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Alma College (MI)
The Department of English at Alma College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We invite applicants with expertise in Postcolonial and Anglophone World literatures. An emphasis on 20th century British, Southeast Asian, African, Middle Eastern, or Diaspora writings and an interest in transnational perspectives is particularly desirable, as is an ability to contribute to other areas of the departmental curriculum; applicants with strong secondary areas of expertise are encouraged to note relevant qualifications.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, with interviews at MLA. Applicants should email a letter of interest, vita, and names of three references to: Laura von Wallmenich, Chair, English Department Search Committee, Alma College, vonwallmenich@alma.edu. A Ph.D. is required for tenure-track appointment. Alma's full-time teaching load is six courses per year. All candidates must have experience in and a deep commitment to the teaching of writing. All applicants should demonstrate excellent teaching skills and clear commitment to ongoing scholarship.

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Anglophone 2012

Boston College - 20th c. British Lit.
'''Assistant Professor of 20th-Century British Literature and Culture. ''' The Boston College English Department seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure‑track, PhD required) in 20th‑Century British Literature and Culture. Applications should include letter, c.v., writing sample (20‑25 pages) and dossier, postmarked by October 28, 2011, and addressed to Suzanne Matson, Chair, Department of English, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Please include a self‑addressed postcard for acknowledgement. Boston College is committed to the policies, principles and practices of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California to begin September 10, 2012. Specialization in Contemporary and Modern British Literature required; sub-specialty in Contemporary and Modern Trans-Atlantic Literature or Post-Colonial Literature strongly desired. For job details, qualifications and instructions (online faculty application required) please visit http://www.calpolyjobs.org and apply to Requisition #102385. Review Begin Date: November 15, 2011. EEO.

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Claremont McKenna College
The Department of Literature of Claremont McKenna College seeks to fill a position for an assistant professor specializing in Twentieth-Century British Literature. The teaching requirement is four semester courses per year, three in literature and one in freshman writing. Ph.D. should be in hand or expected by Spring 2012. Please submit electronic copies of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dossier, evaluations, and writing sample (twenty-five pages) no later than November 1st. https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

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Dartmouth College
The Department of English at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure‑track position as assistant professor in modern British literature. We seek candidates who can teach across all major genres, especially fiction. Expertise in modernism in an international context would be welcome. Applications will be received until November 1, 2011. Please submit a letter of interest and CV electronically to [mailto:English.department@dartmouth.edu English.department@dartmouth.edu].

Writing samples and letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Short‑listed candidates will be interviewed at the MLA convention. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer strongly committed to diversity, and it encourages applications from women and minorities. [R]

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Denison University (tenure-track Assistant, mid-19th-mid-20th c.)
Denison University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in British literature with a focus in the mid-19th through mid-20th centuries. Please specify your focus in the period as well as any other areas of specialization in your research and teaching. The 3/2 teaching assignment typically includes survey-level courses, first-year writing courses, and advanced courses of the candidate's design. Position to begin Fall 2012. Ph.D. must be in hand by the start of the academic year. Interviews at MLA. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background. Please submit a letter of application and cv online at http://employment.denison.edu by November 18, 2011.

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

D'Youville College (Assistant, tenure-track, 18th c. - present)
From HigherEdJobs.com 8/5/11

The Liberal Arts Department at D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track in British Literature from the 18th century to the present beginning January 2012. Job Details Additional responsibilities will include teaching introductory-level literature courses to majors and non-majors, literary theory classes, and writing intensive classes. Additional areas of expertise are a plus. PhD required, 4/4 teaching load.

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Cross-posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2012, Theory 2012, British Open 2012, & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Emory University (Poetry and Poetics of the Long Twentieth-Century)
The Emory University Department of English invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 2012: Poetry and Poetics of the Long Twentieth-Century. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in transnational poetry and poetics of the twentieth-century with secondary experience in such areas as archival theory and practice, digital humanities, and new media. We are particularly interested in candidates who will develop new undergraduate and graduate courses that explore twentieth-century poetry, working in and through the print and digital archives of Emory's Danowski Poetry Library and MARBL collections.

Successful candidates for this position will present strong evidence of scholarly promise, excellence in teaching, and have the PhD in hand by the start date. The 4-course per year teaching load comprises undergraduate composition and general education courses, upper-level classes for majors, and graduate seminars. Review of applications begins on October 17, 2011. Send application letter, CV, dissertation abstract, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Walter Kalaidjian, Search Committee Chair, 537 Kilgo Circle, 302 N Callaway Center, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Erskine College (SC)
The English Department at Erskine College has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor of English with specialization in modern literature (especially British and world) to begin fall 2012. This is a tenure track position.

Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in several of the following: literary criticism, history and grammar of the English language, young adult literature, Victorian literature, creative writing, journalism, and theater.

Duties: Successful candidates must show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and serious scholarship. The normal teaching load, eight courses per academic year, includes freshman composition and introductory literature courses.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, teaching experience, and evidence of serious scholarship. Application Process To ensure full consideration, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including undergraduate and graduate English courses taken), and three professional references complete with contact information to: [mailto:jobs@erskine.edu jobs@erskine.edu]. Please list the job title and specialization area in the subject line of the email.

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Florida State University
Assistant Professor of Post-1900 British Literature. The Florida State University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Post-1900 British Literature and Culture to begin fall 2012. Secondary area is open, but expertise in Transatlantic Modernism, Post-colonial Literature, or Transnational Anglophone is desirable. Ph.D. in hand by beginning of appointment. Record of publication and prospects of future publication are crucial. 2/2 teaching assignment, normally with one graduate course per year. Competitive salary. Letter, CV, writing sample, and dossier to S. E. Gontarski, Department of English, PO Box 3061580, FSU, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1580 by November 11. MLA interviews. AA/EOE employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are encouraged to apply.

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

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Fordham University (Drama & Performance, 20-21st c.)
Assistant Professor of Drama and Performance Studies. The Fordham English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in drama and performance studies from candidates with expertise in at least three centuries (20th-21st and one other), to begin at the Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus in Fall 2012. Submit cover letter and CV by November 1 through Interfolio at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3085. Interviews will be scheduled at the MLA convention in Seattle. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & Theater 2011-2012

Georgetown University
Post 1900 British/Non‑U.S. Anglophone Literature (Assistant Professor): Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this field. We encourage candidates with special interests in post‑WWII literature, modernism, globalization across literary genres, Anglo‑Irish or post‑colonial literature. Minimum requirements include a PhD in literature or a related field by August 2012. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates as part of its commitment to professional excellence and diversity. Please email your application letter and c.v. to engjobs@georgetown.edu, noting in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. Applications sent by November 1, 2011 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial screening.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Georgia State University
Georgia State University, a leading research institution in downtown Atlanta, invites applicants for an anticipated tenure‑track Assistant Professor specializing in 20th/21st Century British and Irish Literature, to begin Fall 2012, pending budgetary approval. Requires Ph.D. by time of appointment, evidence of strong scholarly potential, excellent teaching, and commitment to service. Normal teaching load is 2/2 (graduate and undergraduate). Salary competitive. Selected candidates will be interviewed at MLA. Send letter and CV only (no dossiers or writing samples; no electronic submissions) by November 10 to Calvin Thomas, Chair, New Appointments Committee, PO Box 3970, Department of English, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302‑3970. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. GSU is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an AA/EO employer. An offer of employment will be conditional upon background verification.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Irish 2012

High Point University (NC)
The English Department at High Point University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor position in 20th‑century and/or contemporary British Literature, to begin Fall 2012, pending final budgetary approval. Requirements: PhD in English, American Literature, or related field with strong background and scholarship in 20th‑century British Literature; demonstrated potential for creative productivity and evidence of scholarly productivity and professional engagement; commitment to the university’s liberal arts mission and to undergraduate education. Responsibilities: teach three courses per semester in British literature, composition, and first‑year seminars; perform departmental duties which may include curriculum development and serving on both departmental and university‑wide committees; advise students; engage in scholarly research and publication; and other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Please email a letter of application and current vita to Dr. Cara Kozma at litjobs@highpoint.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

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Loyola University Maryland (tenure-track, modern/contemporary poetry)
Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern and contemporary poetry. Faculty responsibilities include teaching three classes each semester, with no composition or creative writing; scholarly publication; and service to the department and university. Ph.D. required by August 2012. Salary is competitive. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, and to apply, please go to http://careers.loyola.edu/hr, complete the application and attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Application deadline: October 15, 2011.

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Purdue University Calumet - 19th-21st c. British Lit.
English: 19th- through 21st-Century British Literature

Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2012. The department is seeking a scholar in 19th and 20th/21st century British literature. Specialization within this time period is open, but an ideal candidate will be able to offer advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Contemporary British literature. Completed PhD by the time of appointment is strongly preferred, though outstanding ABD candidates will be considered. Some preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to our creative writing courses. Regular duties include a 4/4 teaching load (some release time will be available), participation in departmental and university committee work, and ongoing engagement in scholarly research.

Purdue University Calumet is an academically comprehensive regional university, part of the world-class Purdue University system. It is located in Hammond, Indiana, less than 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago near the shores of Lake Michigan, with easy access to such major research libraries such as the Newberry and the Regenstein. Purdue Calumet offers associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees, plus professional certificates in a wide range of fields including the liberal arts; natural,behavioral, and social sciences; and professional programs for nursing, management/business, and education, as well as such traditional Purdue strengths as engineering and technology. The student body of approximately 10,000 is diverse, with an enrollment that includes some 31 percent minority students, and more Hispanic students than any other Indiana university or college. Purdue Calumet serves both commuter and residential students, with apartment-style student housing facilities.

Submit by December 1 letter, CV, writing sample (up to 20 pages), three letters of recommendation, and transcripts (unofficial ones accepted at this point) to: British Literature Search Committee, Department of English & Philosophy, CLO 217, Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323. Review of completed applications begins November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled..

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Ripon College (WI)
Assistant Professor of English Tenure-track assistant professorship, specialist in Modernist literature, Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Position begins August, 2012.

The typical teaching expectation at Ripon College, a small liberal arts institution, is three courses per semester including freshman composition. Instructional opportunities may include major author courses, literary criticism, minority literature, and topic or period courses. Additionally, experience teaching and publishing creative writing (fiction/creative nonfiction) is desirable. Successful candidates’ records will demonstrate effective teaching at the undergraduate level, as well as active and ongoing professional development.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Douglas A. Northrop, Chair, Department of English, Ripon College, P.O. Box 248, Ripon, WI 54971.

Review of credentials will begin November 1, 2011, and interviews will be conducted at MLA. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. AA/EOE

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Rutgers University - Modernism
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

Assistant Professor in Modernism. The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in Modernism. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3089 ).

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Rutgers University - Modern Poetry and Poetics
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

'''Assistant Professor in Modern Poetry and Poetics. ''' The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in Modern Poetry and Poetics. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio: http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3101

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Rutgers University - Literature post-1945, including Ethnic American
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

Assistant Professor in Literature post-1945, including Ethnic American The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in Literature post‑1945, including Ethnic American. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3102 ).

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & Other Ethnic American 2012

South Dakota State University
The English Department at South Dakota State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of English to teach courses in 20th Century British Literature (Modern and Contemporary). Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in 20th Century British Literature in hand by August 15th, 2012 as well as effective written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate the following: Ability to teach courses in 20th Century British Literature; ability to teach courses in composition or technical communication; potential in scholarship and publication; willingness to develop and teach distance education courses; and interest in developing community outreach and/or Service Learning programs. Experience or training in one or more of the following areas desired: Postcolonial Studies; Ethnic Studies; or Juvenile Literature. Tenure-track assignment includes: 3-3 teaching load with expectations in scholarship, advising, and both departmental and university service. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Application deadline: November 15th, 2011. For more information, contact Dr. Julie Barst (605-688-4057) or julie.barst@sdstate.edu. To apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position, and follow the electronic employment process. Paper and e-mail applications will not be accepted. Applicants will submit a letter of application, a CV, and the names/contact information of three references. For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128.

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Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University seeks to hire a tenure‑track assistant professor in post‑1945 British or Global Anglophone literature. Additional expertise in minority British literature, or postcolonial theory, or literatures of the African Diaspora is welcome though not required. Ph.D. must be in or at hand by 9/1/12. The successful candidate will join a department in which research and teaching are innovative and interdisciplinary. Our faculty and graduate students work closely with Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, Philosophy, History, Art History, and other departments and programs. Letters of application with CV should be sent by November 1 to Stephen Spector, Chair, Department of English, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794‑5350. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012

Syracuse University
The English Department at Syracuse University seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in some area of twentieth-century British literature and culture, possibly but not necessarily with a focus on postcolonial studies.

Responsibilities: Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, advise, and produce scholarly work on 20th-century British literature and culture. Contribute service to the department and university.

Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2011. Position will remain open until filled. Online App. Form: http://www.sujobopps.com

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Towson University
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2012. Modem British Literature Specialist. Secondary interest in Feminist Theory and Women's Studies.

Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of a promising research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; load afterwards determined by balance of responsibilities. Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment. Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and email to [mailto:engl@towson.edu engl@towson.edu] Deadline for receipt of application is November 8, 2011. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire. Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The English Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for a tenure-track position in twentieth and twenty-first century American and British Literature at the rank of Assistant Professor (position R99386). The candidate will be expected to teach courses such as The Modern Novel, Contemporary Literature, Topics in Modern Literature, and Modern Poetry, as well as a survey of modern American literature, and Introduction to World Literature. Desired secondary emphases include Film and Media Studies, Digital Humanities, Literary Theory, and advanced World Literature.

The successful applicant will assume duties August 15, 2012 and must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in English before employment commences. The candidate should have a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and an understanding of technology and online education, and will be expected to advise students, serve on departmental and university committees, and publish in peer-reviewed journals and books.

UALR is a research intensive/doctoral institution with a metropolitan university mission, which offers a competitive salary, a reasonable teaching load, and attractive fringe benefits. To apply, submit an application letter referencing position R99386, a curriculum vita, and three recent reference letters to Dr. Paul Yoder, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, English Department, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Applications may also be submitted electronically to vlkottwitz@ualr.edu. Screening of applications will begin November 18, 2011.

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position specializing in 20th-Century British and/or Irish literatures and cultures. We welcome all critical approaches, including transnational and comparative, and especially encourage applications from candidates working on the novel and/or other narrative genres. (We prefer that candidates have the Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of employment.) The appointment is to be effective July 1, 2012, subject to budgetary approval.

Candidates should send an application letter, at least three letters of recommendation, a self-addressed stamped postcard for acknowledgment, and two copies of both CV and a writing sample of 10,000 words to:

Chair, 20th-Century Search Committee, Department of English, 322 Wheeler Hall #1030, Berkeley CA 94720-1030

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https://ls-ourunit.berkeley.edu/candidate/selRegister.php?i=578 (electronic submissions preferred)

This URL allows candidates to register and upload application material. Once application materials have been uploaded, candidates will be given a URL where their referees may upload PDFs of their letters, if they wish to submit them electronically. Please refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality at: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html

Application material must be postmarked or uploaded by October 31, 2011 to be considered.

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Also posted at Irish 2012

University of California, Irvine - Modernism
Assistant Professor of Modernism The Department of English at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor in Modernism. Applications must be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/ and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, writing sample of no more than twenty‑five pages, and three letters of recommendation. Fullest consideration will be given to those who submit their applications by November 8, 2011. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at the MLA convention. Candidate must have a Ph.D. by June 2012.

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University of Illinois at Chicago - Asst. Professor, early modern to modernism
Assistant Professor, British, Transatlantic, or Anglophone Literature, early modern to modernism. Beginning fall 2012. Candidates must be committed to making a significant contribution to the intellectual life of the English department as well as to broader discussions throughout the university. The committee is especially interested in applicants who can bring the issues of their chosen period into contact with current debates in (for example) gender studies, race studies, ecocriticism, or media studies. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should be ABD or have PhD in hand. For fullest consideration, please complete an application and upload letter of application, cv, and writing sample (maximum 25 pages) to our online job site at https://jobs.uic.edu by November 5, 2011. Click on "Job Search"; in Keywords, type "British Literature"; click on the job title, then click on "Apply Now," and create an account. Send (by mail) three letters of recommendation to Barbara Powell at the above mailing address. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through November 5, 2011 or until position is filled. '''Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding. '''

Assistant Professors in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago have a 2/2 teaching load and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes; conduct research that has the potential to result in publication; advise students at the graduate level; and provide service as appropriate to the department, the university, and the profession. At minimum applicants should have ABD status, and a demonstrated aptitude for scholarly publication.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Renaissance 2012, Anglophone 2012, British Open 2012, Restoration/18th-Century 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

University of Mississippi - Two TT positions in Brit Lit (18th, 19th and/or 20th c.)
The Department of English invites applications for TWO tenure-track Assistant Professors in British literature of the following periods: the Restoration and Eighteenth Century, the Nineteenth Century, and/or the Twentieth Century. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an adequate applicant pool is established. Apply by visiting http://jobs.olemiss.edu/hr. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. For further information, contact Professor Karen Raber at kraber@olemiss.edu.

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012 & Restoration/18th-Century 2012

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Asst. Professor, post-Romantic British Lit.
The Department of English at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the field of nineteenth‑ and/or twentieth‑century British literature, beginning August 2012. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in English (or else be ABD) with specialization in any area of post‑Romantic British literature. We are seeking candidates who will be able to contribute courses at every level of the major and to our M.A. program. Teaching load is 3/3 with 3 additional workload hours of research release each semester. Candidates should have a demonstrated excellence in teaching as well as evidence of an active research agenda.

Applications should include a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, any available evidence of teaching effectiveness or sample syllabi, and a writing sample of no more than 20 pages. The cover letter, CV, writing sample, and supplemental materials must be submitted online: go to http://www.unomaha.edu, click on Employment and then Current Job Openings – Apply (in red). Letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Kristin Girten, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182‑0175. Review of materials will begin on November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

University of St. Thomas
The Department of English announces a tenure-track position in British Modernism at the assistant professor level. Preference will be given to teacher-scholars with a demonstrated ability and interest in teaching Irish Literature, Irish Studies, or British Literature in a transatlantic context. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered (with initial appointment at the rank of instructor). All full-time members of the English Department teach six courses per year, including our general requirement sequence in writing and literature and upper-division courses. There is also opportunity to teach graduate courses.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Please apply online at https://jobs.stthomas.edu

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Also posted at Irish 2012

University of Warwick (UK)
English and Comparative Literary Studies,, Coventry United Kingdom CV4 7AL http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs

Professor of Modern and Contemporary World Literatures [15573] Salary negotiable

You will undertake advanced research and enhance existing research groups in an appropriate field of studies in English and Comparative Literatures. Assuming a leadership role in the Department, you will undertake teaching and other academic duties as required for both under‑graduate and graduate students. You will have an established internationally leading research reputation in the field of English and Comparative Literatures. You will also have shown a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated leadership within Higher Education. For further information and to apply, please go to http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs. Applications must be received by 25 November 2011. Interviews are likely to be held in early 2012

From MLA JIL 9/15

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012 & Comparative 2012

Viterbo University (WI) - TT Poetry + Modern Brit Lit
The Viterbo University English Department seeks applications for a tenure-track position in creative writing with emphasis in poetry at the rank of assistant professor. Preference will be given to applicants who can also teach modern/contemporary British literature. Appointment begins August 2012. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience at the college level and a Ph.D. in creative writing or literature with extensive course work at the masters or doctoral levels in creative writing and modern/contemporary British literature. Teaching load is 4/4 including general education courses in composition, creative writing, and literature. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to advise students, engage in scholarship, and participate in departmental activities and in the university community. Please send your application to Dr. Glena Temple, Dean, School of Letters and Science, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601 (or ggtemple@viterbo.edu). Your application should include a letter indicating interest and qualifications, completed employment application form (http://www.viterbo.edu/hr.aspx?id=1196), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarly interests, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, creative writing samples, and three letters of reference. Review begins November 1, 2011. Located in southwest Wisconsin in the scenic upper Mississippi River valley, Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students. Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups. For more information, please visit www.viterbo.edu/hr.aspx?id=7740

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Also posted at CreativeWriting 2012

Wayne State University - CANCELLED
Assistant Professor in 20th/21st Century British and/or Anglophone Literature and Culture [15530] Pending final budget approval, the Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professorship specializing in 20th/21st century British and/or Anglophone Literature and Culture. Wayne State University is an urban research university with the highest Carnegie designation of RU/VH [Research University, very high research productivity]. The teaching load in the English Department is 2‑2. The English Department is committed to scholarship that is theoretically engaged and historically grounded. The WSU Jobs site will open on October 1, 2011. To submit an application, applicants should go to http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload the following: letter of application, CV, and one 20‑25 page writing sample (double‑spaced). Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Ellen Barton, Chair, Department of English, Wayne State University, 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI, 48202. All materials are due by November 1, 2011.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012

FROM MLA JIL (10/3/11): "Status: Search has been cancelled"

Western Kentucky University (2 tenure-track positions)
The English Department at Western Kentucky University seeks applicants for two tenure-track positions beginning August 2012. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in some combination of at least two of the following areas: twentieth-century British literature, postcolonial literature, world literature, dramatic literature, and film.

Requirement Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field; demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching and general education; record of scholarly and professional activities. Candidates must be willing to use classroom technologies and on occasion to teach online, and must demonstrate interest in student engagement activities beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities: Teaching in the English general education program, advanced undergraduate courses in the areas of candidate's expertise, and occasional courses in the English M.A program; maintaining an active scholarly agenda; and participating in university and departmental service.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Telephone interviews will begin in early December. Candidates should submit the following (electronic submissions are acceptable):
 * Letter of application (specify fields of expertise)
 * Teaching Philosophy statement
 * Current Curriculum Vita
 * Copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies only required prior to on-campus interviews)
 * Three recent letters of recommendation

Submit to: Dr. Karen Schneider, Head, Department of English, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11086, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1086. E-mail: karen.schneider@wku.edu. Telephone: (270) 745-3046. Fax: (270) 745-2533

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012, Generalist 2012, Comparative 2012 & Film Studies 2011-2012

Wichita State University (Modern + Victorian)
The Department of English at Wichita State University is now accepting applications for a tenure‑track assistant professorship in Modern British Literature. The successful candidate will supervise MA theses and teach three courses per semester, with primary assignments in graduate and upper division literature courses as well as lower division courses within the major. All faculty may teach general education and composition courses as needs arise. Secondary preparation in British Victorian Literature required; secondary preparation in contemporary British or Anglophone, World Literature, poetry, and/or the Bible as literature especially desired. Candidates must show successful teaching experience at the university level and strong evidence of significant scholarly promise; publications are highly desirable. PhD at time of appointment mandatory. Applicants should provide evidence of interest in teaching a diverse student population. The position is a 9 month appointment. Wichita State University is an EOE/AA institution. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.

Candidates must go on line at http://jobs.wichita.edu by October 17 to apply for the position and submit a letter of interest and CV. In addition, send three letters of reference and transcripts of graduate education (unofficial accepted at this time), postmarked no later than October 17, to: Dr. Mary Waters,  Modern British Literature Search Committee,  Department of English, Box 14, Wichita State University,  Wichita, KS 67260‑0014 . Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Preliminary interviews at the MLA convention in Seattle, WA during January 2012. The position will remain open until filled.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012