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Bethany College (WV) - TT Asst. Professor of English (incl. Secondary Ed. in ELA) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Bethany College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in English at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2015.

''The successful candidate will have competence in teaching Composition and a certificate in Secondary Education in the English Language Arts, or be eligible for ELA certification, with additional competencies and specialties welcomed. Ph.D. in hand by Spring 2015 preferred. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching. ''[updated 10/04/14]

Bethany College is a national liberal arts college located on a beautiful historic 1,300 acre mountaintop campus in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The state's oldest private college, Bethany offers a wide array of B.A. and B.S. programs in more than 25 fields of study and a Master of Arts program in Teaching. The College's program of classical liberal arts education prepares students for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.

''Review of applications will begin November 10 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae with at least three references to [mailto:dmcconahy@bethanywv.edu dmcconahy@bethanywv.edu] or Director of Human Resources, Office of Business and Finance (3), Bethany College, 31 E Campus Dr., Bethany, WV 26032-3002. Additional materials may be requested of final candidates. '' [updated 10/04/14].

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Deadline: Nov. 10

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2015

Columbia University (NY) - Asst, Assoc or Full Professor of English Education - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
Professorial rank is open and will be determined by the qualifications of the prospective appointee.

Our search will be focused on recruiting either a potentially or already recognized intellectual and professional leader in the field of English education with a promising or established record of influential research and publication, strong and active interest in the preparation of secondary and college English teachers and teacher-educators, and a history of success (or exceptionally strong potential for success) in submitting top-ranked proposals to foundations and government funding agencies.

Our new colleague will be expected to maintain a robust and professionally influential program of research relevant to teaching and learning in the disciplines and practices that define English studies and the arts of language; to guide doctoral students in English education in their dissertations and in their development as research specialists, scholars, and teachers; and to contribute generously and actively to sustaining and enhancing the quality of our four distinct masters programs and three doctoral programs in English education.

Applicants for this position should send a letter of application along with a complete CV and a list of references to Professor Janet L. Miller at the following email address: [mailto:EnglishEdSearch@tc.edu EnglishEdSearch@tc.edu]

Review of applications will begin during October 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26142

MLA JIL 09/19/14

Deadline: open until filled (posted 09/09/14)

Acknowledgment received: 10/19/14; 12/9/14 -- e-mail update stating that the committee is still in deliberation and assuring place in final round of consideration, next steps prior to holiday break

Request for additional materials: 10/29/14 (Letters & pubs)

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Francis Marion University (SC) - Assistant Professor or Instructor of English
Francis Marion University is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor of English whose primary responsibilities will include supervising student teaching field experiences for secondary English education teacher candidates as well as teaching first-year writing.

Francis Marion (FM) is a state-supported regional university with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. FM was recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "great college to work for" in 2014. With approximately 4,000 undergraduate students, FM offers small class sizes that encourage strong professional relationships among faculty and students. FM is located in Florence, SC, a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Florence is within easy driving distance of beach resorts, such as Myrtle Beach, and areas of historical interest, including Charleston and Savannah.

Requirements: A master's degree or higher in English or related field, including a minimum of 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in English, is required; ABD or Ph.D. is preferred. Experience and commitment to teaching writing is essential. Teacher certification and experience working in public high schools is strongly preferred.

Start Date: August, 2015

Materials Needed: 1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 15-03); 2) FM Faculty Application; and 3) curriculum vitae.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To obtain information about the State of South Carolina and other support services for state employees, please visit http://www.fmarion.edu/about/hrlinks.

Click here to obtain the FM Faculty Application.

Send Application Materials to: Dr. Christopher Johnson, Chair; Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy; PO Box 100547; Florence; SC 29502-0547.

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Lewis University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor of English Language Arts (incl. Young Adult Lit.)
The English Department at Lewis University, a LaSallian institution just 35 miles SW of Chicago, seeks a specialist in English Language Arts with a Ph.D. in English and an active scholarly agenda for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin fall 2015.

Excellence in teaching, current licensure, and 21st C. teaching experience (6-12) are required. Salary is competitive and determined by experience. The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours per semester, including Young Adult Literature and First-Year Writing courses, advise ELA majors, conduct site-visits, and engage actively in service.

Please submit an on-line application, cover letter, and vita at https://jobs.lewisu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52360

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype rather than at MLA. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are most strongly encouraged to apply.

For additional information, please see http://www.lewisu.edu.

Deadline: open until filled (posted at HigherEdJobs.com on 9/19/14)

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Michigan State University (MI) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor, English Education - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar (at the assistant or associate level) in English Education. We invite a broad range of scholars in English education to apply for the position. Of particular interest are scholars specializing in secondary English teacher preparation, those with a commitment to issues of equity, and those with a strong potential for, or record of, local and national leadership in English education. This an academic year position with a proposed starting date of August 16, 2015.

All applicants will be reviewed for potential fit with programs in the department and college and with institutional needs and opportunities. Since 1995, the department’s graduate programs in elementary and secondary education have been ranked #1 for education schools by U.S. News & World Report, and our Teacher Preparation Program has established robust urban and global education cohorts. Our online Master’s program offers options for a concentration or specialization in language and literacy. We have a large, nationally ranked doctoral program that provides extensive funding and prepares students to become outstanding teacher educators, with options to develop specialties in various areas, such as Language and Literacy Education and Urban Education. MSU is also the home of Research in the Teaching of English. Successful candidates will have opportunities to engage in research and teaching related to English education, as well as to collaborate with nationally recognized faculty in research and program development in a wide range of areas, including interdisciplinary projects with other departments and colleges.

Major responsibilities: The faculty member who assumes this position will conduct research and inquiry, seek external funding, teach undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses, advise doctoral students, lead or support program development (including collaborating with or mentoring other faculty), and participate in service and outreach activities, including building partnerships with K-12 schools. Additional duties will vary depending on departmental placement and rank, university and academic unit education needs, and the candidate’s experience and interest.

Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned relevant doctoral degree or provide evidence that they will achieve doctoral degree completion by August 15, 2015. They should provide evidence of accomplishment in research, teaching, grant writing, service and/or program development appropriate to rank, and a commitment to collaboration in these areas. Preferred candidates will have at least three years of middle or high school English teaching experience.

Applicants should provide relevant information about their (a) area of specialization in English education; (b) record of research, teaching, and outreach accomplishments in English education; (c) experience or interest in working with prospective and practicing teachers in linguistically, culturally and economically diverse settings; (d) record of or potential for obtaining and leading funded research projects; (e) experience working with underserved populations and/or working on equity issues in English education; (f) interest in or demonstrated leadership locally and nationally in English education; (g) interest in educational research training and the development of English education scholars; and (h) ability to collaborate with faculty to contribute to existing strengths and initiatives in areas such as dialogic English teaching and teacher education, equity issues in English Education, and/or educational applications of technology.

Application and Deadline: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and one to three samples of scholarly writing (uploaded in one pdf file as a “writing sample” document). Applicants should also submit a list with the name, title, email, mailing address, and phone number of 5 references as an “other” document. The materials should be uploaded to http://jobs.msu.edu, posting number 0082. Interested candidates should direct inquiries to search committee chair, Dr. Mary M. Juzwik ( 517.432.4840). Review of applications will begin October 31, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please see our department website (http://www.education.msu.edu/te/) and College website (http://www.educ.msu.edu/) for additional information. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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Old Dominion University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor, English Ed.
English: Tenure-track, for person with expertise in English Education (including pedagogy and literacy) to teach courses in BA, MA, and PhD programs in English and serve as coordinator of Teaching emphasis for BA and MA. Required: PhD in English, Education (with emphasis on English education), or closely related field by Aug. 15, 2015; evidence of successful college/university teaching; and evidence of active research agenda. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in or working actively with secondary schools; knowledge of or experience with programmatic assessment. Please send cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference to Dr. Dana Heller, Chair, Department of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and requires compliance with the Immigration, Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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San Jose State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, English Education
English Education

Job Opening ID (JOID): 23036

Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Qualifications: Doctorate in English or English Education or related field by date of appointment. Experience in teaching English at the middle- or high-school level and demonstrated record of scholarly activity required. Preferred qualifications: (1) experience in Writing Program administration; (2) experience in advising candidates in an English teacher preparation program; and (3) experience teaching Methods of Teaching English and/or Young Adult Literature and Children’s Literature; and (4) ability to teach in other area(s) related to the preparation of secondary-school teachers of English. Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include (1) teaching courses in the English Education program, advising students and prospective students, and supervising credential candidates; (2) maintaining the excellent standards of the San Jose Area Writing Project, including recruiting participants, coordinating professional development, and submitting successful grant proposals; and (3) teaching undergraduate courses in the Department of English and Comparative Literature.

Excellent teaching, publications, committee and other service to the department and university, and fundraising/grant activity will be necessary components of tenure. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 18, 2015

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedures: For full consideration, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, separate statements of teaching interests/philosophy and of research plans, and three recent letters of reference with contact information by 14 November 2014 at http://apply.interfolio.com/25850

Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

Chair Shannon Miller, Search Committee, Department of English & Comparative Literature, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0090.

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Shawnee State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, American and/or Children's Literature and Composition
The Department of English and Humanities at Shawnee State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in American Literature and Composition beginning August, 2015. Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 4,400 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio - a small city nestled in a beautiful, rural area of Southern Ohio. Portsmouth is approximately an hour drive from Huntington, WV, and two hours from Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional information about SSU is available at www.shawnee.edu.

The successful candidate will be expected to regularly teach both composition courses and American literature courses; teach children's and/or adolescent/young adult literature courses; and demonstrate teaching effectiveness and the potential for scholarly activity in American literature and/or composition. Additional responsibilities include serving on departmental and/or university committees and advising students.

Qualifications:

Desired Background/Experience:
 * Ph.D. in English with specialization in American literature and/or adolescent/young adult literature
 * A.B.D. candidates with a firm completion date by August 2015 will be considered
 * three years teaching experience at the college level

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration candidates are encouraged to submit an application no later than January 1, 2015. Complete the required online application information at https://jobs.shawnee.edu/postings/1168. Upload a cover letter (specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted requirements of the position), a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, unofficial undergrad and graduate transcripts, and letters of recommendation from three professional references addressed to Dr. Jeff Bauer, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences.
 * teaching American poetry
 * teaching Reading
 * working in writing centers
 * working in an open-admissions educational setting

Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including a generous benefits package (for more information about university-provided benefits, click here: Employee Benefits). Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for AY15/16. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire. SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

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Deadline: Jan. 1 2015

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Shawnee State University (OH) - Open Rank, Language Arts and Composition (incl. Children's/YA Lit.)
The Department of English and Humanities at Shawnee State University invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty appointment, commensurate with qualifications, in Language Arts and Composition beginning August, 2015. Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 4,400 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio - a small city nestled in a beautiful, rural area of Southern Ohio. Portsmouth is approximately an hour drive from Huntington, WV, and two hours from Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional information about SSU is available at www.shawnee.edu.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach both composition and English Methods courses; serve as a liaison between the Department of English and the Department of Teacher Education; teach children's or adolescent/young adult literature; have a familiarity with NCATE/CAEP and the Common Core; demonstrate teaching effectiveness and the potential for scholarly activity in language arts pedagogy and/or rhetoric and composition studies; and work closely with AYA licensure students and develop partnerships with area high schools. Additional responsibilities include serving on departmental and/or university committees and advising students.

Qualifications for the Senior Instructor rank:
 * Master's degree in English and enrollment in Ph.D. program with some coursework in rhetoric and composition
 * three years teaching experience at the college level

Qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank (tenure-track):
 * Ph.D. in English and background in rhetoric and composition or Doctorate in Education with MA in English and graduate coursework in rhetoric and composition
 * A.B.D. candidates with a firm completion date by August 2015 will be considered
 * three years teaching experience at the college level

Desired Background/Experience: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration candidates are encouraged to submit an application no later than January 1, 2015. Complete the required online application information at https://jobs.shawnee.edu/postings/1172. Upload a cover letter (specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted requirements of the position), a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, unofficial undergrad and graduate transcripts, and letters of recommendation from three professional references addressed to Dr. Jeff Bauer, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences.
 * teaching high school English
 * teaching Reading
 * working in writing centers
 * working in an open-admissions educational setting

Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including a generous benefits package (for more information about university-provided benefits, click here: Employee Benefits). Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for AY15/16. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire. SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

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Southeast Missouri State University (MO) - TT Asst. Professor, English Education
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track. English Education. Department of English.

Primary Responsibilities
 * ·Teach the equivalent of 12 hours per semester in undergraduate English Education courses that may include Young Adult Literature, English Grammar, and Methods of Teaching English
 * ·Advise students and mentor teacher candidates
 * ·Maintain active scholarly work in the field
 * ·Serve on university, college, and department level committees

Required Qualifications
 * ·Ph.D. or Ed.D. or ABD (Doctorate by August 2015) in English Education or closely related field. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited / government certified university)
 * ·Secondary area of specialization open, preferably one or more of the following: young adult literature, multicultural literature, TESOL, linguistics
 * ·Experience teaching at the college/university level as a graduate assistant, instructor, or above
 * ·Knowledge of national teacher preparation and accreditation standards
 * ·Demonstrated evidence of scholarly work, i.e. research and/or publications
 * ·Demonstrated strong communication skills in speaking, writing, and electronic communication
 * ·Demonstrated ability or potential to incorporate technology into face-to-face classroom and to teach blended, ITV and online courses
 * ·Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
 * ·Demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of the issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Application Deadline: The position is available August 2015, and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 7, 2014.

Required Information: To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the position you wish to apply for at the below link, then click on the APPLY button at the top of the page: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/semoedu/default.cfm?promotionaljobs=1 Departmental Information: Information regarding the Department of English can be found at http://www.semo.edu/english/
 * ·Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
 * ·Current curriculum vitae
 * ·Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required for employment)
 * ·Names, current telephone numbers, addresses, and updated email addresses of three professional references

University Facts: Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive regional state university with seven colleges and schools, 12,000 students, and a faculty and staff of over 1,100. Southeast, a moderately selective institution, offers baccalaureate, masters and specialist degrees, and participates in joint doctoral programs with the University of Missouri. Cape Girardeau, a historic city overlooking the Mississippi River, is the hub of a thriving county with a population of approximately 71,000. Serving a region of more than 500,000 people, it is the largest center for retail, medical, manufacturing, communications, and cultural activities between St. Louis and Memphis.

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University of Calgary (CAN) -- TT Asst Professor of Children's Literature
The Department of English at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2015.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD in English or a closely related discipline, a demonstrated scholarly record, and expertise in Children’s Literature and/or Young Adult Literature, in the context of literary and critical studies. The successful applicant will be able to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department at all levels. We are particularly interested in candidates with secondary research and teaching strengths in fantasy and/or science-fiction literature, graphic novels, and /or the history of literature for children. Additionally, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain and grow an active research program and engage in meaningful service activities within the department, faculty, university and community.

The Department of English at the University of Calgary is one of the most dynamic research and teaching departments in Canada, with thriving MA and PhD programs and a strong undergraduate program. The Department has significant expertise and recognized strengths in popular literature and popular literary forms, historical literary periods, creative writing, and new media and digital humanities. We encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. For more information about the Department, see our home page:  http://www.english.ucalgary.ca.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a refereed publication, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. They should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference forwarded directly to:

Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins, Head, Department of English, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta  T2N 1N4

or by e-mail to the Department Manager, Barb Howe at [mailto:howe@ucalgary.ca howe@ucalgary.ca]

Deadline: November 15, 2014.

https://prdcgw.ehs.ucalgary.ca/uc_cg.html?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=7105&SiteId=2&JobPostSeq=1

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received: I got a request for information on my Canadian work/citizenship status on 12/12. Shockingly, there's not a dedicated line for that, so I'm putting it here....

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University of Central Oklahoma (OK) - TT Asst. Professor of English
Assistant Professors must have completed all requirements in a doctoral program at an accredited or internationally recognized institution; or completed a non-doctoral degree program requiring a minimum of 60 graduate hours. Teaching; research; departmental/school, college and university service is expected. This position is full-time, tenure-track position.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions: Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in grammar, teaching methods, young adult literature and secondary-level reading, as well as courses in first-year and upper-division composition. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in the coordination of the English Education program, mentoring teacher-candidates, actively pursuing a substantive agenda for scholarly/creative work and serving on department, college and university teams.

Responsibilities/ Skills / Competencies: Ph.D. in English or English Education, or Ed.D. with M.A. in English required 3 Years Secondary English/Language Arts Teaching required.

Preference Date: 12/01/2014

Quick Link: http://jobs.uco.edu:80/postings/6033

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University of Georgia - TT Open-Rank Faculty Member in English Education
The program in English Education in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at The University of Georgia is pleased to announce a search for a faculty member to fill an open-rank tenure-track position. Within the open-rank classification, candidates within 5 years of earning a doctorate would be hired at the assistant professor rank; candidates with 6 to 10 years after earning a doctorate would be considered for the associate professor rank; and candidates with 10 or more years after earning a doctorate would be considered for the full professor rank. Years in rank and record of scholarly accomplishment at another institution will be considered in determining rank at UGA at the time of hire.

Required qualifications for the position include:

• an earned doctorate at the time of employment with a specialization in English Education, secondary school literacy education, or closely related field.

• a strong record of, or potential for, scholarship that is related to secondary school English teaching and learning, i.e., the historical emphasis on literature and current extension to other textual genres; the historical emphasis on writing and current extension to other forms of composition; and the historical emphasis on language (e.g., grammar) and current extension to social languages and speech genres.

• evidence of potential to generate extramural funding to support scholarship.

• at least three years of teaching secondary school English/Language Arts, or commensurate experience in school settings.

Responsibilities for the position include:

• maintaining an active research and publication program.

• mentoring graduate students and directing theses and dissertations.

• seeking external funding.

• teaching the equivalent of two courses per semester, with potential for a reduced load through grant buyouts.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014. Complete applications received by that date will be assured consideration. Applicants should submit (1) a letter that addresses qualifications in the areas detailed above and interest in working at UGA, (2) a current curriculum vita, (3) copies of three published or in-press research-based articles, or for current graduate students lacking such a publication record, scholarly writing that indicates potential for publication. For candidates identified as possibilities for campus interviews, three signed letters of reference on letterhead stationery (wet or e-signatures are acceptable) will be requested after the first round of applicant review.

Quick Link: http://www.coe.uga.edu/assets/docs/research-intranet/ee_position_announcement_2014_d4.pdf

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University of Pittsburgh (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Nineteenth- and/or Twentieth-Century Children’s Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Pending budgetary approval, the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nineteenth- and/or Twentieth-Century Children’s Literature, to begin August 2015.

We seek candidates with both teaching and scholarly interests in the field of children’s literature and culture. We are especially interested in applications from scholars who would complement our faculty’s existing strengths and who share our interdisciplinary vision for children’s literature studies. Areas of particular interest include (but are not limited to) science studies, sexuality and queer theory, race and ethnicity, global or postcolonial literatures, picture books or periodicals, young adult literature, and childhood studies. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and curriculum, and candidates should identify their strengths or experiences in this area. The successful candidate will teach courses in a thriving interdisciplinary undergraduate program in children’s literature and culture, as well as a wide range of other undergraduate literature courses and graduate seminars in his or her areas of scholarly interest.

PhD required by September 2015. Teaching load is normally 4 courses per year. Salaries competitive. Tenure is awarded for excellence in research, teaching and service. To apply, please visit interfolio, and supply the following materials by October 31, 2014. 1) Cover letter 2) CV 3) Names of three references

Selected candidates will be invited to submit additional materials, including examples of scholarly work, letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio. We plan to interview at the MLA in Vancouver in January. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26317

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 31

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Request for additional materials: 11/20 x2 (teaching portfolio, letters, diss chapter)

Rejection (no interview):  11/20, via Interfolio x4

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University of Texas - El Paso (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of English Education
The University of at El Paso (UTEP) Department of English seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Education, beginning September 1, 2015. Primary responsibilities will be in undergraduate English Education and in the Master of Arts in Teaching in English. Desired specialties include one or more of the following: sociocultural pedagogies, English Language Learners, K-12 composition methods, multimodal literacy, literacy education and assessment, children’s literature, young adult literature, and English Education research methodology. The successful applicant will be joining an English Education program that serves elementary education students, secondary education majors, and graduate students in a flourishing M.A.T. program. English Education is housed in a collegial and supportive department that also has programs in Literature and Rhetoric & Writing Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in English Education or closely related field in hand is required by September 1, 2015. This position also requires a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, an active research agenda, and a strong commitment to the success of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Experience teaching elementary or secondary education is strongly desired.

ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO: Washington Monthly magazine has ranked UTEP among the Top 10 U.S. research universities, and for the third consecutive year, #1 nationally for fostering student social mobility. The only national research university with a Mexican-American majority student body, the University is third among all U.S. colleges and universities in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics. The University enrolls 23,000 students and employs more than 3,000 faculty and staff. El Paso, Texas, located on the U.S.-Mexico border and adjacent to the State of New Mexico, is the 19th largest and the safest big city in the country. The U.S.-Mexico borderlands, including El Paso and Juárez, Mexico, has a total population of nearly three million people.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit electronically a letter of interest, CV, transcript, a writing sample of approximately 20 pages and three current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Kate Mangelsdorf, Director of English Education, at [mailto:%20englished@utep.edu englished@utep.edu.]

Deadline: Immediately (posted 09/30/14)

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2015

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, English Education and Early American Literatures
The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse English Department seeks a tenure-track academic year assistant professor of English Education and Early American Literatures position in our vibrant and growing department. Required academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in one of the main specialty areas (either English Education or American Literature) and a Master's degree in the other, with Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2015. Our new colleague will have primary upper-level teaching responsibilities in English Language Arts pedagogy, adolescent literature, and language study for teachers, with regular assignments in Early American Literatures, general education literature courses and first-year composition.

Other responsibilities include advising and supervising pre-service teachers and administrative duties in the English Education major. Expertise in both English Language Arts pedagogy and early American literatures, evidence or potential for scholarship, and at least three years of teaching experience at the middle- and/or high-school level are required. Additionally, specific expertise in literature pedagogy and teaching interests in Early American canonical authors will be considered a plus.

Secondary areas of expertise may also include language and linguistics, school/community collaboration, and experience with edTPA (Teacher Performance Assessment). An interest in transnational colonial (French, Spanish, English) literatures and in participating in study abroad opportunities in China are desirable.

This position is affiliated with the School of Education and therefore will be evaluated by both the dean of the College of Liberal Studies and the director of the School of Education.

The English Department supports and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek a colleague who shares the department's commitment to diversity and who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals.

A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference which will be uploaded confidentially by your reference providers. The position will remain open with a first review date of October 24, 2014. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Virginia Crank at vcrank@uwlax.edu

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this Faculty position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI) - Assistant Professor of English Education
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English Education beginning August 15, 2015. The successful candidate will join a large, vibrant Humanities program with strengths in English education, professional and creative writing, and languages and literature.

Qualifications: A terminal degree (Ph.D. or D.Ed.) in English, English Education, or related field completed by August 1, 2015; demonstrated excellence in teaching

Preferences: Experience in teaching English at the middle and/or secondary level; experience with edTPA and/or Wisconsin DPI requirements; experience supervising field experiences and/or experience working with student teachers; experience teaching college-level composition and/or dual credit courses in English.

Responsibilities: Teach English education courses and related courses as needed; advise English education majors and supervise their field experiences; collaborate with the School of Education; assist in English education curriculum development and assessment. The typical teaching load is twelve credits per semester.

Campus Information: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 8,000 students in 42 baccalaureate and 6 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Special Notes: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. Employment will require a criminal background check.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Crime Statistics Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608-342-1584 for a paper copy of the annual report. To Ensure Consideration: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2014.

To Apply: Applications must be submitted via the online application system and must include 1) a letter of application addressing all qualifications, 2) a curriculum vitae 3) the names and contact information for three professional references, and 4) a statement describing your experience working with or demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historic marginalization. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To apply, please go to: http://www.uwplatt.edu/employment-opportunities/fa-assistant-professor-english-education.

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Weber State University (UT) - TT Asst. Professor, English Education
he Department of English at Weber State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in English Education at the rank of Assistant professor, to begin July 1, 2015. Responsibilities will include teaching English methods courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching lower division composition courses and/or literature courses, supervising student teachers, and maintaining and developing ongoing partnerships with local school districts.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Seeking candidates with: To apply, complete the online faculty/staff data form at http://jobs.weber.edu and attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract and a brief statement of your teaching philosophy.
 * The successful candidate will have a Doctoral degree in English Education or in a related field, with a strong record of scholarship. Applications from ABD candidates will be accepted with completion of the degree anticipated by the date of appointment.
 * Candidates must have two years of secondary teaching experience with a record of excellence and familiarity with Core Standards and their implementation.
 * Experience and interest in the National Writing Project.
 * Strong communication skills.
 * Interest in and previous work with digital media.

Additionally, three letters of reference that address the candidate's qualifications for this position, must be mailed to English Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Weber State University, 1395 Edvalson St., Dept. 1404, Ogden, UT, 84408-1404.

Screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2014. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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Weber State University located in Ogden Utah at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain Range, is an open enrollment university of approximately 25,000 students. For more information about Weber State, please see our web page at www.weber.edu

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Bowling Green State University (OH) - Instructor Position in Literature for Children and Adolescents (1 yr.)
The English Department at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for an Instructor's Position in Literature for Children and Adolescents. The initial appointment is for one year, with possibility of renewal.

Duties: The principal assignments include teaching courses in the Department of English in Literature for the Young Child, Literature for the Middle Child, and Literature for Adolescents. These courses support the English Department's commitment to teacher preparation in coordination with the College of Education. Areas of scholarly expertise may include multicultural children's literature, narrative theory and children's literature, new media texts for children, gender and children's literature, and issues of censorship. The successful candidate will join a department committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in literacy in all its forms.

Upon hire, our newest colleague will be expected to serve on department and university committees and to participate in the life and governance of the department. Interested applicants should feel free to contact the department with any questions.

Qualifications: 1) Doctorate or M.A. in hand or by time of appointment 2) Record of graduate courses in Literature for Young Children, the Middle Child, and Adolescents 3) Scholarly interests aligned with current trends in literature for children 4) Evidence of outstanding teaching

Application Deadline: All materials received by January 15, 2015.

Screening Interviews: To be held by phone.

Salary: Competitive.

Effective Date of Employment: The starting date of employment is mid August 2015.

Submit application materials to: Lawrence Coates, Chair, English Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0191. Application files must include: 1) letter outlining qualifications for this position; 2) a CV which includes a list of graduate courses taken and brief descriptions of courses taught; 3) at least three current letters of reference; 4) copies of official graduate transcripts. Final candidate(s) will be required to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to an offer of employment. BGSU is an AA/EEO employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Application deadline: All materials received by January 15, 2015.

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