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Bard College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Novel in English (Open Period / Region)
The Division of Languages and Literature at Bard College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Literature for Fall 2019 with a focus on the novel written in English (period and region open). We seek a scholar who can add to the program's existing areas of specialization with a willingness and ability to also teach broadly.

Candidates must have a PhD in hand at the time of application, a developed scholarly record and active research agenda, a demonstrated commitment to teaching, and at least one year of university-level teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum in Literature, to advise Senior Projects, and to contribute to Bard's First-Year Seminar Program. The teaching load is 3-2 courses per year. It is our intention to find an individual who will enrich our curricular offerings, demonstrate scholarly excellence, and work closely and collaboratively with others. The successful candidate will also share the Division's commitment to an active and intentional diversity and will be able to engage and inspire students of all backgrounds and identities.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation by November 15, 2018 through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/52329

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Durham University (UK) - Assistant Professor - American Literature
The Department of English Studies at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (grade 7 or 8) in American Literature. Applications are invited from candidates with proven ability or potential to teach a wide range of American Literature and are particularly welcome from candidates whose research is informed by questions of race, ethnicity, gender and/or sexuality, and/or positions American Literature within transnational and/or hemispheric frames.

The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of outstanding research potential and/or achievement and will have the proven ability or potential to contribute positively to teaching (lectures, seminars, tutorials, and dissertation supervision) at all levels, including developing new modules in areas of specialist interest to complement existing options at undergraduate and MA level. S/he will contribute to a department with existing strengths in this area, including popular lecture modules in American Poetry (level 2) and American Fiction (level 3), as well as a range of more specialized undergraduate and MA modules; s/he will also be expected to attract and supervise postgraduate research students at PhD level and to contribute to strengthening and enhancing the University's international profile through teaching and research of global reach and significance.

You will be joining a vibrant interdisciplinary community of scholars whose work in English Studies is recognised as world-leading. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates.

Online App. Form: https://www.durham.ac.uk/jobs/recruitment/vacancies/engl18-51/?utm_source=HED&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=arc2018

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Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) - TT Assistant Professor of English (American Literature)
The Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) invites specialists in American literature to apply for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor position in the University’s English department, beginning August 2019. FUS is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 24 miles west of Pittsburgh International Airport. Area of specialization is open. The normal teaching load is 24 credits per year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include the University’s Core literature courses.

An appropriate Ph.D. is required at time of employment. ABD candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, have an active scholarly agenda, and support the Mission Statement of the university (available at https://www.franciscan.edu/about/mission-statement/ ).

To apply, please submit the following electronically to Dr. Stephen E. Lewis, English Search Chair, via Ms. Carrie Libetti, Academic Affairs, at clibetti@franciscan.edu: a letter of application, a CV, a teaching portfolio containing evidence of undergraduate teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy), a personal statement responding to FUS’s Mission, a writing sample, three letters of reference, and official transcripts.

Review of completed applications will begin November 16, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, see https://www.franciscan.edu/hr. Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

MLA JIL 9/28/18

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Georgetown University in Qatar - Assistant Professor - American Literature
Georgetown University in Qatar invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the field of American literature, or Comparative literature with a focus on the United States, for a core faculty position at GU-Q. Core faculty positions are full-time positions designed to replicate the institutional commitment to academic freedom and professional opportunities associated with tenure-track appointments. Candidates with specialization in Gender Studies and/or American Studies are encouraged to apply. The applicant must be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in writing and rhetoric as well as undergraduate and graduate-level courses in American Studies. The ability to teach American texts in an international setting, and to select and adapt material for a culturally diverse classroom, will be an advantage. Some degree of familiarity with critical and gender theory will also be considered useful.

This is not an Open Rank position.

The teaching load is 2-2 for core faculty. Assistant Professors are eligible for a one semester, fully-paid Junior Faculty Research Fellowship, typically taken in the third or fourth year of service at GU-Q.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of an active research agendas and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching.

Qatar offers a diverse, safe, and family-friendly environment. Compensation and expatriate benefits packages are extremely competitive. GU-Q provides generous research support and support for conference travel. Faculty members at GU-Q are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund for various research opportunities.

For more information on GU-Q, see https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu. For a glimpse of what it is like to teach and live in Qatar, see: https://youtu.be/HNoERrWln4k.

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the 2019 MLA Annual Convention in Chicago.

Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of three scholarly references. All application materials should be emailed to: GUQ_AMLIT@georgetown.edu. Please reference “American Literature Search” in the subject line. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Ian Almond, chairperson of the search committee at: GUQ_AMLIT@georgetown.edu.

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

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Harvard University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Poetry
The Department of English seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in Poetry. The successful candidate will have a strong doctoral record and should show promise of excellence in scholarship. That candidate would also be able to teach and publish in multiple historical periods and across national boundaries, and show a broad grasp of the field. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2019. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They will also be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Faculty and University by pursing a full program of scholarly research and course development, advising undergraduate and graduate students, overseeing independent research projects, and engaging in an appropriate amount of service. Doctorate or terminal degree in English literature or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desired. We are an equal opportunity 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 online at: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/8412.

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Nevada State College (NV) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th-early 20th c. American Lit.
Nevada State College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position, with an emphasis in American Literature to start August 2019.

About Nevada State College: Founded in 2002, Nevada State College (NSC) is a four-year public college located on a developing 500-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada (adjacent to Las Vegas). Our faculty members enjoy the rare opportunity to mold the college as it continues to grow into a cornerstone of higher education in Southern Nevada. NSC faculty work in state-of-the-art facilities that feature "smart" classrooms and a Finance Lab that allows students to use real-world and timely information during class. The average class size across campus is 27 students. For more information about NSC, watch this video about student life at NSC.

NSC serves approximately 4,000 students who are highly diverse and largely underserved; a majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students. As a teaching-oriented institution, our faculty focus on high-quality instruction, engaging learning experiences, and innovative techniques to improve student learning.

At Nevada State College, we celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. To strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meet the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

Primary Responsibilities: Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester. Teach lower- and upper-level courses in literature and composition in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online). Approximately half of the instructional load will be dedicated to core courses in the writing curriculum. Serve on departmental and college-wide committees. Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by August 01, 2019. Strong ABD candidates will receive consideration; however, priority will be given to candidates who have a Ph.D. at the time of application. Expertise in 18th- early 20th Century American Literature. Teaching expertise and scholarly interest that focuses on literary theory.

Preferred Qualifications: Specialization in writers of color, in particular African American and/or Latinx literature; Scholarly interest and/or expertise in media studies; Experience teaching both literature and college-level writing courses in a variety of formats (ex. in-person, online, hybrid, etc.); Experience teaching students who are First Generation and/or non-traditional college students.

Rank, Salary & Benefits: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor level. Budget annual salary is $55,000 (for a 9-month contract). Excellent benefits, including 14.5% retirement match, 11 paid holidays, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, educational benefits, and two health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

The review of applications begins November 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. NSC is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and racial minorities.

Online App. Form: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSC-external/job/NSC---Henderson/Assistant-Professor-of-English_R0112167-1

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===San José State University (CA) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor - American Studies/American Literature=== Humanities. Specialization: American Studies/American Literature. Job Opening ID (JOID): 24794. Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Associate Professor (Tenured).

Qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies, English Literature (focus on American Literature), or related field by start of appointment, a strong teaching record at the undergraduate level, and evidence of the ability to publish and engage in professional activities in the area of specialization. Area of Specialization: American Studies/American Literature (any historical period). The department especially welcomes candidates who pursue transnational American Studies. Area of Competence: American Cultures. The department embraces a diversity of disciplinary approaches to enduring human questions and contemporary social justice issues.

Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred: Training or interest in: Transnational American Studies; American arts and literature; John Steinbeck; digital humanities. Experience with and/or interest in team-teaching. Experience with and/or interest in the public humanities and/or arts administration.

Responsibilities: In addition to courses in area of specialization and/or the lower division team-taught American Cultures GE sequence, the candidate will be expected to teach coursework in the English Department and may take a leadership role in the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies. Scholarship, committee work, and department service are expected.

Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date: August 15, 2019 Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedures: For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, evidence of teaching proficiency (e.g., student evaluation), description of research plans, writing sample (preferably 5000 words or less), and at least three confidential letters of recommendation with contact information by November 30, 2018 via https://apply.interfolio.com/56629 to the attention of Prof. Shannon Rose Riley, Chair, Humanities Department, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0092. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

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Slippery Rock University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor - American and African-American Lit and Culture
Assistant Professor of English—American Literature with focus on African-American Literature and Culture, Tenure-Track, Fall 2019

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Literature with a focus on African-American Literature and Culture at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 2019 to support the department’s two B.A. degrees: Language and Literature as well as Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies. While we seek strong grounding in African-American Literature and Culture, we are a teaching institution and our students could also benefit from supplemental areas of expertise in additional minority literatures, literary theory, and/or film. Assigned workload is four classes per semester. Teaching excellence is required for courses in composition and introductory literature, which are essential components of the teaching load of all faculty in the Department. May include instructional opportunity in the department’s M.A. program. Excellent salary and benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or American Studies required, with substantive specialization in African-American literature and culture, demonstrated through at least two of three areas: graduate coursework, teaching experience, or scholarship and/or dissertation focus. Successful applicants must demonstrate commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service excellence, as well as a commitment to teaching diverse populations. Successful performance in an on-campus interview and teaching demonstration required. Application materials should offer evidence of successful strategies and/or experience in engaging students beyond the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications: College-level teaching experience. Expertise in literary theory.

Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application, but official transcripts are also acceptable). Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Transcripts may be uploaded using the online system or submitted to the search chair at the address below. Dr. Mark O’Connor Search Committee Chair Department of English Spotts World Cultures Building Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 The names and full contact information (email address, phone number(s), and professional affiliation at minimum) of at least three professional references are also required. This information will be collected as part of the online application. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 16, 2018.

Apply at: https://careers.sru.edu/postings/5258

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 * While the ad does emphasize Af-Am Lit. (and it is also posted on that page), it does also suggest a broader range of coverage will also be considered and indeed even expected (i.e. "While we seek strong grounding in African-American Literature and Culture, we are a teaching institution and our students could also benefit from supplemental areas of expertise in additional minority literatures, literary theory, and/or film."). The ad makes it sound like an American generalist with a strong background in Af-Am lit. would be considered, therefore it seems appropriate to cross-post to this page.


 * Also posted at African American 2019

St. Mary's University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor - American Literature
Do you like to teach outside of the traditional confines of period focused classes? Are you interested in creating fresh, inventive courses that include community-based education or the digital humanities?

The Department of English Literature and Language, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, invites you to apply for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2019 in American Literature. Teaching responsibilities include courses in core literature, composition, and upper-division and master’s level courses. We are looking for someone conversant in digital pedagogies, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary interest in contributing to our Center for Catholic Studies.

In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include advising students, a commitment to departmental and university service, involvement in recruiting and retention activities, and ongoing professional development. Suitable candidates must possess teaching experience and demonstrated research potential in the field. Applicants should hold a Ph.D; ABD candidates with an expected completion date within six months of appointment will be considered.

St. Mary’s is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest, and continues to advocate the Marianist mission of academic excellence and servant leadership. Successful candidates must support the mission of the university: www.stmarytx.edu/about/. Founded in 1852 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), St. Mary’s is a comprehensive Catholic and Marianist university with a strong tradition of integrating liberal arts with professional studies. St. Mary’s enrolls close to 3,700students in a diverse university with four schools with more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. St. Mary’s, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is committed to diversity and providing opportunities for under-represented students and is seeking candidates who will actively support diversity and inclusive excellence.

Applications can be submitted at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Along with the employment application please also submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and transcripts. Letters of recommendation may be addressed to: Kathleen Maloney, PhD, Chair, English Literature and Language Department, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX 78228, or sent electronically to kmaloney@stmarytx.edu. Additional materials may be requested of select applicants at a later date. Review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary’s University is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of other historically underrepresented groups. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

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Sul Ross State University - Rio Grande College (TX) - TT Asst. Professor - American Literature - POSITION DELETED
Position Located in Eagle Pass, Texas

Required: Ph.D. in English from an accredited college or university. All candidates must be eligible for employment in the Unites States.

Preferred: Specialty in American literature with commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning; experience with online and distance education technology; commitment to the success of a diverse student population; bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English.

Primary Responsibilities: Teach junior, and senior level English literature and composition courses with course load of 4/4. Other responsibilities include student advising, program assessment, and committee work. Travel to three teaching sites as required. Summer teaching may be an option.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Online App. Form: https://sulross.peopleadmin.com/

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Temple University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Literature (Open Field - 19th c.-present) Specializing in Digital Humanities
The English Department at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in literature specializing in any method of digital humanities research, broadly conceived. The position is open to applicants in any literary field from the nineteenth century to the present, including global, British, and American literatures. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching and have a strong desire to work with a heterogeneous student population. We are especially interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

The successful candidate will have earned the PhD in English or a closely related field by August 2019 and will have a strong research agenda in literary digital humanities. Teaching responsibilities include a 2/2 load with a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses. The initial application should include a cover letter, CV, three references, and a writing sample of under 30 pages, submitted through Interfolio. Applications received by October 15, 2018 are assured of receiving full consideration.

Temple’s interdisciplinary digital scholarship center, humanities center, and new graduate certificate program in cultural analytics support digital research by faculty and students. Temple University is a state-related R1 Carnegie Research University located in Philadelphia. English is a nationally ranked doctoral department training students in literature, composition, rhetoric, and creative writing. The College of Liberal Arts is home to 32 undergraduate majors, 32 minors, 23 certificate programs and 15 graduate degree programs. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in Temple University’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded.

Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Trinity College (CT) - TT Asst. Professor - Global American Studies (incl. English)
Title Assistant Professor of American Studies

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track Tenure Track

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Open Date 07/11/2018

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Full or Part Time Full Time

Position Summary: Global American Studies: The American Studies Program at Trinity College will appoint an innovative scholar whose research and teaching locates American culture and events within a transnational approach. Candidates may work in any period, but preference will be given to those whose work centers on social justice in a world-historical context. The successful candidate contributes to other departments and interdisciplinary programs, such as English, Environmental Science, History, International Studies, Sociology, and/or Women, Gender, and Sexuality. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. Trinity College, an AA/ EOE committed to achieving diversity among its faculty, encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in American Studies or related discipline or a reasonable expectation of completing the Ph.D. by August 2019.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, an article-length writing sample, evidence of quality teaching, and contact information from three individuals who can provide letters of reference.

Applicants will be asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where he or she must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Posting Number F00106

You can apply for this position online at https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/1682

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive with full consideration given to those received by November 16, 2018. Direct questions and inquiries to Scott Gac, director of the program in American Studies.

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​​​​University of Delaware (DE) - TT Asst. Professor - Environmental Humanities
The Department of English at the University of Delaware invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Environmental Humanities. We seek candidates, grounded in their primary literary or rhetorical disciplines, who can add to our strengths in the Environmental Humanities while also contributing to our vision of a deeply integrated and interdisciplinary department. Applicants should be able to guarantee Ph.D. in hand by August 2019.

We welcome applicants with a strong research agenda in the environmental humanities, broadly construed. All research approaches are welcome, including those related to environmental justice, the energy humanities, ecocriticism, indigenous and postcolonial environmentalisms, ecofeminism, queer ecologies, and animal studies. Successful applicants will be able to contribute as teachers and mentors in our graduate and undergraduate programs and will help the university continue to build on its position as a leading destination for interdisciplinary research and teaching.

The position carries with it the expectation for collaboration with interdisciplinary institutions and departments on campus (including the Delaware Environmental Institute; the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources; the College of Earth Ocean and Environment; Women & Gender Studies, Africana Studies; and the Center for Material Culture Studies), and numerous other archives and resources at the university and in the region. The position includes a competitive salary, a 2-2 teaching load, and excellent benefits.

Using the online system at the University of Delaware (https://apply.interfolio.com/55914) applicants should submit a single document that includes a letter of application, a recent CV, and contact information for at least three references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and consider all those received on or before October 29, 2018. The hiring committee will then solicit letters of recommendation and other materials from selected applicants. We anticipate conducting interviews via video conferencing in November.

Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education. Combining tradition and innovation, we seek faculty who are prepared to lead the way in responding to the most pressing challenges of our time. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans"

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University of Nebraska - Omaha (NE) - TT Asst. Professor of English
The Goodrich Scholarship Program (the Nebraska State-funded program founded in 1972 by the Nebraska State legislature) is an academic unit of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Annually, the program offers full-tuition and general fees scholarship to incoming college students who demonstrate high academic potential and high financial need, who are Nebraska residents, and who enroll at the University of Nebraska, Omaha; the 2018 cohort consists of 60 students (aka scholars). The program has produced over 1,900 graduates. Many Goodrich scholars are first-gen college students and PELL grant recipients. Goodrich is committed to cultural and intellectual diversity in its pedagogy, curriculum, and student programing. Goodrich has its own required freshman/sophomore curriculum (a gateway curriculum that is a part of the university’s General Education curriculum).

We are seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of English (with an already earned PhD in English from an accredited school) to teach certain required courses in the Goodrich freshman sequence, which includes English Composition, Autobiographical Reading and Writing, and Perspectives on US American Culture (a 6-credit hour course offered in the spring semester). The successful teacher-scholar candidate must have demonstrated excellence in teaching (with at least two years of experience teaching lower-level undergraduate classes) and must have demonstrated a potential for excellence in research and service. The university’s official faculty workload consists of 12 hours every semester. A research-active/productive faculty usually has a 3-credit course release which means a teaching load of 9 credit hours (usually 3 courses) and a research load of 3 credit hours every semester. Every semester, a research-active/productive Goodrich faculty teaches 2 classes (6 hours) in Goodrich and a third class (3 credit hours), usually a graduate or undergraduate course (in another department or unit) open to all UNO students. Goodrich faculty have different disciplinary backgrounds which currently include philosophy, urban studies, psychology, and English, so what third class a faculty member teaches depends on the faculty’s disciplinary interests and expertise. Furthermore, faculty/staff work closely together through Goodrich’s support services to advance the academic and career goals of our Goodrich scholars. Salary: competitive.

To apply, go to https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/7093 and complete the online University of Nebraska, Omaha job application form; note that except for item 5 below, the following documents must be attached to the electronic application: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae (including e-mail addresses for three references), 3. Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), 4. Copies of official student course evaluation summary of all the courses the applicant has taught in the last two years. As for reference letters, arrange to have the three (3) reference letters sent directly by the referees to iokhamaf@unomaha.edu. Send any other material that cannot be attached electronically (to the online application) to Dr. I. Okhamafe, The Goodrich Scholarship Program, 6001 Dodge St, CPACS 123E, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE 68182-0208. Application materials are due November 5, 2018, and review of the applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of August 19, 2019.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2019

University of St. Joseph (CT) - TT Asst. Professor - American Literature and Composition
The English Department at the University of Saint Joseph invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor for the 2019-2020 academic year. The person in this position will have expertise and teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate level in composition and can also teach courses in American literature.

About the University of Saint Joseph: The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 84-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new program and partnerships.

Position Description: The English Department is interested in recruiting candidates with emerging or established lines of research. The person hired for this position will teach halftime in composition at the beginning and intermediate levels and coordinate the other composition sections taught by adjuncts and full time faculty alike. The other halftime will focus on American literature with an overall twelve credit workload per semester. The position will have an annual three credit equivalency for coordination of the composition sections.

Required Skills/Qualifications: Qualifications include an earned doctorate in American literature with a strong background in composition. The candidate should have substantial experience in undergraduate teaching, a demonstrated commitment to advising and mentoring students, and a commitment to collaboration with the department chairperson, as well as in university and community contexts.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit: Letter of interest addressing all qualifications for the position, Current curriculum vitae, Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (two pages maximum), Unofficial transcripts, Three current professional references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. ABD candidates, include a letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion.

Completed applications can be sent to hr@usj.edu (preferred); hard copies may be mailed to Human Resources Department, University of Saint Joseph, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. Please specify title and department to which you are applying in the subject line (email) or Attn: line (postal mail). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please visit our website to read more about our mission statement and learn more about our department and program.

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University of Toledo (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Literature before 1915 & Sexuality
The University of Toledo Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in British, American, or other anglophone literature written before 1915, with a specialty in the study of sexuality. Preferred candidates will have a secondary interest in literary theory, including but not limited to queer theory; an interest in drama would also be welcome. The ideal candidate will have interest and experience in the literature of more than one period or country. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong research agenda and employ innovative teaching methods. In addition, preferred qualifications include experience mentoring underrepresented minority students.

The candidate should demonstrate commitment to excellence in research and teaching and will have earned the PhD by the time of appointment. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the faculty member’s area of specialty, as well as general English courses. The position will begin August 2019.

Candidates must apply at https://jobs.utoledo.edu with a letter of application addressed to the English Department Chair Dr. Sara Lundquist, a CV, and a representative sample of published or unpublished scholarly work. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted to EnglishDept@utoledo.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2018; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype or FaceTime; finalists will be invited to our campus subsequently. Questions may be addressed to sara.lundquist@utoledo.edu. The University of Toledo is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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 * Also posted at British Open 2019, Generalist 2019 and Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2018-2019