African American 2012

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Brown University
African American Literature. Assistant professor, tenure track, or associate professor with tenure, departments of English and American Studies. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching, with interests in any area of African American literature. For assistant professor, please send letter of application, dossier (c.v. and three letters of recommendation), and dissertation abstract or selected publications; Ph.D. complete by June 2012. Candidates for associate professor should hold the Ph.D. and demonstrate at least five years of successful teaching and a substantial record of publication, including publication of a book; please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of five referees whom the department may contact directly. Address applications to Professor Rolland Murray, Chair, African American Search Committee, English Department, Box 1852, 70 Brown Street, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2011.

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George Mason University
The George Mason University, Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in African American Literature. Position begins fall of 2012.

The candidate should specialize in African American Women's Literature, Criticism and Theory with an emphasis on 20th/21st-century fiction writers such as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and Gloria Naylor. Additional expertise in the modern literatures of the African diaspora is also desirable. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in scholarship, and undergraduate and graduate teaching. Review of applications begins November 2, 2011, with interviews at the 2012 MLA convention.

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Ithaca College
Ithaca College's Department of English invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in African American literature, beginning AY 2012-13. In addition to teaching African American literature courses at the undergraduate level, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach courses in African American and/or multicultural literature to graduate students in MAT program.

Interested individuals should apply on line at http://www.icjobs.org and attach submit letter of application and c.v. Under separate cover, please send three letters of reference to Claire Gleitman, Chair, Department of English, Ithaca College, 303 Muller Center, Ithaca, NY 14850. Questions about on-line application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until interviews are scheduled. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Seattle, WA, January 2012.

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James Madison University
Assistant Professor of English in African American and African Diasporic Literatures. We are especially interested in candidates with interests in critical race theory, race and gender, and race and popular culture. Tenure-track position, to begin Fall 2012. Successful candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2012. The deadline for receipt of all materials is November 2, 2011.

Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate (MA) courses in African American literature as well as introductory courses serving the General Education curriculum, with opportunities to teach in the Africana Studies, American Studies, Women's Studies, and Film Studies programs. The English Department faculty does not teach freshman composition.

Qualifications: Successful candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2012. Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence. Publication and service are expected for tenure. Pay Rate: Commensurate w/ experience

Special Instructions: To apply for this position, candidates must complete the faculty profile at: https://JobLink.jmu.edu. Candidates must also send a cover letter, c.v., and writing sample, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Matthew Rebhorn, African American Literature Search Chair, Department of English, MSC 1801, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

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Nevada State College [see full job ad]
From HigherEdJobs.com JIL 7/28/11

The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Nevada State College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in English to begin fall 2012. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic and able to teach composition and writing courses, introductory literature classes, and upper division courses for the English major. The preferred candidate will also be able to teach courses in the Integrated Studies major, which allows students to partake in interdisciplinary study across academic disciplines and professional fields...Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Ethnic Studies and Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Caribbean Literature, African American Literature, Chicano Literature, Comparative Literature, and/or World Literature

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Cross-posted at Other Ethnic American 2012, Comparative Literature, Anglophone/Postcolonial, British Open, Generalist

New York University
The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University seeks a specialist in African-American literature, to be appointed as either tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor effective September 1, 2012, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. We invite applicants working in any area of African-American literary studies, irrespective of critical approach, with research interests that enhance or complement the department's strengths in literary history and post-colonial studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate scholarly excellence and a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching, and must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2012.

Applicants already holding tenure should submit a letter of application, a CV, and the names of three referees; untenured applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of up to 90,000 words. Materials are to be uploaded via the “Employment” link on the NYU Department of English web site: http://english.as.nyu.edu. All applications will be acknowledged, and the official review will begin on October 1, 2011.

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Rutgers University
Assistant Professor in Pre-Harlem Renaissance African American

The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in Pre-Harlem Renaissance African American. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3088 ).

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Saint Joseph's University
Pending approval by the Board of Trustees, the Department of English at Saint Joseph's University is currently recruiting for a tenure-track position in African American literature. Complementary fields of study may include critical race theory or African diasporic studies. The departmental load is 3/3. Teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate level will include courses in African American literature, American literature surveys and special topics courses, and introductory composition and literature courses; there may also be opportunities to teach in the graduate Writing Studies Program. Course offerings that contribute to SJU's Africana Studies program would be welcome. English programs are offered on both day and evening schedules. All English faculty members advise majors. The English department, recently named an academic program of excellence by the university, offers a vigorous major with tracks in writing, literature, education, journalism, and theatre and a thriving master's in Writing Studies. For further information about the department, please visit our website at www.sju.edu/cas/english.

Applicants should have dedication to teaching and demonstrated potential for scholarly activity. Ph.D. in hand by August 2012.

In order to be considered for the position, all candidates must apply online. Please log on to the Saint Joseph's University Human Resource website using the following link http://www.sju.edu/hr ; click on Employment and follow the instructions. Applications are to include (1) a curriculum vitae, including the names of 3 references with complete contact information (address, phone, email) and (2) a letter outlining academic achievements (including dissertation), research plans, and teaching philosophy. Please do not send hard copies of documents. Dossiers and writing samples will be requested after initial screening. All materials must be submitted by November 11, 2011. We will be interviewing at the MLA Conference. The search chair is Dr. Jason Mezey, Department of English (jmezey@sju.edu).

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University of Arkansas
Ph.D. in English with specialization in African-American Literature. Preference will be given to candidates who already have the rank of Associate Professor or who are nearing their tenure review to advance to that rank-though new Ph.D.'s will also be considered. If the successful candidate is already tenured, the position will be tenured; if the candidate is nearing his or her tenure review at the time of application, he or she will be put on a fast track to tenure at the University of Arkansas. The salary will be highly competitive. The job entails teaching, research, and service. Teaching will consist of four courses per year, on a semester system: two graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the Department of English and two courses in the Department of African-American Studies. Job performance will be evaluated jointly by the Chair of the Department of English and the Chair of African-American Studies; tenure will be in English.

Submit letter, resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation via Interfolio, in hard copy to the address above, or as email attachments, in .docx or .pdf, to Dorothy Stephens, Chair, via Sara Beth Spencer Bynum, Assistant, at sspencer@uark.edu. If submitting by email, please put "Application for English/AASC Position" in the email header and begin every filename with the applicant's last name. Applications will be acknowledged by letter. The deadline is November 4. Interviews will be held at the Annual Convention. The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving a culturally diverse faculty and staff.

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UC Santa Cruz
Advance notice of position, "Literature: African- American/Modernism to Contemporary" posted in Chronicle 7/20/11. Details forthcoming on UCSC HR site.

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The Department of Literature at the UC Santa Cruz invites applications for a position in African-American Literature (Modernism to Contemporary), at the assistant (tenure-track) to mid-associate level (tenured). Applicants should be able to contribute to department focal areas in one or more of the following: comparative modernisms, 20th/21st century experimental writing and media, black nationalisms, inter- and transnationalism, and black diaspora cultures. We have a preference for candidates with expertise in at least one additional language literature relevant to the field of African American/African diaspora studies. Possible related areas of research and teaching might include Caribbean and Latin American literatures/cultures, African literatures, Black Atlantic cultures, Black expatriate and exilic writing, Pan-African culture and politics, creative writing, and comparative and critical race studies. At the Assistant Professor level, preference will be given to advanced assistant professors. We seek scholars with significant teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including doctoral supervision, and with evidence of a developed research trajectory. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and to work actively in the graduate program. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

Deadline: The position will remain open until filled, but in order to be considered at the initial screening, the complete application must be received by October 25, 2011.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
African-American Literature, Assistant Professor. Full-time, tenure-track appointment in the Department of English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We invite applications from candidates working in any area and/or period of African-American literature and culture, broadly conceived. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment. Target starting date is August 16, 2012. Salary competitive.

To ensure full consideration, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit initial application materials by November 4, 2011: letter of application, curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page description of dissertation or current research project, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.

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University of Mississippi (2 positions) - African-American Lit + Creative Writing
The University of Mississippi English department is looking to make two tenure-track appointments in African American Literature, one of them with a creative writing emphasis. The first is a joint appointment with African American Studies for an Assistant professor in African American literature. PhD required. The Second appointment is at the Assistant or Associate level for a candidate in African American literature with a proven ability to teach and publish creative writing. PhD or MFA required. The search committee will start reviewing applicants on October 14, 2011. Preliminary interviews at MLA. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ethel Young-Minor (eyoungmi@olemiss.edu). Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA/ Title VI/Title IX/Section 504 employer.

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Also posted at CreativeWriting 2012