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Babson College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of Comp. Lit.
Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in the Arts and Humanities Division at Babson College. We seek to hire an assistant professor with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, or with a Ph.D. in English plus qualifications to teach literature originating in at least one other language or culture.

Candidates must have completed their doctorate by the time of appointment and provide evidence of scholarly promise. Candidates must be qualified and willing to teach in our Foundation Program, which includes any newly conceived Introduction to the Humanities and Social Sciences (the likely replacement of the existing AHF and HSF courses), as well as the occasional Rhetoric course. Beyond teaching, duties include research and professional service within the College and community.

Applicants should submit materials by October 10, 2012 through Babson College's online hiring system at: https://babson.peopleadmin.com

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Baruch College, CUNY - Asst. Professor of English, Diaspora Literature
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of English at Baruch College, the City University of New York, seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position for an assistant professor with a specialization in diaspora literature and a preference for transnational perspectives. Interests might include poetics, documentary genres, real and imagined geographies, ethics, gender studies, or genre studies. Teaching responsibilities will also include freshman composition and Great Works of Literature. Candidate should expect to make significant contribution to an interdisciplinary minor in global studies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. by Fall 2013.

COMPENSATION: CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY


 * PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS JOB BOARD*

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample to: Mary McGlynn, Chair, Department of English, Baruch College - City University of New York, One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B7-243, New York, New York 10010.

Send letters of recommendation to: [mailto:english.search@baruch.cuny.edu english.search@baruch.cuny.edu]

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with review of applications beginning October 2, 2012.

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Also posted at Anglophone 2013

Baruch College, CUNY - Asst. Professor of Global Studies (English Dept.)
Assistant Professor of Global Studies

The Department of English at Baruch College, the City University of New York, seeks applicants for a fulltime, tenure-track position for an assistant professor, committed to scholarly research and dedicated to teaching, to serve as a core figure in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences’ Global Studies Initiative and Global Studies minor. Candidates should broadly have an interest in political, historical, sociological, or anthropological approaches to the literary and cultural studies of global processes and systems, with specific emphases that might include poetics, documentary genres, real and imagined geographies, gender studies, and/or genre studies. Teaching responsibilities will also include first-year composition and Great Works of Literature. Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. by fall 2013.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample to: Mary McGlynn, Chair, Department of English, Baruch College - City University of New York, One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B7-243, New York, New York 10010.

Send letters of recommendation to: [mailto:english.search@baruch.cuny.edu english.search@baruch.cuny.edu]

MLA JIL 09/21/12

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Bloomfield College (NJ) - World Literature
Bloomfield College Division of Humanities invites applications for a tenure‑track position at the rank of assistant professor in World Literature. Candidates should have an earned PhD in World Literature or Post‑Colonial Literature; candidates who are ABD in those fields at the time of application will also be considered. The ability to teach African American Literature will be considered a plus. Teaching excellence is the first priority at Bloomfield College, and the English discipline participates in the General Education program and leads the College in writing‑across‑the‑curriculum efforts. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2012. Please visit http://www.bloomfield.edu/about‑us/careers‑bloomfield/faculty for complete details.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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Bridgewater State University - U.S. Latino / Latin Americanist
The Department of Foreign Languages, in conjunction with the Department of English, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature for Fall 2013. The ideal candidate for this joint appointment would have a PhD in Comparative Literature, or closely related area, focusing on Latin American Literature as well as Transnational Literature of the Americas. The candidate would be able to connect Latin American, Caribbean, U.S. Latino/a, as well as other literatures of the Americas.

The successful candidate would teach Spanish majors, who are required to take Latin American literature and culture courses in Spanish. In addition, the faculty member would also teach literature of the Americas (in translation) to English majors. Lastly, the new faculty member would have the opportunity to create seminars in either/both departments that would focus on underrepresented literatures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Comparative Literature or related field, specializing in Latin American Literature as well as Transnational Literature of the Americas, by August 2013. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English, and experience in teaching Spanish at the college level. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. They should also have the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach the following documents to your on-line application:
 * CV
 * Letter of Intent
 * Three references included on the cv.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should apply online at http://jobs.bridgew.edu

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 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2013

Columbia University - Postcolonial Studies - Assoc. or Full
The Department of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University invites applications for a tenured associate or beginning full professor of postcolonial studies. We are seeking candidates whose research and teaching extend the study of colonial and postcolonial literatures, societies, and languages in new directions. We are especially interested in candidates whose work employs comparative, transnational, and/or interdisciplinary methods, including the study of multiple postcolonial cultural forms (such as film and other media), and who can develop connections with other university research units and global initiatives. We welcome applications from people working with postcolonial approaches to cultures of empire, comparative world literatures, critical globalization studies, transoceanic formations, liberation movements, indigenous peoples' struggles, resource conflicts, socio-economic and environmental justice, eco-criticism, practices and theories of translation, and whose work demonstrates deep historical engagements with at least two regions, literatures, languages, and/or traditions of the postcolonial world.

Minimum Qualifications: We seek candidates of scholarly distinction and continuing promise whose work has had a major impact on the field and who have proven track records in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Apply By: 09/04/2012

Proposed Start Date: 07-01-2013

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Cornell University - Asst or Assoc. Professor - Cultural / Literary Theory
Application URL: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1890

Asst or Assoc Prof, Literary & Cultural Theory

The Department of Comparative Literature at Cornell University invites applications for an Assistant (tenure track) or recently tenured Associate Professor in Literary and Cultural theory (with competence in several languages). The appointment begins July 1, 2013. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2012 through Academic Jobs Online. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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Cornell University - TT Assistant Professor in Critical Theory/Sinophone Studies
Application URL: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1871

The Department of Comparative Literature at Cornell University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Critical Theory/Sinophone Studies to begin July 1, 2013. We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in modern or contemporary Chinese literature and culture who work in a transnational and comparative framework. Successful candidates will be expected to offer courses in Comparative Literature and engage with colleagues and students representing a variety of intersecting interests, including Aesthetics, Gender and Sexuality, Literary Theory, Postcolonial Critique, Visual and Media Studies. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2012 through Academic Jobs Online.

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Also posted at Chinese Language and Literature 2012-2013

Daemen College - TT Assistant Professor World/Non-Western Lit.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor World/Non-Western Literature

We invite candidates with a research specialization in postcolonial, transnational, diaspora and/or translation studies and with strong interdisciplinary interests. Position includes the opportunity to transform a conservative 2-semester, Euro-centered World Literature survey into a set of courses that reflect the current and evolving state of this dynamic field. Secondary specialization in poetry and/or ecocriticism desirable. PhD in English or related field required. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly promise required. Position begins September 2013. The teaching load (3/3) includes one first-year writing course per semester. Send letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for references to [mailto:personnel@daemen.edu personnel@daemen.edu]. The deadline to submit materials is November 15, 2012. Interviews at MLA.

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===Framingham State University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Modern/Contemporary World Lit.===

he Framingham State University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern and contemporary world literature, to begin in Fall 2013. The position requires teaching experience and scholarship in global, transnational, or Anglophone literature, or literature in translation, with emphasis on non-European texts. The teaching load is 3/3 and responsibilities include first-year writing courses, introductory literature courses, modern and contemporary world literature surveys, and upper-level courses.

Requirements:

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in modern or contemporary world literature by the time of appointment and should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly and professional growth.

Additional Information:

This position is contingent upon funding for the academic year 2013-2014.

Framingham State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressed to Dr. Lisa Eck, Chair, Search Committee; a CV; copies of transcripts; and the names and contact information of three references to http://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu/work-at-fsu.html. For best consideration, applications should be received by Friday, November 2, 2012. 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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Ghent University - Tenure-Track position in pre-1900 European Lit.
Subject to final approval from university authorities, the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy at Ghent University (Belgium) will soon advertize two tenure-track positions as docent (equivalent of Lecturer in the UK system and Assistant Professor in the US system) with a focus on academic research. The advertisement will include four disciplines; the two posts will be awarded to the candidates most likely to contribute to the Facultys strong research profile. The Department of Literary Studies wants to draw attention to the vacancy in European literature from Antiquity to 1900, and asks potential candidates to get in touch now, so as to receive detailed instructions on application deadlines and procedures as soon as that information is available. Applications from individuals with expertise in any European literature taught in the department (Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian) and any period prior to 1900 will be considered. Applications from individuals with transhistorical, transnational, translingual or interdisciplinary research interests are particularly welcome. This may include but is not limited to:

The successful candidate will play a central role in the organization of the new two-year M.A. programme in Historical Linguistics and Literature (ancient, medieval and early modern). This M.A. programme teaches students to decipher texts from earlier periods and to situate them in their wider historical, social, cultural and philosophical context. Coursework focuses on diachronic linguistics, techniques of textual analysis, history of ideas and cultural history as well as period-specific topics in the various languages taught in the department. For more information on the programme, see: tinyurl.com/75hqxvw The successful candidate will also contribute to one or more of the following interdisciplinary research groups at the university:
 * publications or research plans that cover more than one period (for example, studies tracing the development of a concept, trope or textual tradition from antiquity through the Middle Ages or the reception of Classical works in the early modern period).
 * publications or research plans that cover more than one national or language tradition (comparative approaches, the study of influence and imitation across borders, etc.)
 * publications or research plans that create bridges to other departments and disciplines (history, art history, archaeology, history of science, law, philosophy, etc.)
 * publications or research plans that involve innovative methodologies (for example, New Philology, New Historicism, Digital Humanities, history of the book, textual materialism, stylometry, computational philology)

The successful candidate will play a role in coordinating research collaborations across the language groups and research periods within the department and in establishing bridges between the department and other research units both at the University and beyond. Collaborations could include the development of new course offerings or programmes of study (for example, through Erasmus Mundus) or larger research projects (for example, through HERA: www.heranet.info).
 * GICS: Ghent Institute for Classical Studies: www.giks.ugent.be
 * Henri Pirenne Institute for Medieval Studies: www.pirenne.ugent.be
 * GEMS: Group for Early Modern Studies: www.gems.ugent.be
 * Centre for the Study of Text and Print Culture: www.print-culture.ugent.be

Please note that the candidate must have obtained a doctorate in a relevant field between 1 Feb. 2006 and 1 Feb. 2011. This window, however, may be expanded in the case of medical or maternity leave or extenuating circumstances. If in doubt, please get in touch.

This is a tenure-track position. At the time of appointment, the lecturer and the university will agree upon a set of personalized goals, which will be laid out in an addendum to the tenure-track contract. After a five-year trial period, the lecturer will be granted tenure and promoted to Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) provided that s/he has met these goals.

Candidates are encouraged to clarify in their applications not only their past research and publications but also their future research plans and how they might collaborate with research groups and with colleagues both inside and outside the department. It is recommended that candidates give as much detail as possible about future projects and plans including possible sources of funding and the venues to which research will be submitted.

The Department of Literary Studies at UGent is a vibrant community of 168 people, including some 50 fully funded PhD-students and 20 postdocs; the professor will join 27 colleagues specialising in nine languages as well as General and Comparative Literature.

Ghent University is committed to internationalization and welcomes applications from foreign scholars. Knowledge of Dutch is not necessary to apply, but candidates should be willing to learn the language. The International Staff Office assists with the transition and orientation of foreign employees.

The deadline for application is likely to be 15 August 2012 (subject to confirmation), but candidates are advized to get in touch with the contact persons. Formal information on how to apply and the official announcement of the position (including confirmed deadline) will be available at: www.ugent.be/en/news/vacancies/autonomous

See full ad at Chronicle

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Also posted at Medieval 2013 and Renaissance 2013

Harvard University - Comparative Literature
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature

Harvard University. The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in comparative literature. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2013. Teaching duties will include four courses a year at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must have received the PhD or equivalent degree, or show clear evidence of planned receipt of the degree by the beginning of employment.

Applicants must demonstrate substantial work with original-language materials in at least three languages. Applications are invited from people working in any period from 1500 to the present and in any world region(s). Priority will be given to applicants engaged with issues of comparative literary theory and method, and working in creative combinations of languages and literatures or film and digital media.

Submit a cover letter, c.v., dissertation abstract, 25-page writing sample, teaching statement, research statement, and the names and contact information of three references through the ARIeS portal ( http://academicpositions.harvard.edu ) no later than October 15, 2012. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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NOTE: there has been controversy over the original language of this ad, which had stated: “Applicants must have received the Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the past three years (2009 or later), or show clear evidence of planned receipt of the degree by the beginning of employment.” More at: Inside Higher Ed: "Restricted Entry Redux, September 17, 2012.

Also here: http://chronicle.com/article/Stale-PhDs-Need-Not-Apply/134516/

Harvard University - Asst. Professor, World Lit. / Postcolonial Studies
The Harvard University Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in postcolonial studies and world literature in English. The appointment is expected to be effective July 1, 2013, and at the rank of assistant professor. Finalists will be asked to submit in December the entire dissertation or as much of it as is completed (or, alternatively, a book-length publication). The successful candidate will teach four courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Submit cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, 1-2 page abstract of dissertation, the names and contact information of 3-5 recommenders, and article-length writing sample (25-30 pages, excluding footnotes, double spaced) no later than 1 October. Ph.D. required by expected start date. The successful applicant will have a strong doctoral record and should show promise of excellence in scholarship, along with a strong commitment to teaching not only within the field of expertise but also within the range of English and American literature. Apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu. Late applications will not be considered.

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Oberlin College - TT Asst. Professor of Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning fall semester of 2013, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach the standard load (currently 4.5 courses/year) at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum in the general area of Comparative Literature, including the required entry course to the major, Introduction to Comparative Literature, and other courses with emphasis on the connections of literature with the other arts. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in music and /or the visual arts. He or she will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising and service on committees.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2013). Candidates must be trained in comparative literature and demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. We seek candidates with strong backgrounds in two or more of the languages and literary traditions taught at Oberlin.

The Comparative Literature program (http://www.oberlin.edu/complit/) currently has one faculty member appointed in the program and is supported by faculty in related departments. The program features an increasingly popular curriculum and graduates some 15 majors each year. The position in literature and the other arts will be supported both by the program itself and by the presence at Oberlin of a top-ranked museum (the Allen Memorial Art Museum) and an internationally recognized Conservatory of Music.

To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, official academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference* should be sent to Jed Deppman, Director, Comparative Literature Program, 10 N. Professor St., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 by October 15, 2012. Queries and electronic application materials (preferably in PDF format) should be sent to [mailto:cmplsearch@oberlin.edu cmplsearch@oberlin.edu]. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. *By providing these letters you agree that we may contact your references. Letters should be sent directly by the recommenders.

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Towson University - TT Asst. Professor, World/Globe Lit., with Concentration in Central and/or Eastern Europe
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2013. World/Globe Literature, with Concentration in Central and/or Eastern Europe

Position: World / Global Literature, with concentration in Central and/or Eastern Europe. Areas of specialization may include comparative literature and/or transnational exchange, with secondary expertise in immigrant and/or ethnic literature, translation, German or other Continental literatures, or folklore welcome. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of an active research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; teaching load after this three-year period will be seven courses per year, with possible occasional course release for exceptional scholarly productivity, service, or teaching. Qualifications: Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment.

Application Process: Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and send via email to [mailto:engl@towson.edu engl@towson.edu]. Review of applications begins 9 November 2012. 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 California, Berkeley - Asst. Professor, Comp. Lit and German
The Departments of German and Comparative Literature invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of German and Comparative Literature in the modern period (18th century to the present), effective 1 July 2013. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate and graduate courses with cross-disciplinary focus. Requirements are a completed Ph.D. by the time of employment, fluency in German, and evidence of a commitment to comparative teaching and research.

To apply please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00048 --- and submit a cover letter, a c.v., a writing sample, and three letters of reference by October 15, 2012. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e.,dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. Late applications cannot be accepted.

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University of California, Los Angeles - Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature (sub-Saharan African)
The Department of Comparative Literature at UCLA seeks a scholar of extraordinary promise and vision for a tenure‑track Assistant Professorship in Sub‑Saharan African literature and Culture in comparative contexts beginning July 1, 2013. The successful candidate must have (1) advanced proficiency and a research interest in the literary traditions (written or oral) of at least one indigenous language, and (2) a research interest in either an English or a Portuguese language African literary tradition. We are also seeking a scholar who is able to create bridges and establish dialogues between cultures, disciplines or theoretical perspectives. The course load will include graduate and undergraduate teaching, including undergraduate lower division courses in world literature. Candidates should address a letter of interest and CV addressed to Professor Efrain Kristal, Chair at the following email address: [http:// mailto:manderson@humnet.ucla.edu manderson@humnet.ucla.edu] and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address. Letters should address the candidate’s potential as a scholar and, if appropriate, provide evidence of successful teaching. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply, and candidates are encouraged highlight their research or teaching activities that demonstrate a commitment to the needs of disadvantaged populations.

To ensure full consideration materials must be submitted by Friday, October 15, 2012.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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University of Chicago - Asst. Professor in Comparative Poetry & Poetics (incl. Translation Theory)
The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a comparatist specialized in poetry and poetics (including if possible translation theory), with an emphasis on twentieth-century and contemporary poetry. The position is entry-level Assistant Professor expected to begin Autumn Quarter 2013. For full consideration all application materials should be received by November 15, 2012, at which time review of completed applications will begin and continue until the closing deadline of December 15, 2012. No materials will be accepted after December 15, 2012. The following materials must be received before an application is considered completed: 1) A cover letter and curriculum vitae to be sent online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at tinyurl.com/cb4bxfs 2) A copy of the cover letter and curriculum vitae, as well as a dissertation abstract and a chapter-length writing sample, to be mailed to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Comparative Literature University of Chicago 1010 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. 3) Three recommendation letters to be sent separately by the recommenders to the address above or to Rose Watson orwatson@uchicago.edu by the recommenders. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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This seems to be a continuation of a search started last year - see Comparative 2012

University of Colorado, Boulder - Postcolonial Literature
Beginning Assistant, Advanced Assistant, or Beginning Associate Professor of English: Postcolonial Literature. The University of Colorado Boulder Department of English announces a tenure‑track/tenured position in Postcolonial Literature at the Assistant or early Associate level to begin August 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in African, Caribbean or South Asian literature. We welcome comparative approaches and new theoretical perspectives, including environmental, economic, political and legal. Teaching experience, PhD in hand, and a strong record of publication commensurate with position level are required. The normal teaching load is 2/2 and includes undergraduate English‑major courses and graduate courses. Junior faculty members receive pre‑tenure research leave support. Interest in the position consisting of a letter of application, c.v., dissertation or book abstract, writing sample of 25‑30 pages, and letters of reference must be submitted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting # 818563.

Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2012, until the position is filled. Initial interviews scheduled at MLA, Boston.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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University of Minnesota - Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
The Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning fall semester 2013. As a theoretically-oriented, comparatist, interdisciplinary department whose research and teaching span word/image/sound, we seek scholars with specific training in, and who work across, two or more of these areas.Ideal candidates will be those forging innovative and productive connections across disciplines and boundaries. They will have specific expertise – engaging a global perspective yet anchored within a particular historical context – in one or preferably more of the following areas: comparative intellectual histories of Western and non-Western cultures from the eighteenth century onward; critical musicology and sound studies; social/cultural politics of networks and/or networked media; theories and histories of the moving image; and comparative and world literatures, preferably with emphasis on non-Western cultures and traditions. Ideal candidates will be trained in intellectual history, music, media studies, moving image studies, or literature primarily, and will have done solid research in one of the other areas, combining them in novel ways. Fluency in one or more modern European languages and/or one or more modern non-European languages is required.

Appointment will be 100%-time over the nine-month academic year. Appointment will be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor.

Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of their academic preparation, b) relevance of their research to the department's academic priorities and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, as well as d) strength of recommendations.

In order for the application to be considered, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of references must be submitted to the University of Minnesota’s employment application Web site: employment.umn.edu (use requisition number 179645). All completed applications must be submitted by October 22, 2012. Applicants may be solicited at a later stage for a writing sample and three letters of recommendation.

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 * Also posted at Musicology/Ethnomusicology 2012-13 and Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

University of North Carolina, Asheville - TT Asst. Professor of English
The Department of Literature and Language seeks to fill a tenure-track position in literature. Candidates should have Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature in hand by Aug. 2013. Candidates should demonstrate the capacity to develop a generalist breadth to suit the needs of a small, interdisciplinary department with a curriculum spanning British and American as well as world literature in translation. Needs in the department include candidates prepared to teach non-Western and pre-1800 literatures.

Projected course offerings include composition, introduction to literature, historical surveys, and ethnic and minority literatures. Consideration will also be given to candidates with demonstrated experience or potential for leadership in serving our institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to programs outside the department such as our Integrative Liberal Studies program-UNC Asheville's interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum, required of all our undergraduates-as well as the Humanities Program, Africana Studies, and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts university in the North Carolina system, with a dynamic and interdisciplinary Literature and Language Department, located in one of the most livable regions in the country. UNC Asheville is committed to diversity, and women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNC Asheville does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race and ethnicity, age, religion, disability, socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, national origin, culture and ideological beliefs.

Application procedure: send application letter of about 500 words, highlighting your fit with our needs, your electronic dossier including 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of your teaching philosophy to Dawn McCann, Department Assistant, at dmccann@unca.edu. Only electronic submissions will be considered. Interviews at MLA convention.

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Also posted at Generalist 2013

University of Warwick (UK) - Asst. Professor in Modern/Contemporary World Lit.
The Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary World Literatures. The field is open within the broad areas designated by the descriptors 'modern', 'contemporary' and 'world', but we would particularly welcome applications from colleagues engaged in the recent and emergent discussions about world literature and the world literary system, new forms of literary comparativism, and the relation of these to debates around the nature of modernity and 'the contemporary'.

You will undertake advanced research and reasonable teaching as required. You will also carry out regular and routine administration on behalf of the department and its students.

You will possess a PhD or equivalent, and will have an emergent or already established international standing in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literatures; appropriate level of teaching experience.

Application URL: https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/academic/job20266.html

Please quote job vacancy reference number 72081-072.

The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Friday 12 October 2012.

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Vanderbilt University - TT Asst. Professor (2 Positions)
Apply to this position: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15336

The Vanderbilt English Department seeks to hire two tenure‑track Assistant Professors. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) Post‑colonial, transnational, or inter‑American literatures. Candidates with an interest in global indigeneities, patterns of diaspora, race, caste, or empire are especially welcome. 2) Latino/Latina, Asian American, or Native American literatures. Candidates must have PhD in hand before the start of the appointment in the fall semester, 2013. Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of up to 30 pages through Interfolio using the link above by October 15, 2012. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2013 & Anglophone 2013

Villanova University - Assistant Professor of Continental European Literature
The Department of Humanities invites applicants for an entry‑level tenure‑track position in Continental European Literature, with expertise in religion and literature, women and Catholic literature and thought, and/or faith and culture; it could include opportunities for language instruction in continental languages. Position begins in Fall Semester 2013; Ph.D. completed prior to appointment. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate core and elective courses, 3‑2 teaching load prior to tenure. Submit letter of application, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and 2‑3 page response to the department’s statement of purpose via http://jobs.villanova.edu. Further questions may be directed to Kevin L. Hughes, Chair, Department of Humanities; Kevin.hughes@villanova.edu or 610‑519‑4728. Villanova is a Roman Catholic University sponsored by the Augustinian Order. An AA/EEO employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service and especially teaching, who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. All application materials should be received by November 15, 2012.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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Westfield State University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor
We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Multicultural American or Comparative World Literatures, with expertise in critical race studies. We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in one of the following areas: Arab American literature, Asian American literature, African diaspora literature, or other non-Western world literatures. Experience teaching composition is strongly preferred. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester comprised of core classes in American literature, U.S. ethnic literature, and/or world literature; composition; and upper-level and occasional graduate classes in candidate’s area of specialization. We seek a scholar with a record of teaching excellence who is engaged with issues of social justice and social change in relation to literatures across national, cultural, and/or ethnic traditions. We are looking for candidates with the potential to contribute to the on-going diversification of our undergraduate curriculum; to assist with recruiting, teaching, and advising students of diverse backgrounds; to participate in community outreach or service learning; and/or to develop international education programs. The English department actively seeks diversity among applicants and supports the diversity of faculty. PhD in English must be completed by August 2013. Interviews at MLA.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE ON THE UNIVERSITY’S HIRING SYSTEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS POSITION FROM ANOTHER WEBSITE, PLEASE USE THIS APPLICATION QUICK LINK: http://jobs.westfield.ma.edu:80/postings/794

A letter of application, C.V., and statement of teaching philosophy are required electronic attachments to the application. Finalists will be required to provide additional support materials including an unofficial transcript, and references.

Deadline for application is November 26, 2012.

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2013

Yale University - Assistant Professor of 20/21c Comparative Literature
The Departments of Comparative Literature and English Language and Literature intend to make a tenure track joint appointment beginning July 1, 2013. We seek comparatists whose work in 20/21C literary studies encompasses both English and at least one other national literature. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: poetry and poetics, modernism, translation, and literature in the digital era. Ph.D. by July 1, 2013 preferred. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its staff, students, and faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Please submit a letter of application, your c.v., a brief dissertation abstract, recommendations, and a writing sample (25‑page max) to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1870, directed to 20/21C Joint‑Lit Search Committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012.

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Yale University - Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature, Renaissance-1900
Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature, Renaissance-1900

The Department of Comparative Literature intends to make a tenure track appointment beginning July 1, 2013. We look for comparatists who work in more than one literary tradition, with an emphasis on continental Europe in any genre (poetry, drama, narrative) from the Renaissance to 1900. Additional expertise in a non-European language and literature very welcome. Ph.D. by July 1 2013 preferred. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its staff, students, and faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Please submit a letter of application, your c.v., a brief dissertation abstract, letters of reference, and a writing sample (25-page max) to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1869, directed to European Literature Search Committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012.

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Also posted at Renaissance 2013