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Allegheny College (PA) - Asst. Professor of Early Modern Lit.
The English Department invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Early Modern literature, with a strong secondary teaching interest. Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in Shakespeare, Renaissance literature, and introductory literature courses. Qualifications: Ph.D., college teaching experience, a promising record of publication, and a strong commitment to teaching. Teaching load is between 5.5 and 6 courses, depending on Senior Project advising. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars that emphasize writing and speaking. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship and professional development. Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. Please send letter of application and c.v. by no later than October 15th, 2012, to Prof. Christopher Bakken, Chair, Department of English. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Follow this link to apply for the position and receive your free Interfolio account: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15047. Writing samples and letters of recommendation will be requested of short-listed candidates.

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Beloit College - Assistant Professor of Renaissance Literature and Creative Writing
from the MLA JIL: Assistant Professor: Renaissance Literature and Creative Writing

The Department of English at Beloit College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Renaissance literature/Shakespeare and creative writing, starting in August 2013. Along with expertise in Shakespeare, we particularly invite applicants interested in colonial/postcolonial Renaissance studies, writing for performance, and outreach to diverse local communities. The successful candidate will teach five courses during the academic year, including introductory creative writing, introductory literature, Renaissance literature/Shakespeare, and creative writing courses on various topics and genres, including writing for performance. Beloit faculty members also contribute regularly to the First-Year Initiatives Program and to capstone courses. Ph.D. in literature required by time of appointment.

Please submit materials, including letter of application, c.v., dissertation abstract, teaching portfolio, reference letters, and writing sample (including scholarly and creative writing) through Interfolio using the link above by November 5, 2012. We will conduct interviews at MLA 2013 in Boston.

Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit College is a highly selective liberal arts college of approximately 1250 students from 49 states and 40 countries. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. Recognized as one of the Colleges that Change Lives, Beloit is committed to the educational benefits of diversity in our learning community and encourages all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply. AA/EEO Employer.

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Also posted at CreativeWriting 2013

Brown University (RI) - Assistant Professor of English Renaissance Literature
English Renaissance literature, with strong theoretical interests. Assistant professor; tenure track; four-year renewable position. Please send letter of application, c.v., dissertation abstract, and 3 letters of recommendation to https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15265. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2012. Brown is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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DePauw University - Assistant Professor of English (Medieval and Renaissance Literature)
English Department. DePauw University. Medieval and Renaissance Literature. Tenure-track position in Medieval and Renaissance literature beginning August 2013. Ph.D. required; publications preferred; rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Teaching includes introductory and advanced courses in literature, writing-intensive seminar for first-year students, and other writing-intensive courses for majors and non-majors. Candidates should show evidence or promise of teaching excellence and commitment to undergraduate teaching in liberal arts setting.

For information about Department, visit http://www.depauw.edu/academics/departments-programs/english/. Pre-tenure leave and funding available for professional/curriculum development (http://www.depauw.edu/offices/academic-affairs/faculty-development/).

Submit application letter and curriculum vitae to Harry Brown, Chair, English Department, Asbury Hall, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135. Application review begins October 29 and continues until filled.

DePauw is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Also posted at Medieval 2013

Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) - Asst. Professor Renaissance OR 19th c. British
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15018

The Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) English department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2013, in Renaissance/Early Modern or Nineteenth-Century British Literature; candidates also able to contribute to department offerings in Creative Writing are desirable.

An appropriate Ph.D. or, in certain cases, MFA is required at time of employment. Normal teaching load is four courses (12 hours) per semester, and includes introductory literature and composition courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, have an active scholarly agenda, and support the Mission of the university (available at http://www.franciscan.edu/AboutFUS/CompMission/).

To apply, please submit the following through Interfolio using the link above, or by mail c/o BJ Brehm, Academic Affairs, The Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio containing evidence of undergraduate teaching effectiveness (including student evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy), a personal statement responding to FUS’s Mission, a writing sample, three letters of reference, and official transcripts.

Review of completed applications will begin November 5, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. We expect to interview at MLA.

FUS is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 38 miles west of Pittsburgh and 24 miles west of Pittsburgh International Airport. We seek candidates who understand and will significantly contribution to the university’s mission and goals. For additional information, please visit http://www.franciscan.edu/EmploymentListings/. EOE

MLA JIL 09/13/12

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Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

Ghent University - Tenure-Track position in pre-1900 European Lit.
Subject to final approval from university authorities, the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy at Ghent University (Belgium) will soon advertize two tenure-track positions as docent (equivalent of Lecturer in the UK system and Assistant Professor in the US system) with a focus on academic research. The advertisement will include four disciplines; the two posts will be awarded to the candidates most likely to contribute to the Facultys strong research profile. The Department of Literary Studies wants to draw attention to the vacancy in European literature from Antiquity to 1900, and asks potential candidates to get in touch now, so as to receive detailed instructions on application deadlines and procedures as soon as that information is available. Applications from individuals with expertise in any European literature taught in the department (Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian) and any period prior to 1900 will be considered. Applications from individuals with transhistorical, transnational, translingual or interdisciplinary research interests are particularly welcome. This may include but is not limited to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See full ad at Chronicle

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Also posted at Comparative 2013 and Medieval 2013

Johns Hopkins University - Associate or Full Professor of Renaissance/Early Modern Lit.
Associate or Full Professor of Renaissance/Early Modern Literature The English Department at Johns Hopkins University announces a search for a scholar of Renaissance/Early Modern literature at the rank of associate or full professor. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should submit letter of application, c.v, and writing sample of 25-30 pages online at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/13802. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 30, 2012, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Johns Hopkins is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Deadline: review begins Sept. 30, 2012 --> NOTE: Interfolio link says "Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2012"

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Assume this is to replace Richard Halpern, who moved to NYU.

Massey University (NZ) - Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Early Modern Lit.
Applications are invited for an ongoing, full-time Lectureship/Senior Lectureship (US equivalent Assistant/Associate Professor) in English, specialising in early modern literature (1500-1700) in the School of English and Media Studies at Massey University. The capacity to also teach into other areas of literature and the first-year foundation course Introduction to English Studies may be an advantage. The English programme at Massey has a broad-based curriculum which includes courses in literary studies, academic writing/composition studies, creative writing, and speech and drama in performance. The School of English and Media Studies teaches in internal and distance delivery modes, at both undergraduate and graduate levels; online teaching is of increasing importance. The appointee will have a PhD (or soon to be completed PhD) in a relevant field, academic publication or other evidence of ongoing research, and experience of teaching English literature at University-level. The position is based at the Manawatu campus of Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Enquiries should be directed to Carol Seelye, School Administrator: c.a.seelye@massey.ac.nz, ph 64-6-350-5799 x2730, fax 64-6-350-5672 Electronic applications are preferred by means of the Massey University website. All applications should include a letter of application, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full contact details). These should be submitted before the closing date. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Closing date: 18 Jul 2012 Reference number: A186-12GS

For further information and to apply online, visit: massey-careers.massey.ac.nz

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Milligan College (TN) - TT Asst., Composition and Medieval/Renaissance/17thc. Lit.
Milligan College, a Christian liberal arts college in Northeast Tennessee, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track, assistant professor-level faculty position in humanities, composition and English. The primary teaching responsibility is in the College's interdisciplinary foundational humanities program. In addition, the position will include teaching medieval, Renaissance, and seventeenth-century literature as well as composition. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in English (or be nearing completion of the degree) and must demonstrate a strong Christian faith, commitment to the College mission, and a lifestyle consistent with the College's goals. Milligan is an EEO employer and encourages female and minority applicants. The College offers competitive salary and benefits. Visit http://www.milligan.edu for information about the College and its mission statement.

Please send a letter of application, c.v., and three sealed letters of recommendation to [mailto:englishsearch@milligan.edu englishsearch@milligan.edu]. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 5, 2012.

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Also posted at Medieval 2013

Montclair State University (NJ) - TT Assistant, Shakespeare/Early Modern English Drama
Assistant Professor V- F12

Montclair State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Shakespeare/Early Modern English Drama. The candidate must be qualified to teach Shakespearean and other Early Modern English Drama in its social, political, cultural, and intellectual contexts, and also non-specialized courses such as literary and cultural theory and surveys of British literature, and show strong promise or demonstrated excellence in scholarly publication. Records of successful teaching in a diverse, multi-ethnic environment and service to the department, university, and larger professional community are advantageous. Faculty members are expected to teach students from first-year undergraduates through Master's candidates, many of whom at both levels are also interested in Teacher Education. Initial interviews at the MLA in January are anticipated.

The successful candidate will join a university long dedicated to serving a diverse student demographic.

For further information on the MSU Department of English and on Montclair State University, see http://www.montclair.edu/chss/english/. Montclair State University is an AA/EOE institution.

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in English (with specialization in Shakespeare and Early Modern English Drama), before September 1, 2013, plus evidence of an active scholarly agenda in specialization and a record of excellence in teaching.

SEND LETTER AND RESUME TO Interfolio/By Committee at: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16365 (include V number)

STARTING DATE September 1, 2013

APPLY BY November 1, 2012

Postal Address: English, Montclair State University, College Hall, Box C316B-V- F12, Montclair, NJ 07043

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New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi seeks leading scholars for tenured, tenure-track and contract appointments in several fields. We are looking for expertise in Shakespeare Studies, preferably with interest in "global Shakespeare" and/or Early Modern Literature. Scholars in fields such as Classical Literature or World Literature are also encouraged to apply. Junior scholars with clear research profiles will be considered; dossiers of scholars at the associate- or full-professor level are highly desirable. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to play an integral role in fashioning a complete international research university oriented around the liberal arts. We seek literary scholars who maintain an active agenda of research, have publications appropriate to their rank, and have demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Please visit the Literature Program's website for a description of its innovative curriculum: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/majors/literature-and-creative-writing.html

Entering its third year, NYU Abu Dhabi has already recruited a cohort of faculty who are at once distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi's highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering. The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may also spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the global network, engaging in both research and teaching opportunities. The appointment might begin as soon as September 1, 2013, or could be delayed until September 1, 2014.

Applications are due by November 1, 2012; applications received later will be reviewed until the positions are filled. To be considered, candidates should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. Senior candidates are not required to submit references at this time. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/human.resources/open.positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail [mailto:nyuad.humanities@nyu.edu. nyuad.humanities@nyu.edu]

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Rowan University (NJ) - TT, Early Modern Lit.
The English Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Rowan University is seeking applicants to fill a tenure-track faculty position for a specialist in Early Modern literature beginning September 1, 2013. We are seeking broadly trained candidates prepared to teach courses in Early Modern literature and Shakespeare, as well as the first half of the British Survey, an introductory methods course, and seminars in area(s) of expertise. A 3/3 teaching load is guaranteed for the first two years and can be renewed annually with evidence of continuing scholarship. No composition. Participation in both departmental and university service is expected. Screening interviews will be conducted at MLA.

Candidates should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae; both should attest to credentials and teaching ability in Early Modern literature. Applications should be submitted to earlymodern@rowan.edu and must be received by November 5, 2012. Dossiers should be submitted only upon request.

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St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences

Assistant Professor of English (Tenure-track). The College seeks an English Literature generalist with experience teaching Shakespeare and 17th and/or 18th Century; ability to teach History of the English Language a plus. Other teaching duties include First-Year Composition and Literature surveys. Additional expectations include advising and committee service. The College prides itself on the high quality of the teaching of its faculty, as well as on their scholarly contributions to their field. Ph.D. in English strongly preferred; college teaching experience expected.

Please send cover letter, c.v.; three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching; and a statement about teaching to: Dr. R. Murray, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Rt 340, Sparkill, NY 10976. or [mailto:rmurray@stac.edu rmurray@stac.edu].

Materials received before November 30 will receive priority.

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Also posted at Generalist 2013

Stanford University - Assistant Professor, Renaissance Lit.
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15435

Assistant Professor, Renaissance Literature The Department of English at Stanford University seeks to fill a tenure track position in Renaissance literature at the Assistant Professor rank. We welcome applications from scholars across the entire range of the period and of all methodological approaches. Record or potential of distinguished scholarship and effective teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels is required.

Applicants should use the link above to submit online by October 22, 2012, an initial letter of application with vita and a brief statement of research and teaching interests. Those candidates unable to apply via Interfolio should send applications to Professor Gavin Jones, Chair, Department of English, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall - Bldg 460, Stanford CA 94305-2087. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials. We expect to interview at the MLA convention.

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Towson University - TT Asst. Professor, Early Modern Lit, spec. in 17th c.
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2013. Specialization in Early Modern / Renaissance period literature with primary interest in the seventeenth century.

Position: Specialization in Early Modern / Renaissance period literature with primary interest in the seventeenth century. Secondary interest in feminist literature/theory and/or gender studies also welcome. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of an active research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; teaching load after this three-year period will be seven courses per year, with possible occasional course release for exceptional scholarly productivity, service, or teaching. Qualifications: Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment.

Application Process: Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and send via email to [mailto:engl@towson.edu engl@towson.edu]. Review of applications begins 9 November 2012. Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.

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University of California, San Diego - Full or Assoc., Rebeca Hickel Endowed Chair in Elizabethan & Early Modern Lit.
The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts & Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (literature.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates for the Rebeca Hickel Endowed Chair in Elizabethan and Early Modern Literature, whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Preference will be given to scholars at the associate or full professor level.

We welcome candidates who have demonstrated the highest standards of scholarly contribution and professional activity; who will actively participate in our department's multilingual, transnational projects; whose methodological interests could include cultural studies, materialist approaches (corporeal and economic), and multilingual examinations. Ability to teach courses on such topics as early modern drama, early modern poetry and prose, a survey of British literature, and the age of empires, is desirable. Special interests, such as global Shakespeare, transatlantic British literary studies, and transnational literary projects, are especially welcome. Demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research, and service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment is preferred.

Faculty members teach and supervise students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply : Submit all application documentation using UCSD's online Recruit web page - apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00234

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University of Chicago - Full Professor, Early Modern Lit.
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for a full professorship from distinguished scholars who have published extensively on Early Modern British literature, especially with a focus on the intersections of literature and law and the status of knowledge across the two domains. Related interests in Shakespeare, textual editing, and/or gender studies would be welcome. Candidates for the Full Professor of Early Modern British Literature position are required to submit a cover letter and CV online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website (http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu), for Posting Number 01410. No application materials will be accepted after September 30, 2012. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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University of Haifa - Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Fellowship in English Literature
From the MLA JIL [09/14/12]: Open-rank tenure-track position in literature

Israeli open-rank tenure-track fellowship: The Department of English at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications from Israeli citizens of all ethnic and religious sectors to be nominated for an open-rank tenure-track fellowship—“Allon”, “Maof” or “Yad-Hanadiv”. These fellowships are awarded and administered by the Israeli Council of Higher Education and the Humanities Fund, and designed to facilitate the absorption of outstanding scholars in tenure-track academic positions.

The successful applicant will be initially granted a 3-year university fellowship with full faculty privileges and responsibilities, and is guaranteed subsequent tenure evaluation by the University.

Candidates holding a Ph.D. with teaching experience and an excellent record of publications should submit a cover letter, a CV including the names of three referees, and a brief research profile.


 * Preference would be given to candidates specializing in Poetry, or Drama, or Early Modern Literature.

Application materials or queries should be sent to Dr. Ayelet Ben-Yishai, head of the Search Committee: [mailto:abenyishai@univ.haifa.ac.il abenyishai@univ.haifa.ac.il] or posted c/o The Department of English University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 31905, Israel.

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 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13

University of South Florida - Assistant Professor, Renaissance/Early Modern Lit
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is seeking to fill an entry-level, tenure-earning assistant professorship in English. This will be a 9-month appointment with a 3/2 teaching load.

USF Sarasota-Manatee is a young and developing institution. The English faculty contributes to general education, two baccalaureate degrees, an honors program, and a master's degree. The bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in British and American literature grounds students in their literary and cultural traditions while training them to be critical thinkers and persuasive communicators. Faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences enjoy the stimulation of a collaborative interdisciplinary culture.

The appropriate candidate for this position will welcome the challenge of entering on the ground floor helping to shape programs. The competitive candidate will have teaching experience and a scholarly record, as well as academic training in these areas of specialization: primary expertise in Shakespeare and the Renaissance/Early Modern period; secondary expertise in another area of British literature prior to 1800. 

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1. Ph. D. degree in English, conferred by December 2012. 

2. Experience teaching college English 

3. Primary area of expertise in Renaissance/Early Modern literature 

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1. Experience teaching college English literature (not just College Composition) 

2. Experience teaching upper-level British literature English courses to majors 3. Experience teaching a variety of college English courses 4. A record of scholarly conference presentations 5. A record of scholarly publication 

Job mentioned on the Chronicle (drama focus): http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000744804-01

Job Posting: https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=186676

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University of Toronto, St. George Campus - Assistant Professor of Early English Drama to 1557
From the MLA JIL: 9/14/12

Assistant Professor - Early English Drama [17446] University of Toronto, Department of English Assistant Professor - Early English Drama

Job Field: Tenure Stream Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: English Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto) Job Closing: Oct 31, 2012

The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Early English Drama. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2013.

We are particularly looking for a late medievalist with research specialization in drama to 1557. An interest in participating in Digital Humanities projects would also be an asset. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in a related field by July 1, 2013 or soon thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. 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. With the presence on campus of the Centre for Medieval Studies, the Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies, and the REED Project, the University of Toronto is ideally suited to fostering a dynamic research environment.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting http://www.uoftcareers.utoronto.ca. See job # 1201130. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact chair.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to [mailto:chair.english@utoronto.ca chair.english@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, October 31, 2012. For more information about the Department of English, please visit our home page.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Also posted at Medieval 2013 - this seems more like a medieval job ...

University of Toronto, Mississauga - Assist. Prof. in Early Modern Literature
The Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Sixteenth-Century and Early Seventeenth-Century English Literature, starting on Jul 1, 2013. We would be particularly interested in colleagues with research interests including, but not limited to, Book History, Poetics, Queer Studies, and/or Tudor Studies.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in English and be prepared to teach early modern literature of all genres, with a particular focus on poetry and prose. Clear evidence of excellence in both research and teaching is required; a significant publication record would be advantageous. The successful candidate will also become a full member of the Graduate Department of English, which consists of faculty from the University’s three campuses (UTM, U of T Scarborough, and U of T St. George). Duties will consist of research; the supervision of PhD dissertations; and teaching undergraduate courses at the Mississauga campus and graduate classes at the St. George campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UTM is part of the tri-campus University of Toronto, a research-intensive institution with a strong interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, a wide range of collaborative programs and institutes, and one of the largest library systems in North America. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified candidates 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), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and ONE writing sample of scholarly work of not more than 25 pages. If you have questions about this position, please contact [mailto:holger.syme@utoronto.ca holger.syme@utoronto.ca]. All application materials should be submitted online.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also arrange for graduate transcripts and at least three letters of reference (or a dossier) to be sent via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) directly to the department, at [mailto:edassist.utm@utoronto.ca edassist.utm@utoronto.ca]. The deadline for applications is Nov 2, 2012.

The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

For further information on the UTM Department of English and Drama and on the tri-campus Graduate Department of English, see www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama and http://www.english.utoronto.ca.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Asst. Professor, 1500-1660
Official title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. in English with an emphasis on early modern English literature and culture.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Ph.D. required before start of appointment. Minimum of 3 years outstanding teaching experience at the college/university level.

Principal duties: The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applications for an assistant Professor position (tenure-track) in early modern English literature and culture, beginning August 2013. We are especially interested in candidates who are working in the period between 1500 and 1660.

The candidate selected will teach four courses per academic year and be expected to scholarly research as well as perform service in areas that correspond to the candidate's scholarly expertise.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 15, 2012

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please email letter of application, CV, book abstract, dossier, and writing sample of 25 pages to Professor Theresa M. Kelley, Chair, Department of English at [mailto:employment@english.wisc.edu employment@english.wisc.edu]. Attn: Early Modern Search.

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Is this a repeat of last year's search or a totally new position?

A: No, I know the person they hired last year for this fall. They are hiring again this year.
 * Thanks for clarifying (9/20)

Wake Forest University - Asst. Professor, Renaissance Lit.
Assistant Professor of English, Renaissance Literature[17531] The English department at Wake Forest University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Renaissance literature to begin in July 2013 with emphasis on non-dramatic poetry in the Elizabethan, Jacobean, and possibly Caroline periods. Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching and research and a strong commitment to both. Ph.D. or ABD required. Teaching load is 9 courses over two years, with courses ranging from small first-year writing seminars to advanced electives and MA-level courses. Salary competitive. For information about the Department of English, go to www.wfu.edu/english.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top thirty national universities. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “pro humanitate.” For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.

Applicants should apply on-line at https://wakejobs.silkroad.com, A cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Scott Klein, Chair, Department of English. Also submit on-line your vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample, preferably published and of article length. Confidential letters of recommendation must be sent via email by the recommender or dossier service to [mailto:english@wfu.edu english@wfu.edu]. Applications and other materials must be submitted no later than October 22 at 5:00 pm. EOE/AA

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Westminster College (MO) - Assistant Professor of English, British Renaissance Lit.
Westminster College seeks an Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in British Renaissance literature (background in Shakespeare preferred) and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at a small liberal arts college. The position is tenure-track, beginning August, 2013. Ph.D. is required at start date. Teaching load (4/4) will include composition, Introduction to Literature, Survey of British Literature to 1800, and Shakespeare. A willingness to contribute to the Westminster Seminar, our first year student program, is required and the ability to teach the first half of a World Literature survey course would be a plus. For details logon to: http://www.westminster-mo.edu/EXPLORE/OFFICES/BUSINESS/HR/JOBS/Pages/FacultyPositions.aspx Send letter of application, c.v., teaching statement and 3 confidential letters of recommendation to: Dr. Debra Brenegan, Chair, Department of English, Westminster College, Fulton, MO 65251. Postmark by November 1 for full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted by phone in January 2013. Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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

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Also posted at Comparative 2013

Demographics:
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 8

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): 3

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment): 2

Assistant Professor: 5

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Lurker: 3

Total: 21 <--please remember to update total!

Genre
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Drama: 6

Poetry: 1

Prose: 1

More Than One Genre: 6

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