British Open 2016

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Capital University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor - Fiction Writing (+ British Lit.)
Capital University's Department of English seeks an assistant professor of fiction writing, tenure-track, to help maintain and develop a creative writing major. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to liberal education and undergraduate scholarship, and to teaching fiction workshops, general education courses in Creative Writing, and first-year Composition. Experience in teaching British literature: Romanticism to the present would also be a significant plus. A commitment to advising and mentoring students is essential. This position requires a load of twelve credit hours per semester, with about half of that in first-year composition or basic writing.

A doctorate in creative writing or a related field is strongly preferred. A M.F.A. degree is acceptable, but the candidate must have substantial teaching experience and a record of publication.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, retirement, family education benefits, long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae 3) three letters of recommendation, and 4) a statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 500 words).

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position will begin in August 2016.

All inquiries about the above position and application materials should be directed to: Dr. Kevin Griffith. Chair, Search Committee: EnglishSearch@capital.edu

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at http://www.capital.edu/employment.

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 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2016

Duke University (NC) - TT Adv. Asst/Early Assoc. Professor of English - Long History and Theory of the Novel and Other Modern Narrative Forms
The Duke University English Department is searching for an advanced Assistant/ early Associate Professor who focuses on the Long History and Theory of the Novel and Other Modern Narrative Forms. Candidates’ work should be comparative and should focus in part on Anglophone texts. Candidates must have received their Ph.D. at least two years prior to applying for the position and should have a strong record of publication and teaching.

This is a tenure line position that begins August 1, 2016. Candidates should submit electronically a C.V., letter of application, at least three letters of reference, and a writing sample of no fewer than 25 pages and no more than 30 pages. These materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. The application address is http://english.duke.edu/apply.

The committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations may be sent to: [mailto:english@duke.edu english@duke.edu]. Use "Novel Search" as the subject line.

All materials received by November 2, 2015 will receive full consideration. Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31789

MLA JIL 09/18/15

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, Anglophone 2016, Comparative 2016, American Open 2016, Restoration/18th-Century 2016 and Modern British 2016

Fresno Pacific University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of English (British and/or World Lit.)
The Fresno Pacific University English Department invites applications for an assistant professor of British and/or World Literature. The professor will teach such courses as Shakespeare, Romantic and Victorian Literature, English Literature: 20th Century, and the History of the Novel. However, candidates should have the ability to teach a broad range of courses, including general education composition and literature and upper-division creative writing. FPU is a Hispanic Serving Institution and the area’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. Terminal degree required; ABD candidates considered. A complete job description and faculty application are available at http://www.fresno.edu/visitors/careers/faculty-english-0. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2015.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31455

MLA JIL 09/10/15

Deadline: review begins Sept. 15

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2016

Hollins University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - pre-1800
The English Department at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning July 2016.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist with strength in British literature before 1800. Applicants are sought who have the ability to teach speculative fiction, Medieval literature, and/or 17th and 18th century British literature. The successful candidate will be a strong teacher and scholar who can offer courses at all levels, including writing-intensive courses, in a variety of literary periods. Candidates should include other areas of interest in their applications. Teaching load is six courses per year. Other duties include advising students, conducting independent studies, supervising students doing honors thesis work, participating in department and university service, and ongoing scholarly activity in the form of publications and presentations.

Ph.D. required at time of employment. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and a writing sample to [mailto:englishsearchbritish@hollins.edu?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20English%20Application englishsearchbritish@hollins.edu]. Applications are sought from those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. All applications will be acknowledged, and interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Austin, TX on January 7-10, 2016. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college, Hollins is best known for its creative writing program, one of the oldest study-abroad programs in the country, and extensive internship opportunities. The campus is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and has the amenities of a mid-sized city in the immediate vicinity.

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2016, Renaissance 2016 and Restoration/18th-Century 2016

Linfield College (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature (pref. Medieval or 18th c.)
The English Department at Linfield College invites applications for an approved tenure-track position in British literature at the rank of assistant professor, beginning Fall 2016. Expertise in the medieval or long eighteenth-century (1660-1830) periods is preferred. Expertise in gender and sexuality, race, class, ecocriticism, transnationalism, cultural studies, digital humanities, or other critical/theoretical approaches is welcome. A yearly five-course teaching load includes alternating semesters of an introductory British literature survey, a first year Inquiry Seminar, and an upper-division course in one's specialty. Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching and the ability to integrate an active scholarly program with their classroom practice. A Ph.D. in English or a related field is required by July 1, 2016.

Applicants should submit a C.V. and cover letter to Dr. Barbara Kitt Seidman, English Department Chairperson, at http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs. Letters should explain qualifications: undergraduate teaching philosophy and experience, research interests and projects related to the preferred areas of expertise, and ways that one's teaching, scholarship and service will support Linfield's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants will receive email acknowledgment upon electronic receipt of these materials.

Review of initial applications will begin on October 1, with final application deadline October 16. Selected applicants will be asked to submit a complete dossier, including letters of recommendation, by November 10. Skype interviews will be conducted in mid-December, with campus visits to follow in mid-February.

https://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/48981.html Deadline: Oct. 16

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2016 and Restoration/18th-Century 2016

Tel Aviv University (ISR) - TT Assistant Professor of English (British Literature and Theory)
The Department of English and American Studies at Tel Aviv University, Israel, invites applications for an entry level tenure-track position in British Literature and theory, effective from October 2016. The position requires teaching in English, including the introductory course on British Culture and the introductory theory courses, as well as ability to teach courses in various topics in British literature in its theoretical and philosophical contexts. Hebrew proficiency required. Candidates must hold a PhD or receive a Ph.D. before filling the position.

Salary and conditions will conform to Israeli University regulations. Appointment procedures will be carried out according to the rules and regulations of Tel-Aviv University and are subject to the approval of the University authorities.

Candidates should send their applications, including a CV and writing sample: Professor Shirley Sharon-Zisser, Chair, Department of English and American Studies, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel, by June 30, 2015 by post.

Three letters of recommendation from senior scholars are to be sent directly to this address.

The position is open to all candidates. The appointment will be based on candidate qualifications and the Department needs. The Department, Faculty or Tel-Aviv University are not obligated to appoint any of the candidates who apply for the position.

https://apply.interfolio.com/29717

MLA JIL 05/15/15

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University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Cognitive Literary Studies (British or American)
We invite applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cognitive literary studies and/or neuroaesthetics who specializes in any period of British or American literature. The ideal candidate would be able to teach a range of courses that focus on intersections between literary-cultural studies and mind studies and would contribute to the departmental specialization in Literature and the Mind.

We seek a colleague who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. Please visit the UCSB English website for further information about the department's centers and programs ( https://www.english.ucsb.edu/ ).

Position is effective from July 1, 2016. Ph.D. expected at the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration, complete the online application process by October 30, 2015. Please submit your letter of application, CV, writing sample (25pp or less), and at least 3 letters of recommendation.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00541

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2016 and American Open 2016

University of Mary (ND) - English Faculty Position - British Generalist
The University of Mary invites applications for a faculty position in English to begin Fall 2016. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank. A Ph.D. is required by time of employment. Candidates with demonstrated ability as a British generalist, with a focus on literature from its beginnings through the Victorian period, are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in canonical authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, or the Romantics. An aptitude for noting points of convergence between literary theory and traditions and the broader Catholic intellectual tradition would be a distinct asset.

Applicants should also excel in teaching at the undergraduate level and be able to teach broadly among the various areas of English while having an active research agenda. All faculty are expected to demonstrate a willingness to support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission and identity of the University of Mary (see http://www.umary.edu/about/mission/missionidentity.php).

The University of Mary overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 80,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3000 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. AA/EOE.

Qualified applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching portfolio, (4) writing sample, (5) official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and (6) three letters of recommendation to: [mailto:employment@umary.edu employment@umary.edu]

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, Medieval 2016, and Renaissance 2016

University of Wisconsin- Green Bay (WI) - TT Assistant Professor - English (British Literature, pref. Renaissance / Early Modern)
The department of Humanistic Studies at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position. This position will teach a broad array of undergraduate English and Humanities courses at all levels including advanced courses in English literature.

Preferred area of specialization is Renaissance/Early Modern British literature. However applicants with other areas of interest including world literature, general British literature, creative nonfiction, and editing and publishing are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with experience in digital humanities and new media projects as well as digital pedagogy are also strongly encouraged to apply.

This position includes the following responsibilities: Teach courses in the following topic areas:

Shakespeare

Upper- and lower-level English literature courses

Interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities

Advise students

Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank

Perform institutional service and contribute to the ongoing development of the department

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, a successful research agenda, and a commitment to undergraduate education. Additionally, they should possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in English, or closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered, however an earned doctorate in English, or closely related field from an accredited institution is a necessary condition for contract renewal.

Starting Date: August 22, 2016

Conditions of Appointment: Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan. ( Total Compensation Estimator ).

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Chair, British Literature Recruitment and Hiring Committee

Phone: (920)465-2995

Email: EnglishSearch@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, October 15, 2015.

Link to Apply: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/Jobs/position196.html

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 * Also posted Renaissance 2016