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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - 20th/21st c.
English & For Langs, 3801 W Temple Av, Pomona, CA 91768 http://www.class.csupomona.edu/efl/

'''Assistant Professor, 20th/21st-Century American Literature. ''' The Department of English and Foreign Languages invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of 20th/21st‑Century American Literature (background in African American or Chicano Literature preferred). Further interest or experience in one or several of the following – teacher preparation, creative writing, and earlier periods of American literature ‑ is also desirable. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in 20th/ 21st Century American Literature by the time of appointment; evidence of effective teaching; evidence of scholarly potential; demonstrated ability to respond to the educational equity goals of the University and its increasing ethnic diversity and international character. Date of Appointment: September 2012. Consideration of completed applications begins November 30, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Application forms and full job description are available from http://academic.csupomona.edu/faculty/positions.aspx.

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Christian Brothers University (TN)
Assistant Professor of American Literature. Ph.D. in English with specialization in American Literature. Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas: Creative Writing, Digital Rhetoric, Film Studies, or World Literature. The position is tenure track and begins in August 2012 to fill a vacancy left from a retirement. CBU is a Roman Catholic institution of higher education in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. It is a private, comprehensive university emphasizing excellence in teaching and attention to the whole person in a values-oriented, interfaith educational community. The normal teaching load is four courses (12 hours) per semester, including freshman composition and introductory literature courses, and usual non-teaching duties. Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to Human Resources at hrjobs@cbu.edu. Application will be acknowledged by email. Application review will begin November 15, 2011. Interviews of screened candidates will be held at MLA. Christian Brothers University is a private, Catholic, Lasallian university and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Columbia University (American Modernism, 1910-1960)
We invite applications for an assistant professorship in the field of American modernism (1910-1960) across the major genres. We particularly welcome work on fiction, poetry, and cultural criticism. Beyond teaching in the field of specialization, the successful candidate will also teach two courses a year in Columbia's core curriculum, typically Literature Humanities.

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Eckerd College (FL)
Assistant Professor of Literature, tenure‑track position, to start in September 2012. Ph.D. in English required. Specialization in American literature, preferably poetry (although the position includes teaching in other genres), with possible secondary preparation in one or more of the following: British literature post‑1800, Southern literature, environmental studies, and/or women’s and gender studies, with a demonstrable commitment to both teaching excellence and scholarship. Teach seven courses per academic year at all levels (three per semester and a course with an experiential dimension in January), including American literature surveys and courses in American poetry and fiction. Opportunity to design courses appropriate to areas of specialization.

Participation in an interdisciplinary values‑oriented general education program is required, including a regular rotation in the two‑semester freshman program. Eckerd College, the only national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. Send letter of application, CV, recent teaching evaluations, graduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to Prof. Jared Stark, Letters Collegium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33711. Materials should be postmarked by Oct. 28, 2011; no electronic submissions, please.

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Emory and Henry College (VA) - American/Appalachian Literature
Assistant/Advanced Assistant Professor of American/Appalachian Literature. Tenure-track position to begin fall 2012. Ph.D. required. 7-course load. Candidate will teach composition, American literature, Appalachian literature, and courses in general education. Candidate will also direct annual Appalachian literary festival and edit Iron Mountain Review. Please send letter of application, CV, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable), teaching evaluations, and three confidential letters of recommendation to Dean Linda Dobkins, Box 947, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA 24327. Postmark deadline: Nov. 14, 2011. Electronic applications not accepted. Interviews at MLA. Emory & Henry is a four-year, Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college of 1000 students located in southwest Virginia. Check our website at www.ehc.edu. Emory & Henry is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates from under-represented ethnic and racial groups are encouraged to apply.

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

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

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Emporia State University (KS)
Emporia State University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in American literature, expertise in ethnic literature desirable, to begin in August, 2012. The doctorate is preferred, but ABD will be considered if the degree will be completed by the time of appointment. The normal teaching load is twelve hours per semester, including graduate and undergraduate courses in literature, writing, and literary criticism. Teaching, scholarly activity, and service are required.

Screening begins December 1 and continues until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts, and have a placement file or other documentation containing three letters of reference sent separately to William Clamurro, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism, Campus Box 4019, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 66801-5087. Address e-mail enquiries to wclamurr@emporia.edu. Phone 620-341-5216. An AA/EOE Institution, Emporia State University encourages minorities and women to apply. http://www.emporia.edu #12/24

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Florida Gulf Coast University - early 20th c. US Lit.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in English with a focus on Early Twentieth Century US Literature from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2012. If degree is not conferred, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in US literature and culture 1865-1960 with special focus or interest in American Literary Modernism 1915-1945 and especially Faulkner, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Steinbeck, Stein. Active research agenda and committed to excellence in teaching.

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The on-line ap for this position is out of control. There are at least 5 places to attach "other" documents (unspecified), and the ap isn't considered complete until all of the attachments are filled. Ridiculous.

Fordham University - 20th c. American Lit
The Fordham English Department invites applications for a tenure‑track position in 20th‑Century American Literature from scholars whose research focuses on literature before 1945, but whose teaching spans the 20th‑21st centuries, to begin at the Rose Hill (Bronx) campus in Fall 2012. Submit cover letter and CV by November 1 through Interfolio at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3065. Interviews will be scheduled at the MLA convention in Seattle. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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

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Framingham State University (MA)
The Framingham State University English Department invites applications for a tenure‑track position in American literature starting Fall 2012. The position requires expertise in American literature with scholarship and teaching experience in poetry, African American literature, or Latino literature. The teaching load is 3/3 and responsibilities include first‑year writing courses, courses for the English major, American literature survey courses, and upper‑level American literature courses. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in American literature by the time of appointment and should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly and professional growth. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

To apply online, please submit a cover letter and CV to http://framingham.interviewexchange.com. Dossiers including transcripts and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Carolyn Maibor, Search Committee, English Department, Framingham State University, Framingham, MA 01701. For best consideration, applications should be received by Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Semifinalists will be asked to provide a half‑hour DVD of one of their classes.

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

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Indiana University Bloomington - 20/21st Century American Poetry
The Department of English at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor specializing in 20th and 21st‑century American poetry. We will be especially interested in active research on work from 1945 to the present. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment. Applicants should send a letter of application, dissertation abstract and/or book prospectus, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by October 24. Applications will be acknowledged. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. For further information about the department and the program, please consult http://www.indiana.edu/~engweb/.

Teaching load is 2‑2 on a semester system. Salary commensurate with rank. The appointment begins August 1, 2012. Please send materials to Ed Comentale, Chair, 20/21st Poetry Search, English Department, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405‑7103. Any questions about the search or application process may also be addressed to Ed Comentale at ecomenta@indiana.edu.

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Indiana University Southeast (1865 - present)
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The Department of English at Indiana University Southeast invites applications for a tenure‑track, Assistant Professor of English position to begin September 2012.

We seek candidates with an earned doctorate and with expertise in American literature and culture from 1865 to the present. Normal teaching load is four courses per semester with one course reassigned time for research. Primary responsibilities include teaching upper and lower division courses in American literature and culture (surveys, electives), and critical theory. A commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, and service is essential. The successful candidate should have three years of prior experience teaching American literature. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and teaching experience in critical theory. Electronic submissions only; please attach application letter, vita, and a copy of official graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation required; recommenders send letters separately, as email attachments. Send all application materials to the English Search Committee, via email to the following address: [mailto:hr@ius.edu hr@ius.edu]. Review of complete applications (including letters of recommendation) will begin November 10, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources at 812‑941‑2356 should you need any accommodations during the application process due to a disability. IU Southeast is an AA/EOE.

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Lebanon Valley College (PA)
Lebanon Valley College invites applications for a tenure track position in the English department to begin fall 2012. A Ph.D. in English is required and evidence of teaching excellence at the college level and scholarly potential. The successful candidate will have strong research interests in American 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. Requirements and application information can be found on work@lvc.edu. Application materials must be received by November 11, 2011, and interviews will be conducted at the MLA Annual convention. LVC is located in south central Pennsylvania. More information about the College can be found at http://www.lvc.edu and the department at http://www.lvc.edu/english.

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

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

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Marquette University - 20/21st c.
Assistant Professor of 20th/21st-c American Literature. One beginning tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in American Literature of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with possible secondary emphases in gender studies and/or comparative transnational approaches. 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) letter of application, (2) current Curriculum Vitae, (3) dissertation abstract, (4) writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be uploaded 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.

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Marshall University (WV) - Contemporary American Literature
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Contemporary American Literature, Department of English/College of Liberal Arts. Position Type: Tenure track position. Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English by time of appointment; teaching experience and evidence of focused scholarly agenda. Secondary areas of particular interest are English education (including young adult literature), U.S. ethnic literatures, and film.

Duties: Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, including the opportunity to develop courses for major and MA programs. Contribute to the University's general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students' critical thinking, as well as the College's support of interdisciplinary programs.

Application Procedure: Send letter of application that directly addresses teaching philosophy, CV, 2-3 representative syllabi, three letters of recommendation (original copies or through a service), and scholarly writing sample (20 pages) to Jane Hill, Professor and Chair, Department of English, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755 or email hillj@marshall.edu.

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Northeastern University (MA) - Assistant or Associate Professor
​The English Department at Northeastern University invites applications for an assistant or associate professor specializing in American literature. The department has particular needs in the nineteenth century but is open to innovative scholarship from the nineteenth century through the modern and contemporary periods of American literature. We welcome interdisciplinary scholarship that will contribute to the broader field of American Studies at Northeastern. The department is developing expertise in transnational and postcolonial literatures as well as in digital humanities and is participating in a college-wide initiative on the internationalization of the curriculum.

The successful candidate will have regular opportunities to teach in the graduate program (M.A. and Ph.D.) as well as in a vibrant undergraduate major serving close to 300 undergraduates. The teaching load for research faculty is 2/2, and junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support. Successful candidates must have the PhD in hand by the time of appointment, scholarly achievement appropriate to rank, and a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin immediately; for fullest consideration, applications should be submitted by November 16th. To apply, please visit the College of Social Sciences and Humanities website, http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/, and click on the Faculty Positions link. If you are viewing this posting through a Northeastern University website, simply click the button below. Applicants will be asked to upload letter, c.v., and writing sample.

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Pacific Lutheran University - post-1945 American Lit.
Full-time, tenure-track position available September 1, 2012.

General Description: Pacific Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level with a specialization in post-1945 American literature. Candidates with strengths in African-American literature, Native American Literature, Latino/Latina literature, or literature of the American West are particularly welcome.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Teach annual six-course load composed of one or two upper-division courses in American literature; lower-division literature courses (in American literature or in selected themes or genres); at least one first-year writing seminar in PLU's First-Year Experience Program; and, depending on the candidate's training and interests, selected courses in PLU's interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Children's Literature and Culture, Publishing and Printing Arts, Environmental Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, Global Studies, International Honors).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: We seek candidates who are excellent teachers with a promising record of publication and who are eager to contribute to departmental discussions about the future of literary studies in undergraduate education.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. ABD will be considered, but Ph.D. must be in hand by September 1, 2012.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit your application including cover letter, C.V., and statement of teaching philosophy by November 15, 2011 online at http://employment.plu.edu. Additional inquiries can be directed to English Chair, Rona Kaufman, at kaufman@plu.edu. We will interview candidates at the MLA convention.

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Portland State University - 19th & 20th c.
The English department at Portland State University seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in 19th & 20th Century American Literature and culture in English to start September 16, 2012. Successful candidate will teach a wide range of courses in literature and culture from the 19th & 20th century as well as core courses in support of the English and University Studies curriculum. Ph.D. from a literature department or appropriate area studies program required for this position. 2/2/2 courseload; salary competitive ($50,265 minimum) and excellent benefits. Send letter, C.V., writing sample and three letters of recommendations to Chair, American Lit. 19 & 20th Century Search Committee, Department of English, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland OR 97207-0751. All application materials must be received by November 15, 2011. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference in January, 2012. Additional information at http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rutgers University - US Literature 1860-1945
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

Assistant Professor in US Literature 1860-1945. The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in US Literature 1860-1945. 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/3100 ).

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St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College, a small private liberal arts college in Rockland County, NY, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English. Position begins in January or September 2012; please specify available hire date in your letter. Candidate must have a Ph.D. in English and preparation in American Literature as well as in Composition, including first-year writing and writing-intensive sophomore surveys; experience in writing program administration a significant advantage. Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising is essential.

Please send cover letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, sample composition prompt, and 3 letters of recommendation, at least one of which directly addresses your teaching, to Dr. R. Murray, Chairperson of Humanities.

Postal Address: Dr. R. Murray, Chairperson of Humanities, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976

Phone: 845.398.4125 Fax: 845.398.4224 Online App. Form: http://www.stac.edu/jobs.htm Email Address: humanresources@stac.edu

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Towson University - 19th / 20th c.
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2012. 19th/20th Century American Literature Specialist.

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

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock - 20th/21st c. American & British
The English Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for a tenure-track position in twentieth and twenty-first century American and British Literature at the rank of Assistant Professor (position R99386). The candidate will be expected to teach courses such as The Modern Novel, Contemporary Literature, Topics in Modern Literature, and Modern Poetry, as well as a survey of modern American literature, and Introduction to World Literature. Desired secondary emphases include Film and Media Studies, Digital Humanities, Literary Theory, and advanced World Literature.

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

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

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

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UCLA - Assistant Professor of American Fiction since 1945
Post-World War II American Fiction The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for the position of tenure-track assistant professor of American Fiction since 1945. Candidates should demonstrate engagement with the changing dynamics of the field, which is now characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and new configurations of interests, including (though not limited to) critical theory, gender and sexuality studies, literature and science, film and visual arts, and other innovative frameworks.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20-page writing sample, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to Ali Behdad, Chair, UCLA Department of English, 149 Humanities Building, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1530. Application dossiers are due by November 15, 2011. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Seattle in January 2012. The position is subject to final administrative approval. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ​

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UCLA - 20th c. American, Full Professor
20th-Century American Literature and Culture The Department of English at UCLA invites applications from distinguished scholars and teachers for the position of full professor of American literature and culture after 1900. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of five referees to Ali Behdad, Chair, UCLA Department of English, 149 Humanities Building, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1530. Application dossiers are due by November 15, 2011. The position is subject to final administrative approval. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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University of Maryland - US Contemporary Lit.
Assistant Professor in U.S. Contemporary Literature (tenure-track)

The Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track, entry-level Assistant Professor in U.S. Contemporary Literature (with interest in minority discourse, transnationalism, and/or gender and sexuality) to start fall 2012.

To assure consideration, please submit letter of application, C.V., and a 20-25 pp. writing sample by November 1, 2011. Application and materials must be submitted online at http://jobs.umd.edu. Appointment contingent upon the continued availability of funding.

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55503

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University of Nevada, Reno (American Fiction 1865-1930)
The University of Nevada, Reno Department of English announces a tenure-track, assistant professor position in American fiction from 1865 to 1930.

The faculty member will teach intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses in English and in the Core Curriculum, as well as graduate seminars. UNR English faculty who teach and mentor in the graduate program and engage as expected in scholarly research typically teach a 2/2 load. Interviews will be held at MLA in Seattle.

Required Qualifications: A demonstrated record of published research (at least one peer-reviewed article) is expected in the advertised field of American fiction published between 1865 and 1930, as is experience as an excellent teacher in the advertised field at the college level. Dissertation must focus on American fiction from 1865 to 1930. Ph.D. must be completed by July 1, 2012.

Preferred Qualifications: Desired areas of secondary specialization include, but are not limited to, cultural studies and the critical study of race, gender, and/or sexuality.

Applications must be submitted online at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/9781

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University of North Florida - Civil War to present
Tenure-track assistant professor of American Literature to begin Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower- and upper-division and graduate courses and have a strong commitment to undergraduate education; to conduct research; and to engage in service to the university.

Required Qualifications: Basic: PhD in English, American Literature, or related discipline with degree conferred by August 1, 2012. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching and research in American literature, including literature of the Americas, in periods from the U.S. Civil War to the present.

Special Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete the one-page online application at http://www.unfjobs.org, upload required documents, and must mail required documents. Applicants who do not apply online or do not mail all the required documentation by postmark deadline (November 2, 2011) will not be considered for this position. When you apply online, you will receive a confirmation number. Please keep this confirmation number, which means that your application online was processed through the system. The confirmation number does not mean that your application is complete. Your application is not complete until the hiring office receives all of the required documentation as reflected below:

(1) Current CV (submitted electronically) (2) Letter of interest (submitted electronically) (3) A statement of teaching experience, teaching principles and practices, and assessment experience (submitted electronically as OTHER DOC) (4) Three letters of recommendation (submitted by mail and postmarked on or before 11/02/2011, to A. Samuel Kimball, Chair, Department of English, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, Re: Position 315260)
 * You may be required to forward additional documents, such as a writing sample and official transcripts.

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==University of Puget Sound (post-1945 Ethnic Literature(s) of the U.S)==

Assistant Professor, post-1945 Ethnic Literature(s) of the U.S.

Closing Date: 10/21/2011. Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure-line position beginning Fall 2012.

Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will generally teach one course in first-year writing-across-the- curriculum (composition), one post-1865 American literature (or other literature) survey, and one upper-division course in the candidate's area of specialization each semester.

Ph.D. (ABD considered) in English, a record of successful teaching, and an active research agenda. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach American Modernism. Desired areas of secondary specialization include but are not limited to: sexuality studies, film, emerging technologies, and visual culture studies.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than Oct 21, 2011 to ensure consideration.

Special Instructions: Please include a list of all graduate courses taken and exam fields (an unofficial transcript is acceptable as long as it includes the latter information as well). Please do not submit a writing sample at the initial stage of application. We will request a writing sample from those whose work we wish to learn more about prior to MLA. For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://www.pugetsound.jobs

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University of Saint Francis (IL), pre- or post-1900
From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Tenure track position in American literature (pre‑ or post‑1900). Sub‑specialty in composition and rhetoric preferred. Other desired competencies from among this list: post‑colonial literatures, drama and/or film, performance studies, linguistics, ELL, language instruction (Spanish, French, Italian). Candidates in comparative literature welcome. Ph.D. required. Experience in organizing conferences and colloquia helpful. 4/4 teaching load. Submit cover letter, c.v., three letters of reference by Nov. 14 to Prof. Randolph Chilton, Department of English and Foreign Languages, University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet, IL 60435. The University of St. Francis is a Catholic institution in the Franciscan tradition. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all persons. Salary and other considerations will be competitive and consistent with the university’s commitment to recruiting the best‑qualified individual. For more information on the university, visit http://www.stfrancis.edu/.

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University of Utah - post-1945 American Fiction
Assistant Professor of Post-1945 American Fiction. The English Department of the University of Utah seeks to appoint a scholar of post‑1945 American fiction, tenure‑track. We especially welcome applicants with expertise in Asian‑American, African‑American, or global/transnational literatures. Responsibilities normally include a 2‑2 teaching load (semester system), continuing publication, and active service to the department and university. To apply, go to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/9687. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2011. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. We also allow preferences for veterans. For additional information, go to: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5‑106.html. The University values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and candidates who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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University of Warwick (UK) - 1900 to present
English and Comparative Literary Studies,, Coventry United Kingdom CV4 7AL http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs

Assistant Professor in American Literature and Culture from 1900 to the present £36,862‑ £41,489 pa

You will undertake advanced research in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literary Studies and will add to the Department’s international research profile. You will attract research students to the Department. You will also undertake teaching and other academic duties in the Department, as required. You also be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of teaching experience. Any twentieth‑ or twenty‑first century period or speciality will be considered, but candidates should demonstrate engagement with the changing dynamics of the field, including (though not limited to) evolving interests in world literature; transatlantic and hemispheric studies; critical theory; digital, graphic, and print cultural studies; gender and sexuality studies; comparative race and ethnicity studies; and other innovative frameworks. We seek candidates with an active interest in program building and a willingness to teach on required American pathway modules, while developing new offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels. 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.

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University of Western Ontario (1845-1945)
The Department of English, The University of Western Ontario (http//:http://www.uwo.ca/English) invites applications for a probationary (tenure‑track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin 1 July 2012, in American Literature and Culture, 1845‑1945. Applications from candidates with any area of specialization within this broad field are welcome; we are particularly interested in African‑American, Gender Studies, LGBT Studies, and/or Nationalisms. Duties will include commitments in research, teaching, and service. The completed PhD and experience and promise in teaching and research are minimum qualifications. ABD applicants welcome with evidence of timely completion to be provided by referees. Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. Please mail a cover letter, CV, and writing sample, and arrange for 3 references to be mailed to: Bryce Traister, Chair, Department of English, University of Western Ontario, London, ON Canada N6A3K7. Closing Date: November 30, 2011

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US Air Force Academy - post- Civil War
The Department of English and Fine Arts anticipates filling a faculty position, at the level of assistant professor, in American literature after the Civil War beginning June 25th, 2012. Secondary specialty in minority or ethnic literatures is highly desirable. The initial appointment will be for three years. Successive reappointments of up to four years in length will be based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and funding availability. Responsibilities of this position include teaching American Literature survey courses, general/special topic literature courses, and composition. A Ph.D. in English is required, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. Applications must be received by November 14th, 2011. For additional information about this position, including application instructions, go to http://www.usafa.edu/df/dfeng/positions.cfm

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Victoria University (New Zealand) - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Contemporary
School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wellington, New Zealand.

Victoria University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the English Programme. The successful applicant will be expected to have a primary expertise in contemporary literature; applications are particularly welcome from candidates with a specialist interest in literature and new media, or the gothic, or narrative theory.

The appointee will be expected to have a PhD in English Literature; have a good research record and the potential to attract new postgraduate enrolments; and have experience in teaching at tertiary level. For appointment at the Senior Lecturer level, applicants would need around five years' research and teaching experience in an academic position and successful experience in postgraduate supervision.

For further information, contact Dr Thierry Jutel, Head of School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies, thierry.jutel@vuw.ac.nz or Dr Mark Williams, Programme Director English, mark.williams@vuw.ac.nz or visit http://www.vacancies.vuw.ac.nz

Applications close 15 November 2011.

Victoria University of Wellington is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. For more information and to apply online visit http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz Reference A326-11Z.

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Williams College - 2 year VAP (Gender & Sexuality / US Lit)
The English Department of Williams College seeks a two-year, full-time visiting assistant professor specializing in gender and sexuality in U.S. literature, and in feminist or queer theory or both. Candidates should be prepared to teach a full range of introductory courses in the English Department, as well as courses in their specialty. Candidates must also be prepared to teach interdisciplinary courses in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program of the College. Candidates should have Ph.D. by the time of the appointment.

Send application letter, CV, dossier or recommendations, and writing sample (25 pp. or less) directly, or through Interfolio, to John Limon, Chair, Department of English, by Nov. 4.
 * John Limon, Chair
 * English
 * Williams College
 * 85 Mission Park Drive
 * Williamstown, MA 01267

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