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American University of Beirut - Asst. Professor in World Lit. / Postcolonial Studies - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to fill a faculty position, open rank, in world literature/postcolonial studies, with an emphasis on transnational feminist approaches to gender and sexuality to begin September 1, 2014.

Candidates are expected to teach courses in world and postcolonial literature at the undergraduate and graduate level. They will also be expected to contribute to MA advising and curriculum development in gender/sexuality studies.

Applicants must have a PhD at the time of appointment. Appointments are for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement. The teaching load is 3/2.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV, writing samples, sample relevant syllabi, and arrange for three letters of reference to be directly sent to: Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut c/o New York Office, 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2303, USA or Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to [mailto:as_dean@aub.edu.lb as_dean@aub.edu.lb]

Review of materials begins November 25, 2013 with interviews at MLA.

For more information, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx The American University of Beirut is the preeminent liberal arts university in the Middle East, serving a diverse, multilingual student body. The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Nov. 25 (review begins)

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 * From Anglophone 2014: "MLA interview (by email) [posted 12/17]"

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 * Just curious. Any interviewees freaked out by the multiple terrorist attacks that have happened in Beirut in the past few months? Or the fact that the Syrian civil war seems to be very clearly spilling into Lebanon? Curious to see how recent events may hamper AUB's recruiting efforts.


 * Also posted at Anglophone 2014

===Appalachian State University - TT Asst. Professor of World Lit. (up to 2 Positions) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at Generalist 2014
 * From Generalist page: "12/18 (MLA)"

===Binghamton University, SUNY - TT Asst. Professor of English with a Transdisciplinary focus on Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at Ethnic American Lit. 2014
 * From Ethnic American page: "Skype (12/4, by email) x3"

Brown University - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Brown University, Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature, tenure track. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in the nineteenth- and/or twentieth-century novel (European, British/Irish, and/or American) with scholarly expertise in at least two and preferably three languages and national traditions. We also welcome applications from scholars whose interests include one or more of the following: narrative theory; literary and cultural theory; gender and queer theory; comparative history of the novel; imperialism and/or globalization; translation.

Ph.D. required by the time of employment. Candidates should provide a letter of application, a dissertation abstract, a current CV, one writing sample of scholarly work (25pp maximum), and three confidential letters of recommendation. All materials are to be submitted online at the link above by November 1, 2013.

http://apply.interfolio.com/21926

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview (scheduled 12/5) (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): by email 1/17

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Did anyone ever receive a confirmation other than the interfolio "you did it!"? And any rejections yet?
 * No rejections yet.  And no, didn't receive confirmation beyond the interfolio 'you did it.'

California State University, Fullerton - TT Asst. Prof. Literature and Environment
The Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Literature and the Environment. Scholars with comparative, transnational, or transhistorical approaches are especially encouraged to apply. Secondary specialization should include one of the following: Critical Race Studies, Queer Theory and/or Sexuality Studies, Global Anglophone Literatures, New Media Studies, or Digital Humanities.

Teaching assignments include courses at upper-division and MA levels, survey courses, general education, composition, and others depending on the candidate's interests and departmental needs. Faculty teach three or four courses each semester. Reduction in teaching load is provided for the first two years, and re-assigned time is available for research, course development, and administration.

Qualifications
 * · Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature is required by August 2014, with training and experience in Environmental Studies/Ecocriticism/Green Cultural Studies. ABD's will be considered, but must show evidence of degree completion prior to appointment.
 * · Evidence of successful teaching.
 * · Familiarity with recognized best practices in teaching and an interest in using and developing innovative instructional technologies.
 * · Potential for successful research and publications.
 * · Potential for successful service to the department.
 * · Ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students.

Rank and Salary The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Teaching opportunities exist during summer and January intersession. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent-fee waiver; access to campus childcare as well as affordable housing program; and a defined benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/documents/benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf.

Job Control Number 23603G-14-016

Appointment Date: August 2014

Application Procedure: Submit a letter of interest addressed to the Search Committee, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-25 pages), and three letters of recommendation to:


 * Carlen Pope
 * Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics
 * University Hall 323
 * California State University, Fullerton
 * Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Application Deadline: Applications postmarked by October 1, 2013, will receive full consideration. Applications postmarked after this date may be considered if the position is still open. Applications will be acknowledged by a letter or email. Preliminary interviews will be held at the end of October via Skype appointments, and campus visits will be arranged for selected candidates in November.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2013

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Also posted at Environmental 2014 and Generalist 2014

===Carroll College (MT) - TT Asst. Professor, Generalist (pref. World/Post-Colonial Lit.)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2014

===College of Staten Island, CUNY - TT Asst. Professor, South Asian Lit. (Anglophone and in Translation)===
 * See full post at Anglophone 2014

Illinois State University - TT Assistant Professor in African Literatures and Cultures - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine month tenure-track Assistant Professor in African Literatures and Cultures.

Successful candidates will have a strong record of theoretically informed scholarship and a commitment to excellence in teaching. We encourage applications from scholars with a strong historical background in the cultures and literatures of the continent, facility in an indigenous African language, and knowledge of colonial and postcolonial traditions. We are particularly interested in scholars focusing on West, Central or East Africa and engaging in comparative cultural theory. PhD required by time of appointment. 2/3 teaching load; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ISU English Department emphasizes an English Studies model in its undergraduate, MA, and PhD programs, and includes scholars in the fields of Children's Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, English Education, Linguistics, Literary and Cultural Studies, Publishing Studies, Rhetoric, TESOL, and Technical Communication. Our Department faculty and graduate students are a community of diverse scholars who value collaborative and interdisciplinary work. For additional information about ISU and our Department, please consult english.illinoisstate.edu.

The successful applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States by August 15, 2014. The appointment begins August 16, 2014.

Application materials provided by individuals selected for interviews will be available for review by all tenured and tenure-track faculty in the Department of English.

To ensure full consideration, please complete and submit electronically the standard Illinois State University job application and Voluntary Information form: http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64366

Additionally, please send electronically via Interfolio's ByCommittee -- https://apply.interfolio.com/23028 -- a letter of application, C.V., and writing sample to the attention of Christopher C. De Santis, Chair, Department of English, Illinois State University. Also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to ByCommittee by the recommenders.

Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until position is filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins Nov. 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview requested 12/19

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Iona College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Non-Western Literature
The English Department seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the rank of:

1) Assistant Professor for a scholar specializing in 19th-Century British Novel. In addition to promising scholarship, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching (4/4 load), including undergraduate and graduate courses in 19th-Century British Novel and core courses in writing and literature. The applicant should also describe a second area of expertise, which can include, but is not limited to, British Romanticism, Film, Digital Humanities, or Irish Literature.

2) Assistant Professor for a scholar specializing in Non-Western Literature. In addition to promising scholarship, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching (4/4 load), including undergraduate and graduate courses in Non-Western Literature and core courses in writing and literature. The applicant should also describe a second area of expertise, which can include, but is not limited, to Post-Colonial Literature, Film, Digital Humanities, or African-American Literature.

Requirements: PhD required by August 2014

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and the names of three references, by December 17, 2013  January 15, 2014 to: Marie Pace, Executive Assistant to the Dean - [mailto:mpace@iona.edu mpace@iona.edu]

Consideration of candidates and nominees will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 17  Jan. 15

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Also posted at Anglophone 2014

Lawrence Technological University - TT Asst. Professor, American or World Lit.

 * See full post at Generalist 2014

Michigan State University - TT Assistant Professor, Comparative Race and Identity of the Global African Diaspora - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Michigan State University's Department of English, in conjunction with the Global Studies in Arts and Humanities program, and the African American and African Studies crosscollege, interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Letters invite applications for a tenure-system, academic year Assistant Professor position in Comparative Race and Identity of the Global African Diaspora. Research and teaching interests should be interdisciplinary with either literary, cultural, media/digital studies and comparative or global approaches to the African Diaspora. Fields of specialization include but are not restricted to the following topics: race and identity, postcolonial studies, boundary crossings, global migrations, and/or transcultural/transnational movements. The position will be housed in the Department of English, which will be the successful candidate's tenure home, with specified commitments to teaching, research, and service in the college's interdisciplinary Global Studies and the African American and African Studies programs. Start date for position is August 16, 2014.

Minimum Requirements: A PhD is required by commencement of appointment, August 16, 2014. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the disciplines in undergraduate and graduate courses in race and community, global dynamics across history and the present, and postcolonial and diaspora studies, as well as introductory courses in English Studies, Global Studies, and African American and African Studies. All faculty appointed in the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University are expected to contribute to courses in Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities.

Applicants are asked to supply a statement, addressing how their research and teaching interests will contribute to the position, three confidential letters of recommendation that speak to teaching expertise and scholarly promise, sample syllabi, and a sample of scholarship not to exceed thirty pages (e.g., dissertation chapter, article, conference paper).

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Professor Jyotsna Singh, Department of English, singh@msu.edu

Department Website Address: http://www.english.msu.edu; http://www.globalstudies.msu.edu; http://www.msu.edu/~aaas/AAAS/Home.html

Apply at https://jobs.msu.edu/

HERC

Deadline: review begins Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interviews conducted December 12-13.

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Campus interview scheduled: 1x (1/10)

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Also posted at Anglophone 2014

===Minnesota State University, Mankato - TT Asst. Professor of English, World Lit./World Novel===
 * See full post at Generalist 2014

New York University - TT Asst. Professor, Enlightenment and 18th century Studies - PHONE INTERVIEWS HELD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENLIGHTENMENT STUDIES The Gallatin School of Individualized Study NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study, New York University, and the Department of Comparative Literature at New York University invite interdisciplinary scholars to apply for a joint faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to commence on September 1, 2014. We seek to appoint a scholar in the field of Enlightenment and 18th century Studies, whose PhD might be in Comparative Literature, Philosophy, or Music, among other fields. The successful candidate will approach the period comparatively, and move among languages and fields--for instance, the literary and philosophical traditions of the long 18th century; literature and music; aesthetics; political theory; cosmopolitanism; the colonial spaces of the Enlightenment; modernity and materialist thought. We have a special interest in candidates with demonstrated strength in philosophy and literary theory.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in interdisciplinary teaching and in advising individualized undergraduate and graduate research programs. To be successful, a candidate will be able to design and teach imaginative and innovative courses in the field within broad, cross-cultural and historically comparative contexts for undergraduates and masters students, as well as teach advanced graduate seminars and work with PhD students in Comparative Literature.

This joint position will be 50% in the Gallatin School, and 50% in the Department of Comparative Literature, Faculty of Arts and Sciences at NYU, and the tenure home of the candidate will be in the Gallatin School.

Qualifications: Ph.D in hand by time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level; a strong record of research and writing.

Founded in 1972, Gallatin is a liberal arts college of 1,400 students within New York University. Its B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, multidisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor.

The Department of Comparative Literature at NYU is a leading research department in comparative literary studies. It seeks in its faculty the capacity to work in several original languages, to achieve historical depth and cultural range, and to demonstrate a command of the critical and philosophical traditions informing the study of literature.

Contact: All application materials must be submitted electronically. To apply, please visit http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51696

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (of up to 30 pages), three letters of recommendation, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a brief description of three courses you would like to teach.

For questions, please contact Amber Pritchett at amber.pritchett@nyu.edu

Deadline for applications: October 4, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

H-Net

Deadline: Oct. 4, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Phone interviews conducted last week (the week of 10/28).

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Also posted at Musicology/Ethnomusicology 2013-14

Ohio Wesleyan University - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Modern Mediterranean Literatures and Cultures - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of Humanities-Classics at Ohio Wesleyan University seeks a specialist for a new tenure-track position in Comparative Modern Mediterranean Literatures and Cultures, with emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean. The successful candidate should be able to work in at least two languages, one of which should be Arabic or Farsi. Other languages that would be considered are Modern Hebrew and Turkish, with a secondary proficiency in one of the relevant Western European languages, such as Italian, Spanish, French, or Modern Greek. We seek applicants whose work focuses on the Mediterranean as a place of cultural and literary interchange. The Humanities major/minor is a comparative literature major/minor therefore the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars in his or her field, as well as broader comparative literature courses such as "Myth, Legend, and Folklore" or "Love and Sexuality in Literature," and a sophomore seminar on comparative literature theory or translation. The teaching load is 3-3. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service. Because this is a new position in the department, please indicate the types of courses you would want to create to add to the curriculum of the Humanities major/minor. Ph.D. must be in hand by June 2014.

Application materials consist of: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential recommendations, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and two course syllabi. Please email application materials to: hr@owu.edu. Please direct queries to Dr. Anne Sokolsky, Chair, Department of Humanities-Classics, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015.

Deadline for receipt of application materials is December 1, 2013. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the MLA in early January. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interviews scheduled 12/13

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===Pace University (NYC Campus) - TT Assistant Professor, Textualities in a Global Context / Digital Humanities - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at New Media and Digital Humanities 2014
 * From Digital Humanities page: "MLA 12/17 (email) x1"

Penn State University - TT Asst. Professor, Comp. Lit. and Chinese - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure-track) with a joint appointment in Comparative Literature and Asian Studies. Areas of specialization open but must include a comparative approach; specialties may include, but are not limited to, any field in Chinese literature, premodern or modern; film and new media studies; comparative novel or comparative poetics; East-West, intra-Asian or global literary comparisons, including Sinophone studies; postcolonial studies; gender studies. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, advanced, and graduate courses on literature and culture in Comparative Literature, Chinese, and the Asian Studies curriculum. Starting date: August 2014 preferred. Requirements: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Chinese, or related field; native or near-native ability in Chinese and English; appropriate teaching experience; relevant research achievements or evidence of relevant research promise.

Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2013, although all applications will be considered until the search is concluded. To apply, send letter of application, CV, and names of three references electronically to the search website: http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. For questions about the search website, contact the Search Chair c/o Bonnie Rossman at bjr19@psu.edu or phone 814-867-4430. Visit our program websites at http://complit.la.psu.edu and http://asian.la.psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workplace.

Job Announcement

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interviews scheduled by email (December 11)

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Stonehill College (MA) - Asst. Prof. - Multi-Ethnic Lit.
Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill College is a private Catholic college located 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student- to- faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages 2500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

The Department of English seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position to begin August 2014 with a preferred area of specialization in multi-ethic literatures and demonstrable strength in at least two of the following areas: Native American, Asian American or comparative ethnic literatures. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment. Responsibilities include teaching three undergraduate courses each semester including introductory literature courses as part of the Cornerstone Program for General Education and upper level courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to one or more of the College’s growing interdisciplinary programs in American Studies, Cinema Studies and Gender Studies. The candidate will have a Ph.D. in English or related field with teaching experience and evidence of scholarly promise. The position includes faculty development funds for the support of research and professional travel.

Deadline for applications is July 19, 2013. To apply, submit required documentation which includes a CV, a cover letter outlining areas of teaching/research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a writing sample, and names and contact information of three people who will submit letters of recommendation upon request.

To apply for the position, submit required documentation via the URL link:

https://jobs.stonehill.edu/

Please email inquiries regarding this position to Jared Green, Chair, Department of English, at jgreen@stonehill.edu

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL June 21, 2013

Deadline: JULY 19, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2014

===Stony Brook University, SUNY - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature--SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED=== Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature or a closely related field must be completed before 15 August 2014. Expertise in at least two literary traditions, one of which must be outside of Europe or North America, and with fluency or near fluency in the corresponding languages.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in critical race/ethnicity and postcolonial studies.

Responsibilities & Requirements: The successful candidate will be expected to teach the department's Introduction to World Literatures course as well as advanced undergraduate courses in Comparative Literature and a graduate seminar.

Applicants should submit all materials requested to Academic Jobs Online (AJO), job ID #3440 at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3440 by 30 December 2013. Preliminary phone or video interviews will be conducted in January. Finalists will be invited to campus in late January and early February 2014.

Deadline: 30 Dec. 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: writing sample 6 Jan. 2014 (x2)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, Phone or Skype): Skype interview scheduled over email. (1/23) x3

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NOTES: any news here people? i kind of now just want to get to the end of this job market season :( 01/22
 * In their message when they requested additional materials, they said that they would contact candidates for interviews during the third week of January. So, it should be any time now... (1/23)

University of California, Berkeley - TT Asst. Professor of Comp. Lit and English, Comparative Modernisms - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Departments of Comparative Literature and of English at UC Berkeley invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and English effective July 1, 2014. The field is Comparative Modernisms (European language traditions and English). We welcome all critical approaches, as long as the work has a comparative component. The successful candidate will be appointed 50% in each department, with teaching duties split evenly between the departments, and will be a dynamic teacher of introductory and advanced undergraduate courses as well as graduate seminars in their field and with cross-disciplinary focus. The minimum qualification required for applicants for this position is that they be in the process of writing a doctoral dissertation (or the equivalent) at the time of application. Additional qualifications are completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent by July 1, 2014, a demonstrated ability to work in one or more languages/literatures besides English, and evidence of excellence in teaching and research.

To apply please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00241 - and submit a cover letter, a c.v., a writing sample (no more than 30 pages), and three letters of reference by November 1, 2013. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. Late applications cannot be accepted. The University of California is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, committed to excellence through diversity. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. We are also committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. For more information please go the CALcierge web site at http://calcierge.berkeley.edu/.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/17 (by email from search chair) x4

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 * -Has anyone heard anything back from Berkeley yet? Second round extra materials requests, anything? I'm assuming I'm out at this point, but it would be great to know if the search has moved forward.  Thanks, everyone!  (posted on Dec 14)
 * Has anyone heard back from Berkeley after the MLA interviews? I'm still waiting...(posted Jan 23)

University of California, Los Angeles - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor, Sub-Saharan African Lit. and Culture - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
https://apply.interfolio.com/22599

The Department of Comparative Literature at UCLA seeks a scholar of extraordinary promise and vision for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship or for an Associate Professor with tenure in Sub-Saharan African literature and Culture in comparative contexts beginning July 1, 2014. The successful candidate must have (1) advanced proficiency and a research interest in the literary traditions (written or oral) of at least one indigenous language, and (2) a research interest in either English or a Portuguese language African literary tradition. We are also seeking a scholar who is able to create bridges and establish dialogues between cultures, disciplines or theoretical perspectives. The course load will include graduate and undergraduate teaching, including undergraduate lower division courses in world literature.

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: Oct 25, 2013

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 * UCLA is not holding MLA interviews [posted 1/2], 2 Skype interviews scheduled 1/17

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 * These folks are cutting it close if it's true that they have not scheduled interviews yet for MLA in eight days. [posted 12/30]

University of California, Santa Cruz - Asst. Prof (Literature), Mediterranean Studies: Medieval/Early Modern - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Department of literature Assistant Professor Mediterranean Studies: Medieval/Early Modern

The Department of Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz is searching for two positions during 2013-14 in the area of Mediterranean Studies, one in Ancient Comparative and one in Medieval/Early Modern, conceived of as a “cluster hire.” The position in Medieval/Early Modern Mediterranean Studies is found below. The description of the Ancient Comparative Mediterranean Studies position is available for viewing at the following URL: http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF00036-14.pdf.

Medieval and/or early modern Mediterranean Literatures and Cultures. Work in at least two languages, including Arabic, Byzantine Greek, Italian, Ottoman Turkish, Persian, Spanish, or other relevant languages. Candidates should have a strong grounding in the tradition of their primary literatures, with interests in ways the larger Mediterranean region is a relevant category of analysis. We seek scholars with the appropriate linguistic expertise whose work transcends traditional literary and textual approaches by conceptualizing the medieval and/or early modern Mediterranean as a dynamic space of cultural and historical significance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and to actively participate in the graduate program. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or equivalent degree (in hand by June 1, 2014) in Comparative Literature, Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, Romance Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book published or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in at least two linguistic traditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with graduate students; competence in a third language literature.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include an informative letter of application (clearly outlining your educational background, teaching experience, and publication record), vitae, three current confidential letters of recommendation* (2010 or later), two syllabi, and a short representative writing sample (30 pages max. in PDF format). Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00037

Refer to Position #JPF00037-14 in all correspondence

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.html

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/27 <---format of interview?

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Also posted at Arabic Language and/or Literature 2013-14,  Medieval 2014 and Renaissance 2014

University of California, Santa Cruz - Ancient Comparative Mediterranean Studies
Primary focus in texts and languages of the ancient Mediterranean. The successful applicant will be competent to teach texts at all levels in both ancient Greek and classical Latin. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching areas include a relevant third language literature such as Arabic (classical), Hebrew (Biblical/rabbinic), Iranian (Avestan, Old and Middle Persian), or Sanskrit. We seek scholars whose work transcends traditional literary and textual approaches by conceptualizing the ancient Mediterranean as a dynamic space of cultural and historical significance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and actively participate in the graduate program. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

RANK: Assistant or Associate Professor SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant professor level: PhD or equivalent degree (in hand at time of application) in Classics, Comparative Literature, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book in preparation or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in Greek and Latin.

Associate professor level: PhD or equivalent degree in Classics, Comparative Literature, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book published or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in Greek and Latin.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Professor: Experience working with graduate students; competence in a relevant third language literature. Associate Professor: Experience supervising doctoral work; competence in a relevant third language literature.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include an informative letter of application (clearly outlining your educational background, teaching experience, and publication record), vitae, three current confidential letters of recommendation* (2010 or later), two syllabi, and a short representative writing sample (30 pages max. in PDF format). Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00036. Refer to Position #JPF00036-14 in all correspondence.


 * CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview): 1/2/14 (email)

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Also posted at Arabic Language and/or Literature 2013-14 and Jewish Studies 2013-2014

University of Chicago - TT Asst. Professor, Narrative - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a comparatist specialized in narrative, including such genres as the novel, epic, romance, and film. Period and area are open, with an emphasis on pre-nineteenth-century literature and culture. The ability to conduct research and teach texts in at least two foreign languages is required, as well as a genuine interest in chronological and cultural diversity. This entry-level Assistant Professor position is expected to begin Autumn Quarter 2014.

For full consideration all application materials should be received by November 15, 2013, at which time review of completed applications will begin and continue until the closing deadline of December 15, 2013. No materials will be accepted after December 15, 2013. The following materials must be received before an application is considered completed:1) A cover letter and curriculum vitae to be sent online through the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/mqezuh9, posting #01841 2) A copy of the cover letter and curriculum vitae, as well as a dissertation abstract and a chapter-length writing sample, to be mailed to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Comparative Literature University of Chicago 1010 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. 3) Three recommendation letters to be sent separately by the recommenders to the address above or to Rose Watson orwatson@uchicago.edu by the recommenders. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

HERC

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):  12/16 (MLA) (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): x1

Campus interview scheduled: 1/12 by email

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Would be great if someone could post the link to the annoucement for the job talks, assuming they will be announced. Failing that, any info re field/specializations of invitees would be appreciated.

University of Georgia - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature (Chinese Language and Literature)
The Comparative Literature Department at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Comparative Literature with expertise in Chinese language and literature, beginning August 2014. We are seeking a promising scholar and outstanding teacher to become a part of our dynamic East Asian program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chinese literature and East Asian literature, as well as Chinese language courses at all levels. The teaching load is four courses per year.

Requirements: Ph.D. in East Asian Studies and/or Comparative Literature. Specialization in modern literature preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate scholarly potential, have proven excellence in teaching, and possess native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English.

Applications should include a cover letter, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials to: Prof. Ronald Bogue, Interim Head, Comparative Literature Department, 131 Joseph E. Brown Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-6797. Electronic submissions also accepted. Please email all documents as attachments to: [mailto:rbogue@uga.edu rbogue@uga.edu]

The committee will begin to review applications on November 8, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.

Georgia is well known for its quality of life in regard to both outdoor and urban activities (http://www.georgia.gov). UGA is a land and sea grant institution located in Athens, 90 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital (http://www.visitathensga.com; http://www.uga.edu).

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Faculty members are expected to support the college’s goals of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Institution Employment Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com

https://apps.itos.uga.edu/ach/position/22318

Deadline: Nov. 8

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - TT Asst. Professor, Comp. and World Lit, Arabic Lit. and Culture - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Program in Comparative and World Literature at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an emphasis on the literatures and cultures of the Arab world. Area of specialization open. The candidate should be able to teach advanced courses in Arabic culture and literatures, as well as general education courses in global studies and comparative courses in world literature. Specializations in any of the following fields is a plus: a related literary tradition, gender, film and media studies, intellectual history, art.

A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Successful candidates will provide evidence of an active research agenda and publication record, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Teaching load is two courses (or equivalent) per semester. Salary is competitive. Target start date is August 16, 2014.

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, including contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three references, and a representative writing sample. The search committee may contact the applicant about soliciting letters of reference at a later point, after a first review of the files.

Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by November 1, 2013. For more information, contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu or visit http://www.complit.illinois.edu/

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1 (their website now says Nov. 15)

Acknowledgment received: I applied through the online system, but haven't received the expected automated email. What about others?

- Yes I signed up and applied - received two emails 1-that I signed up and 2-that I have applied (Nov 3)

Request for Additional Materials: Request for letters (12/2)

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Invitation for Skype interview to be scheduled for the middle of Jan. (12/18)

invited for skype interview & declined, perhaps making room for someone else (Jan 2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Campus interviews scheduled for early Feb.

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * So what does it mean exactly when the rec. letters are requested?
 * Assume it means they have drawn up a short list?
 * I'm the one who posted the request for letters - I have no idea what it means. I only know they were just requested because I use interfolio. If the request was sent directly to your letter writers, you may not even know they were requested. I only posted it because I was surprised the request came so long after the application deadline and it's an indication of where they are in the process that I thought might be useful for people to know.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - TT Asst. Professor, Africana Studies (Black Comparative Literature) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of Africana Studies, in affiliation with the Department of English, at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites application for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, for scholars with expertise in Black Comparative Literature (i.e., Black American, Anglophone or Francophone African, Caribbean, or African Diaspora), to begin August 2014. The teaching load is five courses a year and four out of the five courses will be taught in Africana Studies (the home Department). The successful candidate will be expected to teach one undergraduate or graduate course each year in the Department of English. We are searching for an excellent teacher and a productive researcher whose interests include a comparative examination of literary traditions within and across African American, African, and Afro-Caribbean communities; of black literary criticism; of post-colonial theory; and of transnational circulations of black diasporic culture, performance writing, and poetics

The successful candidate should have a strong interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research, in advising individualized undergraduate research projects, in offering writing intensive (or WID) courses, and in advancing the field(s) of Africana Studies, Black Literature, and/or Comparative Literature. Moreover, the candidate will be expected to teach our undergraduate introductory course in Africana Studies and to work with the Center for Africana Research, an interdisciplinary research unit housed in the Department of Africana Studies dedicated to addressing the ways in which race, ethnicity, and culture impact communities of African descent within and beyond the continent of Africa

UMBC is a nationally recognized leader in research and teaching innovation and highly values undergraduate teaching, research, and mentoring. The suburban campus is located just south of Baltimore and provides close proximity to the research, cultural, policy, and public service resources within the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. corridor.

UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. We have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity

Please note: Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applications will be accepted until November 8, 2013. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in African American/Africana/Black Literary Studies, or Comparative and English Literature by the time of appointment. To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter of interest describing their teaching experience and research agenda, a current curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and teaching evaluations. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately with the candidate's name in the subject heading. Materials must be submitted electronically to Dr. Tyson King-Meadows, Search Committee Chair, Department of Africana Studies, at [mailto:afstblkcomplitsearch@umbc.edu afstblkcomplitsearch@umbc.edu]. Questions should be directed to the same email address.

HERC

Deadline: Nov. 8

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA (12/31) x 2 (scheduled by email)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: (1/20 scheduled by email)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

University of Michigan - Open Rank, Global and/or Postcolonial Lit.

 * See full post at Anglophone 2014

University of Minnesota - TT Asst. Professor, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature (Film Studies) - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, College of Liberal Arts, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning fall semester 2014 (08/25/2014). As a theoretically-oriented, comparatist, interdisciplinary department whose research and teaching span word/image/sound, we seek scholars with specific training in, and who work across, two or more of these three areas.

Ideal candidates will be scholars in Film and Media Studies who are forging innovative and productive connections with other disciplines. Preferably, they will have demonstrable and specific expertise - engaging a global perspective yet anchored within a particular historical and material context - in one or more of the three following areas: a) histories and theories of technology and media broadly defined (including networks and networked media), b) histories and theories of the nexus between the moving image and sound/music/word, and c) histories and theories of non-Western (especially African and East Asian) cinemas and media. In addition to courses in her or his area of expertise, the successful candidate will be expected to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in the theory, history, and analysis of the moving image. Knowledge of the intellectual and disciplinary genealogies of Comparative Literature is highly desirable. Fluency, near fluency, or high proficiency in one or more modern languages other than English is required.

Appointment will be 100%-time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). Appointment will be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, consistent with collegiate and University policy.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or other appropriate fields. Demonstrable ability to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in the theory, history, and analysis of the moving image. Fluency, near fluency or high proficiency in one or more modern languages other than English.

Preferred qualifications: Training, expertise, as well as ongoing research interest in one or more of the three following areas: a) histories and theories of technology and media broadly defined (including networks and networked media), b) histories and theories of the nexus between moving image and sound/music/word, and c) histories and theories of non-Western (especially African and East Asian) cinemas and media. Knowledge of the intellectual and disciplinary genealogies of Comparative Literature.

Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, b) relevance of their scholarly research to the department's academic priorities and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, as well as d) strength of recommendations. Duties/Responsibilities Faculty in the Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity that includes publication, exhibition, or performance; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise students; and contribute service to the rank of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession.

For information on faculty workload guidelines and principles in the College of Liberal Arts, visit http://www2.cla.umn.edu/admin/curriculum/Workload.html.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply online at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=115762.

To be considered for a tenure-track position in the Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" and follow the instructions. You will be given an opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach required materials. The following materials must be attached to online application: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) list of references, with contact information.

Members of the search committee may solicit three letters of recommendation and one writing sample of no more than 25 pages at a later stage.

To be assured of full consideration, application materials must be submitted online by December 1, 2013. For further information, please contact 612.624.8099.

See full job announcement at: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=115762

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 12/13 (x3)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype (1/22/13)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

-Just curious, where was this job posted? Thanks.

They had a very similar search last year, they just revamped it a bit. (That's how I knew!)

Last year's search led to a hire. This is a different position.

University of Minnesota - TT position, South Asian Lit. and Culture - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning fall semester 2014. We seek expertise in the analysis of South Asian literature, film, or other cultural texts. Areas of interest could include but are not limited to postcolonial studies, gender/sexuality studies, moving image studies, religious studies, and eco-criticism. Scholars working in comparative Asian literature and media are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full description and application procedures may be found at: http://employment.umn.edu. Search postings for requisition number 185710 and follow the instructions. Please attach a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a sample of your scholarly research (an article or chapter, published or not). Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position is open until filled. Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2013. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

H-NET

Deadline: Oct. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): x1 Skype  [posted 11/7/13]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

===University of Texas at Brownsville - Asst. Professor, Contemporary American Lit. (fields incl. Comp. Lit.)===


 * See full post at 20-21 c. American 2014

===University of Washington - TT Assistant Professor in Cinema and Media Studies (Dept. of Comp. Lit.)===
 * See full post at Film Studies 2013-2014

University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee - TT Asst. Professor, Translation & Interpretation Studies
Job Summary/Basic Function: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Translation & Interpreting Studies full-time appointment in the Department-like Body of Translation & Interpreting Studies. The incumbent will be expected to teach Translation and Interpreting Studies courses in the online environment.

Research and Service: This individual will be expected to conduct research and publish in his/her area of specialization, and be involved in service activities to meet tenure and promotion criteria in the department.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Translation & Interpreting Studies or related field by date of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in English and German High proficiency in a third language.

Preferred Qualifications: High proficiency in French or a less-commonly-taught language (LCTL) is desirable. Demonstrated ability to develop and teach an array of translation discipline and industry courses online. Demonstrated research agenda with potential for publication. Demonstrated commitment to outreach. Administrative experience. Expertise in translation technology.

A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (that also address the candidate’s language proficiencies), and a 10 – 20 page sample of scholarly writing (Other Document 1). Questions and letters of reference may be directed to Associate Professor and Chairperson Lorena Terando, Translation & Interpreting Studies, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Phone (414) 229-5968. Email: terando@uwm.edu. Review of applications to begin December 22, 2013. Applications received after December 21, 2013 may not receive considerations. Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM is an AA-EO/employer. For UWM’s Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or call the Office of Student Life at (414) 229-4632 to request a paper copy.

https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/16543

Deadline: Dec. 21, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

===Valparaiso University (IN) - TT Assistant Professor, Modern/ Contemporary Multicultural Literature and Drama - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at Anglophone 2013
 * From Anglophone page: "12/9 (MLA) x3"

Western Carolina University - TT Asst. Global Literatures - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Tenure Track assistant professor of English with a specialization in Global Literature beginning August 2014.

The English Department at Western Carolina University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and master's level courses in global literature. Preference given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and/or European literatures. Please specify theoretical perspectives, e.g. transnational, diaspora, cultural, etc.

Primary responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, academic advising, scholarly and professional activities, and institutional service. Contribution to other areas of our curriculum, particularly liberal studies courses, is essential.

Typical teaching load is 3/3, ranging from graduate courses to introductory/service courses. English faculty play a significant role in implementing WCU's new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which emphasizes integrated and synthetic learning.

WCU is committed to the Boyer model of scholarship, stewardship of place, and engagement.

Western Carolina University is a 10,000-student campus in the University of North Carolina system that offers 120 areas of study for undergraduates and more than 50 graduate-level programs. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits WCU to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Western Carolina University is committed to the Boyer model of scholarship, the stewardship of place, integrated learning, and engagement in our classrooms and in our communities. The campus is located in the picturesque Cullowhee valley between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville, North Carolina, and 150 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements: ABD considered with completion required by Sept 1, 2014 but Ph.D. preferred. Degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Letter, CV, list of three references, and a writing sample of no more than 20 pages is required. Hard copy application materials will not be considered.

Review of applications continues until position is filled (pending final budgetary approval).

Application deadline is December 1.

For questions contact Laura Wright, Chair of the English Department, at 828.227.7264.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interview scheduled 12/02

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Interview scheduled one day after the deadline = wow!
 * Anyone else has heard anything from Western Carolina yet?

Yale University - TT Asst. Professor, Comparative Literature, 1700-present - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of Comparative Literature intends to make a tenure track appointment beginning July 1, 2014. We look for broad-ranging comparatists who work in more than one literary tradition, in any genre (poetry, drama, narrative). Some welcome fields: 18th-19th century European literature; French literature, literary theory; comparison with non-European languages and literatures. Ph.D. by July 1, 2014 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 brief dissertation abstract, letters of reference, and a writing sample (25 page max) to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3109 directed to Comparative Literature Search Committee.

Review of applications will begin November 4, 2013.

LINK to Apply (academicjobsonline.org)

Deadline: Nov. 4, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview): email 12/17 (x8)

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

I wonder if people who do not check the wiki have been contacted for MLA interviews. It's already 2/10.
 * Given that MLA is actually still a month away, and given that schools at the level of Yale are usually the last to make interview / material requests, it's not all that surprising that no one has reported anything. Back when MLA was right after Christmas, I had a friend who was asked for an interview by Princeton on Dec. 24. There's still loads of time. [10 Dec.]
 * Thank you for letting us all know. I know that somewhere deep inside my heart there is a tiny flame of hope, and you have just allowed it to burn a little longer...
 * Last year, they contacted people for interviews for a very similar position on 12/17.


 * This may sound very naïve... HOW would one be contacted? Email? Phone?
 * Used to be almost always by phone, but more recently, first contact via email seems common. Basically, if you are lucky enough to be contacted, it will be either by email or phone:)
 * Thanks!


 * Last year, RFAM was made in November via email from search com chair, and MLA interview request was by phone from dept. admin. asst.
 * Thanks! So far no notices of RsFAM -- but again: maybe those who have been contacted are not reading the Wiki.

--They decided to contact people that do non-European Languages and Lteratures.
 * Because job descriptions are basically something you write to waste everybody's time?!? <--this is a weird thing to say, as it implies that the non-European L&L could not have been the most qualified. Minding one's manners should not go out the window because this is anonymous and you're frustrated. (12/17) Well, that is an impressively paranoid reading of a legitimate comment.
 * The position description was hugely broad ("broad-ranging comparatists who work in more than one literary tradition, in any genre"), and they named only "welcome" (not even "desired") subfields. This was the most open call imaginable, and the department has every right to choose which welcome subfield to emphasize over others, based either on the quality of the applications for that subfield or on a change in their perception of departmental needs in that area between the deadline and the call for interviews.
 * ---I would greatly appreciate it if one of the many people who have the rejection could respond to my query for the email address it was sent from. Many thanks.
 * To simply solicit a clarification: what did the committee exactly decide to do? To contact the group of people who were explicitly "welcomed" by the third part of their subfield specifications? Or NOT to contact them?


 * -- Does that mean that they have already scheduled interviews?


 * - Does anyone have confirmation that they have already scheduled interviews.
 * Email rejection received (12/17)

[moving here from above]:


 * I have posted this query several times and am a bit baffled that no one will respond. Apologies for posting again but I urgently need to clarify my travel plans. Unlike others here, I have received no communication from Yale. Could someone who has received the rejection email please indicate the address it was from, so I can get in touch with the department? I have absolutely no idea whom to contact. I willl  move this down to Notes/queries as soon as someone responds. Thanks."
 * As a previous post pointed out, interviews for this position last year were offered over the phone. My gut says that if you haven't received a call... And I wouldn't hang your travel plans on whether you didn't yet get a rejection or haven't yet heard anything but rather on whether you did get a specific interview request. All that said, the rejection emails were sent from Mary Jane Stevens: maryjane.stevens@yale.edu Hope that helps.

Yonsei University, Underwood International College (S. Korea) - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Underwood International College of Yonsei University invites applications for a full time position (tenure-track, pending approval) as Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature to teach at the international campus in Songdo, Incheon, located within the greater Seoul metropolitan region. Candidates should have competence in two or more modern or classical literary traditions, and have a strong commitment to research and undergraduate teaching. Candidates specializing in the Early Modern period, World Literature, Postcolonial studies, or Media studies are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities are between 6 to 9 credit-hours (2 or 3 classes) per semester. The starting date is September 2014. Compensation includes competitive salary, health insurance and other benefits, fully-subsidized off-campus housing, and a generous relocation and start-up package.

Yonsei University's Underwood International College is a highly competitive undergraduate program at South Koreas most prestigious private university, and combines the intimate atmosphere and low student-faculty ratio of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university. All instruction is in English, and the student body represents over 71 different countries. As part of Yonsei University's continuing effort to increase faculty diversity, we are only accepting applications from non-Korean citizens or Korean citizens who have undergraduate and graduate degrees from institutions outside of Korea.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, dissertation abstract, and c.v. by email (uic@yonsei.ac.kr) before November 25, 2013. Short-listed candidates will then be asked to submit 3 letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a statement of teaching philosophy, and sample syllabi. Interviews will be held at the MLA annual conference in Chicago. For additional information, please contact Prof. Anthony Adler (aadler@yonsei.ac.kr). Prospective applicants are encouraged to look at our website at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr.

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Deadline: Nov. 25, 2013

Acknowledgment received: 11/11

Request for Additional Materials: 12/3 (writing sample, letters of reference, sample syllabi, and teaching statement) (x6)

Rejection Letter (no interview): 12/16 (email), 12/21 (email; after request for additional materials)

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Full-Time / Tenure-Track Jobs - POST-MLA Deadlines
===California State University - Sacramento - TT Assistant Professor, European Medieval and Early Modern Culture===
 * See full post at Medieval 2014

Daemen College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor of World Literature
The Department of English at Daemen College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in World Literature beginning in fall 2014.

Ph.D. in English or related field is required as is evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly promise. Candidates with a research specialization in postcolonial, transnational, diaspora and/or translations studies and with strong interdisciplinary interests are encouraged to apply. Specialists in Caribbean/Afro-Caribbean studies are especially encouraged to apply. Secondary specialization in poetry and/or ecocriticism is desirable.

Responsibilities include a 4/3 teaching load with one first-year writing course per year. The 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.

Complete applications will include a letter of interest, a C.V. and contact information for three professional references. Submission to http://daemen.applicantpro.com is preferred; email in a single attachment to personnel@daemen.edu is also accepted.

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/24188

MLA JIL 12/20/13

Deadline: Feb. 15

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Also posted at Anglophone 2014

Sophia University (Japan) - Position (Open Rank) in Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Media
The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for an open-rank position in Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Media. Assistant Professor is a five year tenure-track appointment, while appointments of Associate Professor and Professor are tenured. The appointment will be effective from September 21, 2014 or April 1, 2015.

The candidate should be a comparative literature specialist or a Japanese literature specialist, and should demonstrate an expertise in film studies, performance, manga, animation, or other popular media such as television. The candidate should be able to teach a wide range of topics in contemporary literature from a comparative and/or transnational perspective and should be committed to interdisciplinary research that has a firm grounding in the issues and theories related to popular culture, media, and/or performance.

The successful candidate is expected to have research accomplishments and a Ph.D. in hand by the time the job is offered. Teaching experience is preferred. The language of instruction is English, but competence in Japanese language is necessary. Professional or scholarly experience in Japan are assets, as is university administrative experience. The normal undergraduate teaching load is two courses per semester, including one course per year in our Core Program. The successful candidate will also teach in the Graduate Program in Global Studies.

Sophia University, located in central Tokyo, was founded in 1913 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and is one of Japan’s leading private universities. The Faculty of Liberal Arts offers a comprehensive program in humanities, international business and economics, and social studies. In addition to our degree students, we annually welcome about 200 exchange students from leading universities overseas. We also staff the Graduate Program in Global Studies, which offers degrees in Global Studies, Japanese Studies, and International Business and Development Studies.

Applications should include a cover letter (outlining academic background, fieldwork and research interests, teaching abilities and an explanation of your interest in seeking employment in Japan); a detailed curriculum vitae; the names and addresses of three referees; two publication or writing samples; and syllabi for courses the applicant would be prepared to teach. Applications should be postmarked no later than February 15, 2014 and addressed to:


 * Professor Michio Hayashi, Dean
 * Faculty of Liberal Arts
 * Sophia University
 * 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku
 * Tokyo 102-8554, JAPAN

Faculty of Liberal Arts: http://www.fla.sophia.ac.jp/

Graduate Program in Global Studies: http://grad.fla.sophia.ac.jp/

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===University of California, Santa Cruz - TT Assistant or Associate Professor, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies===
 * See full post at Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

New York University - Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow in Comp. Lit. (Non-TT, 1 yr. appt.)
The Comparative Literature Department at New York University announces an opening for the position of Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow commencing September 1, 2014. This is a full-time, non tenure-track one-year appointment, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Ph.D. must be in hand by September 1, 2014, and may not have been received before September 1, 2009. We are seeking an outstanding scholar whose research focuses on the early modern period. We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in the field of political philosophy, who also have a strong grounding in literature. Responsibilities include teaching three courses a year and advising students. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to publication and excellence in teaching.

Application deadline is February 7, 2014. To apply, submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (max. 20 pages), teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation online. For more information and to apply see the NYU Department of Comparative Literature website at http://complit.as.nyu.edu/page/home. Instructions can be found under the homepage link “Employment.”

https://apply.interfolio.com/24187

MLA JIL 12/20/13 

Deadline: February 7, 2014.

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Also posted at Renaissance 2014

DEMOGRAPHICS
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, post-doc): (VAP), (post-doc), (sessional): 3

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment): 2

Assistant Professor:

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor:

Lurker:

Total: 7