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Baylor University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor of English - 17th c. Literature
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The university is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris. (www.baylor.edu/profuturis/). As the world’s largest Baptist University, Baylor offers over 40 doctoral programs and has almost 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information: Tenure Track

The successful candidate will teach senior-level classes and graduate seminars in seventeenth-century English literature as well as lower-level classes in British literature and will also direct the dissertation and thesis research of graduate students. He or she will demonstrate a productive research agenda and maintain a strong publication record while also engaging in service to the department and university.

Required Qualifications: The Department of English seeks a dynamic scholar to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in seventeenth-century English literature. Candidates should have a strong research agenda and be an effective teacher, with the Ph.D. in hand at the start of the appointment.

EEO Statement: Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion among its selection criteria. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2018

Open Date: 08/28/2017

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/01/2017 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 10/15/2017.

LINK to APPLY: https://jobs.baylor.edu/postings/2768

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Boston College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Shakespeare
The Boston College English Department seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with specialization in Shakespeare. Applications must be received via Interfolio’s ByCommittee by November 1, 2017.

Ph.D. required by September 1, 2018.

Applicants’ dossiers should include a cover letter, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, a writing sample (up to 25 pages), an abstract of the dissertation, and a list of courses taught.

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/43933

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Brigham Young University-Idaho (ID) - TT Full-Time Faculty in English, incl. Shakespeare (Multiple Positions)
The Department of English at Brigham Young University-Idaho invites applications for four full-time teaching positions. The department is looking for faculty with academic backgrounds in Rhetoric & Composition, British Modernism, Shakespeare, English Education, and Professional Writing (with experience in visual rhetoric, document production, and digital design). Additionally, writing instruction will be an integral and vital component of these positions, as all English faculty members also teach Foundations Writing courses (i.e. General Education). Advanced degree in English or related field required (master's minimum). Faculty members abide by the university's Honor Code and have the important responsibility and role to help all students develop, both spiritually and academically, in accordance with the mission of BYU-Idaho.

You can apply for this position online at https://employment.byui.net/postings/12048

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California State University-East Bay (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Renaissance and Medieval Literature (incl. Shakespeare)
California State University-East Bay: College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences: English Assistant Professor of English (Renaissance and Medieval Literature), Tenure-Track Faculty_18-19 ENGL-RENAIS/MEDIEVAL LIT-TT [Position PS #00000766]

Location: Hayward/ Concord/ Online, CA

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THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body of over 15,000 students, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. For the past three years our campus has been the recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. We are proud of our diversity and committed to providing an inclusive and stimulating environment for all our students. The University's main campus is in Hayward, with branches in Contra Costa County, Online and in Oakland, California. Our 900+ faculty offer bachelor's degrees in 47 fields, minors in 51 fields, master's degrees in 33 fields, 9 credentials programs, 12 certificate options, and 1 doctoral degree program. http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ All California State University campuses, including CSUEB, will become smoke and tobacco-free effective September 1, 2017.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of English offers its diverse student population a rich array of courses in literature, language, creative writing, and composition. The B.A. in English fosters an understanding and appreciation of 1) the major works of British, American, and global literature, including works by and about ethnic and cultural minorities and women, 2) the history and structure of the English language, and 3) the aims and processes of creative and critical writing. Our general education offerings emphasize themes of diversity, social justice, and sustainability in literature. In all our courses, the department helps students develop the advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking necessary for successful careers.

The M.A. degree in English covers a range of periods, genres, and themes, and our program encourages students to participate in graduate student conferences and other professional venues. Our students include high school teachers, those interested in community college teaching, creative writers, and others from a variety of professions who seek an enriching graduate-level experience. Some of our students also apply for doctoral programs in literature, composition, and TESOL. The M.A. in TESOL prepares students to teach adult-language learners and enrolls students from around the globe. Our 12 tenure/tenure-track and 34 adjunct faculty are active scholars, creative writers, and dedicated teachers. For more information on the Department of English, please visit: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/english/

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The successful candidate will teach coursework in Medieval and Renaissance literature at all levels, emphasizing Shakespeare. All faculty are expected to teach coursework in composition and general education. Other coursework taught as assigned. In addition to teaching, all faculty are expected to sustain a record of scholarly work, advise majors, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and assume campus-wide committee responsibilities. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester, 2018.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Ph.D. in English (or Literature) at the time of appointment is required. Evidence of a record of scholarship (including dissertation) pertaining to Medieval and Renaissance literature, with specialization in Shakespeare, is required. Secondary emphasis in one or more of the following areas is required: composition and rhetoric, digital humanities, general education, global literature, or teacher preparation.

Candidates must demonstrate awareness of innovative pedagogy and issues of diversity and social justice, as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates who bring global approaches to their teaching and scholarship are preferred. Candidates who engage with issues of race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality in their teaching and scholarship are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in advising students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, as well as in University and/or community service that has prepared them to contribute in areas of diversity, social justice, and academic excellence.

This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Full consideration of all materials submitted will begin October 1, 2017. The position will be considered open until filled.

To apply, please submit via Interfolio (see “Apply Now,” below) the following: Letter of application addressing the qualifications noted in the position announcement; Current curriculum vitae; Portfolio of relevant teaching materials, including a teaching philosophy as well as sample syllabi and assignments; One (1) writing sample; Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation; One-page statement addressing contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Questions about the position may be emailed to Professor Eileen Barrett, search committee chair.

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Dartmouth College (NH) - Tenured Professor of English in Shakespeare Studies/Early Modern Literature and Culture
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenured position in early modern literature and culture, with a focus on Shakespeare and renaissance theater, at the level of Professor or advanced Associate Professor, to begin on July 1, 2018. Core teaching responsibilities will involve courses in Shakespeare and in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century literature more generally. While we are interested in all subfields related to early modern literary studies, we especially encourage applicants whose research engages with contemporary critical/theoretical models and innovations; poetics and poetic theory; queer theory and gender studies; theater history, performance and the phenomenology of theater; ecocriticism; critical race studies; postcolonial approaches or the role of Shakespeare in world literature.

The Dartmouth Department of English and Creative Writing ranges across all periods of literary history and has a strong creative writing program. We are also committed to developing new fields and to rethinking the relationship between critical and creative practices. Beyond the Department of English and Creative Writing, our faculty members participate in research initiatives in the digital humanities and in experiential learning, and they regularly consult with and contribute to the college’s many interdisciplinary programs, including the African and African American Studies Program, the Comparative Literature Program, the Native American Studies Program, the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, the Program in Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies, and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.

Dartmouth College combines a commitment to innovative scholarship with a dedication to excellent teaching. The Dartmouth student body is diverse by many measures. We are especially interested in applicants with a record of successful teaching and mentoring of students from all backgrounds (including first-generation college students, low-income students, members of racial, ethnic and religious minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to Dartmouth’s undergraduate diversity initiatives in research, such as the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in English Literature or a closely related discipline, have significant full-time teaching experience at the college (post-secondary) or university level, and have an outstanding record of publication and professional achievement.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample of their scholarship, and three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio. Please address cover letters to Professor Thomas Luxon. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be held either via Skype or on campus.

Apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/44931

MLA JIL 9/15/17

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Durham University (UK) - Assistant Professor of Early Modern Literature
Based in our prestigious English department which is consistently rated to be one of the best in the UK, you will play a key role in furthering the potential of our undergraduate and Masters students, through your imaginative teaching methods of Renaissance and Early Modern Literature in English. You will develop modules that complement our existing programmes and impart your knowledge and expertise to our talented students through seminars, tutorials and lectures. You will also undertake your own original research, leading to high quality publications and international influence. This unique role will provide you with access to rare book and manuscript collections at Durham Cathedral and Cosin’s Library, Palace Green, and you will also be granted access to the residential library at Ushaw College which holds an extensive collection of material from medieval times to the 19th century.

You’ll need: A good first degree with a PhD in English (or a related subject). Creative teaching skills, with the ability to adapt topics to various lectures, seminars and tutorial groups with the ability to attain fellowship of the HEA. To be willing to contribute to the cross-faculty Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. The ability to support students of all levels, attracting some to pursue a PhD within the department, with the confidence to lead research groups and supervise PhD students. Evidence of world class research outputs, or the potential to produce these. A comprehensive research plan with the proven ability to secure funding and the ability ensure any outputs achieve the desired impact. Candidates who would like to apply for the position as a grade 7 post aren’t expected to fulfil all the above criteria, but you are encouraged to apply for this role if you feel you have the potential to achieve these standards.

Location: Durham

Salary: £32,044 to £46,924

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed on: 14th September 2017

Closes: 10th November 2017

Job Ref: ENGL18-11

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Florida Atlantic University (FL) - TT Assistant Professor of British Renaissance Lit.
Job Posting Date: 08-24-2017

Job Close Date: 11-01-2017

The Department of English at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2018.

The candidate will teach primarily on the Boca Raton campus, with a minor assignment on the Davie campus. We seek a candidate who will balance high-quality scholarship, excellence in teaching, and committed service.

Faculty typically teach a 3-2 course schedule. Faculty teach and mentor graduate students in the department's Master's Degree programs as well as the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters interdisciplinary Ph. D. program.

Minimum Qualification: Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature, or related field, at time of appointment and publication record in field, and relevant teaching experience at the college level.

Candidates must have teaching and research interests in Renaissance Literature.

Substantial investment in the Digital Humanities preferred.

College/Department: English

Campus: Boca Raton

Special Instructions to the Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://jobs.fau.edu) by completing the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application and submitting the related documents.

Our application site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. In addition to completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format, and three letters of recommendation. Every applicant may upload a maximum of 6 documents. The maximum size for each document is 2MB. If you have more than 6 documents to be attached, we recommend that you combine two (2) or more items into one (1) document prior to uploading.

Transcripts for faculty positions must be an official copy scanned into an electronic format and attached to the application. Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts). The evaluation should be scanned and electronically attached to the application.

An unofficial transcript may be used during the hiring process to assure that the prospective faculty member may be credentialed for the courses they are expected to teach. An official transcript sent directly from the institution is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of class.

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.

In addition to completing the online application, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to English@fau.edu with the subject line "British Renaissance Literature search."

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.fau.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62619

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Gardner-Webb University (NC) - Assistant Professor of British Literature (Medieval and/or Renaissance)
The English Department of Gardner-Webb University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position as Assistant Professor of British Literature, starting August 1, 2018. The candidate will teach literature survey courses in early British and upper level courses in Medieval and/or Renaissance literature as well as composition courses. Expertise in Shakespeare and the history of the English language is preferred. In addition to teaching seated classes on our Boiling Springs campus, the candidate will also teach classes in our innovative, online graduate MA in English program, according to candidate’s area of expertise.

Our undergraduate as well as graduate degrees offer specializations in English education, literature, and writing. The successful candidate will become part of a department dedicated to helping students foster meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis, and spiritual challenge through the study of composition and rhetoric, literature, creative writing, and linguistics. Gardner-Webb University is primarily a teaching institution with opportunities for research; the teaching load is 12 hours per semester.

Qualifications include a PhD in English with an emphasis in pre-1660 British literature, experience teaching, record of research, and evidence of knowledge of current theories in teaching composition. Preference may be given to candidates who also have secondary experience in fields such as professional and technical writing.

Please email electronic documents including a cover letter, a current CV (or link to online portfolio), a professional writing sample (20 pages max), copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Debbie Hill (dthill@gardner-webb.edu), Administrative Assistant to the Department of English. Address questions to Jennifer Buckner (jbuckner@gardner-webb.edu), English Department Chair. Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled.

Gardner-Webb University is a coeducational, residential, private institution located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (50 miles southwest of Charlotte) offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 4,000 students. Founded by North Carolina Baptists in 1905, Gardner-Webb employs individuals who participate in and wholeheartedly support Christian values.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/45367

MLA JIL 9/22/17

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Paine College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of English (begin Jan. 2018) - incl. Shakespearean Drama
Expected Start Date: 01/02/2018.

Date Posted: 9/26/2017.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

General Summary: The Department of Humanities in the School of Arts and Sciences at Paine College located in Augusta, Georgia invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English.

Paine College is a private institution steeped in the tenets of Methodism that provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality. The College emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare spiritually-centered men and women for positions of leadership and service.

Faculty in the Department of Humanities are expected to teach undergraduate courses, which may include evening, weekend and/or on-line courses; advise students; conduct socially significant research; engage in teaching practices with an acute focus on documenting student learning; serve on faculty committees; attend departmental faculty, and other meetings; attend College convocations; and pursue professional service opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels.

Job Description: The Department of Humanities is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English

Responsibilities: Full-time teaching (12 semester credits) of undergraduate courses which may include evening, weekend and/or on-line courses. The courses include English Composition I, English Composition II, Public Speaking, Introduction to Literature, English Literature from Beowulf to 1784, Shakespearean Drama, and possibly an English elective such as The Modern Novel. The candidate should have teaching experience at the college level include serving on college committees, advising students, supervising undergraduate student research projects and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an earned a Ph.D. in English or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Previous collegiate teaching experience is desired. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English. Strong interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Salary

Competitive, based on qualifications and work experience.

To Apply: Complete an Application for Employment online. Faculty positions may still require applicants to mail transcripts and other documents. See application for details. For questions regarding this posting contact: Paine College, Office of Human Resources, 706-821-8636

LINK: http://www.paine.edu/jobs.aspx?j=78

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Royal Military College (CAN) - TT / full-time continuing Asst. Professor - Early Modern and Medieval Lit.
The Department of English at the Royal Military College of Canada invites applications for a full-time continuing position in Medieval and Early Modern Literature. Eligible candidates will have an expertise in one area and a demonstrated ability to teach in the other. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin August 2018.

Candidates must have a PhD in English, a strong record of research, and a demonstrated ability and interest in teaching at all undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will teach introductory English courses in the core program as well as senior courses in Medieval and Early Modern Literature while maintaining an active research record and contributing to the service needs of the department and the university.

Applicants must apply online to the Arts Inventory at the following link: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=876080. Complete applications, including curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, sample publications, letters of reference, and any additional relevant material should be sent to the following contact: ontarioregionalstaffing@forces.gc.ca; clearly indicate your applicant number and the selection process number 15-DND-EA-KGSTN-400201.

The deadline for applications is 2 November 2017.

LINK: https://accute.ca/2017/06/13/job-assistant-professor-medieval-and-early-modern-literature-full-time-continuing-royal-military-college-deadline-nov-2-2017/

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 * FYI: Since RMC is run by the Government of Canada, they tend to give preference to (1) Canadian citizens/permanent residents (2) applicants who have previous experience/success with SSHRC, OGS and other Canadian funding bodies (3) bilingual speakers (with at least an intermediate level of French).
 * Don't be scared off by the Canadian job market. I have sat on several Canadian search committees where the job went to the most qualified candidate, regardless of nationality. Your publications and research profile will be key -- so publish a lot (preferably a book ms) and in good journals.
 * This is typically true for universities in Canada, yes (they regularly hire non-citizens/non-residents - sometimes more often than not). But this is a job specifically with the government of Canada (since RMCC is considered a government position). The first line on the actual job application site (not the ACCUTE version) is "who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad."

Samford University (AL) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Shakespeare / Early Modern Literature
Samford University’s Department of English invites applications for an assistant professor of English, specializing in Shakespeare / Early Modern Literature. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in global Shakespeare, world literatures, and transatlantic Early Modern studies. Candidates trained broadly in Anglophone or transatlantic literature also will be considered. The position will begin in August 2018.

This full-time, tenure-track position carries a three-course-per-semester teaching load and expectations for active scholarship and department service. Teaching includes general-education, introductory, and advanced courses in English. Candidates must hold a doctorate in English or related field by the time of appointment.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send via email a cover letter and c.v. with three reference contacts to Timothy Sutton (tsutton@samford.edu). The search committee may request additional materials, such as samples of scholarly work, reference letters, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via phone or Skype.

Initial application screening begins immediately. Applicants must send materials by December 1, 2017.

Samford is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or national or ethnic origin.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/44678

MLA JIL 9/11/17

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Santa Clara University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Shakespeare and Digital Humanities
The Department of English at Santa Clara University invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in Shakespeare, with additional desirable expertise in Digital Humanities. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and be able to establish an active research program, possibly including undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in Shakespeare and the Renaissance (including possibilities such as book history, print culture and digital approaches to literary studies) as well as first-year critical thinking and writing courses. The successful candidate will teach six courses spread over three quarters. Ph.D. must be in hand by September of 2018.

Santa Clara is located in the heart of northern California’s Silicon Valley. Faculty members are teaching scholars who balance excellent undergraduate teaching with active research agendas. Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity; in this spirit we particularly welcome applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Competitive, benefits eligible, including housing assistance program.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph. D. in English, and must be committed to working with undergraduates.

The following qualifications would be important in the ideal candidate:
 * Evidence of teaching excellence in relevant fields
 * A record of productive research
 * Alignment with the Jesuit educational philosophy, the social justice mission of the university, and the goals of the Department of English at Santa Clara University

Open Date: 08/11/2017

Close Date: 10/23/2017

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials should include 1) letter of application describing teaching philosophy, research plan appropriate for department serving undergraduates, experience working w/people of diverse cultures and identities, and reasons for interest in a position at Santa Clara University 2) curriculum vitae 3) sample syllabi 4) recent teaching evaluations for 2-3 courses 5) an example of scholarship: e.g., article, book chapter, dissertation chapter 6) (unofficial) graduate transcripts 7) three letters of reference, which will be solicited automatically through the applicant portal system upon submitting your application.

LINK to Apply: https://jobs.scu.edu/postings/6272

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Soka University of America (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern/Renaissance Literature
The Humanities Concentration at Soka University of America invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the field of Early Modern Literature or the Renaissance. In particular, we encourage applications from scholars whose interdisciplinary capability is enhanced by one of the following emphases: (1) history and theory of dramatic arts (Classical, Renaissance, Shakespeare); (2) creation of scientific knowledge at the threshold of modernity; (3) the Mediterranean as the space of exchange, transmission and inheritance. Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, National Literature, or related Inter-disciplinary Field is required, but ABDs close to completing their dissertation at the time of application may be considered. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2018.

Consistent with SUA's emphasis on creativity in teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to develop topical courses that combine the candidate's individual strengths with SUA's curriculum stress on the histories of humanism, genealogies of citizenship and the complex modalities of globalization. Every Soka professor teaches at least one course per year in our General Education sequence.

We anticipate that the successful candidate will assume an active role in shaping the Humanities curriculum and culture as SUA expands its distinctive version of the liberal arts pedagogy. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active research agenda and a compelling teaching record.

Complete applications received by November 27, 2017 will receive full consideration, and applications will be continued to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Benefits and salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. All full-time faculty members are eligible for medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

SUA offers a challenging program in liberal arts with a focus on the Pacific Rim, and a strong emphasis on international/intercultural exposure. All undergraduates must complete four semesters of foreign (non-English) language coursework at SUA, and study abroad for one semester during their junior year. The university aims to foster rewarding intellectual relationships among faculty, and between faculty and students through collaboration and mentoring. An appreciation of the centrality of peace, global citizenship, freedom, and human rights is the founding impetus for the university and its mission.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their application materials through Interfolio. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research statement, a publication sample, three letters of recommendation (sent directly from referees).

Please apply by clicking on this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/44333

Please send any inquiries to this email address: facultyrecruiting@soka.edu

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer

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St. Mary's University (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor of English - 17th and 18th Century Literature
St. Mary’s University, an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education, invites applications for a tenure track appointment in Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century English Literature commencing July 1, 2018. St. Mary’s is the only unaffiliated Catholic university in western Canada and is celebrating its 30th year as an educational institution.

Located on a historic site in Calgary, Alberta, our students are inspired to combine academics with a passionate commitment to ethics, social justice and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s has over 900 full- and part-time students, 80 full- and part-time faculty, and an average class size of 25. The university has grown by over 50% in the last five years alone.

This position requires a versatile teacher with diverse interests who is able to teach and develop a wide range of courses, including both halves of the British Literature survey. We particularly welcome applicants who have a secondary research or teaching interest in one of the following: drama and performance; gender and/or queer theory; postcolonial or Indigenous studies; media studies. Teaching load is 3/3.

Applicants must have a PhD in English by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate will display evidence of excellence in teaching and research potential by submitting a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and sample syllabi. Evidence of research potential is to be demonstrated by the submission of a statement of research interest and writing sample.

St. Mary's University offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, statement of research interest, writing sample, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by e-mail to [mailto:hr@stmu.ca hr@stmu.ca] with the subject line Assistant Professor of English by November 15, 2017.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

St. Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit, is committed to diversity and employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities, sexual minority groups, and persons with disabilities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

MLA JIL 9/15/17

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 * Also posted at British Open 2018 and Restoration/18th-Century 2018
 * Link to original ad: https://apply.interfolio.com/45084
 * This job posting has now been updated on the JIL. The ad asks for a specialist in 17th and 18th century literature, rather than a generalist. [posted 9/18]

Texas Lutheran University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor of English - British Literature, incl. Shakespeare
Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full time, tenure track faculty position in the Department of English and Communication Studies to begin August 2018. We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to undergraduate education in the liberal arts tradition who is a flexible educator able to cover a wide array of courses in the department.

Requirements for the position include: D. in English, with a specialization in British literature. ABD considered with assurance of completion no later than August 2018. Ability to teach both general survey courses in British literature as well as upper-division courses in Shakespeare. Significant experience teaching composition. Willingness to teach 2 courses per semester of the 4/4 teaching load in the university’s first-year writing program. Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran In our considerations, preference will be given to candidates with additional specializations in postcolonial/migration/diaspora studies, queer studies, and/or composition theory.

The interdisciplinary TLU Department of English and Communication Studies (http://www.tlu.edu/academics/programs/english), with the affiliated Composition Program, also houses the Directors of the Women’s Studies Program and the Mexican American Studies Program. Students often double-major or minor in the department’s offerings. Students work toward a capstone thesis project which they defend to department faculty.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. Texas Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a statement of inclusivity, and contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers). Also arrange for three confidential letters of reference (from your listed professional references or from others) to be submitted separately. At least one of the letters should specifically address the candidate’s teaching experience. Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Please send your submissions to:

Dr. Steven S. Vrooman

Chair, Department of English & Communication Studies

Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W Court Street, Seguin, TX, 78155

Phone: (830) 372-8039. Email: englishsearch@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin October 16, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Texas Lutheran University has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and also is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to diversity.

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Also posted in MLA JIL 9/15/17 with Interfolio link: https://apply.interfolio.com/45094

Deadline:  review begins Oct. 16; Interfolio link closes Jan. 10

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Trinity University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern British Drama including Shakespeare
The Department of English at Trinity University consists of fourteen full-time faculty members; it offers a major (B.A. Degree) and a minor, as well as an Honors Program and courses for the Pathways curriculum and electives. Trinity, founded in 1869, is an independent, coeducational, primarily residential university with a predominant emphasis on undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Highly selective in its admission standards, Trinity is rapidly becoming one of the foremost institutions of its type in the United States. The quality of both faculty and students is acknowledged to be among the finest in the country. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,500, including students from all parts of the United States and many foreign nations. An attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of approximately 1.4 million.

Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching three undergraduate classes per semester, including First-Year Writing. Teaching competencies required: upper-level courses in Shakespeare and Early Modern British Drama and lower-level survey courses in British Literature before 1800. Research activities, including publications and presentation of papers; participation in professional and scholarly activities, including attendance at professional meetings. Student advising; service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.

Experience Required: Research specialty in Early Modern British Drama including Shakespeare, with broad-based, survey knowledge of British Literature before 1800.

Skills Preferred: A strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and evidence of potential as a scholar; ability to relate well to students at a relatively small liberal arts and sciences university.

Education Requirements:

Recent Ph.D. (or near Ph.D.) in English

LINK to Apply: https://inside.trinity.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty/15361

ALSO posted in MLA JIL 9/11/17 with instructions: "Please submit application materials through Interfolio via the link ... Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/44542 "

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University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of European Theatre and Performance Studies (incl. Shakespeare)
Assistant Professor of European Theater and Performance Studies

University of California Santa Barbara

The Department of Theater and Dance, University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in European Theater and Performance Studies, effective July 1, 2018. The highly ranked Department of Theater and Dance offers BA, BFA, MA and PhD degrees. The Theater Studies faculty and PhD program emphasize the study of theater, dance, and performance from a global perspective. (See http://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu for the curriculum).

We seek a colleague whose research covers some range in Anglo-European practices and products from the late-16th to the mid-20th centuries with expertise in more than one continental tradition. The successful candidate will teach the history of theater and performance in their textual and material expressions at graduate and undergraduate levels. Inquiry into the links among corporealities, scripts, and cultural analysis welcomed. Potential research areas include, but are not limited to: Shakespeare and his contemporaries (within and outside England); material and architectural conditions of the theater and its performers; new historicist approaches; social and intellectual context of theater traditions and innovations.

Doctoral degree in theater or in collateral field (e.g. literature, art, film/media, or dance) with evidence of familiarity with the discourse of theater and performance studies. Teaching experience at college or university level highly desirable. Conference presentations or publications pointing to a research program aiming at scholarly publication in an area that complements the department’s strengths, also highly desirable. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

To apply: Please create an account and complete the online application at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01103. The online application will require (1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications, research goals, and approach to teaching, (2) a current CV, (3) 1-2 scholarly writing samples, totaling no more than 100 pages, and (4) three letters of recommendation submitted directly by referees through https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu. A statement on your contribution to diversity is optional. Apply on or before December 1, 2017 for primary consideration; applications will continue to be received until the position is filled.

Deadline: Dec. 1

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University of Evansville (IN) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern or Medieval Literature
The Department of English at the University of Evansville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. The department seeks an active scholar specializing in Medieval or Early Modern literature. Teaching duties will also include the Seventeenth and Eighteen Centuries and the Romantic era. The position carries a load of 6-7 courses per academic year, including a responsibility to UE’s writing-intensive general education program. This candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. The position begins 1 August 2018 and the successful candidate will either hold a Ph.D. or be scheduled to defend. Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, one-page abstract of dissertation, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Mark Cirino, English Department Search Committee, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Olmsted Hall 325, Evansville, Indiana 47722. The online application http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm must also be completed.

Deadline for applications is 15 November 2017. Interviews will be conducted at MLA in New York City in January 2018.

The University of Evansville is an independent, comprehensive, selective admissions university recognized for excellence in its core liberal arts and sciences curriculum and professional programs. Enrollment is approximately 2,700. The University is a leader in study abroad and owns a campus in England, Harlaxton College. The University of Evansville operates under a non-discriminatory policy with regard to race, color, creed or religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Minorities and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Evansville is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

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University of Toronto (CAN) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern Literature with emphasis on Shakespeare and Drama
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George campus, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Early Modern Literature with special emphasis on Shakespeare and Drama. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2018.

Applicants must have a PhD in English or appropriate field by date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and an emerging international reputation. The successful candidate must display evidence of excellence in both research and teaching. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated by a strong statement of teaching philosophy, excellent teaching evaluations, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. A teaching dossier which includes these materials should be submitted as part of the application. Evidence of excellence in research should be demonstrated by an outstanding dissertation, publications in leading presses and in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees of international standing. The successful candidate is expected to pursue innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an externally funded research program.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of English, St George Campus, offers the opportunity to teach and to conduct research in a department that is committed to studying the literatures of English in both their historical depth and their geographical range. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Department reflects that diversity in its approach to English as a world language.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), research statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact careers.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online by the closing date of October 16, 2017.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send signed letters on letterhead directly to the department via e-mail to careers.english@utoronto.ca by the closing date, October 16, 2017.

For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.english.utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

LINK to Apply

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University of Toronto (CAN) - Assoc. or Full Professor - 17th Century English Literature
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George campus, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of 17th Century Literature and Culture, with special emphasis on Milton. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and will begin on July 1, 2018.

Applicants must have a PhD in English or appropriate field and an established international reputation based on a record of scholarly excellence appropriate to their career stage. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, externally funded research program. The successful candidate must display evidence of excellence in both research and teaching. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated by a strong statement of teaching philosophy, excellent teaching evaluations, and strong endorsements from referees. A teaching dossier should be submitted as part of the application. Evidence of excellence in research should be demonstrated by a record of sustained contributions and publications in leading presses and in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees themselves of high international standing. The successful candidate will be considered for a Canada Research Chair (tier I).

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of English, St George Campus, offers the opportunity to teach and to conduct research in a department that is committed to studying the literatures of English in both their historical depth and their geographical range. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Department reflects that diversity in its approach to English as a world language.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), research statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact careers.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online by the closing date of September 18, 2017.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send signed letters on letterhead directly to the department via e-mail to careers.english@utoronto.ca by the closing date, September 18, 2017.

For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.english.utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

LINK to Apply

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University of the West Indies-St. Augustine (Trinidad and Tobago) - Lecturer (TT Equiv) - Shakespeare and Renaissance and/or Victorian / Romantic Lit.
Deadline Date: Friday, August 18, 2017

Minimum Qualification

Doctorate (PhD) in Literatures in English or a closely related discipline

Experience Special Expertise /Focus
 * Significant experience teaching Literatures in English at the tertiary level, inclusive of postgraduate courses;
 * Substantial, well-defined research agenda and publication profile in Literatures in English, or evidence of strong research potential;
 * Supervisory experience of Master’s and Doctoral students is desirable

'''Post 1: We welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on Shakespeare, as well as Renaissance, Romantic, or Victorian literature. A scholarly background in poetry in any of these periods is particularly desirable.'''

Post 2: We welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on major currents and authors in the 20th century literature of the English-speaking Caribbean. Applicants who are competent in teaching courses on oral traditions in the Caribbean or in creative writing, in addition to Caribbean literature, are particularly desirable.

The Literatures in English programme promotes interdisciplinary research and teaching, and experience in, or openness to, interdisciplinary approaches is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of English is essential.

Candidates must also: Detailed applications (two copies) and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No. 1-868-663-9684; e-mail: [mailto:HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu] . Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms can be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Job Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package can be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by The University.
 * Possess a flexible and committed disposition to all work-related tasks
 * Possess excellent time management skills and the ability meet tight deadlines
 * Be computer literate and able to use information technology tools
 * Be willing to collaborate with colleagues in teaching, administration and research endeavors
 * Be Student focused and centered

Further Particulars: http://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/docs/2026.pdf

Deadline: Aug. 18, 2017

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2018 and Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2018

University of Zurich (SWITZERLAND) - Professorship in Early Modern Literatures in English
The University of Zurich invites applications for a Professorship in Early Modern Literatures in English. The position should be filled by August 1, 2019.

The candidate’s research and teaching will place a focus on Early Modern English Literatures (1500–1750) in their entire theoretical and methodological range. Special emphasis will be placed on questions pertaining to the cultural afterlife of the Renaissance in subsequent centuries. A further area of research specialization should be in drama and intermediality; another possible specialty could be processes of transatlantic cultural exchange during this period. The successful candidate will bring innovative research contributions to the field of English and American Studies and is expected to help develop joint research projects and teaching collaborations with other members of the English Department, with researchers in related fields, as well as with national and international institutions of higher learning.

Candidates are expected to have completed their Habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of appointment. In order to increase the number of women in leading academic positions, we specifically encourage women to apply.

The closing date for applications is October 1, 2017. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Bronfen (bronfen@es.uzh.ch).

Apply at: http://www.phil.uzh.ch/de/fakultaet/berufungsverfahren.html

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Folger Shakespeare LIbrary (DC) - Before ‘Farm to Table’: Early Modern Foodways and Cultures Fellowships
The Folger Shakespeare Library seeks to hire three post-doctoral fellows for a multi-year collaborative and cross-disciplinary research project entitled “Before ‘Farm to Table’: Early Modern Foodways and Cultures.” This is the inaugural project in the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Mellon Initiative in Collaborative Research. It is headquartered in the Folger Institute, whose mission is to foster vital research questions, gather knowledge communities, and stimulate collections-based research. The Folger Shakespeare Library is home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and supports research on all aspects of British, European, and Atlantic world literary, cultural, political, religious, theatrical, and social history from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries. “Before ‘Farm to Table’: Early Modern Foodways and Cultures” will investigate the pervasiveness of food in everyday life as a window into early modern culture, addressing such issues as labor, freedom and enslavement, practical knowledge, ethics, and imagination. These perspectives from a pre-industrial world will shed light on critical post-industrial dilemmas and aspirations. Additional information on the research project may be found at http://www.folger.edu/mellon-initiative-collaborative-research. The postdoctoral fellows are expected to begin work in September 2018. The positions are renewable for three academic years (through June 2021).

Applicants must hold a recent (within 5 years) Ph.D. in early modern (c. 1450-1750) studies; specific disciplines may include art history, anthropology, food studies, history, literature, philosophy. A successful candidate will bring his or her own individual research to bear on collective decisions about projects in this innovative research initiative. The three post-doctoral fellows will work closely with the project’s co-directors and will be responsible for defining and pursuing research agendas, helping to select short-term fellows and other project associates, and creating scholarly and public programs as well as print and online products. We aim to assemble an interdisciplinary team of post-docs with a diversity of cognate interests and approaches, who will engage in independent and collaborative research, writing, and experimentation. Post-docs will share their findings in a variety of formats and with a variety of audiences, assist with organizing scholarly programs and public events at the Folger, and contribute to online digital projects and exhibitions. Additional information on the specific post-docs and a link to detailed descriptions and application instructions are included below.

The three post-doctoral fellows will be considered employees of the Folger and will receive a generous salary of $5,416.67 per month (equivalent to 65K per year) and a comprehensive benefits package. Housing and/or relocation assistance cannot be provided. Six months of paid individual research and writing time is included, and there will be specific opportunities provided throughout the post-doc period to participate in scholarly conferences and events.

Digital Research Fellow (one fellowship available): The Digital Research Fellow will be tasked with developing, building, and trialing a structure for accessing and researching texts, images, and metadata relating to the major themes of the project, with an emphasis on the Folger’s unique collection of food-related manuscripts. Working closely with co-directors and Folger stakeholders, the post-doc will help establish and implement editorial and mark-up conventions for creating a searchable corpus of food-related texts and images. The corpus will provide quantitative and qualitative data for the team’s innovative explorations of a wide range of issues in food pathways and cultures of the period through a variety of techniques, including data mining, data visualization, mapping, network analysis, and text analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with technologies and standards used in digital humanities scholarship such as TEI markup, data visualization, text and network analysis, and common scripting languages, is required. Relevant experience in developing and leading digital humanities research projects is preferred. Applicants should be able to read and transcribe English secretary hand at an advanced level and mark up texts according to TEI: P5 guidelines. Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, and cooperation is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.

To learn more about the Digital Research Fellowship and to apply for the position, please visit http://www.folger.edu/employment-opportunities.

Research Fellows (two fellowships available): The Research Fellows will be tasked with conducting in-depth research into designated topics. Working closely with the co-directors, each will establish priorities for research and writing and will ensure that these goals are met in line with project needs. They will continually evaluate new ideas in light of the scope of the project, conduct project-related research, write and publish individually and collaboratively with other team members and co-directors, and report on results at team meetings and other activities. These fellows will engage with internal and external partners to create, monitor, and enhance an engaging and interactive online resource on their research topics while thinking creatively about the ways that early modern food cultures resonate with modern ones.

Applicants must have an understanding of early modern print and manuscript cultures. A demonstrated ability to read and transcribe English secretary hand is desirable. Project work, research, or familiarity with food histories, representations, cultures, etc. in the early modern period is strongly preferred. Applicants must have experience and fluidity with social media outreach in scholarly communities and an enthusiasm for introduction to academic-adjacent career paths, including academic administration, specialized library work, and the organization of and promotion of public programs events. Working knowledge of Word and Excel needed. Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, and cooperation is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.

To learn more about the Research Fellowships and to apply for the positions, please visit http://www.folger.edu/employment-oportunities.

ABOUT THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION: Founded in 1969, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation endeavors to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to the well-being of diverse and democratic societies by supporting exemplary institutions of higher education and culture as they renew and provide access to an invaluable heritage of ambitious, path-breaking work. Additional information is available at mellon.org.

ABOUT THE FOLGER: Folger Shakespeare Library is the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. The Folger welcomes millions of visitors online and in person. We provide unparalleled access to a huge array of resources, from original sources to modern interpretations. With the Folger, you can experience the power of performance, the wonder of exhibitions, and the excitement of agenda-setting research. We offer the opportunity to see and even work with early modern sources, driving discovery and transforming education for students of all ages. Join us online, on the road, or in Washington, DC.

Posting Date: 09/21/2017. Closing Date: 03/31/2018.

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Shakespeare Association of America (DC) - Executive Director of the Shakespeare Association of America
The Shakespeare Association of America (SAA) invites applications for the position of Executive Director. The SAA is a learned society devoted to academic study of Shakespeare’s works, their cultural and theatrical contexts, and their place in world cultures. Comprising around 2000 members, the SAA is governed by a board of nine Trustees who fulfill rotating terms of three years each.

As chief administrative officer, the Executive Director implements and oversees all daily operations of the organization, with key responsibilities in executing the program for the annual conference; undertaking institutional outreach to other organizations; and communicating with participants and the membership. The position entails managing the organization’s financial operations and budget planning; supervising staff who maintain the website and membership databases, among other administrative duties; conference planning, including regional fundraising, site selection, negotiations with hotels, and special events planning; supporting subcommittee work and initiatives; and coordinating elections.

The directorship is a five-year position (renewable), with a start date of September 1, 2018.

We invite applications from full-time, non-contingent faculty (including academic administrators), with a strong preference for faculty with tenure. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have significant administrative experience as well as scholarly expertise. All applications must include guarantee of financial backing from a host institution willing to serve as headquarters for the organization. The sponsoring institution must provide substantial teaching relief for the Executive Director, at least one full-time support staff (with benefits), office space, and equipment. The Executive Director receives a summer stipend from the SAA.

Please send the following, by October 15, 2017 to Chair of the Search Committee, Rebecca Bushnell [bushnell@sas.upenn.edu] 1) c.v.; 2) letter of application addressing qualifications, interests, and record of participation in the SAA; 3) names and email addresses for three professional references; 4) statement from an institution guaranteeing required support.

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Deadline: Oct. 15

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Demographics
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 2

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): 1

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment):

Assistant Professor: 2

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