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Arkansas Technical University - Assistant Professor of English (pref. 16th-18th c. British Lit.)
British Literature. Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning mid-August 2014. Ph.D. preferred, ABD required. Any area of specialization will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates prepared to teach 16th-18th-century British literature. Secondary specializations of interest include technical writing, film studies, TESOL, and world literatures. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to general education instruction, including composition. Arkansas Tech is a mid-sized liberal arts university emphasizing teaching (4/4 load) and undergraduate education. Graduate programs include M.A. in English, M.A. in TESOL, Master of Liberal Arts, and M.Ed. in English Education. Closing date is November 11, 2013. Send letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts and three letters of recommendation through ByCommittee via the link above or via mail to: Dr. Susan Poznar, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English and World Languages, Witherspoon 142, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR 72801. Review of applications will begin immediately after the application deadline. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. AA/EOE.

Deadline: November 11, 2013

MLA JIL 09.11.13

Acknowledgment received: 11/1/13, 11/6 (email)

Request for additional materials:

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From acknowledgement email: "The search committee will start screening applications in November, so please do not be concerned if you do not hear from us before then. We will probably begin with phone interviews in December, and we will contact applicants by email to schedule those interviews."

Also posted at Renaissance 2014 and Restoration/18th-Century 2014

Elon University (NC) - TT Asst Professor, pre-1800 non-dramatic British Lit. - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Elon University invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor position in the Department of English, to begin mid-August 2014.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in pre-1800 non-dramatic British Literature. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced literature, first-year writing, and interdisciplinary General Studies courses.

Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. To learn more, please visit www.elon.edu.

Please send letter of application and curriculum vitae, with names of three references to [mailto:LITPre1800@elon.edu LITPre1800@elon.edu], including your full name in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013, and continue until position is filled.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/25, 11/2

Request for additional materials: 11/7(x11), 11/8(x8)

Rejection (no interview): 12/5 x3

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Phone interview scheduled 11/27 (x4)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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 * Anyone know if they require the PhD by time of application, or time of appointment?
 * ABD candidate here who received request for additional materials, so I'd say by time of appointment.
 * Those of you who received rejections today, did you get a request for additional materials?
 * (12/8): Did anyone else who had additional materials requested receive neither a rejection nor a phone interview? X4
 * What is the teaching load at Elon? Did anyone ask? 3 classes per semester at 4 hrs. each, so 12 hrs. per semester

Lebanon Valley College - TT Assistant Professor of English, Early British Lit.
Lebanon Valley College invites applications for a tenure track position in the English Department to begin fall 2014. A Ph.D. in English is required as well as evidence of teaching excellence at the college level and scholarly potential. The successful candidate will have strong research interests in early British literature, and preference will be given to those with communications or creative writing experience. The 4/4 teaching load will include first-year writing courses, intermediate level literature, and more specialized upper level courses. Complete applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, publication sample, and three letters of reference should be sent to work@lvc.edu. Applicants also must submit a teaching portfolio consisting of a statement of teaching philosophy, at least two official course evaluation summaries, and two recent syllabi. Lebanon Valley College is a diverse community of inclusive excellence. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Application materials must be received by November 15, 2013, and interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.lvc.edu/english. EOE

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013 (or Dec. 1? see NOTES below)

https://apply.interfolio.com/22427

MLA JIL 09.13.13

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This same job (apparently) was reposted in the Chronicle on Nov. 4 with a new deadline [Dec 1] and new (or at least different) Interfolio address to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/23368.

Missouri Southern State University - Full-Time Position, Specialist in British Literature before 1800 (Non-TT)
The Department of English and Philosophy at Missouri Southern State University invites applicants for a non-tenure track position, with the possibility of renewal, for a specialist in British Literature before 1800; teaching load is 12 credit hours course load per semester, beginning August of 2014. Highly desired are candidates with supporting background or experience in teaching History of the English Language and introductory Linguistics. (State of Missouri certification requirements for the BSE degree in English specify both HEL and linguistics. BA majors take one of the two courses.) A Ph.D. is preferred, though A.B.D.s will be considered. The successful candidate will teach general education and upper-division courses in early British literature as well as first-year writing.

Applicants must apply online at [mailto:FacultyVitae@mssu.edu FacultyVitae@mssu.edu]; include the title "English Department - British Literature" in the subject line. Applications materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Official transcripts are required within 45 days of hire. Employment will require a successful criminal background check. MSSU is an EOE/AA employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Open Until Filled (posted 12/09/13)

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Pepperdine University - TT Asst. Professor, pref. British Medieval or British Romantic - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Pepperdine University's Humanities and Teacher Education Division invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position in English, British Medieval or British Romantic preferred, to begin August 1, 2014. The position’s course load will include core-curriculum, large-lecture, interdisciplinary western culture courses. Qualifications include: Ph.D. in English, university teaching experience, evidence of quality scholarship, and a commitment to fostering quality teaching and advising in a liberal arts environment. Applicants should send a CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research agenda, and a statement on how the candidate will support the Christian mission of the University. Application review will begin on November 15, 2013. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Contact:
 * Dr. Cyndia Susan Clegg (cyndia.clegg@pepperdine.edu)
 * Director of the English Program
 * Humanities and Teacher Education Division
 * Seaver College, Pepperdine University
 * 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy.
 * Malibu, CA 90263-4225

https://apply.interfolio.com/23733

MLA JIL 11.1.13

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview scheduled (heard by email on 12/7/13) (by phone on 12/11)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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 * Seriously, Pepperdine? Official transcripts only. So ridiculous, and Interfolio won't let you submit unofficial to their application. Writing to the contact to see what the deal is, will report.
 * ^^Thanks for checking on this. Note that the following is the actual Interfolio address where you're supposed to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/23687
 * here's what they said: "certainly submit unofficial transcripts at this point, although your university requires official transcripts for hiring." don't know how you get around the requirement on interfolio for official trans, if anyone has thoughts on that, please post...
 * ^^Can't you just upload unofficial ones instead? It's not like Interfolio is checking on the contents of the documents you upload...
 * To the above, actually Interfolio only assigns the label "official transcripts" if you have your school(s) mail the transcripts to the interfolio offices (unless your school does electronic delivery, which none of mine do). Of course, you need to think quite a bit ahead to do this. Then interfolio uploads the files for you to submit for the "official transcript" request.
 * you would think so, but i keep getting this message: "Only Official Transcripts can fulfill Official Transcript requirements." and then it won't let the upload complete. anyone else have this problem?
 * If you're getting a different message from the school, I'd let Interfolio know about the problem: "Submit a help request via email at [mailto:help@interfolio.com help@interfolio.com]"
 * many schools will allow you to specially request an electronic official transcript that you can hen upload to interfolio or other application programs. So, check with your school about your options. You could be saving your sanity and pocketbook.
 * OK, here's the deal: Interfolio is aware of this issue but so far as I know they haven't changed the "official" requirement. And Interfolio does know the difference between a self-uploaded transcript and one that comes directly from a university, hence the blocking (as noted above). You can add the unofficial trans. under "additional documents" and submit that way.


 * Friendly advice: If Pepperdine is reading this wiki (which schools often do), they will be able to match your name from your emails to the comments you left here, which started by calling them "ridiculous." It's a good way to count yourself out of the running before you apply. You might want to moderate your tone in the future.
 * 12/10: Any word?

Siena Heights University (MI) - Asst Professor, British and World Lit. (Medieval-18th c., incl. Shakespeare) - PHONE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The College of Arts and Sciences at Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI, seeks an Assistant Professor of English to begin August 2014.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach four courses per semester, typically two first-year composition courses and two literature courses. Among the literature courses will be Introduction to Literature, the first halves of our World and British Literature surveys (through the 18th century), a 300-level research methods course, and special topics designed by the faculty member. Service responsibilities include advising students and serving on university committees.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in English or closely related field (or ABD with a firm defense date), as well as effective written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate the ability to teach the following courses: British literature (medieval through 18th century, including Shakespeare); world literature (beginnings to 1700); and a 300-level research methods course. In addition, the successful candidate must be an experienced and enthusiastic composition teacher.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Siena Heights University is a Catholic university founded in 1919 and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. We welcome applications from members of any group that has been historically under-represented in the American academy. The University assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their cover letter describing teaching experience and interest, as well as research interests, and a CV with names and contact information for at least three professional references to shujobs@sienaheights.edu. In the subject line of the email, please reference the job title of this position to ensure timely review and distribution of your materials. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application deadline is November 1, 2013. EOE

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: Oct 29

Request for additional materials: 1 (11/18/13)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 1 phone (11/18/13)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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 * -- Note: this school has no tenure system. The salary range as reported by The Chronicle is also abysmal ($41K average for assistant profs, $61K for full profs).

University of Evansville (IN) - TT Assistant Professor
The Department of English at the University of Evansville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. The department seeks an active scholar with the ability to teach Shakespeare and modern British and Irish literature. This candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. The position carries a load of 6-7 courses during the academic year, including a responsibility to UE’s general education and writing-intensive First Year Seminar programs. The position begins 1 August 2014 and the successful candidate will either hold a Ph.D. or be scheduled to defend.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, one-page abstract of dissertation, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Bill Hemminger, English Department Search Committee, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Olmsted Hall 329, Evansville, Indiana 47722.

Deadline for applications is 15 November 2013.

The University of Evansville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to educational excellence through diversity.

LINK to Job Announcement

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013

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===University of Illinois at Chicago - Full or Senior Associate Professor (Open Field)===


 * See Full Post at Generalist 2014

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay - TT Assistant Professor of English - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is seeking an Assistant Professor of English to join the Humanistic Studies department. The Humanistic Studies department comprises those fields that study human creations of all sorts.

This position includes the following responsibilities:
 * Teach 21 credits, including surveys of British literature, upper-level courses in the English novel, and other English courses depending upon the candidate's qualifications
 * Help develop and/or support English curriculum in one or more of the following areas: digital humanities, postcolonial or world literature, women in literature, or film studies
 * Teach occasional interdisciplinary courses in the humanities
 * Advise students
 * Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank
 * Perform institutional service and contribute to the ongoing development of the department

In addition, this position will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in English or related field from an accredited institution. The degree must be completed no later than May 24, 2015. Will consider ABD candidates who can demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement above.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:
 * Campus and Community: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/community/
 * Office of Public Safety: http://www.uwgb.edu/publicsafety/
 * Annual Security Report: http://www.uwgb.edu/publicsafety/documents/AnnualSecurityReport.pdf

SPECIAL NOTES: Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service is required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an AA/EEO employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Please submit application materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

Online Application Link

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2013

Acknowledgment received: 9/23, 10/18, 10/14, 10/11
 * Those who received acknowledgement: Did you get something more than the automated email from UWRecruiting?
 * I had been emailing with Pam Johnson, the department contact, to make sure that my Interfolio letters got added to the application I had submitted through their online system. It took her a few days to respond, but she did get back to me.
 * I received a very nice e-mail from Pam Johnson within half an hour of sending my application to let me know that they still needed one more letter of recommendation, and telling me who the other two were.

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/11, email (x6)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): phone (12/9) (x1)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Also posted at Generalist 2014

Q: Any word on what's going on with this search? The deadline was Oct. 15.

None here (11/26)

Haven't heard a thing (11/28)

Nada (12/10) x2

Wabash College (IN) - TT Position, British Lit. before 1900 and Rhet./Comp.
Wabash College invites applications for a Byron K. Trippet (BKT) full-time, tenure-track position with a specialization in a period of British literature before 1900 and Rhetoric and Composition. Position to start July 1, 2014. PhD and publications required. Very competitive salary and generous support for professional development. The successful candidate will combine a strong research agenda with a lively interest in pedagogy and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. As part of a 3-3 load, teaching opportunities will include interdisciplinary general education courses. Please send application letter and C.V. to Violet Mayberry, Administrative Assistant, Wabash College, P.O. Box 352, Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352.

Applications may also be sent electronically to mayberrv@wabash.edu Questions may be directed to Marc Hudson, English Department Chair, at hudsonm@wabash.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until November 1, 2013. Dossiers will be requested after initial screening. We will interview select candidates at MLA in Chicago.

https://apply.interfolio.com/22481

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: Applied on 10/25, received email confirmation on 10/25; Applied on 10/28; received email confirmation on 10/29 x

Request for additional materials:  Nov 7/13; Nov.11 (x3)
 * Question - To the person who got a request for additional materials -- what is your field?  A: Renaissance. A2: Middle English. A3: Enlightenment A4: Nineteenth Century

Rejection (no interview): 11/14, 11/15 (x2); 11/19 (x4); 11/21 (x3); 11/25 (x3); 11/29 (x3)
 * Question: Did the rejected applicants receive a letter by mail or e-mail? A: email.
 * Question 2: Were the rejected applicants those who received a request for additional materials (Nov  7-11)? Yes (11/21) / No, on 11/21, No, on 11/25 / No, on 11/29 (x2)
 * Do these questions indicate that several applicants (like me) have recieved neither a request for additional materials nor a rejection? Is this typical? Does it suggest that the rejection just hasn't arrived yet? (seems unusual if email is the means of notification.)
 * I am in the same boat as the poster direclty above. I take it to mean that we haven't made the cut for a materials request but they are keeping our application open just in case. This seems like relatively standard practice to ensure that a hire can be made.
 * Question: I just received a rejection email followed by an email "recalling" it. Has anyone else received these emails? (x2)
 * I just received the recall email, but not the rejection, confusingly enough.
 * I received the email, too, and I did receive a rejection email a few days ago.

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/11 (MLA)

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 * Wabash College is a "private, independent, four year liberal arts college for men, granting Bachelor of Arts degree." -- From website
 * Does anyone know if "PhD and publications required" means PhD at time of application, or by appointment start date?
 * Unless they specifically state "PhD in hand at the time of application," I think that's just standard language to indicate you can't get this job with an MA or other terminal degree. Besides, why not just apply? That's my motto for almost everything. :)

West Virginia Wesleyan College - TT Asst. Professor, pre-20th c. British Lit.
he English Department of West Virginia Wesleyan College announces a full-time, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2014, specializing in pre-20th century British Literature of any historical or theoretical focus, with preferable secondary focus in non-Western/trans-Atlantic literature or gender/masculinity studies. Primary specialization may be in Medievalism, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, or Victorian literature. The successful candidate will exhibit strong academic familiarity with the relevant literature, including critical literature, in the primary specialization. Academic familiarity with the secondary focus should comprise general and historical knowledge, but need not form a major component of the applicant's critical work. A Ph.D. is preferred, but well-qualified ABD's will also be considered.

Faculty in WVWC's English department teach a two-semester 4/4 load, of which between 6-9 hours may consist of service/general education courses, including composition and basic research.

Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private residential liberal arts and sciences college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Buckhannon, WV, named one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America". The College is related to the United Methodist Church, with a curriculum committed to intellectual rigor, self-discovery, human dignity, mutual support, social justice, self-discipline, mental and physical wellness, the appreciation of diversity and the natural world, and the judicious use of resources. The College has over 40 undergraduate academic majors, 10 graduate programs, 19 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreation programs.

To apply: please submit in a single pdf, a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations, and unofficial academic transcripts to Dr. Boyd Creasman, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Electronic submissions will be accepted ([mailto:creasman@wvwc.edu creasman@wvwc.edu]).

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: open until filled (posted on 11/14/13)

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

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Wingate University (NC) - Assistant Professor of English (pref. for Medieval British)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Wingate University, a private residential university with a liberal arts core located near Charlotte, North Carolina, announces a full-time, continuing Assistant Professor position in the Department of English beginning in August 2014. The successful candidate will teach freshmen composition, world literature, and a British I survey course (Beowulf through the Restoration), as well as a limited number of courses in his or her specialty. Preference will be given to candidates with concentrations in medieval British literature who are qualified to teach either linguistics or advanced grammar. A strong commitment to undergraduate research is expected. PhD required.

Please apply electronically by sending files as a PDF to [mailto:english-search-2013-grp@wingate.edu english-search-2013-grp@wingate.edu]. Initial application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on December 16th and will continue until filled. Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private, four-year co-educational institution offering students active learning opportunities through personalized instruction, world travel, career discovery, faith development and community service. More information about the university may be found at http://www.wingate.edu EOE

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins Dec. 16

Acknowledgment received:

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