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===Ca' Foscari University of Venice (ITA) - TT Asst. Professor - English and Anglo-American Languages, Literatures and Cultures=== Ca’ Foscari invites applications for a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in the area of English and Anglo-American Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

Ca’ Foscari is a research intensive institution committed to competing for international scientific excellence through the recruitment of the best academic talents worldwide. Talented young researchers and experienced senior professors make Ca’ Foscari a stimulating environment for  career development  and research freedom. Our university is committed to research excellence, funding promising researchers and developing international partnerships. As a leading research university, Ca’ Foscari explores cutting-edge research directions across disciplinary boundaries, setting a new agenda designed around  six global challenges.

Ca’ Foscari is looking for a researcher in the area of English and Anglo-American Languages, Literatures and Cultures, with a cutting edge research profile. The researcher should also have a strong commitment to teaching new generations of students so that they can become game-changers in their own fields and make a difference in the world.

The position will be hosted in the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. The Department has recently received a “Department of Excellence” Award by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research. The Excellence Award has allowed the Department to Develop state of the art laboratory facilities to pursue the theoretical and empirical study of linguistic and cultural diversity.

The QS World University Ranking by subject has placed Ca’ Foscari of Venice among the top 100 universities in the world for the study and teaching of Modern Languages.

The Department is unique in its multidisciplinary approach to language, literature and culture, with fertile exchanges between linguistic, literary, historical and political approaches and an international outlook essential to a critical understanding of global society.

The Department actively pursues internationalization, activating joint programmes, Erasmus exchange periods, internships abroad, encouraging publication in international journals and inviting many Visiting Scholars and Professors.

The Institution

Since its foundation in 1868, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been a leader in Economics and Foreign Languages and Cultures. Today, Ca’ Foscari is exploring new frontiers in research, focusing on Climate Change, Digital Humanities, Digital and Social Innovation, and Nanosciences. An intellectual powerhouse of international repute in the heart of the city of Venice, Ca’ Foscari provides a one-of-a-kind blend of scientific research, cultural heritage and history, offering a life-changing experience to its students and researchers, with a transformative impact on the local community.

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has also obtained the full Human Resources Strategy for Researchers certificate, a set of initiatives to improve work conditions for researchers and to attract talents worldwide. Ca’ Foscari provides applicants with services for new faculty. Our  Housing office  will help you search for a suitable and convenient accommodation. If you are a non-Italian applicant or if you have resided outside of Italy for more than 3 years, you will benefit from a favorable tax treatment for the first 4 years of the contract.

Read the call here (in English):  https://intra.unive.it/plapps/bandi/common/file_bandi/31291.pdf

Source: Jobs.ac.uk

Deadline: 1 July 2019 (Central European Time)

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Keio University (JPN) - Open Rank Professor - English, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Keio University https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/, one of the top universities in Japan, invites applications from native or native-level English speakers for a tenured position in English in the Faculty of Business and Commerce http://www.fbc.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html to begin April 2020.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a range of intellectually stimulating content-based English classes related to his or her research in the humanities, social sciences, or business-related fields.

Teaching assignments may also include English classes for students with lower-intermediate and intermediate proficiency.

Requirements: Candidates are required to have a doctorate, in the humanities, social sciences, or a business-related field, in hand at time of application. They should also have had at least one year of experience teaching English at a Japanese university or junior college prior to April 1, 2020. They must also have sufficient Japanese ability to perform academic and administrative duties.

Duties: teaching, research, advising, university committee work.

Deadline: September 3, 2019.

Further particulars may be found in the full official announcement in Japanese: http://www.fbc.keio.ac.jp/recruit/2018-6.pdf.

Inquiries should be sent in hard copy by post to the listed address. No e-mail inquiries will be accepted. Please allow time for our reply since it will also be sent by post.

Source: JRec-In

Deadline: 3 September 2019 (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9)

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National Taiwan University (TWN) - Open Rank Professor - Literary Studies in English (2 positions)
Established in 1928, National Taiwan University is a leading research university in Taiwan with over 30,000 students. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (DFLL) welcomes applications for the following faculty positions.

General requirements: Minimum requirements include a PhD in related fields and a strong publication record. Teaching experience at the university level is strongly preferred. All full-time faculty members are required to teach DFLL service courses such as writing, conversation, and (if applicable) Freshman English and also (if applicable) to direct theses and serve on various university and department committees. Some knowledge of Chinese and experience in teaching in a Chinese-speaking environment is a plus.

Track Five—Literary Studies. Two full-time positions. The successful candidates should: Salary and Ranks:
 * Have native-level proficiency in English.
 * Have a strong research profile and teaching experience across traditional disciplinary boundaries to enrich and advance our program in the broad field of literary and cultural studies.
 * Demonstrate intellectual leadership in fostering national and international collaboration to make significant contributions to the wider scholarly community.

Commensurate with qualifications, initial salaries range approximately from 955,530 NTD per annum (ca. 30,586 USD; subject to exchange rates) for assistant professors to 1,352,227 NTD per annum (ca. 43,285 USD; subject to exchange rates) for full professors with regular teaching load (8 hours per week for full professors, 9 for associate and assistant professors). Other benefits include family health insurance, research grants and awards (on a competitive basis), and university housing (subject to availability).

Application Deadline and General Information:

Appointment begins on August 1, 2020. All applicants must email a completed application form (available at http://www.forex.ntu.edu.tw/en/news/news.php?Sn=4339) together with a cover letter (2 pages at most), a CV, a list of publications, and a link to a 15-minute video on your past and future research interests to wenlin@ntu.edu.tw by 5:00 pm, September 4, 2019, local time for initial screening. Successful candidates will be asked to provide a substantial dossier and other credentials for further evaluation. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. We apologize for not being able to return application materials. DFLL appointments are made on a non-discriminatory basis.International applicants must comply with local labor laws and meet immigration requirements. Other college and university regulations may apply. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Wen-lin Hsueh (wenlin@ntu.edu.tw). This announcement and other information about our department are also available at http://www.forex.ntu.edu.tw

Source: Chronicle Vitae

Deadline: 4 September 2019 (Taiwan Standard Time, UTC+8)

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Shujitsu University (JPN) - TT Open Rank Professor - English Literature, Any Field (Except American Lit)
Content of work: Shujitsu University invites applications for one full-time tenured teaching position, beginning April 1, 2020.

Research Field: Literature written in the English language or Area Studies except for American Literature and Studies

Responsibilities: Teach Basic Seminar, British Literature and Culture, Research Seminar (depending on the applicant's field of expertise), Graduation Thesis Writing, and other subjects Being qualified to teach graduate school courses is desirable. Address of work location:1-6-1 Nishigawara, Naka-ku, Okayama-shi, Japan 703-8516 Number of positions: 1 Full-time Tenured Professor, Associate Professor or Lecturer (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
 * In addition to teaching, successful applicants must carry out duties related to university administration

Qualifications: 1) Ph.D. degree, or equivalent academic achievement 2) Notable academic achievement in literature written in the English language or Area Studies except for American Literature and Studies 3) High-level Japanese, sufficient to carry out duties in a university setting 4) Willingness to teach and advise students, conduct research and carry out administrative duties according to the founding spirit of Shujitsu University 5) Academic achievement and teaching experience that would qualify a candidate to teach graduate school courses is desirable 6) A successful candidate must be willing to move to Okayama City or a surrounding area (within commuting distance, according to university standards).

Application materials (Please submit 4 copies each of No.1, No. 2 and No.4 and 3 copies each of No. 3--Only one actual photo needed for No.1): 1. Resume with a recent photo and contact information (download from homepage) 2. List of academic publications and presentations (Please indicate three major publications with a circle 〇) (download from homepage) 3. Copy of each major publication (publications in English should be accompanied by a Japanese abstract of no more than 800 characters) 4. Outline of specific teaching philosophy and methods, including future research plan (approximately 500 words in English/2,000 characters in Japanese) 5. Photocopy of diploma for highest degree attained 6. One letter of recommendation in English or Japanese in sealed and signed envelope or two professional references including place of employment, phone number and e-mail address 7. Copy of valid visa

Emailed applications will not be processed. Application materials will not be returned unless the applicant includes a stamped self-addressed envelope (Overseas applicants should make sure that they affix the proper postage).
 * Submitted materials will not be used for any other purposes.
 * Applicants must download the prescribed resume and list-of-publications forms (i.e., 1. and 2. above) from the Shujitsu University website and follow the designated formats. Be sure to download the documents and label as below.

Where to make contact: Applications should be addressed as follows: Somuka/General Affairs Office, Faculty of Human Studies, Shujitsu University, 1-6-1 Nishigawara, Naka-ku, Okayama-shi, Japan 703-8516 Documents should be sent by mail with “Application for Literature and Culture Position" marked in red on the envelope.

When you send an inquiry by email, please put English Job:[your last name] in the subject column. Email: soumu@shujitsu.ac.jp FAX: 086-271-8222

Selection process: 1) First Stage: Screening of application materials. Successful applicants will be informed of the results by the end of August. 2) Second Stage: Interview and a model lesson, which are scheduled to take place in mid-September, 2019.
 * Candidates will NOT be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Source: JRec-In

Deadline: 5 August 2019 (Central European Time)

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University of Lodz (EU:Pol) - Assistant Professor, Literary Studies in English

 * REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

Literature: PhD or equivalent
 * REQUIRED LANGUAGES

ENGLISH: Excellent Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in humanities (literature) or culture studies.

The successful candidate should: The appointee will deliver classes and lectures in the broadly defined field of literature and culture, as well as other courses offered by the Department. Additional duties will include the assessment of students’ progress, and contributing to academic programmes developed in the Department. He or she is expected to carry out research in line with the Department’s field of study.
 * have comprehensive knowledge in literary studies, contemporary culture and media;
 * speak fluent English, preferably a graduate of English Studies;
 * have at least 5 years of experience in teaching students of English philology, including teaching literature;
 * have documented post-doc academic achievements (publication of original research, participation in conferences and workshops);
 * experience in organising conferences, festivals, and other events promoting literature and culture will be an asset.

Persons entering the competition must submit an application for employment addressed to the HM Rector of the University of Lodz, together with the following attachments:

- personal data questionnaire (here )

- a statement that the University of Lodz will be the main place of work in the meaning of the above mentioned Act,

- CV,

- information concerning the degree of knowledge of foreign languages

- a full list of scientific achievements (publications) and participation in scientific conferences

Email all materials to [mailto:anglistyka@uni.lodz.pl anglistyka@uni.lodz.pl]

Announcement of decision: 9 Sep 2019

Deadline: 10 August 2019 (Central European Time, UTC+2)

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Wenzhou-Kean University (CHN) - TT Open Rank - Generalist
Wenzhou-Kean University is seeking faculty from all disciplines for its location in Wenzhou, China. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced cities on China's East Coast, located one hour by plane and just over three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai. Launched in 2012, Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and is now in the midst of a growth phase that will bring enrollment to more than 5,000 students. WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public New Jersey State University, is approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. All instruction is in English and all curriculum is provided by Kean USA.

All faculty positions are full-time assignments, effective for the start of the fall 2019 semester. Positions will be offered at either the tenure-track or Lecturer level. Tenure-track appointments are available at the rank of Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor where indicated, and require teaching assignments; student and learning support services; advising; service to the university and/or professional community; and research and publication. A Lecturer is a full-time, twelve-month employee who teaches up to 39 credits per year and provides student and learning support services during the assigned period. Lecturers teach; provide student and learning support services; service to the university and/or professional community; and perform related work as required. Lecturer positions are non-tenure track and may be renewed on an annual basis.

Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, weekend and online courses. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty may be required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach disciplinary support courses. Candidates with an interest in teaching across disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

A Doctorate degree is required in the relevant or a related field for tenure-track positions; ABD considered with completion prior to the effective date of employment.

Ideally one year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level and English fluency is required for all positions.

English - to teach a combination of (1) general ESL/EFL classes, (2) First-Year Composition classes, (3) World Literature, (4) translation and interpretation (5) writing/rhetoric, linguistics and EFL/ESL methods and teaching techniques within the English in Global Settings major. Teaching experience with non-native speakers is desirable.

Application, Salary and Benefits Information on All Positions

Wenzhou-Kean University offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, which includes healthcare coverage and partnerships with the best medical hospitals in Wenzhou. In addition, faculty members are provided with housing options, round trip airfare(s) and a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references by email to Search Committee Chairperson at [mailto:wkuenglish@kean.edu wkuenglish@kean.edu] and [mailto:hiring@wku.edu.cn hiring@wku.edu.cn]. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

Online App. Form:

[//www.kean.edu/offices/human-resources-3/wenzhou-kean-positions/anticipated-faculty-positions-2019-2020 https://www.kean.edu/offices/human-resources-3/wenzhou-kean-positions/anticipated-faculty-positions-2019-2020]

To learn more about working & living in China, please visit: www.jobs.ac.uk/careers-advice/country-profiles/china

Source: Jobs.ac.uk

Deadline: 2 July 2019 (China Standard Time, UTC+8)

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===Zayed University (UAE:Dub) - Open Rank Professors (multiple) - English Language and Literature=== Zayed University’s College of Education (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) seeks energetic and innovative English faculty able to contribute to the ongoing development of the UAE’s education system through teaching and research. Faculty will contribute to the preparation of graduates who will become exemplary professionals and future leaders able to serve national and regional development in one of the world’s most dynamic countries. Successful candidates will also assist in the planning and implementation of programs in English studies and engage in research and professional development that will and contribute to the international research profile of the university.

The College, accredited by NCATE/CAEP, is charged with the English language development in the college majors.Future plans include the development of English Language and Literature and English Education programs.

The College seeks English faculty at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level with expertise in one of the following areas: Applied Linguistics/Language Studies and Language and Literature.

The Responsibilities

The positions require that the successful applicants engage in scholarly research, contribute to program and course initiatives, and offer service to the college and the university.

The Requirements The Benefits
 * An earned Doctoral Degree is required.  Preference will be given to candidates with university-level teaching backgrounds in English for academic purposes, English for specific academic purposes, second language reading and writing, and content and language integrated learning.  Candidates should have a record of publications and a significant research agenda in evidence.
 * Candidates must be qualified and experienced in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
 * Although not a specific requirement, particular consideration will be given to faculty who have experience in international or bilingual environments.

The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., a housing allowance, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form, applicants must also attach a cover letter, a current CV, copies of academic degrees, the names and contact details of three professional referees, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy, and a statement of scholarly and creative interests, particularly as they may apply to the Middle East, and as to how they might involve undergraduate students. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

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