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

The Fordham University English Department invites applications for a tenure‑track position in 20th‑ and 21st‑century postcolonial, anglophone, and diasporic literatures, to be based at our Rose Hill (Bronx) campus and to begin in Fall 2013. By November 1, 2012, please submit curriculum vitae and cover letter—addressed to Chris GoGwilt, 20th/21st‑century search committee chair—through Interfolio

( https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15582 ).



MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: email req for letters and writing sample 11/6 (x11)

[Note from chair: Apologies to those who tried to upload materials and were unable to do so. It was a glitch in our understanding of how Interfolio works. You should be able to do so now. Please feel free to get in touch if there are further problems]

Rejection (no interview): 11/7 (1) 11/8 (3) 11/11 (9) 12/1 (5) --300 applicants, 40 asked for writing sample and dossier, and 10 chosen for MLA interviews. A very kind and detailed rejection letter. Thank you SCC!

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): MLA Interview Scheduled, via email (11/29) (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 1/7 (x1, very nice note from search chair)

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Framingham State University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Modern/Contemporary World Lit. - MLA / SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

The Framingham State University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern and contemporary world literature, to begin in Fall 2013. The position requires teaching experience and scholarship in global, transnational, or Anglophone literature, or literature in translation, with emphasis on non-European texts. The teaching load is 3/3 and responsibilities include first-year writing courses, introductory literature courses, modern and contemporary world literature surveys, and upper-level courses.

Requirements:

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in modern or contemporary world literature by the time of appointment and should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly and professional growth.

Additional Information:

This position is contingent upon funding for the academic year 2013-2014.

Framingham State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressed to Dr. Lisa Eck, Chair, Search Committee; a CV; copies of transcripts; and the names and contact information of three references to http://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu/work-at-fsu.html . For best consideration, applications should be received by Friday, November 2, 2012. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Semifinalists will be asked to provide a half-hour DVD of one of their classes.

Deadline: Nov. 2

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: Teaching video, writing sample, and syllabi requested (11/21) (x2)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA and/or skype. 11/21

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar - World Lit. (Open Rank) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

Professor of English/Humanities (Open Rank)

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service aims to recruit a faculty member in English/Humanities for a core faculty position in the School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar. We especially invite applications from candidates specializing in World Literature with a regional/area specificity who are also able to develop that interest within an Anglophone context. Experience in teaching college composition is required. We seek applications from qualified candidates at all ranks beyond the Ph.D. Applicants at advanced rank must have substantial research accomplishments and evidence of ambitious ongoing research agendas; entry-level applicants must have exceptional promise of future research productivity, and an existing record of publication will be beneficial. All applicants must have outstanding teaching credentials and must be committed to undergraduate teaching, and will serve on faculty committees. The normal teaching load is 2-2. The candidate will be expected to teach lower division general education literature/ humanities courses as well as upper-level seminars in their area of specialty. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct high-caliber scholarly research in his or her field of specialty.

Our core faculty positions are full-time positions designed to replicate institutional commitment to academic freedom and professional opportunities associated with tenure-track appointments. Compensation and expatriate benefits packages are excellent and SFS-Q provides generous research support and support for conference travel. For more information on the School of Foreign Service in Qatar, see http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/. Faculty at the School of Foreign Service in Qatar are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund. These competitive grants are up to $350,000 for up to three years. For more information see http://www.qnrf.org/. QNRF also offers competitive research grants for early-career scholars.

Applicants should send a letter of interest (including a description of research and teaching strengths and interests as part of the application letter), a curriculum vitae, and at least three reference letters for assistant professorial rank with the names of at least three references at the more senior rank. Candidates selected for interviews at the assistant professorial level will also be required to provide an official graduate transcript and a chapter-length writing sample. Applications must be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2203 . Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at khb3@georgetown.edu.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

MLA JIL 10/26/12

Deadline: 2012/11/20

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA 12/20 x 2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Any word about this position? I had an MLA interview, and the committee said they would contact candidates by mid-January, but I've not heard from them (either way).

A. Both a colleague and I had interviews and neither of us have heard anything [2/4] <--Thanks for this. (2/4)

Same thing here, no news yet (2/12)

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Georgia College - Assistant Professor, International Literature - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Georgia College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in international literature, beginning August 2013, with expertise in any of the following areas: Latin America, Asia, Oceania/Australia, or North Africa/Middle East. Successful candidate will be expected to design and offer graduate and upper division courses in the international area of the English major and also be prepared to teach lower division survey courses including Global Perspectives (GC2Y). Additional focus on postcolonial literatures, women’s and gender studies, and/or interdisciplinary studies is desirable. Teaching load is 4/4. Candidate must have completed PhD and be eligible to work in US prior to start of appointment. In keeping with our liberal arts mission, we will require the successful candidate to help further our goal of inclusive excellence and the promotion of cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. Interviews at MLA. Application must be completed at http://www.gcsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52759 before 12/07/2012.

MLA JIL 09/21/12

Deadline: Dec. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/30 [?]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/14 email

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Harvard University - Asst. Professor, World Lit. / Postcolonial Studies - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

The Harvard University Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in postcolonial studies and world literature in English. The appointment is expected to be effective July 1, 2013, and at the rank of assistant professor. Finalists will be asked to submit in December the entire dissertation or as much of it as is completed (or, alternatively, a book-length publication). The successful candidate will teach four courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Submit cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, 1-2 page abstract of dissertation, the names and contact information of 3-5 recommenders, and article-length writing sample (25-30 pages, excluding footnotes, double spaced) no later than 1 October. Ph.D. required by expected start date. The successful applicant will have a strong doctoral record and should show promise of excellence in scholarship, along with a strong commitment to teaching not only within the field of expertise but also within the range of English and American literature. Apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu . Late applications will not be considered.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2012 Oct. 22

Acknowledgment received: Oct 21 (email)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/30 (email)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 1/9

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Their website as of Oct. 1 now says a deadline of Oct. 22, FYI.
    • Thx. for updating.
  • Did anyone receive a request to submit their entire diss or book-length project, as indicated in the job post? x2 (same question here, thanks for any answers)
  • Re: the question above: I scheduled an MLA interview and was not asked for the diss/book-length project.
  • thanks and congrats! 

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Keene State College (NH) - TT, Non-U.S. Anglophone Post-Colonial Lit / Modern British Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

The English Department at Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Non-U.S. Anglophone Post-Colonial Literatures, with a preferred secondary expertise in Modern British Literature, to begin August 2013.

The successful candidate is expected to teach three courses per semester, including those that introduce students to the English major, the history of a genre, and/or courses developed for the college-wide Integrative Studies program. More information about the English department is available at http://sites.keene.edu/english/. A major part of Keene State Colleges mission is the promotion of academic excellence as demonstrated by a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a desire to help the Colleges ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, or related field completed by August 1, 2013, college-level teaching experience, and evidence of scholarship. Salary will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and is $61,720 minimum for the rank of Assistant Professor for fall 2013.

Application: Apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52990

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation addressing the above qualifications.

Note: The three (3) letters of recommendation may be sent under separate cover directly to Keene State College, Office of Human Resource Management-FAC6, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604 or via e-mail to cgreene@keene.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until December 3, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by invitation at the MLA 128th Annual Convention, January 3-6, 2013 in Boston MA.

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire, and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, visit: http://www.keene.edu, http://www.usnh.edu/ or http://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/11/13

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: <--DATE?

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Did anyone have an MLA interview (or hear anything) from this one?
  • A friend had an MLA interview and is going for a campus interview in the next few weeks (1/25)

Also posted at Modern British 2013

King's College London - Lecturer in Contemporary Post-1945 Literature--CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

The Department seeks an outstanding scholar of contemporary (post-1945) literature and culture to join a dynamic team of specialists in developing the Department’s profile of research and teaching in this area.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research and publication for career stage and show exceptional promise as a leading scholar in the field of contemporary British, American and/or Anglophone literature. S/he will be expected to engage in and develop research projects in literature and culture of the late 20th- and 21st-century; to develop interdisciplinary academic networks; to secure research funding and to develop the impact of research; and to attract and supervise PhD candidates. The candidate will contribute to the development of the department’s new MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory (to begin in 2013-2014) and design and deliver teaching for undergraduate and other postgraduate taught programmes (particularly the MA in English 1850 to the Present). The Department particularly welcomes candidates who are open to interdisciplinary collaborations, and collaborations with partners outside the College. All areas of expertise within the post-1945 period will be considered. Candidates may have research expertise in any of the following: post-1945 British fiction; contemporary poetry; experimental literatures; literature and its relationship to material, digital cultures and visual cultures; graphic narrative; 21st-century literature and theory.

For an informal discussion of the post please contact Professor Josephine McDonagh on 02078481153 or via email at Josephine.mcdonagh@kcl.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Jane Elliott on 02078487185 or via email at jane.k.elliott@kcl.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 November 2012 at midnight.

Equality of opportunity is College policy.

The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications, within the Grade 6 - 7 scale, currently £31,020 to £45,486 per annum, plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance.

For an application pack please click on the ‘Further details’ link below. All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number A6-7/AAE/1016/12-JE. If you have any queries please contact Recruitment at recruitmentteam7@kcl.ac.uk

Please see related Word document

Posted: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/pers_detail.php?jobindex=12378

Deadline: Nov. 12 (received by)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013 and 20-21 C. American 2013

Louisiana State University - TT Open Rank, Southern Studies (Dept. of English)[]

The Department of English at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in Southern Studies. We are particularly interested in applicants working before 1900 and with expertise in the Global South and/or the Caribbean and/or African American literature. The position is open to applicants at any level (assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor), with the rank to be determined by the qualifications of the successful applicant. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field; evidence of innovation and excellence in teaching and research.

The position has a competitive salary and a very attractive teaching load of undergraduate and graduate courses, typically two courses per semester. Opportunities for research collaboration and teaching in interdisciplinary programs such as African and African American Studies, Louisiana and Caribbean Studies, Comparative Literature, Film & Media Arts, Atlantic Studies, Women's & Gender Studies.

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Screening begins November 16, 2012, and will continue until candidate is selected. Interviews will be conducted at the Modern Language Association Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, January 3-6, 2013. Applications will be acknowledged in writing. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position # 026798

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Quick link at ad URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55264

MLA JIL 11/05/12

Deadline: review begins Nov. 16

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Southern 2013 and African American 2013

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Global Anglophone - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

GLOBAL ANGLOPHONE LITERATURE: The successful candidate will develop upper level courses in her or his areas of expertrise and will regularly teach history and structure of the English language, literary survey courses, introductory literature and general education courses, and composition. Preference will be given to candidates who have background in cultural studies and literary theory. Additional responsibilities will include recruiting, advising and mentoring students; engaging students in undergraduate research, study away/study abroad, and related opportunities; participating in departmental and committee work; and maintaining a professional scholarly agenda.

This position is contingent on final budgetary approval.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in literary studies with stong preparation in global Anglophone language and literature from the Caribbean, Africa, or the Asian subcontinent and in English language studies. Knowledge of African American literature is a plus. A demonstrated strong commitment to excellent teaching is a must. Candidates who are ABD with a firm date of completion for the degree will be considered.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of successful teaching experience at the college level; interest in ongoing professional development; and experience with instructional technology.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA Conference in Boston in January 2013. For best consideration please submit all materials by December 15, 2012.

Submit a cover letter, vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of reference with application, electronically, to: http://mcla.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=36181

Confidential letters of reference from references should be sent to: hr@mcla.edu.

For additional information on the position, the Department goals and aspirations, and the College, please go to: http://www.mcla.edu/Undergraduate/majors/englishcommunications/

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/17 (+2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 5/1

  • Note in rejection email: "After an extended interview process, the college has been unable to fill the position, and the administration has recently closed the  search for this year. We anticipate a renewal of the search for this position next year."

Campus interview scheduled: 1/11 by phone x2

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

  • I was approached to see if I was interested, and withdrew my candidacy as I had another offer.  Good luck to the other candidates [posted 2/27]

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Marshall University (WV) - TT Assistant Professor of English: Postcolonial Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

Applications invited for a tenure-eligible assistant professorship in postcolonial literature. Teaching experience and evidence of publication or scholarly potential required as well as PhD in English in hand by time of appointment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching both literary studies majors and MA students. Secondary areas of particular interest are literary theory and globalization within curriculum. We also seek candidates who will contribute to the University’s general-education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students’ critical thinking, as well as the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs. Send letter of application that directly addresses teaching philosophy, CV, 2-3 representative syllabi for courses in field, and scholarly writing sample (20 pages) in one PDF file referencing Search 12963 to: recruiting@marshall.edu. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Search Committee Chair at youngj@marshall.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 26 and continue until position is filled. Semifinalists selected for interviews at MLA in Boston will be notified by mid-December. Marshall University is an AA/EOE institution committed to developing a diverse faculty and staff.

MLA JIL 10/26/12

Deadline: Nov. 26

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/18 Very nice rejection email though

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA via email 12/20

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Any news on this one? (Yup: rejection 12/21)

McGill University - World Anglophone Literature -  OFFER ACCEPTED.[]

The Department of English at McGill University invites applications for a tenure‑track position in World Anglophone Literature. The successful candidate will conduct research and develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in contemporary Anglophone literature from India, Pakistan, South‑East Asia, or Australia and New Zealand. A secondary research and teaching interest in cinema or drama and theatre from one or more of these regions would be an advantage. Knowledge of French and some teaching experience are assets for this position. Applicants must have a PhD in hand or be very near completion. Evidence of scholarly promise is a major consideration. The appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, begins 1 August 2013. The teaching assignment is 12 credits (4 courses) per academic year. Inquiries about this position can be sent to allan.hepburn@mcgill.ca. Information about the Department, its programs, and courses may be found on our website: http://www.mcgill.ca/english .



Complete applications including curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (20‑30 pages) must arrive no later than 15 November 2012. Application materials should be addressed to Professor Allan Hepburn, Chair, Department of English. All application materials, including referees’ letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically to http://www.academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1788 .



McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/19 --- via email

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/08 -- via phone

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 02/18

Offer accepted: 02/19

NOTES:

  • any updates for this one?
  • 11/19: received equity form from dept coordinator via email

Northern Michigan University - TT Asst. Prof. World Literature - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in World Literature The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in World Literature. Specialty in African, Latin American, or Arabic language literatures preferred, though all non-Western areas will be considered. TESL/TEFL a desirable secondary area. Ph.D. and college or university teaching experience required. Twelve-hour teaching load (three four-hour courses each semester), combination of undergraduate and graduate offerings will include lower-division literature and composition. A record of professional/scholarly/creative engagement and commitment to service is important. Additional requirements include the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, good interpersonal skills, ability to assess outcomes, knowledge of principles and methods of course development and instruction, and the ability to meet the demands of the position in an effective and efficient manner. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, congenial department.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile, cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. This position will be posted until December 15, 2012.

Marquette, Michigan, is consistently named as one of the top ten places in the nation for quality of life and for raising a family.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

English, 1401 Presque Isle Av, Marquette, MI 49855 http://www.nmu.edu

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 2/13 (email request for letters of rec and writing sample)

Rejection (no interview): (12/18)

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): email to schedule phone interview 1/26 (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 3/27

  • Not sure if whole search done, but appears that way. Email rejection received didn't make it clear: "The review of qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor/World Literature/Tenure Track 6000319 has been completed.  We regret to inform you that you were not selected for an interview."

Campus interview scheduled: 2/13 (email to schedule campus visit)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Oklahoma State University- Asst. Professor, Postcolonial Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

Stillwater, OK

Tenure-track position in English, specializing in postcolonial literatures. 2-2 teaching load. PhD, strong research agenda, and demonstrated excellence in teaching required. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. OSU offers the BA, MA, and the PhD in English. For further information on the department see our webpage at http://english.okstate.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 5, 2012. However, we will continue to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. Submit letter of application, cv, writing sample, and dossier, including three letters of recommendation and transcript via email to english.information@okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 5, 2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/28 Skype Interview Scheduled (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 12/18 x 2

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Did this ad change? Did it use to be "Anglophone Literature"?

Yes, it did. Not sure when or why it changed.

Salem State University (MA) - TT World Lit./English Ed. - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

Job Summary/Responsibilities: The English Department at Salem State University seeks a faculty member specializing in the study of non-European literature such as Asian, African, and/or Diaspora/Transnational Studies for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in September 2013. The ideal candidate must also be qualified to teach courses in the Department's English teacher licensure programs on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is eight classes per year (four classes per semester). Subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications: Required qualifications include (1) the Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, English, or a doctorate in related disciplines, with training in English Education and/or recent experience teaching 6-12 ELA. ABDs with significant progress towards the dissertation will also be considered; (2) familiarity with accreditation processes, and assessment and rubric design (3) college-level teaching experience; (4) demonstrable evidence of strong promise as a scholar in non-European literature and/or English Education is expected.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include (1) experience/expertise in teaching with multimodal literacies; (2) experience in and a commitment to teaching in a multicultural, multiracial environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; (3) experience in distance learning and instructional technologies.

Special Instructions: Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter. Employment is contingent upon a completed background check satisfactory to the University. Internal candidates are not subject to background check.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2012

Application Information

Contact: Salem State University

Phone: 978-542-6123

Online App. Form

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 16

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA): 12/20 

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/17

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 2/20

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Q: What does "second round" mean exactly? Campus or Skype? Skype with whole committee after MLA interview.

Southern Connecticut State University - Asst. Professor - Postcolonial / British post-1900 Lit.   - CANCELLED[]

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Workload is 12 credits per semester. In addition, all department members share student advising and committee assignments. All faculty members are expected to be active in their fields.

The English department at Southern is dynamic, with 31 full-time members (including six recent hires), a brand new majors curriculum (including concentrations in literature, secondary ed, professional writing, and creative writing), and ongoing dialogues about how best to meet our commitment to student learning. The successful candidate must be able to teach both postcolonial literature and British literature 1900-present, as well as graduate courses in the field for our MA, MS, and MFA students. Teaching assignments will also include first-year composition, general education literature, and introductions to the English major.

Required Qualifications: PhD in English by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who speak to their experience teaching reading and writing to the wide range of students at a regional comprehensive university or similar institution.

Application Process: Applicants should send a cover letter, a CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy that speaks to the applicant's experience teaching skills in close reading and literary analysis. Send all materials to Professor Cindy Stretch, ATTN: Postcolonial Search, Department of English, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515. Initial interviews will be held via video conference. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2012. Position will remain open until filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 15

NOTES:

Please note (from the search committee): This position has been canceled due to budgetary constraints. - 12/20/2012

Also posted at Modern British 2013

Texas Tech University - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in twentieth and twenty-first century Anglophone literature, with a focus on transatlantic and global studies. Desirable expertise includes literature and theory (especially related to class, race, religion, and cultural identity) from two or more global regions, and/or interest in media studies and non-western film. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, provide service to the department, the college, and the university as necessary, and pursue scholarship or creative activity that attracts outside funding. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and will continue until position is filled. Candidates apply online at https://jobs.texastech.edu , #87099, attaching a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching and research statements. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to bruce.clarke@ttu.edu. TTU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and it encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

MLA JIL 10/5/12

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):Skype interview scheduled 12/9 (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 12/12 12/20

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

University of Colorado, Boulder - Postcolonial Literature - OFFER MADE[]

Beginning Assistant, Advanced Assistant, or Beginning Associate Professor of English: Postcolonial Literature.

The University of Colorado Boulder Department of English announces a tenure‑track/tenured position in Postcolonial Literature at the Assistant or early Associate level to begin August 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in African, Caribbean or South Asian literature. We welcome comparative approaches and new theoretical perspectives, including environmental, economic, political and legal. Teaching experience, PhD in hand, and a strong record of publication commensurate with position level are required. The normal teaching load is 2/2 and includes undergraduate English‑major courses and graduate courses. Junior faculty members receive pre‑tenure research leave support.

Interest in the position consisting of a letter of application, c.v., dissertation or book abstract, writing sample of 25‑30 pages, and letters of reference must be submitted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com , posting # 818563.



Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2012, until the position is filled. Initial interviews scheduled at MLA, Boston.



MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: Dossier requested via email to Interfolio 11/12 (x3)

Rejection (no interview): 11/15 (x4) 11/16 (x6)

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): MLA interview scheduled 12/10

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: informed offer has been made & the search is complete 2/10

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

University of Connecticut - Assistant Prof in World Literature in English & Digital Humanities - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Assistant Professor in World Literature in English/Digital Humanities

The English Department at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus, invites applicaitons for a FT (9-mo) tenure-track position at Assistant Professor level, with a specialty in World Literature in English and a strong interest in Digital Humanities, to start Fall 2013. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or other appropriate field; expertise in World Literature in English and Digital Humanities; a record of, or strong potential for, distinguished scholarship and effective scholarship and mentoring at the graduate/undergraduate levels; and evidence of engagement in institutional and/or professional service. Preferred Qualifications: focus on emerging digital publishing media/venues in post-colonial societies; ability to teach and conduct research in one or more historical periods of British or American literature; publication(s) in national/international journals; and the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. Equivalent foreign degrees acceptable. Selected candidate will teach upper-division courses and graduate seminars in her or his field(s) of expertise, as well as occasional survey/general education courses, and, in concert with other new departmental hires and with UConn's Digital Media Center, help us develop significant digital components in our research, teaching and public programming. Appointment is at Storrs campus with possibility of work at regional campuses. Salary is competitive based on qualifications. Visit us at www.english.uconn.edu and www.dmc.uconn.edu.

Apply to Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu by submitting your cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching experience, and a 15-25 page writing sample. Five (5) letters of recommendaiton should be sent to: Margaret Breen, Interim Head, Department of English, World Lit search, 215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4025, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4025. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The Univeristy of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/14 - request for statement on engagement with digital humanities (x2).

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, skype ....): MLA interview scheduled via email (x3, 12/7)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/7, by phone (x1)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at New Media & Digital Humanities 2013

University of Mary Washington - Postcolonial Literature - Assistant Professor of Postcolonial Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

Tenure‑track Assistant Professor of English specializing in twentieth‑ and twenty‑first‑century postcolonial studies. Ph.D. by August 16, 2013 start date required. Teaching responsibilities include courses in specialty and in general education. Opportunities exist for curricular development in areas of expertise. 4/4 course load or equivalent. MLA interviews.

 To apply for this position and/or obtain additional information about the University, visit https://careers.umw.edu . Only applications submitted through this site will be considered. Applicants should submit a University of Mary Washington faculty employment application, letter of application, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and list of graduate courses and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., October 22, 2012.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Oct. 22

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/11

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, skype ....): 11/30

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Michigan - Open Rank, Africana Literatures (2 positions) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Starting date September 2013

The Department of Afroamerican and African Studies and the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan expect to make up to two appointments in 2013-2014, pending approval, in African diaspora and/or Caribbean literatures. These positions are part of a two-person cluster hire in Africana literatures in the College of Literature Science & the Arts; while one position will be a joint appointment in the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies and the Department of English, the second position will be a full appointment in the Department of English. Ideal candidates for the joint position will have expertise in Anglophone Caribbean literatures and may also have expertise in Caribbean literatures written in Spanish and/or French. Ideal candidates for the English position will have expertise in African disaporic and/or African-American literature. For both positions, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching foreground gender and sexuality. Rank is open; period is also open. For both positions, please send letter of application, c.v., statement of current and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, writing samples, and evidence of teaching excellence by November 1, 2012 to Professor Tiya Miles, Chair, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, University of Michigan, 4700 Haven Hall, 505 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045, Attention: Recruitment Coordinator.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/13 (by email); 11/15, email acknowledgement of app, survey, SC will review soon + request for letters (for those who worked with an initial ad that may not have asked for letters)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/24 (by email, from English dept.)

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/17

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/8 by email

  • is this for the Caribbean position or the one in the English dept? English

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Are these two positons visiting? I get sense that they are open rank but permanent i.e. TT or tenured.
    • You are right; ad has been corrected - moved to TT section (10/7)

Also posted at African American 2013

University of Mississippi - Asst Professor of 20th/21st century British & non-U.S. Anglophone Literature - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

U of Mississippi

English, PO Box 1848 C128 Bondurant Hall University MS 38677

Assistant Professor of 20th/21st century British and non-U.S. Anglophone Literature

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/hr/

We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, teaching load 2/2, beginning Fall 2013. We encourage candidates with interests such as: global or transnational modernism, minority British literatures, post-colonial studies, post-1945 literature, and media studies. Ph.D. in-hand by time of appointment. To apply, please visit the UM Human Resources website (jobs.olemiss.edu) and complete an online application, attaching letter of application and CV. Please add dissertation abstract (approximately 500 words) to CV. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an adequate applicant pool is reached. Interviews to be conducted at MLA. With established areas of excellence in U.S. Southern literature, American and British literature, and creative writing, the English Department at The University of Mississippi offers the MA, MFA, and PhD degrees and is the institutional home of THE GLOBALSOUTH, an online journal of comparative postcolonial studies. For more information, please contact Dr. Leigh Anne Duck (lduck@olemiss.edu). The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEAEmployer.

Chronicle

Deadline:

The committee plans to meet to review initial materials and begin requesting writing samples on November 2nd.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/9 (writing sample, 3 course descriptions).

The committee has reviewed the rich and varied pool of applications submitted thus far and has begun to make initial requests for additional materials.

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ....): MLA interviews have been scheduled

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 01/07 (x1) [from Modern and Contemp British page]

  • Please see my question about this entry at that page

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013 and Comparative 2013

University of Nevada, Reno - TT Asst. Professor, 20th c. British and/or Postcolonial Lit. -- CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Assistant Professor - 20th Century British and/or Postcolonial Literatures, University of Nevada, Reno

Department: English

Department Web Address: http://www.unr.edu/cla/engl

Full Time Equivalent: 100%

Position Type: Academic Faculty

Tenure Track: Tenure Track

Job Description: Teaching intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses in English, graduate seminars in our M.A. and Ph.D. programs, and Core Curriculum courses. Our tenure-track faculty who teach and mentor in the graduate program and engage in scholarly research typically teach a 2/2 load.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. completed by July 1, 2013. Candidates must have expertise in twentieth-century British and/or postcolonial literature.

Preferred Qualifications: Desired areas of specialization include Anglophone colonial and postcolonial literature and/or British literature since the Second World War. Preferred subspecialties include literature, environment, and science; literary theory; and/or cultural studies. Published research as well as experience and promise as an excellent teacher are expected.

Contact Information for this Position: Search Chair: Steve Gehrke sgehrke@unr.edu 682.6386 Search Coordinator: Alec Ausbrooks aleca@unr.edu 682-6377

Special Instructions to Applicants: The University of Nevada requires that applications be submitted electronically through this site. To apply, complete the brief form and submit your vita, letter of application and contact information for three professional references by November 2nd, 2012.

Applications must be submitted online at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11678

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: 11/02/2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ....): 12/20

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: I heard from someone who received a campus interview [posted 1/11]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

No one has heard anything at all?

Also posted at Modern British 2013

University of New Haven - Chair and Tenured Assoc/Full Professor, Post-Colonial Lit.[]

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of New Haven invites applications for a dynamic senior scholar with a record of publication in Postcolonial Literature and/or a related field at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to serve as the Chair of our emerging English department beginning in August 2013. We are seeking a leader who will mentor our active junior faculty, bring creativity and enthusiasm to our ongoing curriculum revision, and increase partnerships with other departments and divisions within the university. The successful candidate will have an interest in creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary study and experiential learning, enhancing the academic experience of undergraduate students in literature, writing, and secondary education. The candidate will also demonstrate a clear commitment to our first-year writing program. In addition to teaching, full-time faculty at UNH contribute to ongoing department and university activities including serving on committees and advising students.

Minimum qualifications include Ph.D. in English with specialization in Postcolonial Literature and/or a related field and documented experience in an academic leadership role, including the mentorship of both undergraduate students and department faculty. Additionally, candidates should provide evidence of excellence in teaching, an active record of productive scholarship, commitment to campus service, and the ability to foster collegiality among faculty, staff, and administrators.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a writing sample to Search #12-88, Human Resources Department, University of New Haven, 300 Boston Post Rd., West Haven CT, 06516 or via email to hrdept@newhaven.edu (electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged). Review of applications will begin immediately. To be guaranteed consideration, applications must be received prior to November 27, 2012.

Founded in 1920, UNH is a private, top-tier comprehensive university with an 80-acre main campus. UNH has an enrollment of more than 5,900, approximately 1,700 graduate students and more than 4,200 undergraduates, 70 percent of whom reside in university housing. The University offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate degrees through its five colleges. Conveniently located near downtown New Haven, the University provides employees with a comprehensive benefit package and a professional, productive and pleasant work environment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

Deadline: Nov. 27

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ....):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Northern Iowa - TT Assistant Professor, 19th Century Non-U.S. Literature in English - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Assistant Professor, Languages & Literatures

Position: Tenure-Line Assistant Professor, 19th Century Non-U.S. Literature in English, to begin 12 August 2013, in the Department of Languages & Literatures at the University of Northern Iowa. Attractive teaching load: teach general and specialized literature courses and Liberal Arts Core courses (writing, literature, and/or humanities). Competitive salary and benefits.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. earned by June 2013 (specific evidence of completion date required); specialty in 19th century global literature in English excluding that of the United States; evidence of ability and commitment to teach lower-division English literature from its beginning to the present as well as upper-division and graduate courses in British Romantic and Victorian literature and open topics related to 19th century global literature in English; evidence of potential for excellence in teaching, research, and publishing.

Application: For additional information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Applications received by 26 November 2012, will be given full consideration. The Department encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. Pre-employment background checks are required.

MLA JIL 10/26/12

Deadline: 26 Nov.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ....):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - TT Asst. Professor of English: World Lit. & New Media - OFFER MADE AND DECLINED[]

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (http://english.uncc.edu) invites applications for the position of assistant professor of English specializing in world or postcolonial literature, with an interest in new media, broadly defined. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position beginning August 2013.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English with a specialization in world or postcolonial literature, or a related field; research and/or teaching interests in new media broadly defined, including but not limited to digital technologies, visual culture, film studies, or digital archives; evidence of strong potential for professional development as a scholar; evidence of potential for successful university teaching; and a commitment to promoting diversity in the department and college.

This position is one of five in the college this year that entails expertise in new media or digital technologies. UNC Charlotte is a dynamic, research-intensive university, located in a thriving metropolitan area, with a student population of 26,000+ and more than 900 full-time faculty. The Department of English, with 32 tenure-line faculty, offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with area emphases in literature and culture, children’s literature, creative writing, professional/technical writing, and linguistics.

For consideration, please apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, unofficial transcript, and a writing sample of approximately 20 pages. Screening of applicants will begin November 5, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. We plan to conduct interviews at the MLA convention. Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Lara Vetter (LVetter@uncc.edu).

MLA JIL 10/12/12

Deadline: Nov. 5

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: Letters requested, Nov 9 (x2)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled: MLA Interview Scheduled, Nov 28 (x3)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: 2/14; declined 2/27.

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Feb 7: Has anyone had any contact about this position?  Are campus interviews scheduled?

Feb 7: I had an interview too and heard nothing after. I assumed they were already scheduled though--the committee told me they were scheduling them for the last week of January and first week of February when we were at MLA. (x 2)

Feb 27: any news on campus visits and/or offers? ---> offer made, but declined 2/27, according to above.

Also posted at New Media & Digital Humanities 2013 & Comparative 2013

University of Texas, Austin - English Literature since 1963 - OFFER MADE[]

The English Department at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in literature in English since 1963 with a specialization in any national tradition or any genre, including new media; at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in Fall 2013. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in English or related field in hand by August 2013, documented evidence of teaching excellence, and a clearly defined research agenda. The selected candidate will be expected to exhibit a commitment to service to the department, college, and university; to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; to direct graduate research; to direct dissertations, MA reports and honor theses; and to publish actively. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please send a single .pdf containing a cover letter and a curriculum vitae to: Dr. Elizabeth Cullingford, Chair at english-department@fortyacres.utexas.edu. In addition, three letters of recommendation are also required and should be sent via a service such as Interfolio, or directly from the letter writers as .pdfs to the same address. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012, and applications received after this date may not receive full consideration. A background check will be conducted on successful candidate and the University of Texas at Austin is an AA/EEO employer. Position funding is pending budgetary approval.

Chronicle

Deadline: review begins Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/8 (x1, writing sample, see listing under 20-21c American for other requests)

Rejection (no interview): 12/17 (email sent was a wonderful model for writing rejections)

MLA interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

  •  yes, according to 20-21 c. American / Mod. Brit pages 

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2013 and Modern British 2013

University of Warwick (UK) - Asst. Professor in Modern/Contemporary World Lit. - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary World Literatures. The field is open within the broad areas designated by the descriptors 'modern', 'contemporary' and 'world', but we would particularly welcome applications from colleagues engaged in the recent and emergent discussions about world literature and the world literary system, new forms of literary comparativism, and the relation of these to debates around the nature of modernity and 'the contemporary'.

You will undertake advanced research and reasonable teaching as required. You will also carry out regular and routine administration on behalf of the department and its students.

You will possess a PhD or equivalent, and will have an emergent or already established international standing in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literatures; appropriate level of teaching experience.

Application URL: https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/academic/job20266.html

Please quote job vacancy reference number 72081-072.

The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Friday 12 October 2012.

MLA JIL 09/20/12

Deadline: Oct. 12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter: (11/23x1); 11/24 x2 (email)

Campus interview scheduled: will be held on 12/12

Offer made: 12/12

Offer accepted: 12/17

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013

University of Washington - TT Asst. Professor, Global 19th c / British Empire Fiction - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The English Department of the University of Washington is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor whose primary research and teaching expertise include 19th-Century British and/or British Empire Fiction. Preference given to candidates working in one of the following areas: comparative colonialisms, slavery, gender/sexuality, popular culture, law, performance and visual studies, trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific studies, religion/secularization. Applicants should have PhD degree by the start of appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. As a public institution, the University of Washington seeks candidates committed to working with diverse student and community populations; applicants are encouraged to describe in their applications how their scholarship and teaching contributes to diverse communities. Please submit application materials including a letter of application, c.v., dossier, dissertation abstract, teaching portfolio, and writing sample to the MLA Interfolio ByCommittee Job Application Web site. Contact information: Gary Handwerk, Chair, Department of English, University of Washington, Padelford Hall A101, Box 354330, Seattle, WA, 98195. Priority will be given to applications received by November 16, 2012

Chronicle

Interfolio link to apply: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/14999

Deadline: Nov. 16, 2012

Acknowledgment received: email 11/27, SC has begun review

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: phone call to sched 12/4

  • Can anyone else confirm request for interview?
  • There are two additional 12/4 interview requests for this position noted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 4 scheduled, 1st one for 1/25 (from UW grad student)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: yes, around 3/21 (information from UW grad student)

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013‎‎

Utica College-English World Literature -  CAMPUS INTERVIEWS HELD[]

Assistant Professor of English World Literature Utica College is a dynamic, student-centered private institution that offers leading-edge undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate liberal and professional education. With an abiding commitment to academic excellence and a strong tradition of personalized instruction, the College delivers a transformational educational experience in both on-campus and online settings, preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world. Utica College is located in an attractive, family-friendly area of upstate New York near the foothills of the Adirondacks offering easy access to a broad variety of recreational and cultural attractions.

The English Department at Utica College seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialty in contemporary World Literature. We are open to many geographic specialties, including, but not limited to, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Caribbean. The ability to teach a world literature survey course from the Renaissance to the present is a plus. Ph.D. required; advanced ABD considered. Faculty members in our department teach a four-course load each semester, including two sections of freshman composition; the balance of the load sometimes also involves an introduction to literature course. While we encourage and support strong research interests, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher of composition in support of our role in the college's general education core. Candidates must provide a cover letter, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of reference online at http://uc.peopleadmin.com/postings/582. Review of applications begins November 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

Utica College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Deadline: review begins Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: [see NOTES]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Any news? Classes have started...

Still crickets? Anybody else interview with them and have news? 2/15.  Nope (2/18).

Had campus visit last week. (2/21)

Rejected!  But they were really, really nice about it. (2/25)

Also posted at Comparative 2013

Washington University in St. Louis - Asst. Professor, Modern & Contemporary British/Anglophone - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The Department of English at Washington University in Saint Louis seeks an Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary British and Anglophone Fiction to begin in fall term 2013. The major British and Anglophone fiction of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries is the designated coverage area; additional emphases may include sexuality studies, queer theory, film and new media. Our new faculty member will be expected to produce significant scholarship while engaging in the work of teaching and advising students. The teaching expectation is two courses per semester.

Applicant Special Instructions: The application process occurs in two parts. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and dissertation pr?cis or book description to our online application service, https://jobs.wustl.edu, and provide the reference job number of 24067. Three letters of recommendation should be sent by post to Professor Vincent Sherry, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of English, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, Box 1122, St. Louis, MO 63130. Interviews will be conducted at MLA in Boston in early January. Priority will be given to applications received by November 12, 2012, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

HERC

Deadline: Nov. 12

Acknowledgment received: 11/28 (by email)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): email 12/13

MLA interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

  • Offer accepted in Feb.

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2013

Williams College - TT Position in World Anglophone Lit. (South Asian)  - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The English Department of Williams College seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track position in world Anglophone literatures, with a specialization in the literature of South Asia, beginning in fall 2013. Appointments are normally at the beginning assistant professor level, although a more senior appointment is possible under special circumstances. Candidates should have Ph.D. or dissertation completed by the beginning of the appointment.

Teaching responsibilities include a 2-2 workload with a Winter Study term every other January. Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of introductory courses, as well as courses in their field. Qualified candidates should apply by Nov. 5 with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (25 pp. or less), and three or more letters of recommendation. Please include a list of courses taken in graduate school and an email address. Applicant s may apply at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/14760 . All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: 11/05/2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/17

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: [See NOTES]

Offer accepted:2/25

NOTES:

anyone heard anything about this position?

  • I emailed the chair, said that an offer had been made but that they had neither accepted or declined. In this market who is gonna decline a job from Williams [posted 2/9]
  • offer accepted

Vanderbilt University - TT Asst. Professor (2 Positions) - OFFER MADE[]

Apply to this position: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15336

The Vanderbilt English Department seeks to hire two tenure‑track Assistant Professors. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) Post‑colonial, transnational, or inter‑American literatures. Candidates with an interest in global indigeneities, patterns of diaspora, race, caste, or empire are especially welcome. 2) Latino/Latina, Asian American, or Native American literatures. Candidates must have PhD in hand before the start of the appointment in the fall semester, 2013. Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of up to 30 pages through Interfolio using the link above by October 15, 2012. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received: 5 (by email)

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA interview scheduled: 

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

  • says interviews scheduled on Ethnic American page [posted 12/13]

Also posted at Comparative 2013 & Other Ethnic American 2013

Wesleyan University (CT) - Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literature - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED[]

The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks a scholar‑teacher for a tenure‑track position in Global Anglophone Literature. We prefer a candidate with a primary focus on 20th and/or 21st Century Anglophone literature of Africa, Asia, and/or Oceania. Given the variety of critical foci and vocabularies in use in the field, we are open to a wide range of approaches, including (but not limited to): transnationalism, diaspora, postcolonialism, and cosmopolitanism. Successful applicants will be prepared to offer broadly‑conceived courses in the field, courses more narrowly focused on their areas of expertise, and the English Department’s gateway, “Ways of Reading.” Wesleyan faculty have a strong commitment to both undergraduate teaching and scholarship. Candidates for this position should be actively engaged in scholarly research and writing and prepared to teach four literature courses per year (two per semester) to undergraduates. PhD in hand or near completion and no more than three years of tenure‑track employment at another institution.



Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (25 pp maximum), evidence of teaching excellence, and at least three letters of recommendation electronically to http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/3607 . Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Liz Tinker, the department administrative assistant, at etinker@wesleyan.edu or 860‑685‑2360. Applications received by November 1, 2012, will be given full consideration.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter: email 12/12 (x6) (Auto-generated form rejection from their online careers system.)

MLA interview scheduled: MLA interview scheduled 12/12; 12/16

Campus interview scheduled: 1/11 by phone

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Yale University - English Literature in 20/21 C - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

Assistant Professor of 20/21C English Literature

The Department of English Language and Literature intends to make one or more non-tenured (tenure-track) appointments in 20/21C literature beginning July 1, 2013. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: poetry, modernism, digital studies, and the English language in the era of globalization. Ph.D. by July 1, 2013 preferred. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its staff, students, and faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Please submit a letter of application, your c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, at least three letters of recommendation, and a 25-page writing sample to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1818, directed to 20/21C English Search Committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: Oct 29 (email thro AJO)

Request for additional materials: Several requests posted on 20/21st C American list. 

Rejection (no interview): 12/18 email

MLA interview scheduled: [12/14, as posted on both 20-21 c. American and Mod. British pages]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: [2/25, according to 20-21 c. American 2013 ]

NOTES:

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2013 & Modern British 2013

VISITING POSITIONS / Limited Term Appointments[]

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