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19th c. British Lit. (Pre-MLA Deadlines) - Full-Time / Tenure-Track

American University of Sharjah (UAE) - Assistant/Associate Professor in 19th-Century Literature

The American University of Sharjah, an internationally ranked and accredited American-style university of 6000 students in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a full-time faculty member in 19th-century literature to teach program courses in literature, general education, and critical writing in the Department of English. The Department of English is particularly interested in candidates who specialize in prose forms and genre theory, and who utilize interdisciplinary approaches.

Successful candidates will hold a completed Ph.D. in a relevant field, and will have a strong record of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarly publication, and a demonstrated commitment to productive institutional service. The University is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, family status, or national origin. As a university formed on American models, AUS will give priority to candidates who have substantial experience in American models of higher education.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Mahmoud Anabtawi, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, American University of Sharjah, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu. Completed applications received by October 24, 2016 will be given priority.

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  • Also posted at Early American 2017
  • Interesting that jobs in Sharjah are making the wiki now.  Parlous times indeed.  

Connecticut College (CT) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature of the Long Nineteenth Century and British/Global Modernisms

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, specializing in British Literature of the Long Nineteenth Century and British/Global Modernisms. The position begins on July 1, 2017. Possible specializations include gender and sexuality studies, race studies, literature and science, urban studies, transatlantic and hemispheric studies, and the analysis of class; an additional consideration is the ability to contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs and departments (such as Africana Studies, Global Islamic Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies) and Centers for interdisciplinary scholarship (the Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment, the Toor-Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts, the Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy, the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology, and the Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity). The teaching load includes courses in Modernism, conceived broadly and globally, and Nineteenth-Century British Literature at all levels; introductory courses required for the major, which all members of the department teach; and courses contributing to the College’s Connections program. ABD required, Ph.D. preferred by August 2017.

The successful candidate will join an English department with an established commitment to the study of English as a global language and to interdisciplinary study. With this position, we hope to continue our commitment to joining aesthetic and cultural concerns. With existing ties to many of the interdisciplinary programs and centers listed above, the English Department at Connecticut College is a flexible, transformative, and active influence on campus; we hope to continue this legacy with a new tenure-track colleague in British Literature of the Long Nineteenth Century and British/Global Modernisms.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity.

Tenure-track faculty members normally teach a 3-2 load. In addition to providing ongoing support for teaching and research, the College offers the following resources for pre-tenured faculty: a 2-2 teaching load in the first year, a research fund in the first two years, and a semester’s sabbatical (at full salary) after a successful third-year review. Further information regarding support for faculty research and teaching may be found here. Further information about the English Department may be found here.

Please submit, via Interfolio, a curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a sample syllabus, a 20-page writing sample, and three recent letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2016. Questions may be addressed to Lina Perkins Wilder, Chair, Department of English, at lina.wilder@conncoll.edu.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and researach. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/37182

MLA JIL 09/09/16

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Florida Atlantic University (FL) - TT Asst. Professor - 19th c. British Literature

The Department of English at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 19th-Century British Literature, to begin August 2017. Special consideration will be given to candidates who specialize in poetry.

This position will be located on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, along with a minor teaching assignment on the Davie campus. We seek a candidate who will balance high-quality scholarship, excellence in teaching, and committed service. Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course load. Faculty teach and mentor graduate students in the department's Master’s Degree programs as well as the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters interdisciplinary Ph. D. program.

Requirements include a Ph. D. in English or Comparative Literature, or related field, at time of appointment, publication record in field, and relevant teaching experience at the college level. Send letter, vita, and three letters of recommendation to english@fau.edu, with the subject line “British Nineteenth-Century search.” Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2016. Applications must also be submitted online at http://jobs.fau.edu, position number 981085. A copy of the candidate’s transcript must be attached to the http://jobs.fau.edu submission. A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position.

FAU serves a culturally and ethnically diverse six-county region in Southeast Florida (Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties) whose total population is more than five million people. Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

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Florida State University (FL) - Long 19th c. (Romantic and/or Victorian) - George Harper Professorship in British Literature

This position is with the Department of English.

Responsibilities: This position is for a senior appointment in British literature of the long 19th century - Romantic and/or Victorian - for the George Harper Professorship in British literature. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Assignment will be a 2/2 teaching load with one graduate course per year. Starting date August 2017.

Qualifications: Candidates should be tenured or tenure-eligible with strong records of published scholarship and excellent teaching.

Contact Info: Dr. Eric C. Walker, Department Chair and Professor 850-644-5158 ewalker@fsu.edu

Anticipated Salary Range: Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Criminal Background Check: This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

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This is a Faculty position.

How To Apply: If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Applicants should submit in a single .pdf a cover letter, a c.v., and contact information for at least three references. Materials should be addressed to Professor Eric Walker, Chair.

Open until filled

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; preference will be given to applicants whose materials are received by Nov. 15. We plan to conduct preliminary interviews via Skype in December.

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Kent State University (OH) - TT Assistant Professor of English in Nineteenth Century British Literature

The Department of English at Kent State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in 19th Century British prose literature, effective 21 August 2017. Secondary specialization in transatlantic and Empire studies is preferred. Faculty normally teach five courses per year, with competitive salary and benefits, pre-tenure workload releases, and opportunities for competitive full semester research leaves. Teaching will include undergraduate survey and period courses, as well as senior-level and graduate courses in the candidate’s research area. A Ph.D. in English is required by the date of initial appointment. Screening will begin 28 November 2016; initial interviews via Skype. Applicants should visit our jobsite at http://jobs.kent.edu and complete an academic data form. In addition, please send a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, and one offprint or writing sample by 9 December 2016 to Professor Robert Trogdon, Chair, Department of English, Kent State University, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, Att: Nineteenth-Century British Search Committee. Kent State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MLA JIL 10/21/16

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Loyola University Chicago (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of 19th Century British Literature

Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Our ideal candidate is a specialist in 19th century British literature whose research and teaching takes a broad approach to the long nineteenth century, including areas such as trans-Atlantic and diasporic literatures, critical race studies, colonization/empire, and textual studies and digital humanities.

Located in the city's vibrantly multicultural north side on Lake Michigan, LUC is committed to understanding and promoting diversity and social justice, and to creating an inclusive, responsive community of faculty, students and staff. We offer students a transformative educational experience that recognizes the central importance of intellectual, social, cultural, and demographic diversity. LUC strives to foster a pluralistic, cross-cultural perspective and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education.

Proud of its strong research record, the department serves 300 undergraduate majors and minors and offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. For additional information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/english/index.shtml. Loyola University enrolls over 16,000 students in 11 schools and colleges. Located in diverse neighborhoods and surrounded by academic resources such as the Newberry and other major research libraries, LUC also includes three international campuses.

Teaching responsibilities include a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Starting date is August 2017.

Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. in English by August 2017. They should demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) distinguished scholarship, grant-funded research, and student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to engage with the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic education, rooted in free inquiry, interfaith dialogue, and social justice.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement and research agenda, a writing sample, and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. Applicants should provide the names and email addresses of three referees from whom we can request letters of recommendation. Referees will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process.

Candidates should forward additional materials related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications when requested to jwexler@luc.edu or: Joyce Wexler, Ph.D., Chair, Department of English, Loyola University Chicago, 1001 W. Loyola Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60626.

In order to expand the applicant pool, and as the MLA suggests, we will conduct initial interviews by SKYPE in December. Preference will be given to candidates whose materials are received by December 1.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

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Ohio State University at Mansfield (OH) - TT Asst. Professor - 19th c. British Literature

The Department of English at the Ohio State University at Mansfield invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in nineteenth-century British literature beginning in Autumn 2017. Candidates who work on Romantic and/or Victorian literature are invited to apply, and a secondary specialization in poetry is especially welcome. Teaching load for tenure-track faculty is typically 3/3 with reductions during the probationary period. Specific courses may include a late British literature survey, second-year writing courses, and lower- and upper-level literature courses in support of the English major. English faculty at Mansfield teach in a multi–disciplinary small-college environment but are integrated members of the Ohio State English Department, which includes faculty on all campuses.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2017. College teaching experience and evidence of scholarly promise are required. Desired qualifications include experience teaching members of underrepresented groups or first-generation students. Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applicants should submit an initial letter of application and curriculum vitae. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials. Applications received prior to November 1, 2016 will receive priority consideration. Inquiries may be directed to Cynthia Callahan at callahan.138@osu.edu.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

APPLY at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/OSU/Department%20of%20English/7896

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Saint Mary's College of California (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - 19th Century Anglophone and British Literature

Saint Mary's College of California: School of Liberal Arts: Department of English Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of English (With Expertise in 19th Century Anglophone and British Literature)

Location: Moraga, CA Closes: Oct 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (GMT-4 hours)

Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Department of English with expertise in 19th Century Anglophone and British literature. We especially welcome candidates with specialties in the critical study of race and empire and postcolonial theory. An additional consideration will be the candidate's ability to contribute to the College's interdisciplinary programs such as Ethnic Studies and Women's and Gender Studies.

The English department is the largest in the School of Liberal Arts with sixteen full time faculty members. We teach undergraduate courses in literature, creative writing and composition and also offer a renowned MFA in Creative Writing. Consistent with Saint Mary's College's commitment to inclusive excellence, the English Department strives to be an inclusive community that fosters respect and belonging for faculty and students of diverse backgrounds and identities. We seek a candidate who can engage, advocate for and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups.

Saint Mary's College of California is a private, Catholic, comprehensive and coeducational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates the whole person for human fulfillment. Recognized among just forty exceptional institutions in Colleges That Change Lives - and the first Catholic and first California college to be included - Saint Mary's is praised for its challenging and supportive learning community.

The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

Located on a stunning 420-acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary's currently enrolls approximately 4,000 highly diverse students. For more information about Saint Mary's mission and history, see: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/about-smc/our-mission .

Saint Mary's College of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Responsibilities: All Saint Mary's faculty are invited to engage with and contribute to the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions of the College through their teaching, scholarship and service. The standard teaching assignment is six courses per year, including departmental offerings and contributions to College-wide programs (January Term and Collegiate Seminar). In the department, the successful candidate will teach courses in Anglophone literatures, survey courses in British literature and first year composition. Saint Mary's faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate intellectual growth and significant achievement appropriate to their field. All faculty also contribute service to the College and community, including academic advising, and participation in the shared governance of the College through departmental and College-wide committees and the development and assessment of the College's Core Curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature or have reached doctoral candidacy, with expectation of degree by June 1, 2017. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching in the liberal arts tradition and show evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also be prepared to engage in scholarship and professional activity at the national (or international) level, and preference will be given to those showing promise of significant scholarly achievement. Demonstrated commitment and success working in diverse, multicultural contexts, especially in higher education settings, is also preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Please apply online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/37006

2. A complete application includes a cover letter, explaining how your qualifications satisfy the position requirements and addressing how you are prepared to support the Mission of the College; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references.

3. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent form authorizing a broader inquiry.

4. For finalists, we will request additional materials, the College will contact references, in confidence, and credentials will be confirmed prior to hire.

5. Questions should be directed to the search chair, Carol Beran at cberan@stmarys-ca.edu .

Deadline: Consideration and review of applications will begin immediately.

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - 19th c. British Literature

The Department of English at Stanford University seeks to fill a tenure track position in British literature from the late eighteenth century through the end of the nineteenth century. Scholars working in any area or genre within this period are welcome to apply. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in the English Department at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants should use the link above to submit an application by November 1, 2016. Applicants should submit online a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-30 pages), and at least three reference letters. If applicants cannot send reference letters online, please address to Professor Alex Woloch, Chair, Department of English, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 460, Rm. 201, Stanford, CA 94305-2087. We expect to interview at the MLA convention.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/37245

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Whitworth University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor - 19th c. British Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE

Application review begins immediately. The position will remain open and applications will be reviewed until filled. Campus interviews are anticipated for November 2016. Start date: July 2017.

Founded in 1890, Whitworth University has been consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. In its strong liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs, Whitworth unites a robust commitment to Christian mission and service, academic rigor, and care for students. A community of Christian scholars carries out the university’s mission “to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart” to enable students “to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity.” The English Department is situated within the College of Arts and Sciences, which bears primary responsibility for providing an education that is grounded in the great tradition of liberal arts and sciences and committed to the integration of faith and learning.

The English Department at Whitworth University seeks to instill in our graduates love of reading, love of writing, and sensitivity to the power and complexity of language. We ask our students to develop and demonstrate skill in research and textual analysis, along with the ability to write focused and cogent arguments. We offer a broad range of courses, including traditional courses in writing (such as fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction) and literature (American, British, and world literatures); courses focused on literary critical theory and cultural studies; courses in composition and rhetoric; and courses related to our minors in film and visual narrative, in editing and publishing, and in TESOL. The department is home to the university writing program, and it provides leadership both for the university writing center and for writing across the curriculum initiatives on campus. For a further description of the English Department and the work of its faculty, please see http://www.whitworth.edu/english/.

Responsibilities and duties: We are seeking an Assistant Professor of English to teach courses in 19th century British literature. Ability to teach 18th century British literature and/or contribute expertise and courses to our Women’s and Gender Studies program is desirable. Transatlantic/postcolonial approaches and interest in global literatures welcome, as we seek to promote students’ intercultural competence. Teaching load normally 3-1-3 (3 courses in each regular semester and 1 during a shortened January term) with a favorable faculty-student ratio. Anticipated to include Writing 1, upper-division seminars in area of specialization, survey of British Literature Since 1800, and lower-division literature courses appropriate to specialization and likely focused on voices from a variety of under-represented groups. May also include periodic instruction of first-year advising or participation in the university’s Core Worldview Studies Program. All faculty members participate in advising, departmental/university service, and scholarship. ABD applicants welcome.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Ph.D. or ABD in English or related field. Evidence of the potential for teaching excellence at the university level. Evidence of the potential to make a scholarly contribution in area of specialization. A personal commitment to the Christian faith, to the integration of faith and learning, to the flourishing of the church, and to service to the Christian community. Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives. Commitment to diversity and equity, and understanding of ways in which instruction and disciplinary/educational/workplace trends can be critical to matters of justice and inclusion. A commitment to equal opportunity, and a commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Employment offer is contingent on a successful background check, including education verification.

Application Process: The following documents are required to complete the online application form: A letter of interest. Résumé/curriculum vitae. Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references. Three letters of recommendation sent directly by recommenders. (Please send recommendation letters to jobs@whitworth.edu .) Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial at this time). Three recent sets of student course evaluations (or a note explaining why they are not available). Two recent syllabi (preferably from different courses). A brief (approximately 15 pages) writing sample indicative of area of scholarship. A short personal essay characterizing your Christian faith. (For expanded guidelines, please see http://www.whitworth.edu/facultyfaithessay.)

Please direct questions about the application process to Human Resources (eforman@whitworth.edu). Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Charles Andrews at charlesandrews@whitworth.edu.

About the Spokane Area: Spokane Washington with a population of about 200,000 is located on the Spokane River west of the Rocky Mountain foothills in eastern Washington State. The region enjoys four seasons with the associated outdoor activities (mountain biking, climbing, swimming, boating, snowmobiling, skiing, etc.). Spokane is within 4-5 hours of three major national parks (Mt Rainier, North Cascades, Glacier) and the Canadian Rockies. The city of Spokane is large enough to have a thriving downtown area with a riverfront park yet small enough to avoid the heavy traffic associated with larger cities. Whitworth is close to the Mead school district which is one of the top elementary school districts in the nation. In addition, Spokane has excellent health care facilities, and other top educational institutions close by. For more information on Spokane please visit http://www.movetospokane.com/

Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. With our commitment to building a diverse community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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Request for additional materials: 10/20 - post-interviw follow-up questions. <-- did anyone else receive this?

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  • What's up with their doing campus interviews in November? Seems improbable. Insider candidate? They're asking an awfully lot from applicants if that's the case...
  • Many smaller universities do early searches before MLA. It gives them leverage because their candidates have to accept or decline before they have offers from other schools. It keeps the university in question from having to compete as much by minimizing the potential for a given candidate to have received multiple offers (since most interviews haven't yet happened). As more schools ditch MLA and move to Skype interviews, this will probably become more common.
  • Although it's hard to believe these schools would believe the multiple-job-offer scenario is much of a risk -- considering there are about 10 jobs in this field per year for hundreds of candidates.
  • Well, it happened several years ago at a school I was VAP at. Top two candidates took jobs at other institutions and the third flamed out in the campus interview. Called in a couple more from the short-list, but ultimately the department determined it was a bust. It seems nuts, but it happened.
  • The Jesus statement narrows the firld considerably I'd've thought.  

Romanticism (Pre-MLA Deadlines) - Full-Time / Tenure-Track

Baylor University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor in British Romantic Poetry

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 15,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris (http://www.baylor.edu/profuturis/).

Baylor seeks to fill the following tenure-track faculty position in the Department of English, within the College of Arts and Sciences: Assistant Professor in British Romantic Poetry

The Department of English seeks a dynamic and creative scholar in British Romantic Poetry. A secondary field in one of the following areas is preferred but not required: literature and culture of the Black Atlantic; literature and religion; or European Romanticism. In addition to effective teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, the successful candidate will direct graduate students’ research, demonstrate a strong research agenda, maintain a successful publication record, and engage in service to the department and university. PhD must be in hand at the start of the appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To ensure full consideration, please submit a letter of application and CV by October 15 to Dr. Kevin Gardner, Chair; Department of English; Baylor University; One Bear Place #97404; Waco, Texas 76798. Applications may also be sent electronically to english_applications@baylor.edu. After an initial screening, selected candidates will be asked to submit additional materials (including a writing sample, three letters of reference, and official transcripts showing highest degree conferred or, if ABD, the official transcript of completed PhD hours). Finalists from among this group will be interviewed at the MLA convention in Philadelphia.

To learn more about the above position, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor University, please visit the appropriateURL: http://www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions; http://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/; or http://www.baylor.edu/.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/37420

MLA JIL 09/09/16

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Georgia College and State University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - British Romanticism and World Lit.

Home Department: English & Rhetoric

Employment Type: Tenure Track Faculty

Appointment: Faculty (10-month)

Primary Function: The Department of English and Rhetoric currently offers bachelors degrees in English with a concentration in either creative writing or literature and in Rhetoric (speech communication), an MA in English and an MFA in Creative Writing. Composition and linguistics are situated within our English faculty, many of whom have expertise in cultural, international, and/or women's studies. Department currently consists of 24 full time faculty and two professional staff members. In addition to serving students through its programs, the Department also focuses on expanding undergraduate research opportunities, community engagement, and study abroad. For more information about the department, visit http://www.gcsu.edu/english.

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to teach British Romanticism and to develop and seek approval for a special topics section of GC2Y, the global perspectives course in our distinctive core. Our commitment to all students may also be met by teaching ENGL 2110 World Literature, where literature from a minimum of four continents is required; GC1Y, focused on critical thinking; or first-year composition. The Department will work with the faculty member to identify upper-division courses in addition to British Romanticism that align with the candidate's specific competencies. Advanced undergraduate courses are typically cross listed as graduate courses. The position is situated in our Department of English and Rhetoric. The Department offers the BA in English with a concentration in either creative writing or literature, BA in Rhetoric (speech communications), MA in English, and MFA in Creative Writing. The university also offers minors in Black Diaspora Studies, African Studies, and Women's Studies.

Online App. Form: http://www.gcsujobs.com/postings/3621

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New York University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - British Romanticism - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

New York University seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of British Romanticism, effective September 1, 2017, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. The successful candidate will demonstrate scholarly excellence and a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching, and must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2017. The search committee is especially interested to hear from candidates who will bring to their research and teaching the diverse perspectives that come from non-traditional educational backgrounds or an understanding of the experience of those under-represented in higher education. Candidates may include in their cover letter information about how they will contribute to the building of a broadly diverse educational environment at NYU. Those wishing to be considered should submit a letter of application, CV, names of three referees, and a writing sample of up to 9,000 words. Materials are to be uploaded via the “Employment” link on the NYU Department of English web site: http://english.as.nyu.edu. All applications will be acknowledged, and the committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2016.

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  • Email requesting additional materials said they hope to make an offer by early December. [posted Oct. 24]
    • Can you tell us what materials were requested? Thank you.

University of Central Florida (FL) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature (1688-1815, incl. Romanticism)

Job Description: The University of Central Florida is hiring a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor of British Literature of the long eighteenth century (1688–1815) with an ability to teach a broad range of courses. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a productive research agenda and a strong commitment to teaching both face-to-face and online classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The anticipated start date is August 2017 and will entail a 3/2 teaching load.

Position Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English or a relevant field from an accredited institution by time of appointment; interest in multiple genres of the period; and successful teaching experience at the university level.

Preferences: Strong record of publication; research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: Romanticism, the Gothic, Digital Humanities, transnational or transatlantic studies, interdisciplinary methodologies; experience in online instruction; ability to teach broad literature surveys, introduction to critical theory, as well as focused electives.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants must apply online at www.jobswithucf.com. In addition to the online application, candidates must attach the following documents at the time of application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and writing sample (max. 30 pages). Semifinalists will be asked to send three confidential letters of reference, and the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts.

Note: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents.

Review of applications will begin December 2, 2016.

Initial interviews will be conducted via videoconferencing or conference call.

For more information, see http://english.cah.ucf.edu or contact Dr. James Campbell, search committee chair, at James.Campbell@ucf.edu.

UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As a public Florida university, UCF must make application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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Victorian (Pre-MLA Deadlines) - Full-Time / Tenure-Track

Eastern Michigan University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor - British Victorian Literature

Eastern Michigan University's English department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in British Victorian literature, with a strong interest in critical theory and cultural studies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Teach contractual load of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department or school.

Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules.

Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at times most beneficial to students.

Provide academic advising to students, if applicable.

Serve on search committees for hiring of new faculty members, departmental committees and other service committees across the university.

Participate in activities such as student registration, orientation, convocations and commencements.

Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and functions.

Provide other support service to the department, college and/or university, if applicable.

Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines.

Engage in pursuits that help to further organize and contribute to growth of the body of knowledge in their respective disciplines, and/or to explore interdisciplinary implications.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between EMU and the EMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Qualifications: Ideally, this candidate would be able to move between the 19th century and early 20th century, so the ability to teach modern British literature is a plus. Possible subfields in critical theory and cultural studies include, but are not limited to: colonialism and empire; gender, racial, and class identities; visual, print and material culture; digital humanities; minority life and migrations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research potential and evidence of effective teaching. Teaching expectations include general education, upper division, and graduate literature courses in a range of genres and topics. This faculty position also offers the opportunity to develop and teach study abroad classes and cross-listed courses with EMU's Women's and Gender Studies and Jewish Studies, as well as to serve as editor of our in-house publication JNT: Journal of Narrative Theory and collaborate on the digital humanities project 19th Century Jewish Life.

Supplemental Information: Please send letter, vita, three reference letters, writing sample (syllabi welcome too) by Oct. 30.

If contacted, you will be asked to present official transcripts of your highest degree earned at the time of interview.

ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. THEY CANNOT BE REVISED OR ADDED ONCE THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.

Eastern Michigan University enrolls approximately 22,000 students and offers an outstanding benefits package and a collegial work environment. EMU's distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources, strong community initiatives, and nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate student research achievements set it apart. The EMU campus is located in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor community, five miles from downtown Ann Arbor and 35 miles west of Detroit, MI and Windsor, Canada. EMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Deadline: Oct. 30

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University of Haifa (ISR) - TT Open Rank Position in English Literature (incl. Victorian)

Open-rank tenure-track position in English Literature & Alon/ Maof Fellowships The Department of English Language & Literature at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications for one or more open-rank, tenure-track positions, tenable from Autumn 2017, pending budgetary approval. Candidates specializing in Early or 19th-Century American Literature, Medieval or Early Modern Literature, Victorian Literature, Children’s Literature, Gender and Sexuality, and/or Poetry and Poetics are particularly encouraged to apply but the department welcomes applications in all literary fields/ areas of expertise.

The department is also looking to nominate outstanding candidates for Alon and Maof Fellowships awarded by the Israeli Council for Higher Education. One nominee will be selected as part of this job search. If successful, he/ she will initially be granted a 3-year university fellowship with full faculty privileges and responsibilities, and is guaranteed subsequent tenure evaluation by the University.

A leading research university, with the most ethnically diverse student body of any university in Israel, the University of Haifa and its English Department provide opportunities for academics at all stages of their careers to participate in a dynamic, scholarly and pedagogical environment. The English Department is particularly interested in applicants committed to making a home in Israel.

Candidates holding a PhD with relevant teaching experience and a strong publication record should submit a cover letter, a CV (including the names of three referees) and a statement of research interests.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year. The language of instruction in the department is English.

Application materials should be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Bennett Kravitz, and sent, by email, to the Department Coordinator, Sharon Shpilman (sshpilman@univ.haifa.ac.il).

All queries should be directed towards the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr Alex Feldman (bfeldman@univ.haifa.ac.il).

Review of applications will begin on August 5th. Interviews will take place in late September.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year. The language of instruction in the department is English.

Application materials should be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Bennett Kravitz, and sent, by email, to the Department Coordinator, Sharon Shpilman (sshpilman@univ.haifa.ac.il).

All queries should be directed towards the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr Alex Feldman (bfeldman@univ.haifa.ac.il).

Review of applications will begin on August 5th. Interviews will take place in late September.

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Erskine College (SC) - Assistant/Associate Professor of English - Modern British / World and/or Early American (incl. Victorian Lit.)

Multiple Positions

Erskine College English, Due West, South Carolina 29639

Assistant/Associate Professor of English

Ph.D. in English with specialization in modern literature (primarily British and world)

Ph.D. in English with specialization in early American literature

Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in several of the following: literary criticism, history and grammar of the English language, young adult literature, Victorian literature, creative writing, journalism, and theater. The position is tenure track and begins in fall 2017. Successful candidates must show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and serious scholarship. The normal teaching load, eight courses per academic year, includes freshman composition and introductory literature courses.

Applications will be received until position is filled. Special consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are available to teach at Erskine by January 25, 2017.

Erskine College is a private, Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/37362

MLA JIL 09/09/16

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Hope College (MI) - TT Open Rank - 19th-20th c. British Literature

The Hope College English department invites applications for a 19th and 20th Century British Literature tenure-track position to begin in fall of 2017. Rank is open, with preference given to hiring at the level of assistant professor. Candidates will be expected to teach nineteenth-and-twentieth century British literature. They should have college-level teaching experience in composition, and preparation to teach general education courses, such as First-Year Seminar and others suited to the applicant's interests. Because the English department is also a research-oriented department, candidates should have a program of scholarly publications in British literature and/or plans for a continued active program of writing and publication.

Qualifications: Candidate should have a Ph.D. in British literature since 1800 by the fall of 2017 and teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Job responsibilities include teaching 12 credits (usually three courses) each semester--typically half the load will be in department literature courses and half in general education courses, serving as formal and informal advisor to students, and carrying out a continuing program of research and publication. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to combine teaching excellence with research productivity, and should be committed to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.

Application Instructions: As part of the online application, candidates will upload the following documents: a cover letter that clearly describes ways in which the candidate will support each aspect of Hope College's mission, a statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, curriculum vitae, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Applications received by December 7, 2016, will be assured of full consideration. [deadline updated below].  Questions regarding applications should be sent to Ernest Cole, Search Committee Chair at colee@hope.edu For technical assistance with the application process, please contact NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST M-F.

About Hope College: Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-educational and residential education to 3,200 undergraduate students from more than 40 states and 45 countries. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for its invitational ecumenical Christian atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope's beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan and less than seven miles from Lake Michigan. Hope College is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship and for providing exceptional professional preparation and life-changing educational experiences that equip our students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives.

Hope College is financially sound, with more than 40 consecutive years of balanced budgets, an endowment of approximately $200 million and no deferred maintenance, and over $140 million invested in the construction of new facilities during the past 12 years. The college completed its newest buildings, the Kruizenga Art Museum and the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, in 2015 and will open the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center in 2017.

In 2015, Hope College launched its 10-year strategic plan, Hope for the World: 2025, which consists of six goals, focused on: academics; Christian formation; global engagement; community; reputation and influence; and value. Developed by the campus community, the strategic plan supports the college's mission, "to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith."

Agency: Hope College

Address: 100 East 8th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423.

Phone: 616.395.7811

Website: http://www.hope.edu/employment

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  • Also posted at Modern British 2017

McKendree University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature - post-1800

The English Department at McKendree University invites applications for a tenure-track position in English, beginning Fall 2017 at its Lebanon, Illinois campus.

McKendree, Illinois' oldest college, is a selective comprehensive university with a liberal arts tradition located approximately 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

Position requires a Ph.D. in English or closely related field with expertise in British literature (post-1800). The successful candidate will teach the second half of the British literature survey course as well as upper-level courses in Romantic literature, Victorian literature, and 20th-century British literature. Regular teaching of first-year composition is required; also, there may be occasional opportunities to teach special topics courses in one's area of expertise.

The teaching load is 4 / 4. Candidates should be committed to excellent teaching and the ability to integrate an active scholarly agenda with their classroom practice. Salary and fringe benefits are competitive.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter referencing position ENG78 along with a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must address teaching experience), a statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire) to Shirley Baugh, Director of Human Resources, at HR@McKendree.edu.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2016. Minorities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/ADA/Vet/Disabled.

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Oglethorpe University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th-19th c. American and/or British Literature

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at Oglethorpe University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century American and/or British Literature with ability to teach Poetry and first-year writing. Anticipated start date is August 21, 2017.

The typical teaching load is 3/3 (12 units per semester), with correspondingly reasonable service and research expectations. The successful applicant will typically teach our required ENG 103: Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Literature survey course, as well as intermediate or upper-level offerings in the major, including courses in poetry. All English faculty also teach in interdisciplinary Core “Narratives of the Self” courses that emphasize first-year writing instruction through a selection of shared texts. Some generalist range or the ability to teach particular sub-specialties (e.g., Southern Literature, Irish Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Queer Studies, etc.) also desirable. Strong teaching and serious commitment to writing instruction necessary. Ph.D. in hand required by June 2017.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, writing sample of up to 20 pages, evidence of excellence in teaching, and three letters of recommendation online at the link above. Priority will be given to those applications received by November 15, 2016. We expect to conduct initial interviews via Skype. Inquiries may be directed to englishsearch@oglethorpe.edu.

Oglethorpe’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Oglethorpe is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/3870

MLA JIL 10/14/16

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Oregon State University (OR) - Associate / Full Professor - 18-19th c. Literature (incl. Circumatlantic Lit. and Culture)

The School of Writing, Literature, and Film invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenured Associate/Full Professor position, depending upon qualifications and experience. We seek an established scholar specializing in eighteenth- or nineteenth-century literature with a combination of the following areas of interest: early U.S., circumatlantic, and African/a literatures and cultures.

This position will help build the School’s research profile and curriculum in areas involving the diasporic connection of Africa to the United States. To that end, it carries a modest annual endowment to be used for program building.

Oregon State University is a Carnegie R1 institution. Research expectations include publication of original scholarship in the areas described above. Teaching expectations include assignments in ENG 253: Survey of American Literature to 1900; ENG 211: Literatures of the World: Africa; and other courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as appropriate to the interests and expertise of the individual holding the position.

Position Duties: 50% Teaching: Instruction in lower and/or upper-division courses in U.S literature and literatures of Africa and/or the African diaspora. Mentoring undergraduate students and graduate students, and serving on graduate committees. 40% Research: A sustained record of scholarly achievement of high standard in the fields of U.S literature and literatures of the African diaspora. Publication of monographs and articles in refereed journals. Delivery of papers at regional, national, and international conferences and meetings. Interdisciplinary scholarship in related fields marks one way of demonstrating the relevance of the work to humanities disciplines at large. 10% Service: Provide service to the School, the College, and the University, its students and its faculty. Serve of School committees as needed and where appropriate.

Minimum/Required Qualifications: PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or related field. Current or prior tenured position at the Associate or Full Professor level. A demonstrated record of working with racial/ethnic minority students and faculty. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications: Specialization in eighteenth- or nineteenth-century literature, with a combination of the following areas of interest: early U.S., circumatlantic, and African/a literatures and culture. Meets OSU requirements to be hired with tenure at the associate or full professor level.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2016. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A two-page statement/cover letter describing how your profile matches the stated areas of specialization. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Professional references will not be contacted at the initial stage of the process, and would under no circumstances be contacted without your express permission at a later stage. For additional information please contact: Peter Betjemann, Director for the School of Writing, Literature, and Film peter.betjemann@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1634 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

LINK: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/31476

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Rockford University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Medieval or 19th-c. British Lit. and Creative Writing - Poetry

Rockford University seeks candidates for a fulltime, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in English, effective Fall 2017. Primary responsibilities include teaching medieval or 19th-century British literature and creative writing courses in poetry. Candidates should have a demonstrable commitment to teaching excellence and service. The typical semester teaching load is four courses (12 hours), combining lower- and upper-division courses in literary studies, creative writing, and rhetoric. Ph.D. required by start date. The successful applicant must have an educational philosophy compatible with that of a private, independent, institution with a liberal arts environment.

Please submit, via email, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly potential, and names of three professional references to HumanResources@Rockford.edu by November 5, 2016.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/38286

MLA JIL 9/30/16

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Rollins College (FL) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature, spec. post-1785 - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

The Department of English at Rollins College invites applications for a tenure-track position for Assistant Professor of English beginning Fall 2017. The preferred applicant will be skilled in teaching the full range of British Literature with a specialization in British Literature post-1785.

Secondary expertise is encouraged in film studies, transnational literature, and/or sexuality studies. The annual teaching load of 3/3 will include courses in the candidate's area of specialization, courses part of the first-year studies program, and contributions to the general education curriculum. Courses include traditional and non-traditional students.

A Ph.D. is preferred; ABD candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by Fall 2017.

Founded in 1885, Rollins is an independent, comprehensive, liberal arts college. The campus, noted for its lakefront beauty and for its unique location, is set in the residential community of Winter Park, just 15 minutes from one of the nation's most dynamic urban centers, Orlando. Rollins enrolls approximately 3,200 students in diverse degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Rollins ranks number one among 128 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. For additional information, please visit the College website at www.rollins.edu .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials: Letter of interest: Rollins is committed to creating a just, diverse, and inclusive learning community. In your letter, discuss how you can contribute to this commitment through your teaching, scholarship, service (at the college, community and professional levels), and presence on campus. Include examples of ways you have already addressed this commitment in your previous and current experience or would like to in the future. Curriculum vitae

Questions may be directed to: William Boles, Professor of English E-mail: wboles@rollins.edu

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016.

Competitive salary. Rollins offers a generous benefits package featuring comprehensive health insurance coverage, generous paid time off, retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution, full tuition waiver after one year for employees, spouses, domestic partners and dependents.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of employment.

Apply at: http://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/492422/assistant-professor-english

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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University of La Verne (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature Specialist (incl. Romantic)

Assistant Professor of English, British Literature Specialist

Job Description Summary: The University of La Verne is a comprehensive private university founded in 1891 and located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains about 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The Department of English is committed to teaching and scholarly excellence, values a multicultural perspective, fosters a collegial learning community for students and faculty, and actively strives to incorporate cultural diversity and multiculturalism into its mission. Learn more about the university at: http://laverne.edu/.

The Department of English is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a British Literature specialization, to commence fall 2017. The successful candidate will demonstrate strength in British literature across the centuries with a specialty in one or more of the following areas: Linguistics, major periods like Romantic, Renaissance, Contemporary, Post-Colonial or diaspora.

Additional teaching in Multiethnic Literature of Britain, Canada, and the diaspora desired.

Must be student centered with strong service orientation.

Specific Duties: Teaching load is three courses per semester and will include intermediate and upper level literature courses as well as in the writing program.

Professional responsibilities include consistently good teaching, scholarly activities (especially peer-reviewed publications), student advisement, and college and departmental service.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in English from a regionally accredited university required at time of application. Some college teaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Location: La Verne Online

Special Instructions: Review of applicants for this position will begin November 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.Applications should include a cover letter of interest describing your teaching philosophy and research experience, curriculum vita, representative publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including several recent course evaluations and course syllabi if available), and letters from three professional references.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu

Online App. Form: http://apptrkr.com/897245

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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University of Louisiana at Monroe (LA) - TT Asst. Professor - Long 18th C. / Romanticism - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE

Assistant Professor of English

Tenure Track

Position begins 1/09/17

Salary commensurate with experience

REPSONSIBILITIES: The English Program offers the BA and MA in English and supports the BS in English Education. This nine-month, tenure track position has a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester that includes freshman composition and sophomore survey courses, occasional participation in an interdisciplinary core course, and courses in advanced literature, drawing from the candidate’s specialty areas. The candidate will also participate in research, advising, serving on graduate committees and service to the department, college, university and community.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D. in Long 18th Century Literature

Preferred qualifications: Ability to teach long 18th century literature; Expertise in English Romanticism; Interest in teaching American Romanticism; Experience in teaching freshman composition; Interest in teaching sophomore surveys; Interest in teaching online; Evidence of an ongoing, quality research agenda in long 18th century literature; Experience in university service; Good interpersonal skills.

APPLICATIONS

Jack Heflin, Search Committee Chair

English Program

School of Humanities

College of Arts, Education, and Sciences

University of Louisiana Monroe

Telephone: 318-342-1521

FAX: 318-342-1491

E-mail: Heflin@ulm.edu

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public, regional university serving a diverse population, including a growing number of international students. The university is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer and welcomes applications from women and from members of historically underrepresented minority groups.

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Visiting Positions / Limited Term Appointments

See also: Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2016-17

DEMOGRAPHICS

Please remember to update totals!

Romanticist: 2

Victorianist: 6

19th-Century: 6

Total: 14


Rank / Posi​tion

ABD (will finish this academic year): 1

Ph.D. in hand (working as Postdoc):

Ph.D. in hand (working as Visiting Asst. Professor or Lecturer): 5

Ph.D. in hand (working in higher education/alternative academic track):

Ph.D. in hand (working as adjunct): 2

Ph.D. in hand (working outside academia):

Ph.D. in hand (unemployed):

Assistant Professor (tenure-track): 1

Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track):

Associate Professor (tenured):1

Full Professor (tenured):

Lurker:

This is the worst it's ever been: 6

Total: 10

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