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Baruch College, City University of New York - Asst. 17th-18th c. British Lit. - PHONE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
English, 1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY 10010

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/academics/english/index.htm

Assistant Professor of Seventeenth- or Eighteenth-Century British Literature The English Department of Baruch College, City University of New York, seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in seventeenth- or eighteenth-century British literature. Teaching responsibilities will also include freshman composition and Great Works of Literature. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample should be sent to: John Brenkman, Chair, English Department, Baruch College-CUNY, 55 Lexington Avenue #7-243, New York, NY 10010. Letters of recommendation to: [mailto:english.search@baruch.cuny.edu english.search@baruch.cuny.edu]. Baruch College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

From MLA JIL 12/9/11

See also: CUNY HR Posting

NOTE: slightly different application procedure stated by CUNY HR:

HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample should be sent to: John Brenkman, Chair, Baruch College - City University of New York, English Department, One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B7-243, New York, NY 10010.
 * PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS JOB BOARD*

Deadline: Closing Date is January 20, 2012, according to CUNY HR.

Acknowledgment received: 12/28, 1/28.

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone interview scheduled: 2/7/12

Rejection (after phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Renaissance 2012

QUESTIONS:

--Does anyone know the approximate teaching load at Baruch? This job sounds like it is field-specific and research-oriented... but the rest of the CUNY chain is notorious for high teaching loads (4/5 or so) that include a lot of composition courses, which they somehow expect you to do in addition to an active research agenda.

--Don't know where you got that idea from. CUNY is never more than 3/3.

--Maybe you mean Baruch is not more than 3/3? My friend at John Jay has a 4/4 (TT job); another friend at Queensborough has a 4/5. I think it has to do with whether or not it is a 'senior college.'

Evergreen State College - 18th century British/Anglophone Fiction
The Evergreen State College seeks applicants for a full time, regular faculty position in 18th century British/Anglophone literature with a specialization in fiction. The successful candidate must be committed to teaching literature to beginning and advanced undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate both depth in the historical period and a theoretical field of specialization and enthusiasm for teaching writing and a wide range of literature written in English. Candidates must have college level teaching experience. Additionally, they must be able to speak and write effectively about their own work and that of others, and must be prepared to actively support students to develop critical thinking skills.

Evergreen organizes its curriculum through coordinated interdisciplinary studies (rather than through departments and courses). Team-taught interdisciplinary "programs" occupy students full time, over multiple quarters. Faculty on teaching teams enjoy a high degree of freedom to determine the subject matter, emphases, pace, classroom strategies and modes of evaluation in these programs. In some years, faculty teach students working close to their own discipline at a variety of experience levels; in other years they join faculty from diverse disciplines to develop a theme-based curriculum. In keeping with this teaching and learning model, ideal candidates for this position will demonstrate engagement with one or more disciplines outside of literature relevant to the period. For example, candidates with interests or expertise in the political philosophies of the period or contemporary conceptualizations of nature or space would be well prepared to contribute to thematic teaching teams. We encourage those who have had experience with students from underrepresented populations to apply.

In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to advise and mentor students and participate in Evergreen's system of shared governance. Through their participation in shared governance, faculty play a significant role in most aspects of how the college is run.

Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in British or Anglophone literature or related field by September 1, 2012. * Demonstrated expertise in British or Anglophone 18th century fiction. * College-level teaching experience. * Demonstrated ability to teach literature and writing at the college level. * Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in an interdisciplinary context.

Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working with diverse and underrepresented populations. * Experience pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies working with faculty from other disciplines.

This is a Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two, three-year renewable contracts. All application materials must be submitted by January 17, 2012 for further consideration.

Evergreen HR post : http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/jobs/britishliterature12.htm

Ad at the Chronicle

Deadline: Jan. 17

Acknowledgment received:1/21

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Anglophone 2012

Hasn't this job run for like 3 years straight?

Arizona State University - long 18th c. - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Division of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (HArCS) within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in the "long eighteenth century" of British literature. The successful candidate will conduct research and publish, perform appropriate service, and assist in the development of undergraduate and graduate courses. Required: Ph.D. in English or related field by time of appointment; evidence of research excellence or potential; and teaching experience appropriate to rank. Desired: teaching and research in Jane Austen, history of the book, gender and queer theory, postcolonial studies, Romanticism, and/or history of the novel.

Application procedures: Electronic submission of your application material is required; contact Jamie Howell with any inquiries about the position. Please send application letter and CV. In addition, applicants should request that three letters of reference be sent electronically to Ms. Jamie Howell at: [mailto:NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu]. Applicants should reference position #9929 in their application. Search deadline: November 21, or if not filled, every Monday thereafter until search is closed. Please visit our website at http://newcollege.asu.edu/jobs/. We will conduct preliminary screenings by appointment at Modern Language Association Annual Convention.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 21

Acknowledgment received: 11/22

Request for additional materials: writing sample 12/6 [via email] x3;

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: [From Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012: "12/21"] (x2)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/23 (by phone) x2

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: Have there been campus visits scheduled? Has anyone heard?

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Baker University (Asst. or Assoc. - 18th c.-present) - OFFER ACCEPTED
Associate or Assistant Professor of English: Full-time tenure-track position available beginning fall 2012; Ph.D. required. The English Program seeks a colleague with at least three to four years of full-time teaching experience, specializing in British literature from the 18th century to the present. Some expertise in European literature desired. Successful candidates will demonstrate teaching effectiveness and willingness to teach in Baker University’s new Liberal Studies Program as well as a commitment to playing an active role in departmental service. The teaching load for this position is 4-4. Preference given to applications postmarked or electronically received by November 15, 2011. Interviews will be held at MLA. Send letter of application, vita (including list of three references with current telephone numbers and addresses), three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness including but not limited to student course evaluations or summaries thereof to Connie Deel, Director of Human Resources; Baker University; P.O. Box 65; Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065 or employment@wildcat.bakeru.edu. Please direct questions to Professor Cynthia Appl at cynthia.appl@bakeru.edu EOE

From MLA JIL 10/28/11

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: [From Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012: "12/9 x3"]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: [From 19th c. page: "2/15"]

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012, Modern British 2012 & British Open 2012

Binghamton University - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
We are searching for an assistant professor with a specialization in Restoration and eighteenth-century British literature and theory, in the context of empire and the challenges to it. Candidates must be prepared to teach their specializations at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to contribute to the research mission of the department and university. Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Teaching load: 2/2. Completed Ph.D. by time of appointment in August 2012.

Please send resume and dossier by November 4, 2011, to Professor Robert Micklus, Chair, Department of English, General Literature and Rhetoric, Binghamton University (Search A), Binghamton, New York 13902-6000.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 4

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Interview scheduled: 11/26 (Skype interview scheduled) (x3)

Rejection (after interview): 12/18 (x2)

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Q: Are they doing skype instead of MLA? Any writing sample requests or are they going straight to skype?

A: Straight to Skype. No MLA. No writing samples.

Any further news on this job? Have they made an offer yet or are they doing campus visits soon? (1/19)

College of Wooster (1688-1832) - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
HigherEdJobs.com on 9/15111

Assistant Professor of English. Tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2012, in British literature of the long eighteenth century (1688-1832). Expertise in Trans-Atlantic literary and cultural studies desirable. Teaching will include the department's introductory course in textual and cultural interpretation, as well as participation in the College's independent study program and interdisciplinary programs, including First-Year Seminar. Teaching load of 5.5 courses per year. Ph.D. required.

Letter of application, vita, three letters of reference, and transcript (as Word or PDF attachments) to Kathie Clyde [kclyde@wooster.edu], Department of English, by November 12, 2011.

Deadline: Nov. 12

Acknowledgment received: 10/24, 11/7, 11/22

Request for additional materials: 11/29 (x4) [writing sample]

Rejection (no interview): 12/21 x2

MLA interview scheduled: MLA (via email) 12/9 (x4)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: <---date?

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

D'Youville College - OFFER MADE
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.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Phone Interview scheduled: From Romanticism page: "Contacted to discuss position / arrange for phone interview Nov 9"

Campus interview scheduled: YES, according to Romanticism page.

Rejection (no interview):

Offer made: YES, 12/10, according to Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

I applied for this one a few weeks ago, and recieved no confirmation of my application. I went on the D'Youville website to see if I could find an email address through which to check in. The job posting is gone.

The ad at HigherEdJobs (link above) says "Position Deleted on 10/12/2011" and that the ad is "no longer active" on that site. Not clear, though, whether this means the job has been cancelled or they're just no longer accepting applications. It does not seem to have been advertised in the MLA JIL at all. The start date was early (January 2012), so perhaps the postition has already been filled?

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

===Florida Gulf Coast University (1688-1837) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED===

From HigherEdJobs.com 8/25/11

Ability and/or interest in teaching period from the Glorious Revolution (1688) through to the coronation of Queen Victoria (1837), including the Enlightenment, the rise of the Novel, and Romanticism.

Deadline: Dec. 5

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or Phone interview scheduled: [From Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012: "12/21 (phone)" (x2)] for 18c x1

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: x2, mid-February (01/18)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Goucher College - Asst. Professor, tenure-track, 18th-19th c. British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Goucher College's English Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning Fall 2012. The teaching load is three courses per semester and will include a combination of the following: British literature survey C18-C20, close-reading, critical writing, freshman writing, and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature. '''Preference will be given to candidates able to teach British literature broadly across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and whose research will use and promote Goucher's Jane Austen collection. '''

Goucher College is a selective liberal arts college located in Towson, Maryland, 20 minutes north of Baltimore. The college's strategic plan emphasizes environmental sustainability and international and intercultural experiences. There are opportunities for faculty to develop courses and experiences with an international focus. Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and encourages applicants that fulfill that mission.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. and must apply online by December 9, 2011. Please submit the following materials online: Three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and evidence of teaching ability must be sent by December 9, 2011, to: Human Resources, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794.
 * Cover Letter
 * CV
 * A description of teaching experience and philosophy
 * One writing sample

There will be preliminary interviews at the MLA.

Online App. Form: http://goucher.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28512&jobboard=148

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 9

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/16

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

High Point University (NC) - CAMPUS VISIT SCHEDULED
The English Department at High Point University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor position in 18th‑century British Literature, to begin Fall 2012, pending final budgetary approval. Requirements: PhD in English, British Literature, or related field with strong background and scholarship in 18th‑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

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Acknowledgment received: 10/11, 10/21, 10/25, 11/7

Request for additional materials: 11/22 [x2]

Rejection (no interview): 12/1

Interview scheduled: 11/22 (Skype x 2)

Rejection (after interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/16 (x 1)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Kansas State University - Assistant Professor, 18th & early 19th c. British Lit. - OFFER MADE
Assistant Professor, 18th and Early 19th Century British literature and culture. Tenure‑track position. Ph.D. in English (ABD considered) with expertise in 18th and Early 19th Century British literature and culture. Candidates with additional specialties in world literature, transatlantic or transnational studies, or gender and sexuality are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in 18th century British literature and Romanticism; five course per year teaching load. Opportunities to develop innovative interdisciplinary pedagogies and mentor graduate students. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidence of research and publication or its potential required. Commitment to diversity through pedagogy and course content required. Send letter of application, c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness (sample syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy), and a list of graduate courses completed to Karin Westman, Head, English Dept., ECS Building, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. (Letters of reference and writing samples will be requested later.) Review of applications begins November 1, 2011 and continues until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/19; 10/27, 10/31, 11/1, 11/8

Request for additional materials: 11/11 [writing sample, dossier] (x5)

Rejection (no interview): 12/8 (email x5)

MLA or Phone interview scheduled: Phone Interview scheduled 12/ 4; MLA interview scheduled 12/3

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made: [From Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012: "2/5"]

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Lawrence Tech University - tenure-track Asst. Professor, British Lit. 18th c. - present - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Assistant professor of British Literature and/or rhetoric and composition. Assistant Professor, English, tenure-track, begins Fall 2012. Ph.D. in British literature, 18th Century to the present, or Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, with experience teaching British literature required at the time of appointment. 4/4 load. These courses may include Fundamentals in English, English Composition, World Masterpieces I and II, as well as courses in British literature, 18th Century to the present. We prefer candidates with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, a strong record of publication, the ability to supervise student research and/or creative projects, and a strong desire to assist in program development, marketing, and student recruitment. Experience with computer-aided instruction, interest in the Digital Humanities, and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature also preferred. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and research interests to Melinda Phillips, Chair, HSSC, College of Arts and Science, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Deadline December 15.

From MLA JIL 10/21/11

Deadline: Dec. 15 - - NOTE: HigherEdJobs.com version of this ad gives "December 1" as the deadline.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):1/18 x2

Phone or Skype interview scheduled: 1/18

Rejection (after phone or Skype interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/30

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at British Open 2012, Modern British 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Marquette University - long 18th c. - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor of 18th-c British Literature.

One beginning tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in British Literature of the Long Eighteenth‑Century, with possible emphases in transnational approaches and/or poetry and poetics. Annual five‑course load offers teaching in lower‑division, upper‑division, and graduate literature courses as well as active participation in M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Ph.D. (by 9/1/2012), college teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity and potential in field, strong commitment to both research and teaching. Deadline: October 20, 2011. All applications must be submitted through the electronic application system at http://careers.marquette.edu, where candidates upload: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current Curriculum Vitae, (3) a dissertation abstract, (4) a writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Marquette University’s Interfolio site at http://www.interfolio.com/universities/partners/MarquetteEnglish.cfm. Contact info: Kris Ratcliffe, Chair, at krista.ratcliffe@mu.edu. Marquette University, an EOE that values diversity, is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University's Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Oct. 20

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: by phone 12/5 (x2)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Campus visits have been scheduled for late January

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Norwich University - 17th / 18th c. British Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English and Communications at Norwich University invites applications for a tenure-track English faculty position in 17th-18th century British literature to begin fall 2012.

Candidates with documented expertise in transatlantic literary and cultural studies are particularly encouraged to apply. All faculty teach a 4/4 schedule of courses in freshman composition, world literature surveys, and English program electives; prior teaching experience desired. Ph.D. expected at time of hire. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. Candidates must have U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a Norwich application no later than November 4, 2011, to British Literature Search, via e-mail: jobs@norwich.edu.

Online App. Form: http://www.norwich.edu/jobs

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 4

Acknowledgment received: 10/25/11, 11/4/11

Request for additional materials: 11/20 [syllabi, references, writing sample] (x3)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/5

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: YES, according to Renaissance 2012

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

NOTE: this school is, in part, a military college: http://www.norwich.edu/

Also posted at Renaissance 2012

Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) - 1660-1760 - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
The Department of English ( http://www.ryerson.ca/english ) invites applications for 2 positions at the Assistant Professor rank: one in Restoration/18th Century and another in Creative Writing. The appointments will be effective August 1, 2012. The positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Restoration/18th-Century: Required qualifications include an earned PhD and a record of excellent research and teaching. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong research record in Restoration and/or 18th-Century literatures and cultures (especially 1660-1760) and relevant teaching experience.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their areas of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference, a sample of their research/creative work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011and will continue until the positions are filled. Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Chair ( [mailto:denisoff@ryerson.ca denisoff@ryerson.ca] ). Please note that applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Dennis Denisoff, Chair, Department of English, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3.

From University Affairs 9/16/11 - Link to English Dept employment page.

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: On-campus interview scheduled (22 December 2011, by email) (x2)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

===SUNY Brockport - Romanticism and/or Long 18th c. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===

HigherEdJobs.com on 9/15/11

Assistant Professor of British Romanticism and/or Long 18th Century. Duties include teaching three courses each semester (graduate and undergraduate), regular publication, service to the department and college, and direction of MA theses/projects. Required: Ph.D. in English or related field by June 2012; a record of teaching success; a record of scholarship in British Romanticism and/or Long 18th Century; evidence of potential for continued publication; and potential for increasing the diversity of the curriculum, student body or faculty through teaching/mentoring or research activities. The College at Brockport is a comprehensive college of approximately 9,000 students located in the village of Brockport on the Erie Canal, minutes from the City of Rochester. English is a dynamic and productive department of 20 full-time and 20 part-time faculty with approximately 500 majors, an active creative writing program, and an MA program. For best consideration, by November 4 submit CV and letter of application at www.brockportrecruit.org. Indicate availability for MLA interviews on January 6 and 7. Also by November 4, send a copy of graduate school transcripts and three letters of reference to Dr. Meg Norcia, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of English, SUNY Brockport, Brockport NY 14420. Candidates selected for MLA interviews will submit a writing sample at that time. SUNY College at Brockport is an EOE/AAE.

Deadline: Nov. 4

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/5 x2; from Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012: "12/5" x2

--They are interviewing 18 candidates at MLA.

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:


 * Anyone have a sense of their time-line? (1/19)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Does anyone know if they are sending out post-MLA rejection notes--or is no news bad news? (I haven't heard anything since Seattle.) Thanks! (1/27)

I think they said they'd get back to people in early Feb. I also think their semester just started this week. (1/27) I'm guessing that they've already contacted people by now. (1/30)

NOTE: this position was reposted at HigherEdJobs on 11/09/11.

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Tufts University - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor - English Eighteenth-Century British Literature

Ph.D. must be awarded by August, 2012. Candidates should have expertise in British literature from the Restoration to the end of the 18th century and be capable of teaching a broad range of courses across the period, including courses on poetry, drama, and prose. We welcome candidates with a transatlantic focus. Must be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise and mentor students writing dissertations and senior theses. Evidence of superior scholarship and excellence as a teacher required.

Requirements: We will begin to review applications on November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA Convention in Seattle. Please send your letter of application, CV, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to: HigherEdJobs
 * Professor Joseph Litvak, Chair,
 * Department of English;
 * Search Committee for Eighteenth-Century British Position;
 * Department of English;
 * Tufts University;
 * Medford, MA 02155.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/29 [writing sample] (x7)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: by phone 12/15

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: by phone 1/13

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Tulane University - 1660-1800 - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Tulane University, English, New Orleans, LA 70118. Assistant Professor of English (1660-1800 British Literature)

The Department of English at Tulane University seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the junior level in 1660-1800 British literature. Many faculty members in our department conduct interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work in addition to their primary literary fields, and the Department seeks to build areas across periods, nationalities, disciplines, and approaches. Letters of application should envision the role that the applicant would play in building such areas.

Please submit a letter of application, vita, and a 25-page writing sample to [mailto:engpos2@tulane.edu engpos2@tulane.edu] by November 1 to Professor Michael Kuczynski, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Applications will only be accepted and acknowledged electronically and should be sent as either Word or pdf files. Dossiers by request only. Interviews at MLA. Women and minorities are urged to apply. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/11; 10/17; 10/19

Request for additional materials: 11/28 [dossier] (x10)

Rejection (no interview): 12/16

MLA interview scheduled: 12/13

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/9

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Alabama in Huntsville - long 18th c. - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Position in Eighteenth‑Century Literature . The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure‑earning position in British Literature of the long eighteenth century. Preferred secondary interests include literature and science, digital humanities, and/or gender studies. A commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, evidence of scholarly activity, and a PhD by the time of appointment are expected. Send letter, vita and contact information for three references, including name, address, phone number and email address, by October 17, 2011, to Dr. Daniel Schenker, Chair, Dept. of English, Univ. of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Deadline: Oct. 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 10/10 (x2); 10/17 [dossier, writing sample, transcripts](x3); 10/18 x3; 10/24; 10/24

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled: 11/28 [MLA] (x6)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/11

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University at Buffalo, SUNY - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor - 18th Century Literature

Position Summary: Standard duties of a professor at a research university, commensurate with rank, are expected. These include teaching graduate and undergraduate students; research and publication; curriculum development; participation in General Education program in the university; student advisement; supervision of independent study; service on department, college and university committees. Candidates, typically holding or about to be granted the Ph.D., should bring fresh perspectives to the study and teaching of 18th Century British Literature and Culture at both the undergraduate and the M.A./Ph.D. level. Application deadline is 11/15/2011.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54554

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received: 11/4

Request for additional materials: 11/15 [dossier] (x5), 11/22 (x2) [dossier]

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/7 (x3)

Rejection (after MLA interview): 2/8 (x2)

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: According to (very nice) rejection email, "the search has been concluded," so presumably there's been an offer made and accepted?

University of Illinois at Chicago (early modern to modernism) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
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

Deadline: Nov. 5

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: [FROM Renaissance 2012: "MLA interview scheduled: 02/12"]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: [FROM Anglophone 2012: "yes, 2nd hand" (posted 1/16)]; job talks for both UIC positions (British & Rhetoric) are listed on the calendar on the dept. website (1/18).

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Direct link to job posting at UIC HR: https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=12872

Also posted at Renaissance 2012, Modern British 2012, British Open 2012, Anglophone 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

University of Mississippi - Two TT positions in Brit Lit (18th, 19th and/or 20th c.) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
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.

Chronicle

Acknowledgment received: 10/27

Request for additional materials: 11/21 [writing sample, for 18c] (x3), 12/7

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/15 by phone (for 18c)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: [From Modern British 2012: "1/16 (by phone)"]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

This position has been closed due to the number of applications received. No more applications are being accepted. [posted 11/7]

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012 & Modern British 2012

University of Nebraska at Kearney - Asst. Professor, "long" 18th c. (Milton to Romantics)
(Tenure Track) Teach Milton and eighteenth-century literature at both undergraduate and graduate levels, survey courses for majors and minors, and General Studies courses in composition and literature. (Base load is 12 hours, with scholarly release for those who qualify for a 9-hour load.) Scholarship, including conference presentations and publications in the relevant area, as well as service on department and campus committees expected.

Required: Ph.D. in English with specialization in the "long eighteenth century," including Milton. Demonstration of excellence in teaching or potential for it, as well as achievement or potential for scholarship and service. Preferred: Focus in eighteenth-century poetry and/or drama, and history of the English language and/or grammar a plus.

Start Date: August, 2012. Competitive salary and benefits.

Applications received by December 30, 2011 will receive full consideration. To apply visit http://unkemployment.unk.edu and select "Click Here" under (Applicants) and follow instructions to complete the Faculty/Administrative application. In addition attach a cover letter and CV including contact information for three professional references to the on-line application. Also arrange to have three professional letters of reference sent in hard copy to: Chair, Milton Search Committee, Department of English, A. O. Thomas Hall 202, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849. Direct questions about the position to: (308) 865-8299 Direct questions about the on-line application to: (308) 865-8655 or employment@unk.edu

AA/EO/ADA. http://www.unk.edu

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: Anyone receive any updates on this position? (2/6)

Also posted at Renaissance 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

University of Mobile, Asst. Professor, British lit. before 1900
The University of Mobile announces a tenure‑track opening for an assistant professor of English beginning August 2012. Ph.D. required by start date. The preferred candidate will be a specialist in an area of British literature before 1900. The department is seeking an energetic scholar‑teacher whose work actively engages the Christian tradition. The faculty member will teach a 4/4 course load, typically including two sections of freshman composition, one world literature survey, and one upper‑level course each semester. Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae by November 15 to Dr. Katherine Abernathy, British Search Chair, Department of Humanities, University of Mobile, 5735 College Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36613. Applicants should also send a copy of their letters and vitae electronically to Dr. Katherine Abernathy at katherine@mail.umobile.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by phone conference.

From MLA JIL 9/30/11

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Medieval 2012, Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012, Renaissance 2012 & British Open 2012

University of North Carolina Wilmington - Asst. Professor, Poetry (1660-1800) - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship of English with a concentration in Poetry as a Genre and/or Poetics, beginning August, 2012. '''Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the area of poetry, American and British (1900-present), and British (1660-1800). '''This position will provide opportunities to create innovative undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on an author, theme, period, poetic tradition or convention. UNCW is committed to global representation and possible courses might reflect this commitment. The Department of English at UNCW is committed to teaching courses in the university's core curriculum and to extending opportunities for faculty members to develop and teach courses within their specialties. The typical teaching load for research-active faculty is three courses per semester; course listings and descriptions can be found at: http://www.uncw.edu/english.

A Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature is required or must be obtained within the first academic year of employment. The ideal candidate will have a specialization in either Restoration and Eighteenth-Century poetry or contemporary poetry. The strongest candidates will have experience in teaching at the collegiate level and be prepared to engage in research as well as to contribute to departmental and university service. For questions regarding this position, please contact Janet Ellerby (ellerbyj@uncw.edu), Search Committee Chair.

To apply, please complete the online application available at http://consensus.uncw.edu and attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample. All materials should be attached to the online application, not emailed, mailed, or faxed. Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word attachments are required.

Priority will be given to applications received by December 11, 2011, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 11

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone or MLA interview scheduled: 12/22 (phone interview scheduled) x2

Rejection (after phone or MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Modern British 2012, 20-21 c. American 2012, & Generalist 2012

University of South Carolina (1660-1790) - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor in Eighteenth-Century Literature

The Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina (http://www.cas.sc.edu/engl/) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professorship in eighteenth-century literature (1660 through 1790). We are especially interested in candidates whose research and training includes strong expertise in digital humanities and whose work considers the implications of an expanded database and the remediation of printed texts in light of the electronic and the digital.

To apply, please send cv, letter of interest, writing sample, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation (which may be sent separately either electronically through a certified dossier service or in hard copy) to:


 * William E. Rivers, Chair
 * Department of English
 * University of South Carolina
 * Columbia, SC 29208

For full consideration, application materials must be received no later than November 1, 2011.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 1/31 (??)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or Phone interview scheduled: MLA interview 12/5 (x3)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview): by email 1/7

Campus interview scheduled: by phone 1/7

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Southern California (Anglophone lit, long 18th and/or 19th century) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (3501 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089‑0354) intends to hire one tenure‑track Assistant Professor of English with expertise in Anglophone literature of the "long" eighteenth and/or nineteenth century. The position is anticipated to begin fall 2012. A possible affiliation with the USC‑Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute might exist. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Please submit a cover letter, CV, precis, and three letters of recommendation to engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu by October 20, 2011. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are also required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser:  https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61195

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Oct. 20

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/14 [writing sample] (x3)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: by phone 12/16 (x2)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: campus interviews have been scheduled [posted 1/20]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Anglophone 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

I heard from a second-hand source that the committee asked for writing samples from approximately 30 applicants out of a pool of 300. I have no idea when MLA interviews will start being scheduled.

Q: Does anyone know how many candidates USC asked to interview? 12/22

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

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Eighteenth-Century Literary Studies £36,862 ‑ £44,016 pa or £45,336 ‑ £52,556 pa

You will undertake advanced research in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literatures and enhance existing research groups in an appropriate field. You will also undertake teaching and other academic duties as required within the Department and additionally attract research students to the department, building an appropriate research grouping of international significance and substance. You will possess an emergent or already established international standing in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literatures and be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of teaching experience. Please note that appointments at Assistant Professor level entail a period of probation (normally 5 years). For further information and to apply, please go to http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs. Applications must be received by 2 December 2011. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 19 March 2012.

From MLA JIL 9/15

Deadline: Dec. 2

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/30 email

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Long 18th c. - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, College of Liberal Studies, invites applicants for a fulltime, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a specialist in British Literature of the Long 18th Century in the English Department, beginning August 27, 2012.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a high-ranking comprehensive university specializing in teaching (the load is 4/4). Strong candidates will have a proven pedagogical track record and a desire to teach as strong as their desire to conduct research. Our new colleague will teach upper-level courses in Restoration and 18th-Century British Literature as well as regular assignments in freshman composition and general education literature classes. Strong candidates will demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness and strong oral and written communication skills, potential for curriculum development, evidence of/potential for scholarship, and commitment to professional service. Preferred secondary specialties include global approaches to literary study and 18th-century culture, and the rise of modern journalism; also attractive are knowledge of classical literature, teacher preparation studies, professional writing and/or advanced expository writing, and an interest in participating in study abroad opportunities in France and China. The English Department values and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek a colleague who shares the department's commitment to diversity in curriculum and who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals. Candidates must have a PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or a comparable field conferred by August 27, 2012.

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required, including letter of application; c.v.; unofficial transcript(s); and three letters of reference uploaded through the electronic portal or mailed by reference providers or dossier service to UW-L English Department, Attn. 18th Century British Literature Search, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601. For additional information about this faculty position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/.

All application materials must be received by November 17, 2011. Initial interviews will be held at the Seattle MLA Convention; candidates not attending may make other arrangements.

HigherEdJobs

Deadline: Nov. 17

Acknowledgment received: 10/28, 11/10

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or Phone interview scheduled: MLA by phone 12/2 (x4)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/11(x2)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Wisconsin, Madison- CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
From CHE 8/10/11

The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to appoint an assistant professor of British Restoration and eighteenth-century literature and culture for a position to begin August 2012. The position carries a 2/2 course load. To apply, please e-mail a CV, a letter of application describing research and teaching strengths, a dissertation abstract, a teaching portfolio, and a recommendation dossier to Professor Theresa Kelley, Chair, Department of English at [mailto:employment@english.wisc.edu employment@english.wisc.edu]. Pdf files are preferred. Materials that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to Professor Theresa Kelley, Chair, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 600 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706, Attn: Eighteenth-Century Search.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/31

Request for additional materials: 11/10 [writing sample] (x6)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or Phone interview scheduled: MLA interview scheduled by email, 12/9 (x3)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/14

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Washington University in Saint Louis - Transatlantic Early American - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Washington University in Saint Louis seeks an Assistant or Junior Associate Professor in Transatlantic Early American Literature to begin in fall term 2012. In American literary history, the period extends from beginnings to 1830; in British, from 1600 to 1832. Applicants with backgrounds in cultural and intellectual history are especially welcome.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required. Our new faculty member will be expected to produce significant scholarship while engaging in the work of teaching and advising students; the junior associate professorship carries the expectation of a record commensurate with a successful tenure case. The teaching expectation is two courses per semester.

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions: Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Seattle in January. The application process occurs in two parts. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and dissertation précis or book description to our online application service, https://jobs.wustl.edu, and provide the reference job number of 22665. Three letters of recommendation should be sent by post to Professor Robert Milder, Co-Chair of the Search Committee, Department of English, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, Box 1122, St. Louis, MO 63130. Priority will be given to applications received by November 10, 2011, but the search will continue until the position is filled. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

Wash U HR Position Announcement

Deadline: review begins November 10

Acknowledgment received: 11/4

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: [From Early American 2012: "12/9 (phone call)"]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: campus visits have been scheduled.

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Early American 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Wayne State University - CANCELLED
'''Assistant Professor in 18th Century British Literature and Culture. ''' Pending final budget approval, the Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professorship specializing in 18th century British 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

Deadline: Nov. 1

NOTES:

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

West Virginia University - 3 positions in pre-1800 British Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications for three positions in pre-1800 British literature: (1) Shakespeare, (2) History of the Book, and (3) Poetry and Poetics. Applicants must have a PhD by August, 2012, clear evidence of success in research, and demonstrated teaching excellence. Especially encouraged to apply are candidates capable of developing or enhancing our commitment to international, interdisciplinary, and/or multicultural studies. Teaching responsibilities (a 2/2 load) will range from undergraduate British literature survey courses to Graduate courses and seminars in your areas of specialization.

West Virginia University is a Research-High Activity University located in Morgantown, WV (approximately 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA). WVU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.

The position begins August 16, 2012. Screening will begin November 1, continuing until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Seattle.

Submit your letter of application and CV to: Search Committee/British Literature, Department of English, West Virginia University, Box 6296, Morgantown, WV 26506-6296.

Direct further inquiries to John Ernest.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/18

Request for additional materials: 11/10 [Poetics; writing sample and dossier]; 11/17 [poetics]

Rejection (no interview): 12/28 (by e-mail, after having add'l materials requested in November), 12/29

MLA interview scheduled: [From Renaissance 2012: "12/22 (email) x2"]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: [From Medieval 2012: "1/13"]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

9/1: Where was this job posted?

A: I don't believe it has been posted in the usual places yet, but just yesterday, saw it circulated on email lists. I imagine it will be posted in the JIL when that goes up later in Sept.

Update (9/14/11): Position annoucement now posted at WVU site: http://english.wvu.edu/jobs

Also posted at Medieval 2012 British Open 2012 and Renaissance 2012

Willamette University - long 18th c. -- CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
Assistant professor, long 18th Century literature. The Willamette University English Department invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure‑track, specializing in the long 18th century. Ideal candidates will have the Ph.D. and publications in their field, and will be prepared to teach both the rise of the novel and British Romanticism, as well as other department literature and writing courses. A typical teaching load would include two sections per year of a general education course taught in the specialty (e.g., ENGL 117W) or in the department’s foundations program (ENGL 201 and 202W), two sections per year of 300 and 400 level courses for the major, and either a writing course (ENGL 135W, 137W, or 242W) or a first‑year seminar (IDS 101).

Applications should include a letter, CV, graduate transcript (informal), contact information for three references, and a short essay (1000 words maximum) on your approaches to teaching and your expected contributions to a department that is committed to diversity and inclusivity. Apply online at http://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/126. Review begins 7 November 2011. We will interview at the MLA in Seattle, January 2012.

From MLA JIL 9/15

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received: 10/17, 11/4

Request for additional materials: 12/1 [x5] -- Writing Sample and 3 Letters of Recommendation

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/16 [x3]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Anyone?? Not here; I'm assuming that's bad news (1/30) (x2)

So they're not going to let us know at all that campus visits were already scheduled? Not even a quick email? (2/3)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

For those who received requests, can you specify what materials were requested?

Has anyone heard back yet after submitting additional materials? Not yet. 12/10; Me either 12/14 (x2). 12/15 (x2)

Xavier University of Louisiana - long 18th century, including Romantics - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Xavier University of Louisiana, a liberal arts, Catholic, Historically Black University, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the long 18th century, including the Romantics. The position is tenure track and begins in August 2012. The applications deadline is November 15, 2011.

Qualifications: Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in English literature with a specialization in 18th century literature, at least three years of teaching experience, which demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, particularly, undergraduate teaching, and a record of serious scholarship and publications in scholarly journals.

Duties and responsibilities: The normal teaching load is four courses per semester (12 hours) with opportunities for course release. Courses in freshman composition and introductory literature as well as the long 18th century will be assigned. The position also requires departmental and university service and student advising.

Application procedures: Log in to our online system at: https://jobs.xula.edu. Attach a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references by November 15, 2011. The letter of application should be addressed to: Professor Violet H. Bryan, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled: Skype interview scheduled (12/3)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Informal invitation (12/15) [What does this mean? Did they offer this during your skype interview?] [Received a phone call that afternoon, after the interview, informally inviting me for a campus interview, probably mid-January. Details to be sorted out in early January.]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Claremont Graduate University - Associate Professor (18th / 19th c.) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
​The School of Arts & Humanities and the Department of English at Claremont Graduate University announce a position in English, with appointment at the rank of associate professor. The ideal candidate will have strong scholarly credentials in some area of British eighteenth-century, romantic, or nineteenth-century literature, plus a willingness to teach and direct graduate study in other areas of British literature, 1700 to present. We especially encourage the application of candidates with expertise in gender and women's studies; transatlantic, post-colonial and literary theory, material culture, and/or British modernism. Claremont Graduate University is a small, graduate-only institution, and its School of Arts and Humanities encourages interdisciplinary study among its departments of English, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Music, and Art. All teaching is on the graduate level. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

​Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference-at least one of which speaks to the applicant's teaching/mentoring abilities-to:

Professor Lori Anne Ferrell, Department of English, School of Arts and Humanities, Faculty Search Committee, 121 E. Tenth Street, Claremont, CA 91711

Applications must be postmarked by October 28, 2011. Interviews of selected candidates will be held in early December. Please visit our website for more information about this position.

HigherEdJobs

Deadline: Oct. 28

Acknowledgment received: 10/30 or so [email]

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone or Skype interview scheduled: 11/10 [x4] by email & phone

Rejection (after phone or Skype interview):

Campus interview scheduled: yes 4 candidates

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

11/22 Has anyone been scheduled for a campus interview (x2)? x3: No one I know

Hi "X2"; I'm X1. Just wanting to be clear that I haven't been scheduled; but if other candidates have, then they have probably got their short list. X2 here - same for me. x3: they said (in the interview at the end) to update contact info for T'giving break, so it sounded like they plan to make calls sometime between today (wed 11/23) and this weekend. of course, plans can get delayed! I know two other interviewees, no word for any of us yet.

Late 11/23 No word here. Hope you all have a good Thanksgiving.

11/30 Hello. Any word on campus visits? 12/2 No word for me, but I suspect at this point no news is bad news.

12/2 Good luck to finalists.

12/2 campus visits have indeed been scheduled

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Eastern University (PA) - (Assoc. Prof., long 18th & 19th c.)
The English Department of Eastern University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty appointment at the Associate Professor rank to begin August 2012. Ph.D. required. Applicants should have an emphasis on British Literature from the Long Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries, a competency and willingness to teach generalist courses in addition to composition and possibly other courses in the writing program. The candidate must have experience or demonstrate an aptitude for administrative duties in order to assume chair responsibilities within two years. Duties include a 4‑3 teaching load along with standard academic responsibilities after the first year, including student advising and committee assignments. There is flexibility to negotiate courses in additional specialties. Salary is commensurate with experience. Candidates should be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship.

Eastern is a Christian university, and applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with the Christian mission of the university. (The university’s mission statement can be viewed at http://www.eastern.edu/welcome/missionstatement.html). The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching ability. Please submit applications electronically to the following address: [mailto:jobs@eastern.edu jobs@eastern.edu.] Please remember to include the job number (#4088) in the subject line.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or Phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Johns Hopkins University - Assoc. or Full Professor
Associate or Full Professor of Eighteenth-Century British Literature. The English Department at Johns Hopkins University announces a search for a scholar of eighteenth‑century British literature at the rank of associate or full professor. Additional expertise in Romantic literature highly desirable. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should submit letter of application, c.v, and writing sample of 25‑30 pages online at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3118. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2011 but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

MLA JIL 10/7/11

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Augustana College (Rock Island, IL) - 1 year renewable VAP - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Augustana College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English. This is a full-time, one-year, renewable visiting position. PhD in English with specialization in British literature of the Restoration and 18th Centuries is required. A secondary interest in creative writing is preferred. Primary teaching responsibilities include core composition and literature courses, upper-level literature and writing courses in the English Department, as well as course in the General education program. Qualifications: A commitment to teaching composition is a must. A strong candidate must demonstrate a desire to teach, mentor, and advise undergraduates, to facilitate the growth of the English and Creative Writing programs, and to support the mission of Augustana College.

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts college of 2,500 students, most of whom live on a wooded 115-acre campus. Rock Island, Illinois is one of the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities along the Mississippi River, a diverse metropolitan area with 400,000 residents. Augustana College is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or creed. Details about Augustana, our expectation of the faculty, the selection process and the Quad Cities all are available at the Faculty Search website: http://www.augustanafaculty.org/.

To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (copies are fine), teaching statement, a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three current letters of recommendation to: Search #104-12 English, C/O Dr. Pareena Lawrence, Dean of the College, Augustana College, 639 – 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. Questions may be directed to the co-chair of the department, Joseph McDowell at JosephMcdowell@augustana.edu. Application review will begin on November 1, 2011, for consideration of an interview at the January 2012 MLA.

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/16 (x3)

Rejection (after MLA interview): 01/26 (x1) This school gave me an MLA invite; after I inquired, they agreed to a phone or Skype interview instead. Now, after three weeks of email and phone silence, I've been told that I'm out of the running and that, for on-campus interviews, they're going with the two people they already interviewed. Very professional search committee here.

Campus interview scheduled: 1/19

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Governors State University (IL) - 1 yr. VAP, Early British Lit.
Position's Functional Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, British Literature. Department: Liberal Arts, CAS. Location: University Park. Posting Number: 0201215

Position Start Date: 08-08-2012

Position End Date: 06-01-2013

Position Summary: Applications are invited for a one-year sabbatical replacement for the 2012-2013 academic year, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be able to teach broadly in earlier British (pre-Romantics) literature. Desirable secondary areas include composition and/or world literature. Anticipated teaching assignments will include upper-level undergraduate courses, with the strong potential for teaching in our M.A. program. High priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence, publications, and completed Ph.D.

Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students. GSU provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students with undergraduate tuition that is the most affordable in the state.

Established in 1969, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university's high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online, and off campus offerings, and outstanding educational value. GSU is committed to securing and maintaining academic accreditation for programs where accreditation is available. Furthermore, GSU seeks to become a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities and recently introduced the Dual Degree Program with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time.

The campus, conveniently located in University Park, Illinois, is characterized by the quiet of its scenic 760 acre campus amidst vigorous suburban and business growth, towns of character and interest, along with Metra access to the vibrancy of the Chicago Loop, just 35 miles away. The campus and surrounding community enjoy the excellent cultural offerings of Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts, as well as its acclaimed Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.

Minimum Qualifications: Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. with an emphasis in earlier British literature. ABDs will be considered, with completion date by start of contract. Candidates must have college-level teaching experience, and demonstrate the ability to work with students, faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications in composition and/or world literature, and those with a strong research agenda in earlier British literature.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (posted 1/17/12)

Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application will include a cover letter addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 - 5 professional references with contact information. Also, please attach scanned copies of transcripts.

Online App. Form: https://employment.govst.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52168

Deadline: Open until filled - posted at HigherEdJobs.com 1/20/12

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Also posted at Medieval 2012 & Renaissance 2012

Grinnell College - 1 year Asst. Professor in 18th c. British Lit.
GRINNELL COLLEGE. One-year leave replacement position in the English Department for a specialist in 18th Century British Literature, with subspecialty in gender or feminist criticism desired, starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college, with an English Department committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and to bringing critically acclaimed creative writers to the campus community. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include introductory courses, a survey in the literature of the long 18th and 19th century, a seminar in the candidate's area of specialization, and possibly an introductory Humanities course.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1, 2012.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a scholarly writing sample, course syllabi for the following courses: introductory course in literary analysis; survey in 18th-19th century British literature; and advanced seminar in area of specialization (under "Required Documents" upload as one file under "Other"), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Associate Professor Stephen Andrews, at mailto:EnglishSearch3@grinnell.edu EnglishSearch3@grinnell.edu or 641-269-4655.

Chronicle

Deadline: March 1

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Minnesota State University (Mankato) - pre-1900 British Lit. - Asst. Prof., Fixed-Term Position
Specialist in British literature prior to the 19th century to teach a variety of introductory, upper-level and graduate courses, including Shakespeare, British literature survey courses, and the department's introductory course in linguistics. In addition, must be prepared to teach composition and writing-intensive general education literature courses. An ability to teach online or hybrid courses is desirable. Teaching load : 12 credits (3 courses) per semester. Also required: continued scholarly activity, undergraduate and graduate advising, service on MA thesis committees and department committees. Fixed-term positions are for one academic year; there is a possibility that the position may be extended on an annual basis for up to four years.

Minimum Qualifications: For more information and application materials, please see http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm
 * Doctorate in English literature or related field by August 20, 2012.
 * Specialization in British literature prior to the 19th century.
 * Demonstrated preparation to teach survey courses in British literature prior to the 19th century.
 * Demonstrated preparation to teach Shakespeare.
 * Demonstrated preparation to teach linguistics.
 * Relevant scholarly activity.
 * College-level teaching experience in literature and writing.

Full Position Description from HR (LINK)

Deadline: Review of applications begins January 9, 2012, and will continue until position is filled.

Acknowledgment received:

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Also posted at Medieval 2012 & Renaissance 2012

Rollins College - 1 year VAP - post-1660 British Lit.
Visiting Assistant Professor of British Literature Rollins College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in British literature beginning fall 2012. Responsibilities include teaching six courses, chiefly surveys (post-1660) and electives in British literature and at least one section of first-year writing.

A Ph.D. with an emphasis on British literature is required.

Interested applicants must apply through the College's applicant web portal at http://www.rollinsjobs.com and upload the following materials merged together into a maximum of four electronic files as follows:

(1) letter of application (2) a C.V. (3) contact information, including telephone and e-mail addresses

Questions may be directed to: Professor Jana Mathews, Chair, Visiting Professor Search Committee, Email: jmathews@rollins.edu

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1885, Rollins is an independent, comprehensive, residential liberal arts college with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,730 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. Ninety-four percent of Rollins 173 full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field. The campus, noted for its lakefront beauty and unique location, is set in the residential community of Winter Park, just 15 minutes from Orlando, one of the nation's most dynamic urban centers. Rollins is Florida's oldest recognized college and for the fifth consecutive year is ranked number one among southern regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's "American's Best Colleges." For further information visit http://www.rollins.edu/english.

MLA JIL 1/27/12

Deadline: review begins Feb. 1

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Also posted at Modern British 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

The job ad was amended on 2/6. It now specifies that they are looking for "a specialist in 19th Century British/Anglophone Literature." See the new ad on the CHE's job page and the updated ad on Rollins's hr page.

Revised ad does still state desire for someone to teach post-1660 surveys: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000715107-01/

University of Toronto Scarborough - one-year appt. - 18th c. & Romanticism
The Department of English, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), invites applications for a one-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013. Candidates should have a PhD in English and a strong research background in British Eighteenth-Century and Romantic Literature. The successful applicant will be expected to teach five undergraduate courses per year (2/3 load), to pursue an active research program, and to contribute service to the Department of English at UTSC. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and one writing sample online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Job Number 1101014). We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS Word documents in one or two files. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email to romantic-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca or by post to: Professor Christine Bolus-Reichert,Chair, Department of English, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada.

The deadline for applications is January 30, 2012.

UTSC has an interdisciplinary commitment, and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of visible minority groups, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

From MLA JIL 10/14/11

Deadline: Jan. 30 2012

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Has UTSC been in touch with anyone?

Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012