Restoration/18th-Century 2013

Page for academic positions that start in Fall 2013 or later.

Last year's page: Restoration/18th-Century 2012

Back to English Literature

Subscribe to RSS feed for this page: http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Restoration/18th-Century_2013?feed=rss&action=history

Augusta State University (GA) - Asst. Professor - POSITION FILLED
Assistant Professor of English – The Department of English and Foreign Languages invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2013. Applicants must have expertise in Eighteenth-Century British Literature. Ph.D. required. Desirable secondary areas of expertise include grant writing and/or online teaching and secondary fields in grammar, linguistics, or children’s literature. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to research. Duties will include teaching humanities and freshman composition. For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, a detailed vita, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2012 to Lillie B. Johnson, Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Augusta State University, Box 19, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904. EO/AA employer of the University System of Georgia.

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received: 1, 10/18 (x1)

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone or MLA interview scheduled: 11/1 [phone] (2x) '''<--Would you mind specifying your current status (ABD, PhD, Assistant Prof, Post Doc)? Thanks.'''

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:12/12 (according to rejection email after phone interview the position has been filled)

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Does anyone know the workload for this position? (10/01)
 * A: 4/4

Binghamton University (SUNY) - Assistant Prof of the Long 18thC - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
We are searching for an assistant professor with a specialization in British literature and theory of the long eighteenth century. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work reflects the department's interest in global and/or transnational studies. Candidates must be prepared to teach their specializations at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to contribute to the research mission of the department and university. Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Teaching load: 2/2. Salary: competitive.

Send applications materials, marked "Search B," by Nov. 15 to Robert Micklus, Chair, Department of English, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000. Application files should include a letter outlining qualifications for this position; a CV; a dossier including at least three letters of reference; and a writing sample of 15-20 pages.

MLA JIL 09/28/12

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received: (11/16)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/12 (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * This job was posted last year, too. Anyone know what happened with last year's search? (09/30
 * I heard that the department couldn't agree on the final candidate... (10/8)
 * Any word on this search? (12/6)
 * The committee hasn't met yet. The files are stored (in print form) in the department filing cabinet; once all members of the committee have read them and ranked the candidates, the entire committee meets and makes decisions. Interviews will likely be held on Skype. (12/7)

Bristol University (UK) - Lectureship in Eighteenth Century English -- DEADLINE PASSED
The University of Bristol invites applications to a full-time permanent Lectureship (Lecturer B) in English Literature (Eighteenth Century). Candidates who can demonstrate excellence in research in any area of the subject are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will join a Department with a long-standing reputation for the quality of its teaching and research, and become part of a dynamic community of scholars in the English Department and the Faculty of Arts. For further information about the department, see www.bris.ac.uk/english

Job ad

Deadline: Nov. 12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): via email x7 (Nov. 20)

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Fitchburg State University (MA) - TT Asst. Prof, British/World Lit. - 18th/19th c.-- DEADLINE PASSED
To apply, please visit our job site at https://jobs.fitchburgstate.edu. Review begins Nov. 12, 2012 yet position remains open until filled.

General Statement of Duties: Full-time, tenure track position in British and World Literatures with specialties in the long 18th century and the 18th and 19th century novel. Ability to teach sophomore-level surveys and upper-level courses in British and World literatures and first-year writing. Other preferred areas include postcolonial literature.

Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teaching work load (24 semester hours of credit of instruction per school year), and preparation for classroom instruction. 2. Instructional responsibilities include literature survey courses, upper division courses, and first-year writing. 3. Provide student assistance including academic advising. 4. Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews, and student outcome assessment. 5. Attend University functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee, and departmental meetings. 6. Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs. 7. Continuing scholarship and professional activities, which may include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation inn or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community. 8. Opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online, and undergraduate and graduate evening courses. 9. Faculty members also participate in curriculum development, and serve on department and campus committees.

Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in English; previous college-level teaching experience required. 2. Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching. 3. Commitment to excellence in teaching, and evidence of scholarly /creative activity. 4. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body. 5. Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Full-time, Tenure Track, 9 month Benefited Position: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and the MSCA Bargaining Agreement. Position contingent upon funding for 2013 2014 academic year

Fitchburg State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 978-665-3172.

Application Information: Human Resources Department, Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Online App. Form: http://www.Click2Apply.net/ch584yj

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Any word on this position? (12/15)

Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

Georgetown University - Asst. Professor, Transatlantic Literature and Culture of the Long 18th Century - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Transatlantic Literature and Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century. We encourage candidates with special interests in the Early Americas and Africa, Poetry (1660-1798), Restoration Drama, Comparative Colonialisms, Material Cultures, and History of the Book. Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this field and to contribute through service to the life of the University. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in literature or a related field by August 2013. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates as part of its commitment to professional excellence and diversity. This position is located in Washington, D.C. Please email your application letter and c.v. to engjobs@georgetown.edu, noting in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. Applications sent by November 1, 2012 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial screening.

NOTE: MLA ad directs application through Interfolio: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15250

Deadline: Nov. 1 According to Interfolio link: "Applications sent by December 1, 2012 will receive first consideration" NOTE: We have extended the deadline due to the hurricane.

Acknowledgment received: 2: 1-Got an acknowledgment e-mail on 10/17, 1-Confirmed Oct 31, 10/24 (x1)

Request for additional materials: 11/21 X1, 11/26 x3, 11/27 x2

Rejection (no interview): 12/13 X1

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA): (Early American page states "12/14")

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Early American 2013

Lindenwood University (MO) - Asst. Professor of English - 18th c. Lit.
The Department of English at Lindenwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in British Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century starting August 2013. In addition to teaching courses in their areas of expertise, all faculty members teach composition and general education courses as part of a 4/1/4 teaching load. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, dedication to teaching in a liberal arts environment, and evidence of a scholarly agenda. A PhD in English language and literature or other related area is required. Qualifying degree(s) must be from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to the English Search Committee at [mailto:EnglishSearchLit@lindenwood.edu EnglishSearchLit@lindenwood.edu]. No phone calls please. Lindenwood University is an equal opportunity employer.

Chronicle

Deadline: not stated [ad posted Dec. 3, 2012]

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

This school does not have a tenure-system; renewable contracts only.

Murray State University (KY) - Asst. Professor, 18th-Century British Literature -- PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, 18th -Century British Literature, Department of English and Philosophy. Position to begin August 2013.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in English required, with an emphasis in Restoration and 18th-century British literature. Ability to teach composition required. Expertise in Classical literature preferred. Evidence of good teaching and scholarly potential required. Interest in/experience with teaching online courses desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach 12 hours per semester in first-year composition, humanities, and areas of expertise; conduct scholarly research sufficient for tenure and advancement; engage in appropriate service.

To Apply: Please submit a letter of application, a current CV, and unofficial transcripts electronically via the MSU online employment system at http://www.murraystatejobs.com/hr/postings/1920. Mail three recent letters of recommendation to Chair, 18C British Literature Search, Dept. of English and Philosophy, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/5 [phone] (3x)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: (1x)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

For anyone having trouble with the link above, it actually should be:

https://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/1920

Rutgers University - Assistant Professor in 18th-Century British Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure‑track assistant professor in 18th‑Century British Literature (including the long eighteenth century). Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by September 1, 2013, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15502 ).

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/02, 11/16 (email x7)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/14 (phone) Rejection (after MLA interview):
 * Did anyone else schedule an interview for this job (or know someone who did)? It would be nice to know whether the process of determining who to interview has already been completed.

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

My electronic Interfolio delivery was sent on Nov. !st though it was delivered on Nov 2nd. Perhaps because of the storm. Can the person above confirm how they received an acknowledgement? I have received none. Thanks!


 * (11/02 person above): Same here. E-mailed the secretary of the department chair. She said that everything was fine since the deadline was extended anyhow. I counted that as an "acknowledgment." Best of luck.

Sarah Lawrence College -- Asst. Professor in 18th-Century British Literature -- MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Sarah Lawrence College invites applications for a full time tenure track position in the literature and culture of the Restoration and the 18th Century. Candidates should be able to teach the history of the English novel from Behn to Austen, and English poetry from Dryden to Blake and have Ph.D. completed by time of appointment.

Job Requirements: Ph.D. completed by time of appointment.

The application should include the following: Cover letter, CV, course descriptions for two proposed courses, sample of scholarly writing and three letters of recommendation.

Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1, 2012. To apply for the position, please go to: https://slc.simplehire.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50564. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our Web site at: www.slc.edu. Sarah Lawrence has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: x1 (12/11)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

inside candidate

^Care to elaborate?

Dept page & current course offerings suggest no clear inside candidate.

Without dragging that candidate's name into things, the faculty listing does suggest one. I (not the original poster) have also heard rumors that this person, whose course offerings fit the JIL posting (different from that above) pretty well, was slated for the job.
 * I couldn't help but notice where this conversation was headed and I want to suggest that it is pretty unproductive.  Is it just me, or is the "inside candidate" suspicion (however much based in "fact" from a department's website) the "chupacabra" of the job market these days?  Here's a repost from the Spanish talk page last year about the dangers of inside candidate speculation:


 * "A: Let's also remember: Just because there is an insider, doesn't mean that that person actually wants to keep working at the institution at which they are visiting. Also, in cases of multiple insiders, (and I say this from personal experience), precisely because there is more than one person inside competing for the job, everyone involved, EVERYONE, knows that there are no guarantees, everyone is courting and being courted elsewhere... En fin... We should all just proceed under the assumtion that no one is going out of their way to be cruel or unfair. Is that untrue once in a while? Sure! But, why live one's life assuming the worst of people?


 * A: Certainly, insiders have at times gotten positions that were intended for them. Much more frequently, however, such speculation has been just that.


 * Things that are negative about believing in rumors of "insiders":


 * They generally aren't true. Whether somebody made something up, somebody heard something secondhand, or some individual on a certain search did indeed have a specific candidate in mind, it usually doesn't indicate anything about the final outcome of the search.
 * It is contrary to reality. Insiders can in fact face greater scrutiny because committees want to avoid the appearance of bias.
 * It is delusional. Search committees are far from unified, faculty voting on candidates have different perspectives, and there are no guarantees for anyone.
 * Believing that there is an inside candidate could make you take a very real employment possibility less seriously. It is foolish to put your own success in jeopardy by investing in such fantasies.
 * Such speculation is a waste of time when you could be working to improve your own candidacy for this year and the future."
 * Such speculation is a waste of time when you could be working to improve your own candidacy for this year and the future."

SUNY Cortland - Assistant Professor - Eighteenth-Century British Literature and Culture -- DEADLINE PASSED
POSITION: Full-time, tenure- track Assistant Professor position in British literature and culture of the long eighteenth century.

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2013.

SALARY: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for a 3-3 teaching load in introductory, advanced, and graduate courses as well as British literature survey. Scholarship, student advisement, and service to the College and community are also expected.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in English or a related field by time of appointment, record of teaching excellence, and evidence of scholarly potential required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Expertise in transnational approaches to the Anglophone novel preferred. Additional competence in Transatlantic studies, literary theory, film studies, or digital humanities encouraged.

THE DEPARTMENT: The English Department at SUNY Cortland offers three distinct majors to our undergraduate students: Liberal Arts English, Secondary Education/English and Professional Writing. Graduate programs include the MA in English and the MAT and MSEd in English Education.

THE COLLEGE: The College traces its beginnings to 1868 and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Education, School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Professional Studies. Our many programs are designed to support our commitment to civic responsibility, environmental responsibility, international education, professional education and social justice. More than 90 percent of SUNY Cortland's 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteerism, civic engagement and study abroad.

The campus is located in the geographic center of New York State and is a half-hour drive from Syracuse and Ithaca and four hours from New York City and Philadelphia. Situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cortland offers an array of regional cultural and recreational opportunities, as well as affordable housing and excellent school systems.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of application materials will begin November 7, 2012, and application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: For consideration, please apply online at https://jobs.cortland.edu and follow the application instructions listed under "Special Instructions for Applying."

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received: 11/5, 11/1 (x1)

Request for Additional Materials: 12/5 (x8)

Rejection Letter:

MLA, Skype or phone interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

University of Colorado, Boulder - Asst or Assoc Professor of English: 18th C British Literature - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The University of Colorado Boulder Department of English announces a tenure-track/tenured position in the long eighteenth century at the assistant or beginning associate professor level, to begin August 2013. The normal teaching load is 2/2 and includes undergraduate English-major courses and graduate courses.

Applications including a cover letter, a c.v., and names and email addresses for at least three letters of reference must be submitted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #818564. Review of applications begins on October 26, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will take place at the MLA convention in Boston.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 26, 2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: request for writing sample, letters of recommendation (11/9) x 3

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/12

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Manitoba - British Literature from 1640-1750 - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English, Film, and Theatre in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, with specialization in British Literature from 1640-1750. Responsibilities will include maintaining a productive research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising graduate students, and fulfilling service-related duties. The appointment will begin on 1 July 2013, or soon thereafter. Position Number 15314.

The successful candidate will have a PhD by the time of appointment and must have demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research. The starting salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate, as well as the fact that this is an entry-level position.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities people of all sexual orientation and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Information about the Department and the University can be obtained from the web page: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/english_film_and_theatre/index.html or by email: Arlene.Young@ad.umanitoba.ca

Applications for this position must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and a sample of scholarly writing, as well as original transcripts of all graduate work, and three confidential letters of reference to be forwarded under separate cover or in an official dossier.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that the curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

All materials should arrive no later than 30 November 2012 and be sent to:

Professor Arlene Young, Chair

Search Advisory Committee Department of English, Film, and Theatre 626 Fletcher Argue Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 5V5

U Manitoba Human Resources

Deadline: November 30, 2012

Acknowledgment received: 11/24 x2 (email) 11/30

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/14 x2

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Minnesota -- Asst. Professor (x2) in 18th-19th Century British - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the University of Minnesota invites applications for two full-time assistant professorships: tenure-track, 2/2 course load, begins fall semester 2013.

Required qualifications: (1) PhD or equivalent degree in English or related field, with degree in hand by July 1, 2013; (2) evidence of expertise and high-quality work in 18th- and/or 19th-c. British literature and one or more of the following: (a) literature and empire; (b) literature, science, and technology; (c) literature and the other arts; (d) new approaches to comparative literature; (e) literature, sexuality, and gender; and (f) other innovative interdisciplinary scholarship on literature and a domain of material culture, politics, history, or society; (3) undergraduate teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications: significant scholarship in peer-reviewed venues (e.g., conference papers, journal articles, chapters in edited collections, monographs); graduate-level teaching and advising; demonstrated potential for continued success as scholar and teacher.

The university expects faculty members to maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Applicants must apply online at employment.umn.edu. Provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, 20-25 pages of your scholarly writing, and syllabi for two courses you have taught. Deadline is Oct. 19, 2012; applications will be acknowledged. Selected applicants will be contacted for three letters of recommendation and for interviews at the MLA Convention in Boston. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of English has 34 core faculty members, approximately 650 undergraduate student majors, and 110 graduate students. Our scholarship, creative work, and teaching span a broad range that includes literature, language, creative writing, literacy and rhetorical studies, linguistics, and cultural inquiry. For more information about the department, please see our website at: english.cla.umn.edu. For information about the College of Liberal Arts, see: cla.umn.edu. If you have questions, please contact Pamela Leszczynski at [mailto:leszc001@umn.edu leszc001@umn.edu].

Deadline: Oct. 19, 2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: [From Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013: "11/2 request for rec letters"]

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: from 19thC "12/11 (x2)"

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

University of Mississippi - Asst. Professor, 18th c. - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The English Department at the University of Mississippi is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in British Literature of the Long Eighteenth Century (2-2 teaching load). To apply, please visit the UM Human Resources website (http://jobs.olemiss.edu) and complete an online application, attaching letter of application, dissertation abstract, and CV; letters of reference should be forwarded to Chair, Eighteenth Century Search Committee, Department of English, 123 Bondurant Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848. For further information contact Professor Karen Raber at kraber@olemiss.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 20

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/17 (writing sample) x 4

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/12/12

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * This job was posted last year, too. Anyone know what happened with last year's search? (09/30)
 * I heard that they made an offer last year (which was linked to a spousal hire), but the candidate ultimately turned them down. (10/01)
 * They throw out applications from schools below top 10 and only granted MLA interviews to candidates receiving PhDs very recently. Anyone with a PhD before 2010 (unless already on the TT at a top school) need not apply (10/04).
 * I know that the first part of the above sentence ("they throw out .... ") is factually incorrect. I would therefore suspect the accuracy of the second part. I would also suspect the motives of anyone who tells people on this board "not to apply" to any job. 10/3
 * Heard the same as Comment 3 above from a member of SC at a conference--maybe not same language but same basic idea of criteria for wading through applicants. Sadly, this is standard practice at many places. 11/9
 * I have actually served on search committees. No one is ever thrown out (or for that matter kept in) simply because of where their PhD is from. This is the kind of baseless rumour that can do real harm on wikis like this. I also know--for a fact--that Missippi interviewed candidates who were not from "Top Ten" departments last year. 11/13

University of Texas - San Antonio - Asst. Professor, 18th c. & Romantic Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The UTSA Department of English seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2013. Required qualifications: Expertise in the literature of the British 18th Century and Romantic periods. Ph.D. in English Literature by August 2013. Preferred qualifications: 1) Background in both the Literature of the British 18th Century and Romantic period; 2) Ability to contribute to multiple degree programs, including a Ph.D. program which offers students opportunities for advanced study and research in cross-cultural, transnational approaches to English language and literary studies. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 20-30 page writing sample, a teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation. Send materials to the Eighteenth Century/Romantic Search Committee, Department of English, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0643. All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by November 5, 2012.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 5

Acknowledgment received: Email (11/6), (11/8), (11/14)

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA, Skype or phone interview scheduled: MLA [by phone] 12/6

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * This to replace last year's appointment, who left for the job at Wisconsin.


 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013
 * ORM DO ANYONE NO TEACHING LOAD?? --> It is 3/2, although in the first year it's reduced to 2/2 (or at least that's what the listing was two years ago for the same job). Good luck!!

Winona State University (MN) - Assistant Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature (1642-1800) - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Literature: Winona State University invites applications for a probationary (tenure-track) position in Eighteenth-Century Literature (1642-1800) available starting Fall semester 2013. Minimum Qualification(s) include a Ph.D. in English (all requirements met by date of hire); substantive experience, concentrated coursework, and/or demonstrated expertise in 18th Century Literature (1642-1800); and demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the post-secondary level. The successful candidate can expect the initial teaching load to consist primarily of composition and general education courses. The normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester, including a combination of composition and literature courses at various levels. Additional expectations include research and publication, service to the university community, and preparation to teach graduate courses. To apply, please submit cover letter, vita, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and three letters of reference via http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winona/default.cfm. Application deadline is November 12, 2012. Position available pending budgetary approval. WSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Chronicle

Deadline: November 12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA, Skype or phone interview scheduled: phone 12/6 (x6)

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Wheaton College (MA) - Asst. Professor (1 Year Replacement) - 18-19th c.
The English Department at Wheaton College, in Massachusetts, seeks to hire a one-year replacement Assistant Professor with expertise in eighteenth and/or nineteenth century British literature and culture. The teaching load will comprise six courses in the areas of eighteenth and nineteenth century literature and first year writing. Candidates must have experience teaching first year writers. Wheaton is a selective liberal arts college in New England. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The Department and the College are committed to attracting promising candidates from groups presently under-represented in our community, with the goal of maintaining and enriching an intellectually diverse learning environment.

Ph.D. in English or a related discipline and teaching experience required.

Applications should include a cover letter that describes research and teaching interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, CV, and writing sample, as well as three letters of recommendation sent directly by scholars familiar with your research and teaching. They will submit the reference online once the request has been sent. Position to start July 2013. All applications materials should be submitted online. Please direct any questions to Prof. Claire Buck at cbuck@wheatonma.edu. For best consideration applications should be received by January 15, 2013.

LINK to Ad: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175698483

LINK to Apply: https://jobs.wheatoncollege.edu/postings/800

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013

NOTES, QUESTIONS
Has anyone who applied previously as an ABD, and then again, with similar stats, but as a graduated PhD noticed a difference in response (read: shortlist). Do most schools almost entirely discount ABD no matter what? I'm starting to wonder whether it was even worth it to apply before I've graduated. I have a great CV, plenty of teaching, research, and publication experience, but still have 2 months to go, whereas a collegue of mine (who just recently graduated in my field) with far worse stats seems to be getting requests for secondary materials. It's quite confusing. (12/2)

It does make a difference. I had a couple of interviews for non-tt jobs in exotic/odd locations as an ABD; I had 7 tt interviews the next year with the PhD, and landed a job. With hundreds of applications to sift through, I think ABD is a way that's easy on the conscience to weed out good candidates. Guarantee you'll do better next year.

Agree with the above, excpet to say that I was ABD on the market with a December defense/graduation date, and this seemed to also make a difference: I had six tt interviews and landed a job, but I was able to say--in my interviews--that I had successfully defended, even though my initial materials indicated ABD.

Same as the above.^^ The December defense date feels important. Also, don't get caught up on how your colleague is doing or on his/her "far worse stats" (whatever that even means o_O). That's not the way to maintain your mental health during this process. It's a completely impersonal process, and"stats" are irrelevant at this stage. It has more to do with your respective sub-specializations and your projects. It's not as if they have a special stack of applications for graduates from your program and then tick down the CVs to compare them. (12/5)

If you're applying to a school that doesn't have a Ph.D. program, you need to spend much more time discussing how you teach (what makes your teaching innovative and effective as opposed to an afterthought) and the service that you've done. I've been on search committees at my institution (a 3/3), and we are always shocked by the number of people who apply and assume that all that matters is research (some have even gone all through an interview without asking about our students at all). Many candidates also have little to say in letters and interviews about teaching practices and have done little to no service. At a smaller school, service can count for as much as 1/3 of your tenure file, so having something to say in that area can matter more than having a book in the works. There really is no sure-shot "great CV"—it all depends on the type of university. We have hired several ABDs recently (of the past four, I was the only one who had graduated before interviewing), but those ABDs had a lot to offer that fit our university's needs.

If OP will "do better next year," what should they do if they are offered a job at one of those "exotic/odd locations" or less prestigious colleges? Is it better to take whatever you can get with an ABD (and reapply the next year with a job in place), or is better to go into the job market, diploma fresh in hand, without any ties to an institution? (12/6)

What is an exotic/odd location?

I find the consistency of the above posts alarming. Is it so typical to go from 0 to 5+ tt interviews after getting the PhD in the current market? In any case, I know that it's also possible for someone from a top ten school with a solid CV to go on the market as an ABD and hear nothing, and then go on the next year, PhD in hand, and have that number go up from 0 to... 1. When were the above posters on the market? (12/9)
 * The enchanted cliffs of South Idaho, the Mines of Moria, Flatland, and Tampa--to name a few.
 * I see. The question presupposes we're snobs.

I am one of the above posters and was on the market last year (Fall 2011). I don't know if my experience was "typical" but it did seem to be at least partially the result of being nominally done with the Ph.D. Hope this helps! (12/11)

DEMOGRAPHICS
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 7

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, post-doc): 5 (VAP), 1 (post-doc), 3 (sessional)

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

Assistant Professor: 3

Associate Professor: 1 (UK)

Full Professor:

Lurker:

Total: 19