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Angelo State University (TX) - Assistant Professor of English - 18th or 19th c. British Lit.
Tenure-track position in English with specialization in either 18th or 19th century British literature and with ability to teach both periods. Teaching load is normally twelve hours per semester, including advanced courses and lower-level core classes, including first-year composition. The department also has a small Master's program, offering both face-to-face and online classes. An active research agenda and service to department is expected. Experience in teaching general education courses in rhetoric/composition and literature required.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31965

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

Boston College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th-Century Literature and Culture
The Boston College English Department seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure-track, PhD required) in 18th-Century Literature and Culture. Applications must be received via Interfolio's ByCommittee by October 31, 2015. Applicants' dossiers should include a cover letter, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, a writing sample (up to 25 pages), an abstract of the dissertation, and a list of courses taught.

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD required

In order to be considered as an official applicant, please note that it is necessary to apply directly online at our site: http://apply.interfolio.com/30636

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,100 full-time undergraduates and 4,700 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities and a member of the Association of Research Universities, Boston College has 752 full-time and 1,080 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $886 million, and an endowment of approximately $2 billion.

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Dominican University of California (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Rhet/Comp + Select Literary Fields (incl. Long 18th c.)
Position Summary: Dominican University of California seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to lead faculty development in Rhetoric and Composition and to contribute to curriculum in Digital Humanities. A specialty in at least one of the following areas is desirable: Early Modern, Long 18th century, Comparative, or Global Anglophone Literatures. Teaching load is 4-3 and duties will include courses in composition, general education such as our First Year Experience program, and cross-disciplinary colloquia. Ph.D. and publications in the field required by time of appointment.

Responsibilities: Teach three unit courses at Undergraduate/Graduate level; Attend and contribute to faculty meetings, conference calls and other professional development activities; Participate in curriculum development for individual courses and overall program; Evaluate and grade student work and provide feedback to students; Mentor and advise students on the progress of their projects and coursework; Uphold academic performance standards and integrity; Pursue scholarship and/or creative work; Leadership in faculty development for Rhetoric and Composition.

Qualifications: PhD by time of appointment; Preference will be given to candidates with teaching expertise in Rhetoric and Composition; Ability to work cooperatively; Demonstration of interpersonal skills and collegiality; Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience with a diverse student population.

Additional Position Information: Priority will be given to applications submitted by November 15, 2015; however additional applications may be considered until the position is filled Must be willing to consent to a background check.

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is located 12 miles north of San Francisco nestled in the foothills Marin County. Over 73% of our faculty members hold a PhD or the highest degree in their field of expertise, mirroring the percentage of doctorates at research universities. Dominican has a 1:11 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 15 with a small-town feeling in a park-like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

Application Procedures: Click the hyperlink below or cut/paste it into your browser and scroll to the bottom of the posting. Click the option, "Submit your resume/CV to this job." Click "Submit your Resume/CV to this Job" button. A cover letter is required; A Statement of Teaching Philosophy is required.

For further questions on the application process, please contact jobs@dominican.edu Link: https://dominicanuniversity.hua.hrsmartpe.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/362

For More Information Contact: Thomas Burke, Assistant Professor and Search Chair, Email: thomas.burke@dominican.edu Department of Literature & Languages, and Social & Cultural Studies, Dominican University of California, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901.

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2016, Renaissance 2016, Generalist 2016, Anglophone 2016, and Comparative 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, British Open 2016 and Modern British 2016

Hollins University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - pre-1800 (incl. 18th c. Literature)
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 British Open 2016, Renaissance 2016 and Medieval 2016

Linfield College (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature (pref. Medieval or 18th c.) - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
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 British Open 2016 and Medieval 2016

Northwestern State University (LA) - Assistant/Associate Professor of English - spec. British Literature (18th-21st c.)
The Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies at Northwestern State University is seeking applicants to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of English with specialty in British Literature (18th -21st centuries). Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2015. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August 15th, 2016.

To Apply: Email a letter of application, CV, names and contact information for three professional references, and copies of graduate transcripts to: Dr. Jim Mischler, Department Head, English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies. Email address: [mailto:mischlerj@nsula.edu mischlerj@nsula.edu].

Inquiries regarding employment applications should contact the individual department. Department: English. Telephone #: 318-357-6272

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 * Also posted at British Open 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016 and Modern British 2016

St Mary's University, Twickenham (UK) - Lecturer in English (Long 18th c. or Early Modern)
Location: London

Salary: £35,609 Per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed on: 28th October 2015

Closes: 20th November 2015

Job Ref: L/0303/041/2015

Start Date: 1st February 2016

The School of Arts and Humanities at St Mary’s University, London, wishes to make a permanent full-time appointment to the position of Lecturer in English. We seek to appoint an early career lecturer with research and teaching expertise across a range of periods, but with a preferred expertise in the early modern period or the “long eighteenth century”.

The successful candidate will possess a doctorate in English and have an established record of teaching excellence. They will have a track record of research publications, and be able to demonstrate clear research plans and outputs which would contribute to the English submission for REF 2020. The person appointed will join a collegial programme with a commitment to high quality teaching that was highly rated in the National Student Survey 2015, one of the most productive and well regarded research areas in the university, MA degrees in Gothic, Creative Writing and Applied Linguistics and a growing PhD culture. Good communication skills, a clear commitment to students, and an ability to work as part of a friendly department are essential for this position.

For an informal discussion of the post, please contact: Mr Michael Foster (Academic Director and Programme Director, English) michael.foster@stmarys.ac.uk

Application Instructions To apply please complete an application via our Job Vacancies web page at: https://stmarysjobs.engageats.co.uk.

As part of your application you will need to upload a CV and letter of intent by the specified closing date. In addition to explaining your interest in and suitability for the post in line with the person specification, your application should also detail why you are applying for the role and why you would like to work at St Mary’s University.

Interview date: 8th December 2015

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016

Suffolk University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th or 19th c. British Lit.
The Department of English at Suffolk University is seeking, pending final budgetary approval, a tenure-track Assistant Professor for fall 2016, whose research focuses on either eighteenth-century or nineteenth-century British literature, to teach courses in both periods. A successful publication record is expected. In addition, the candidate should be able to teach both halves of the British literature survey (pre- and post-1789) and composition as well as other general literature courses, and to contribute to emerging interdisciplinary initiatives, including our Seminar for Freshmen and Creativity/Innovation requirements. The teaching assignment is 3/2. Service to the department and the university through committee membership and student advising are also required. Ph.D. must be in hand by May 2016.

Application materials (cover letter that includes teaching and research interests, CV, three recommendation letters, and a writing sample of 15-25 pages) should be sent through Interfolio ( https://apply.interfolio.com/31187 ) and addressed to Prof. Bryan Trabold, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Suffolk University, Boston, MA 02108. The application deadline is November 15, 2015.

Suffolk University, a dynamic, mid-sized university located in the heart of the literary district of downtown Boston, is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity within its community.

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

University of Calgary (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor - Transatlantic Literature 1600 - 1900
The Faculty of Arts, Department of English, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Transatlantic Literature 1600 - 1900. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2016.

We are seeking candidates who will establish and maintain an active research program with the ability to secure external research funding; produce high impact research and scholarship in their area of specialization; teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of English; and engage in meaningful service activities within the department, faculty, university and community.

The successful applicant will have a completed (or nearly completed) PhD in English or a closely related discipline, and a demonstrated scholarly record and expertise in Transatlantic Literature 1600-1900. We are particularly interested in candidates with secondary research and teaching strengths in early Canadian Literature, British Literature pre-19C, North American Indigenous Literature, and/or African Diasporic Literature. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, excellence in both research and teaching through such measures as peer-reviewed publications, a track-record of successful grant applications, and course development and teaching effectiveness.

The Department of English is a research-intensive department with high standards in teaching. We value interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly encourage collaboration. Our department has thriving MA and PhD programs, and significant expertise and recognized strengths in historical literary periods, archival and book history, postcolonial literature, creative writing, new media and digital humanities, among other areas. For more information about the Department of English, please visit https://english.ucalgary.ca/.

Applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, one refereed publication, and evidence of teaching excellence such as a statement of teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, and examples of course development. Each applicant should also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference forwarded directly to:


 * Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins, Head
 * Department of English
 * University of Calgary
 * 2500 University Drive NW
 * Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

or by email to the Department Manager, Barb Howe, at howe@ucalgary.ca

Deadline: November 20, 2015

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

University of California, Riverside / Huntington Library (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Art History, English or History (2 Positions, incl. Long 18th c.)
Huntington-UC Program for the Advancement of the Humanities. The College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, in partnership with The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, announces a search for two beginning Assistant Professors to be appointed in the departments of Art History, English or History. The College is searching for scholars whose research will engage deeply with The Huntingtons extraordinary collections, which contain extensive and diverse materials that encourage approaches from a rich variety of perspectives. Scholars whose research investigates the Long Eighteenth-Century or the History and/or Cultures of Science, are particularly encouraged to apply in these areas of great strength in The Huntington Collections.

During their first five years of employment, the appointees to these positions will receive two years of full-time research fellowship in residence at The Huntington, with approval of the second year contingent on adequate research and publication progress by the appointee. Appointment will begin June 30, 2016, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college and graduate students. A demonstrable commitment to this mission in research and teaching is a preferred qualification. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Required qualifications include: PhD degree, evidence of excellence in teaching commensurate with experience, and publications appropriate to the candidates discipline and experience; and a research agenda that integrates The Huntington collections. Must have degree by time of appointment, June 30, 2016.

To apply: Applicants must use UCRs online portal at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00444 to submit the following material: cover letter; curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching experience and excellence; the names of three referees familiar with the candidates academic qualifications; a three-page statement articulating their interest in Huntington collections; and a writing sample or publication. Inquiries should be addressed to: Professor Steven Hackel, Chair, Huntington/UCR Search Committee, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of California, Riverside, at steven.hackel@ucr.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2015.

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 * Also posted at Early American 2016, Generalist 2016, Art History 2015-2016, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine 2015-2016 and Open Field or Mixed Hire 2015-16 (History)

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (CO) - TT Asst. Professor - 17th- and 18th- Century British Literature
The English Department invites applications for a specialist in British Literature from the mid-Seventeenth-Century to 1780. Expertise in critical theory, global/postcolonial approaches, rhetorical history, and/or book history/media theory is desired. Teaching experience and a promising research agenda are required. Ph.D. in hand by July 2016. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses each semester in these areas: breadth courses in British Literature, 1620-1780; senior seminars in area of specialization; and other courses in desired areas. 2/3 teaching load. Preliminary interview of select candidates conducted at MLA meeting in 2016. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by 15 October 2015. Please upload application letter, CV, teaching philosophy (500 word maximum), unofficial graduate transcripts, names and email contacts for three references, and writing sample (30 pp. maximum) to www.jobsatcu.com. If interviewed, candidates should be prepared to discuss the relationship among literature, professional and technical writing, rhetoric, and other components of English Studies.

We will contact recommenders of all applicants via e-mail to arrange for their letters to be sent. Although these letters are not required to apply, it will be important for us to receive them promptly upon request; for this reason we advise all applicants to make preliminary arrangements. Applicants will be able to verify through Jobs at CU whether or not their letters have been submitted. Applicants who use a portfolio service, such as Interfolio, are asked to list the unique email address assigned to each recommender as the contact information. An automated message will be sent to that unique address with instructions on how to upload the references.

The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372. Please see http://www.uccs.edu for more information about our department and campus.

The English Department at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) has seen its number of student credit hours grow by 37% in the last ten years, yet we remain committed to small class sizes that foster discussion, academic rigor, and collaborative learning. As one of the fastest growing campuses in Colorado, UCCS currently enrolls over 11,000 students with 37 bachelor degree programs, 19 programs that lead to the master’s degree, and 5 programs at the doctoral level. UCCS strives for a diverse student body (currently about 33% minority students, 32% receiving Pell Grants). In the future, UCCS aims to become the top comprehensive regional research university in the nation. In August 2012, community support for our campus was demonstrated when Colorado Springs voters passed by 83% a proposal to establish a branch of the CU School of Medicine at UCCS. The university is known for its high-quality academics and engagement with its community. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report named UCCS a top Western public university. For more information about UCCS, see http://www.uccs.edu.

Applications received by October 15, 2015 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply and upload the following documents to http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/103020: Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Teaching philosophy (500 word maximum); Writing sample (30 pp. maximum); Email addresses for three references whom the Jobs at CU system will contact to provide recommendation letters – letters must be uploaded by references no later than October 31.; Unofficial graduate transcripts Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/103348

Deadline: Oct. 15 2015

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016

University of Florida (FL) - TT Asst. Professor - British Lit. before 1800 (pref. Long 18th c.)
The Department of English at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2016. Specialization: British Literature before 1800, with a preference for the long eighteenth century. We especially welcome candidates with additional expertise in one or more of the following: theory and history of the novel, digital humanities, the Black Atlantic, early globalization, critical theory, interdisciplinary collaboration. The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester. Applicants must have a PhD in hand by December 31, 2015, a strong record of publications in the field, and evidence of successful teaching. The Department of English has a strong commitment to diversity, and we are especially interested in increasing the diversity of our faculty.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD in hand by December 31, 2015, a strong record of publications in the field, and evidence of successful teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted on-line at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, ongoing research directions, and interests in the Department, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) an article-length writing sample. Selected applicants will be contacted for letters of recommendation and for interviews at MLA. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 23, but the position will remain open until filled. Send email inquiries or nominations to Pamela K. Gilbert (pgilbert@ufl.edu).

The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester. Applicants must have a PhD in hand by December 31, 2015, a strong record of publications in the field, and evidence of successful teaching. The Department of English has a strong commitment to diversity, and we are especially interested in increasing the diversity of our faculty.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477

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Deadline: Nov. 23

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016 and British Open 2016

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Literature and Science before 1900 (incl. long 18th c.) - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
The English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in literature and science before 1900. Conferral of Ph.D. by July 1, 2016 is expected. All applicants working in the medieval, early modern, long eighteenth-century, Romantic, and Victorian periods will be considered; transatlantic and global perspectives are also welcome. We are especially interested in applicants who work across traditional period boundaries and are conversant with recent theoretical debates in science studies. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited to, medicine, race and anthropology, technology and information, natural philosophy, animal studies, and the environment.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/642: a cover letter, a two-page dissertation or book abstract, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-25 pages), and contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin October 26th, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype.

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

University of Rochester (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - mid-late-17th c. British Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The University of Rochester’s English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, with specialization in mid- through late-seventeenth-century British literature. The ideal candidate would bridge the department's current strengths in the English Renaissance and in eighteenth-century British and American literature. Candidates should have completed their PhDs by August 2016. The department is looking to hire someone whose interests and expertise will inspire our students, undergraduate and graduate, while also leaving a lasting mark on the scholarly community. Candidates whose interdisciplinary credentials might contribute to or expand ongoing work at Rochester are especially encouraged to apply. The standard teaching load is two courses each semester.

Please submit electronically to https://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting/login a letter of application, a CV, an abstract of your dissertation or current book project, a writing sample, and the names of at least three references. Review of completed applications will begin on October 22, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31735

MLA JIL 09/18/15

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016

University of South Florida (FL) - Assistant Professor - Non-Dramatic British Literature 1500-1800
Assistant Professor. Non-Dramatic British Literature 1500-1800 with any historical specialization within the period but interest and teaching ability broadly. Candidates with expertise in digital humanities preferred. Tenure-line. Ph.D. in English or related field required; ABD applicants will be considered but must have the degree conferred by August 7, 2016. Candidates must have a strong teaching record and outstanding publication potential. Teaching will include a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. 2/2 teaching assignment. Salary and benefits competitive. 9 month appointment per year; summer employment possible. Letter, vita, list of graduate courses taken, 10-20 pp. writing sample, and three or more letters of recommendation required. Apply online at http://employment.usf.edu for Job ID 3348 by November 9, 2015, preferably sooner. Applications received after that date will be advanced only in cases of compelling merit. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to Ms. Nancy Serrano, Department of English, CPR107, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620; serrano@usf.edu. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Ms. Serrano at (813/974-8211 or serrano@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance. USF is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. For information regarding the USF System, please visit our website at http://system.usf.edu/.

MLA JIL 10/09/15

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016

University of Virginia, College at Wise (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th-early 19th c. British Lit. (Drama or Poetry)
The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant level in eighteenth-century and early nineteenth-century British literature with a preferred emphasis in drama or poetry. Ability to teach world literature or creative writing is also desirable. Salary is negotiable based upon experience and other achievements. Summer teaching and funded research are possibilities. Applicants must hold a Ph.D in English at the time of application or receive the degree no later than August 2016. Normal load is 4/4 including freshman composition. We seek a faculty member committed to teaching and to promoting a liberal arts education as well as one who can show potential for successful research and publication. The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a nationally ranked four-year public liberal arts college located in the scenic southern Appalachians.

To apply, please visit jobs.virginia.edu, posting number 0617140 and complete a candidate profile, attaching a letter of interest, current CV, contact information for three references, copies of unofficial transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin on November 30 and continue until the position is filled.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=77069

Deadline: Nov. 30 (review begins)

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

Utah State University (UT) - TT Assistant Professor in 18th-Century British Literature
The English Department at Utah State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in 18th-Century British Literature. PhD required. The position is available August 2016.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct research in the long 18th century and teach courses primarily in the early modern period. Desirable areas of specialization include transatlanticism, global studies, and/or digital humanities.

Candidates should be prepared to maintain an active research agenda and publication record, as well as to participate in university and scholarly service. The teaching load supports research. See english.usu.edu for more information about the curriculum and programs.

Dept/College Highlights: Utah State University is a Carnegie Research University (High Research Activity) of 22,000 students, located in Logan, Utah. Details about the local area can be found at http://www.usu.edu/greats/. Women, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Review Date: 11/09/2015

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 * Is anyone else having an awful time uploading documents? The website is so slow as to be almost non-functional.


 * Yes.  It took ages for it to work properly.  Once it started to work, then it seemed to go ok.

Washington and Lee University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - 18th-19th c. British Lit. and Women's / Gender Studies - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
Tenure-track position beginning fall 2016. Assistant Professor of eighteenth- and/or nineteeth-century British Literature, with particular interest in Women’s and Gender Studies. Expertise in creative writing, film studies, or digital humanities highly desirable. All department members teach advanced and lower-level courses plus an annual section of first-year writing, topic determined by the instructor. Opportunities for participation in interdisciplinary programs, including Women’s and Gender Studies and Film and Visual Culture.

Washington and Lee University, a highly ranked national liberal arts college, is located in the Shenandoah Valley. Applicants should submit a letter of application and CV through Interfolio by November 2, 2015. We will request writing samples and dossiers from semi-finalists and interview finalists at MLA. PhD should be in hand by July 2016. Washington and Lee, an EEO Employer, encourages women and minorities to apply.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/31157

MLA JIL 09/10/15

Deadline: Nov. 2

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 * Requests posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016
 * 11/21  If there were 4 who reported being asked for additional material on the Rom/Vic site and zero--so far here--might this suggest a slant towards 19th century for this "18th and/or 19th C" post?  Or perhaps there were more 19th century applicants who could miraculously hit all the right notes for this job that asked for someone doing gender and women's studies and the specified period, _as well as_ creative writing, DH or film studies.

Yale University (CT) - Assistant Professor of 18C or 19C British Literature
The Department of English Language and Literature seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in 18C or 19C British literature, or potentially one assistant professor in each area, beginning July 1, 2016. Ph.D. by July 1, 2016 preferred. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Please submit a letter of application, your c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, at least three letters of recommendation, and a 25 page writing sample prepared for blind review to http://apply.interfolio.com/31097, directed to 18C/19C English Search Committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015.

MLA JIL 09/10/15

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 * - Do others agree in seeing this posting as effectively excluding 'advanced assistant' candidates?
 * - It does not. Why do you say that?


 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

Brandeis University (MA) - Florence Levy Kay Fellowship in the Literature of the Long 18th c. (1660-1830)
Brandeis University invites applications for a two-year, non-renewable Florence Levy Kay Fellowship in the literature of the long eighteenth century (1660-1830), beginning Fall 2016. This appointment will be split between the Department of English and the program in Comparative Literature and Culture, and preference will be given to candidates with comparative research topics. The Fellow, who will be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of lecturer, will actively pursue his or her own research interests and teach one course per semester. The Fellow will receive a 2016-2017 salary of $57,500, plus benefits, with moving expenses (around $1,500), and a research fund of up to $4,000 per year. Ph.D. must be in hand by September 2016. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following fields: the history and theory of the novel, the literature of migration, transatlantic narrative, the literature of revolution, critical race theory, women’s and gender studies, and/or travel writing.

We ask for a letter of interest, CV, brief description of research project, and three letters of recommendation to be sent to Prof. Susan Lanser, Search Committee Chair, via the Interfolio link above. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Applications must be received by December 1, 2015.

https://apply.interfolio.com/32722

MLA JIL 10/23/15

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2016

University of Kent (UK) - Fixed Term Lecturer in 18th and 19th Century Literature
Do you have a record of successful teaching at university level and the ability to make an immediate contribution to our undergraduate curriculum in the area of eighteenth and nineteenth century literature?

In this fixed term role you will lead seminar groups, offer lectures and act as a module convenor, in particular teaching on the following modules: With a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area, you will be able to demonstrate your specialist knowledge and competence to teach eighteenth and nineteenth century literature modules as well as a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. An emerging record of international excellence in research and publication is highly desirable.
 * Romanticism and Critical Theory
 * The Bröntes in Context
 * Jane Austen and Material Culture

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ATZ341/lecturer-in-18th-and-19th-century-literature-teaching-and-scholarship/

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016