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Alma College (MI)
The Department of English at Alma College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We invite applicants with expertise in Postcolonial and Anglophone World literatures. An emphasis on 20th century British, Southeast Asian, African, Middle Eastern, or Diaspora writings and an interest in transnational perspectives is particularly desirable, as is an ability to contribute to other areas of the departmental curriculum; applicants with strong secondary areas of expertise are encouraged to note relevant qualifications.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, with interviews at MLA. Applicants should email a letter of interest, vita, and names of three references to: Laura von Wallmenich, Chair, English Department Search Committee, Alma College, vonwallmenich@alma.edu. A Ph.D. is required for tenure-track appointment. Alma's full-time teaching load is six courses per year. All candidates must have experience in and a deep commitment to the teaching of writing. All applicants should demonstrate excellent teaching skills and clear commitment to ongoing scholarship.

LINK - HERC

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:10/18 via email, 10/21 email, 11/3 via email

Request for additional materials: 11/13 via email x2

Rejection (no interview): 11/12 via email x 5 (11/19)

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Modern British 2012

American University - World Literature
The Department of Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University seeks to hire one tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in world literature specializing in one or more of the following regions: North Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, East Asia or the Indian sub-continent. Training in Comparative Literature a plus. Successful candidates will teach upper-level and graduate courses in field of specialization in English along with a range of General Education courses.

Applications should include a cover letter that describes research and teaching interests, a CV, and a writing sample in English, as well as three letters of recommendation sent directly by scholars familiar with your research and teaching. PhD is required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Position to start August 2012. Applications should be submitted electronically as an email attachment in .pdf format to Catherine Johnson at cjohnson@american.edu. You may also send them by mail to Keith D. Leonard, Chair, Department of Literature, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20016. Please direct any questions to Prof. Leonard at kdl@american.edu. Applications must be received by November 4, 2011.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 4

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

Binghamton University (19th c., Assistant, tenure-track)
We are searching for an assistant professor with a specialization in nineteenth-century British literature, Anglophone literatures, and theory, in the context of empire and the challenges to it. Candidates must be prepared to teach in 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. Requirement: Completed Ph.D. by time of appointment in August 2012.

Please send resume and dossier by November 4, 2011, to: Professor Robert Micklus, Chair, Department of English, General Literature and Rhetoric, Binghamton University (Search B), Binghamton, New York 13902-6000.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 4

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Bridgewater State University - Contemporary British and Anglophone World Lit.
Department English, Contemporary British and Anglophone World Literature. Design and teach upper-division and graduate courses in twentieth and twenty-first-century century British and Southeast Asian, African, Middle Eastern, or Diaspora literatures. An interest in transnational perspectives is particularly desirable, as is an ability to contribute to other areas of the departmental curriculum. Design and teach lower-division courses in British and world literature or composition. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Continuing scholarly activity and active participation in departmental and university-wide professional activities are expected.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph. D. in English with a specialization in British and/or Anglophone World Literature by August 2012. College teaching experience. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. They should also have the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with an established scholarly publication record are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach the following documents to your on-line application: CV, Letter of Intent, Three references should be included on the cv.

Position will remain open until filled. Resumes received by November 15, 2012 will receive priority. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should apply online at http://jobs.bridgew.edu

From MLA JIL 10/28/11

Deadline: review begins Nov. 15

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Also posted at Modern British 2012

==Brown University - Asst. Professor, Postcolonial Theory== Brown University invites applications for a joint position in the Department of Modern Culture and Media and the Department of Comparative Literature, in postcolonial theory at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track. We seek a scholar of nonwestern media, literature, and culture as well as postcolonial theory. Research interests should be transnational and comparative (in at least two languages). Applicants should be conversant with both media and literary theory, and have teaching interests in both literature and media. Media research and teaching can include digital media, cinema, and/or television. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Applications must be postmarked by November 1.

Submit letter of application, c.v., and 3 letters of recommendation to: Professors Philip Rosen and Suzanne Stewart-Steinberg, Co-Chairs, Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literature, Marston Hall, 20 Manning Walk, Box E, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912

Deadline: Nov. 1

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Theory 2012

Cornell University - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor. The Cornell University Department of English invites applications and nominations for one tenure‑track assistant professorship (beginning or advanced) to begin July 1, 2012, with a focus on African Anglophone literature. Please submit a letter of application, c.v., dissertation abstract, dossier, and writing sample to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1074/.

MLA JIL 9/30/11

Deadline: November 7, 2011.

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Erskine College (SC)
The English Department at Erskine College has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor of English with specialization in modern literature (especially British and world) to begin fall 2012. This is a tenure track position.

Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in several of the following: literary criticism, history and grammar of the English language, young adult literature, Victorian literature, creative writing, journalism, and theater.

Duties: Successful candidates must show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and serious scholarship. The normal teaching load, eight courses per academic year, includes freshman composition and introductory literature courses.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, teaching experience, and evidence of serious scholarship. Application Process To ensure full consideration, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including undergraduate and graduate English courses taken), and three professional references complete with contact information to: [mailto:jobs@erskine.edu jobs@erskine.edu]. Please list the job title and specialization area in the subject line of the email.

Chronicle

Deadline: Open until filled

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Also posted at Modern British 2012

Georgetown University
Post 1900 British/Non‑U.S. Anglophone Literature (Assistant Professor): Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this field. We encourage candidates with special interests in post‑WWII literature, modernism, globalization across literary genres, Anglo‑Irish or post‑colonial literature. Minimum requirements include a PhD in literature or a related field by August 2012. 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. 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, 2011 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial screening.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: email 10/25 (x 2), 11/11 via email, 11/17; email 11/23

Submitted on 10/30 and have not received an acknowledgment. Should I be concerned or have other people also not heard anything yet? UPDATE, received today, so it seems they're getting around to the apps submitted right at the deadline

A: I submitted on 10/31 and also have not yet received an acknowledgement. I suspect that they probably got swamped with applications as the deadline got closer, and they're still digging out.

Not sure when the two posts above were made, but I submitted on 11/1 and still no acknowledgment ... is anyone else in the same or a similar boat? (11/13)

A: Yes, I'm in the same boat...

Request for additional materials: 11/29, 11/30

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Also posted at Modern British 2012 & Irish 2012

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the Colleges invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in World Anglophone Literatures, emphasizing indigenous, diasporic and postcolonial literatures of any of the following: Africa, the Caribbean, East Asia, Pacific Rim, and although we do have some coverage in South Asia, we will consider expertise in that area as well. Additional expertise in literature and technology and/or film is desirable.

We encourage applications that show a strong theoretical orientation, which can be demonstrated in literary, artistic, social, cultural, comparative and/or global perspectives.

The teaching load is five courses a year, one of which will be a section of the introductory course to the English major. We seek broad competencies that will allow the faculty member to work with faculty from other departments in our general curriculum and to cross-list courses with our interdisciplinary programs (see catalogue; these include, for example, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, Environmental Studies, Media and Society). PhD should be in hand or completed by July 2012.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The deadline for receipt of applications is November 4. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:


 * World Anglophone Search Committee
 * c/o Tina Phillip-Smaldone


 * Department of English and Comparative Literature


 * Demarest Hall


 * Hobart and William Smith Colleges


 * Geneva, NY 14456-3397

The department will conduct preliminary interviews at this year's MLA convention in Seattle, from Thursday January 5, 2012 through Saturday January 7, 2012.
 * EOE

LINK - HERC

Deadline: Nov. 4

Acknowledgment received: 11/10 via email (along with several other applicants CC'd!)

To the poster above: I wonder why I haven't received an acknowledgment yet! Could you share the email id from which the acknowledgement email was sent? I'm just not sure about whom to contact to ensure that my application has been received. Thank you. (11/13)

A: Contact Tina Smaldone: smaldone AT hws.edu (11/14)

Thank you! (11/15)

Request for additional materials: x1 (12/2)

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NOTES: What does the survey for this position ask about your sexual orientation. Really? Well at least they recognize that there are "other" sexualities beside heterosexual, "homosexual" and bisexual...

Johns Hopkins University
Assistant Professor of Anglophone/Postcolonial Literature.

The English Department at Johns Hopkins University announces a search in Anglophone and postcolonial literatures at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. (or expect to complete a Ph.D. by July 1, 2012) in English or Comparative Literature. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should submit letter of application, abstract, c.v., and dossier by November 9, 2011 online at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3119. Johns Hopkins is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

Deadline: Nov. 9

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Request for additional materials: x4 (11/29)

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Kenyon College
The English Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position (effective July 2012) in Anglophone literature other than British and American. Specialists in African or South-Asian literatures in English are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome subfields in postcolonial theory, empire studies, world literature, and transnational studies. The teaching load is 3/2

To be complete, applications must include a cover letter detailing teaching experience and research interests, a c.v., three letters of reference (at least one of which must speak to the candidate's teaching), and a writing sample. Only electronic applications will be accepted. We will read applications until the position has been filled, but you must submit your application by November 10, 2011 to ensure that it will be reviewed in time for MLA interviews. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates. Applications must be made at https://employment.kenyon.edu.

Inside Higher Ed

Deadline: Nov. 10

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Monmouth University (NJ) - Assistant Professor, Anglophone World Literature
JOB POSTING NUMBER: 0600734. JOB POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor, Anglophone World Literature. DEPARMENT: English.

JOB DUTIES: REQUIREMENTS: Doctoral degree. ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion expected by date of employment. Ph.D. in English. Expertise in transnational perspectives, diaspora, post-colonial, ethnic and/or multicultural literature other than African or Caribbean. Demonstrated success in teaching a variety of college course levels. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
 * -Teach 3 courses per semester, including post-colonial and/or world literature and general education courses: first year seminars and freshman composition (12 credits with a 3 credit course load reduction for scholarship).
 * -Serve on department and university committees.
 * -Advise students.
 * -Maintain an active program of scholarship.
 * -Participate in curriculum development and review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Publication in the areas listed above. A commitment to departmental service. A willingness to teach First Year Seminars, composition, undergraduate and graduate EN courses.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Anticipated opening for the 2012-2013 academic year. Tenure track.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Chair, Anglophone World Lit Search Committee, Department of English, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898

Please do not send transcripts and writing samples at this time. If you are contacted for an interview, we will request supplementary materials.

For additional information about the department, please go to: http://www.monmouth.edu/academics/engli sh/default.asp

REQUIRED APPLICANT DOCUMENTS: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICANTS: 12-30-2011 by 5:00 PM

TO APPLY: For further information on this position, additional vacancies, or to apply: visit: http://jobs.monmouth.edu

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 11/30/11)

Deadline: 12/30/2011

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Nevada State College [see full job ad]
From HigherEdJobs.com JIL 7/28/11

The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Nevada State College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in English to begin fall 2012. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic and able to teach composition and writing courses, introductory literature classes, and upper division courses for the English major. The preferred candidate will also be able to teach courses in the Integrated Studies major, which allows students to partake in interdisciplinary study across academic disciplines and professional fields...Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Ethnic Studies and Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Caribbean Literature, African American Literature, Chicano Literature, Comparative Literature, and/or World Literature

Deadline: Review of applications will begin in October 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

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Cross-posted at African American, Comparative Literature, |Other Ethnic American, British Open, Generalist

Pitzer College POSTPONED
Pitzer College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2012 in Postcolonial and/or World Anglophone Literatures. Also desirable are secondary research and teaching interests in critical theory, theatre and performance studies, and theory and practice of literary translation. Candidate will teach 5 courses annually. A Ph.D. in English or equivalent by time of appointment is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have an ongoing research agenda and a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and teaching. {C}To apply please follow the instructions located at http://www.pitzer.edu/facultyapply. A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation. Within their applications, candidates should address how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to the understanding of diversity at the College. The deadline for applying for is November 01, 2011 or until the position is filled.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we ask that you please e-mail your questions to [mailto:EWL_Search@pitzer.edu EWL_Search@pitzer.edu].

H-Net

Deadline: Nov. 1

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The job is no longer posted on the college's website: http://www.pitzer.edu/offices/dean_of_faculty/professional_opportunities/index.asp. Has anyone heard if it already closed?

A: This position is still listed as "Open" on this page: http://www.pitzer.edu/facultyapply/ - it seems application materials are to be sent via email to this address: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in English and World Literature: [mailto:EWL_search@pitzer.edu EWL_search@pitzer.edu]

OP: Recieved an email saying, "Pitzer College’s English and World Literature faculty search has been postponed indefinitely." I guess that is why the job is not posted on the Pitzer's "Professional Opportunities" page. They should take the email down from the "Apply" page.

It is great that they postpone it; this application is too complicated to put together to begin with. Asking the letter of rec to be sent in a specific way with a specific heading with specific file name is just WAY TOO MUCH. Please reconsider application procedure if you want people to apply for this job.

Thanks for the update on this postion.

Plymouth State University (NH)
Plymouth State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English, tenure track, beginning in August 2012. Plymouth State, located amidst the beautiful Lakes and White Mountains regions of New Hampshire, is a residential university of about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students.

Responsibilities: We seek a teaching scholar of Anglophone literatures or literatures in translation, emphasizing indigenous, diasporic and postcolonial literatures of any of the following: Africa, the Caribbean, East Asia, Pacific Rim, and South Asia. The typical teaching load is seven courses per year, to include an upper-level course in Global Literature(s), general education courses, and other courses in the specialty (or secondary area) as determined by evolving departmental and university needs. We seek an enthusiastic teacher of undergraduates who is interested not only in shaping the literature curriculum with colleagues in the English Department, but also in advising and mentoring students, participating in departmental and university service, and collaborating with others on campus globalization and internationalization initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in one of the above areas of global literature(s) in hand by August 2012. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Secondary expertise is welcome in such areas as creative writing, writing pedagogy, teacher preparation, or film studies.

Application: To receive full consideration for this position, apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52157. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online: Letter of Application, describing qualifications; Curriculum Vitae; Copies of graduate transcripts; Statement of teaching philosophy; Three (3) current letters of recommendation

Note: The copies of graduate transcripts and the three (3) current written letters of recommendation may be sent under separate cover directly to Plymouth State University, Human Resources - MSC #14, 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264 or via e-mail to psu-hrjobs@plymouth.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is otherwise closed at the University's discretion.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 18

Acknowledgment received: 11/18

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Saint Mary's College (IN)
Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone literature 

Saint Mary's College seeks a tenure track assistant professor in English, beginning August 2012. Area of specialization: Global Anglophone, with regional specialty such as Sub‑Saharan Africa, African diaspora, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East, or South Asia. Contemporary emphasis particularly welcome. Course load 3/3 (10 credits a semester). The appointee will receive a one‑course reduction in his/her first semester. Ph.D. with teaching experience required. Teaching responsibilities include one writing‑intensive first‑year course ("Language & Literature") and two literature courses a semester. (An upper‑level writing course is also a possibility.) Dedication to undergraduate teaching and evidence of potential in research and publication are expected. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Rosalind Clark, Chair, Department of English, Saint Mary's College, P O Box 14, Spes Unica Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Applications must be received by November 7th. Saint Mary's College is a Roman Catholic, residential women's college committed to the liberal arts tradition. Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its racial and ethnic diversity at all levels‑‑students, faculty, and staff‑‑and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

Deadline: Nov. 7

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Siena Heights University (MI) - British / World Lit. before 1900
The College of Arts and Sciences at Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI, seeks an Assistant Professor of English in '''any period of British and/or world literature before 1900. '''

RESPONSIBILITIES: ''' Ability to teach Shakespeare, gender and literature, post-colonial literature, and religion and literature will be considered an asset. '''Candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching outside their area of specialization and in our composition and Core Liberal Arts program. The normal teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester, typically a 4-4 load.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a PhD in English at time of appointment; we will consider applicants who are ABD at time of application.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified candidates are invited to submit full dossier including CV, cover letter, no fewer than three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, student evaluations, and a writing sample to [mailto:shujobs@sienaheights.edu shujobs@sienaheights.edu]. In the subject line of the email, please reference the job title of this position to ensure timely review and distribution of your materials. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Consideration of dossiers submitted after January 15th is not guaranteed. EOE

Postal Address: Michael Karabetsos, Human Resources, Siena Heights University, 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr, Adrian, MI 49221

Online App. Form: http://www.sienaheights.edu/About/Employment.aspx

Email Address: shujobs@sienaheights.edu

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Jan. 15

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Also posted at Renaissance 2012 & British Open 2012

Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University seeks to hire a tenure‑track assistant professor in post‑1945 British or Global Anglophone literature. Additional expertise in minority British literature, or postcolonial theory, or literatures of the African Diaspora is welcome though not required. Ph.D. must be in or at hand by 9/1/12. The successful candidate will join a department in which research and teaching are innovative and interdisciplinary. Our faculty and graduate students work closely with Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, Philosophy, History, Art History, and other departments and programs. Letters of application with CV should be sent by November 1 to Stephen Spector, Chair, Department of English, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794‑5350. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: x3 (10/27/11) (11/8/11) (11/17/11)

Rejection (no interview):

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Also posted at Modern British 2012

University of Baltimore - Tenure-Track, Multicultural and/or Diaspora Literatures
University of Baltimore - The School of Communications Design (SCD) invites applications for a tenure-track (rank of assistant or associate) faculty position in multicultural and/or diaspora literatures beginning in August 2012 (contingent on final budgetary approval). This position requires classroom and online instruction at various levels in the curriculum.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching primarily multi-ethnic literature in upper and lower division courses, and directing independent student work, including theses. Teaching experience is required and experience in curriculum development and assessment is a plus. In addition to teaching, candidates must maintain an active research agenda and perform university service.

Successful candidate will: We invite you to visit our web site for more information about the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Communications Design at http://www.ubalt.edu/cas/about-the-college/schools-and-divisions/school-of-communications-design/index.cfm.
 * Teach six-seven undergraduate courses per year in areas such as * multi-ethnic literature
 * literary theory and criticism
 * general education courses related to the English program and possibly writing
 * related areas of interest and expertise
 * Develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate literature courses in her/his area of expertise

Required: Candidates for this position should hold a doctorate with a specialization in an area of multicultural literature, have some teaching experience, and have a record of scholarly achievement (i.e., dissertation, publications) in her/his area of expertise. This position requires that the candidate be committed to undergraduate teaching, to the general academic development of students, and be an active member of faculty and university life.

Preferred: A record of creative and/or scholarly activities appropriate to the rank of assistant or associate professor; successful teaching experience in higher education; skill in developing student learning outcomes and assessment; experience in curriculum development.

TO APPLY: We invite qualified applicants to submit a letter of interest, vita, and names and contact information of three references. Electronic submission required. Please submit all materials directly to cwilson2@ubalt.edu. Candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Baltimore is an equal opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution. http://www.ubalt.edu/hr

Chronicle

Deadline: Position is open until filled; for best consideration apply before January 15, 2012.

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012 & Comparative 2012

University of Cape Town, South Africa - 4 posts (open rank, 1 post-1900)
The Department of English Language and Literature is seeking to make up to four appointments at the rank of Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, to start in 2012. The successful candidates will play a vital role in enhancing and sustaining our standing as a leading department of literary studies in Africa. We invite applications from candidates with primary research and teaching expertise in:


 * 1) Literature before 1800 (particularly 1500 – 1700)
 * 2) Literature after 1900 (particularly contemporary Anglophone literature, world literature, metropolitan and/or transnational modernism)
 * 3) African and South African literature.

In addition, secondary research and/or teaching interests in one or more of the following areas would be a recommendation: • creative writing • poetry • gender studies and feminism • critical theory • American literature.

To view the full advertisement, application requirements and response details, please visit http://www.uct.ac.za and click on "Vacancies". For this post we seek particularly to attract women and black South Africans. Closing Date: 21 November 2011 Ref: SR214/11. UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available athttp://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php

Deadline: 21 Nov.

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Also posted at Generalist 2012, Renaissance 2012, Modern British 2012, & 20-21 c. American 2012

University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for an assistant professorship in global literatures in English. We welcome applications from scholars working in a specific region (such as South Asia, Africa, or the Caribbean) or across regions; from scholars working nationally (on India, Australia, Canada, or South Africa, for instance) or internationally; from scholars working in a specific historical period or across periods; and from scholars whose work on Anglophone literature is part of a comparative project that involves literature in other languages. Ph.D. required by July 1, 2012. Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and dissertation or book abstract online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting Number 00965: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be submitted to the department's chair, Elaine Hadley, by e-mail to englishpositions@uchicago.edu. Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Letters of recommendation must be e-mailed by Sunday, November 20, 2011. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

LINK - HERC

Deadline: Nov. 6

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University of Dayton - Asst. Professor, Colonial & Postcolonial Lit.
Assistant professor Colonial and Postcolonial Literature. Tenure-track assistant professor in non-Western colonial and post-colonial literature, with strength in literary theory. We seek a scholar-teacher prepared to contribute to curriculum development and delivery in literature and theory within a diverse and collaborative Department of English. PhD in English or a related field preferred, but ABD candidates near completion will be considered. '''Ability to teach courses in Anglophone colonial and postcolonial literatures and in literary theory is required, but scholarship in diasporic and/or comparative literatures is also welcome. '''The ability to teach effectively at all levels and the potential to contribute to the on-going diversification of our undergraduate curriculum are necessary, and experience teaching first-year composition and working with students from diverse backgrounds are strongly preferred. Experience with international education, community outreach, or service learning is also preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include first-year composition, literature courses for the English major and for general education, upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty, and occasional graduate courses. Excellent teaching and publication, in addition to service and student advising, are expected for tenure and promotion. The University of Dayton has vibrant programs in human rights, women’s and gender studies, and social and environmental justice. Demonstrated interest in any of these fields is preferred.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. For Department information, visit http://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/english/. Apply online at http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52592 with letter of application, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and C.V., by Nov. 14, 2011.

From MLA JIL 10/21/11

Deadline: Nov. 14

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

University of Idaho
'''Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literatures. '''Full-time tenure-track position. Preference given to candidates with a strong background in literary theory and interdisciplinary approaches to 20th- and 21st-century literature and culture. We seek to hire a person who will help us enhance the diversity and global focus of departmental courses. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature, with a record of successful teaching. Teaching load is 3-2; courses include graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in area of specialization as well as general education courses. Graduate seminars will serve students in M.A. and M.F.A. programs.

Review begins 11/1/2011 and continues until the position is filled. We will interview at the MLA convention in Seattle. For primary consideration, we must receive initial materials by November 1. For complete job description and access to online application site, go to http://www.hr.uidaho.edu (Announcement #10000034937) or contact Gary Williams, Chair, English, at jgw@uidaho.edu.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 1

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

Honest question: when they say they want someone to "enhance the diversity" is this shorthand for saying they want a candidate who is not white? Recently a faculty member said something to me along the lines of "our department is very bland, we don't have much diversity."

Honest answer: maybe. But it specifically says they want to "enhance the diversityand global focus of departmental courses so it sounds like they want to offer more courses in literature by minority/non-Western/"third world" writers. Diversity with regard to approaches to literary study.

University of Illinois at Chicago
Assistant Professor, British, Transatlantic, or Anglophone Literature, early modern to modernism. Beginning fall 2012. Candidates must be committed to making a significant contribution to the intellectual life of the English department as well as to broader discussions throughout the university. The committee is especially interested in applicants who can bring the issues of their chosen period into contact with current debates in (for example) gender studies, race studies, ecocriticism, or media studies. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should be ABD or have PhD in hand. For fullest consideration, please complete an application and upload letter of application, cv, and writing sample (maximum 25 pages) to our online job site at https://jobs.uic.edu by November 5, 2011. Click on "Job Search"; in Keywords, type "British Literature"; click on the job title, then click on "Apply Now," and create an account. Send (by mail) three letters of recommendation to Barbara Powell at the above mailing address. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through November 5, 2011 or until position is filled. '''Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding. '''

Assistant Professors in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago have a 2/2 teaching load and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes; conduct research that has the potential to result in publication; advise students at the graduate level; and provide service as appropriate to the department, the university, and the profession. At minimum applicants should have ABD status, and a demonstrated aptitude for scholarly publication.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 5

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Direct link to job posting at UIC HR: https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=12872

Also posted at Renaissance 2012, Modern British 2012, British Open 2012, Restoration/18th-Century 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

University of Miami (Caribbean lit. - Assoc. or Full)
The University of Miami seeks a senior scholar (associate or full professor) with a strong publication record in Caribbean literature to play a leading role in the department's intellectual life by continuing an active research and publication agenda, teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, directing dissertations, and serving on departmental, college, and/or university committees. We seek candidates with diverse scholarly interests whose teaching and research intersect with the work of other faculty in English and elsewhere in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to Caribbean literature, candidates should have strong teaching and research interests in a second field, for example, Latino/a, African American, Asian American, Comparative Ethnic, Atlantic, Hemispheric American, Africana, or Women's and Gender Studies.

Please send nominations and applications to John Paul Russo, Acting Chair, Department of English, University of Miami, PO Box 248145, Coral Gables, FL 33124-4632. Each application should include a c.v. and a list of three or more scholars whom we may contact for recommendations. Campus visits by selected candidates will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled. To confirm receipt of your application or with questions please email our Office Assistant, Jessica Araujo at [mailto:j.araujo1@miami.edu; j.araujo1@miami.edu;] 305-284-2182.

MLA JIL 9/16/11

Deadline: open until filled

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012 & African American 2012

University of Mississippi
Tenure-track, PhD in English or related field required. We invite candidates with a research specialization in postcolonial studies, facility with comparative methodologies and literary theory, and research and teaching expertise in fields outside the Western tradition, such as African, Caribbean, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern. With established areas of excellence in U.S. Southern literature, American and British literature, and creative writing, the English Department at The University of Mississippi offers the MA, MFA, and PhD degrees and is the institutional home of THE GLOBAL SOUTH, an online journal of comparative postcolonial studies. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the job is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. Interviews to be conducted at MLA. Apply by visiting http://jobs.olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Chronicle

Deadline: not stated

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

University of Southern California
The English Department in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (3501 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089‑0354) intends to hire one tenure‑track Assistant Professor of English with expertise in Anglophone literature of the "long" eighteenth and/or nineteenth century. The position is anticipated to begin fall 2012. A possible affiliation with the USC‑Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute might exist. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Please submit a cover letter, CV, precis, and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu] by October 20, 2011. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are also required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser:  https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61195

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Oct. 20

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Request for additional materials: writing sample, 11/14 by email

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Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2012 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

NOTE from Restoration page: "I heard from a second-hand source that the committee asked for writing samples from approximately 30 applicants out of a pool of 300. I have no idea when MLA interviews will start being scheduled."

did anyone receive acknowledgment of receipt of their application?

wondering the same myself (11/14)

University of Toronto Scarborough - 3 yr. Asst. Professor, Postcolonial Lit. & Film
The Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a three-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015. Candidates should have a PhD in English and a strong research background in Postcolonial Literature and Film. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in both literature and film (five undergraduate courses per year, a 2/3 load), to pursue an active research program, and to contribute service to the Department of English at UTSC. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and one writing sample online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Job Number 1101012). We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS Word documents in one or two files. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email to postcolonial-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca or by post to: Professor Christine Bolus-Reichert, Chair, Department of English, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada.

The deadline for applications is January 30, 2012.

UTSC has an interdisciplinary commitment, and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of visible minority groups, 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; Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

From MLA JIL 10/14/11

Deadline: 30 Jan. 2012

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Also posted at Film Studies 2011-2012

University of Warwick (UK)
English and Comparative Literary Studies,, Coventry United Kingdom CV4 7AL http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs

Professor of Modern and Contemporary World Literatures [15573] Salary negotiable

You will undertake advanced research and enhance existing research groups in an appropriate field of studies in English and Comparative Literatures. Assuming a leadership role in the Department, you will undertake teaching and other academic duties as required for both under‑graduate and graduate students. You will have an established internationally leading research reputation in the field of English and Comparative Literatures. You will also have shown a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated leadership within Higher Education. For further information and to apply, please go to http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs. Applications must be received by 25 November 2011. Interviews are likely to be held in early 2012

From MLA JIL 9/15

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Also posted at Modern British 2012 & Comparative 2012

Wayne State University - CANCELLED
Assistant Professor in 20th/21st Century British and/or Anglophone Literature and Culture [15530] Pending final budget approval, the Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professorship specializing in 20th/21st century British and/or Anglophone Literature and Culture. Wayne State University is an urban research university with the highest Carnegie designation of RU/VH [Research University, very high research productivity]. The teaching load in the English Department is 2‑2. The English Department is committed to scholarship that is theoretically engaged and historically grounded. The WSU Jobs site will open on October 1, 2011. To submit an application, applicants should go to http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload the following: letter of application, CV, and one 20‑25 page writing sample (double‑spaced). Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Ellen Barton, Chair, Department of English, Wayne State University, 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI, 48202. All materials are due by November 1, 2011.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 1

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Also posted at Modern British 2012

FROM MLA JIL (10/3/11): "Status: Search has been cancelled"

Western Kentucky University (2 tenure-track positions)
The English Department at Western Kentucky University seeks applicants for two tenure-track positions beginning August 2012. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in some combination of at least two of the following areas: twentieth-century British literature, postcolonial literature, world literature, dramatic literature, and film.

Requirement Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field; demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching and general education; record of scholarly and professional activities. Candidates must be willing to use classroom technologies and on occasion to teach online, and must demonstrate interest in student engagement activities beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities: Teaching in the English general education program, advanced undergraduate courses in the areas of candidate's expertise, and occasional courses in the English M.A program; maintaining an active scholarly agenda; and participating in university and departmental service.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Telephone interviews will begin in early December. Candidates should submit the following (electronic submissions are acceptable):
 * Letter of application (specify fields of expertise)
 * Teaching Philosophy statement
 * Current Curriculum Vita
 * Copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies only required prior to on-campus interviews)
 * Three recent letters of recommendation

Submit to: Dr. Karen Schneider, Head, Department of English, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11086, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1086. E-mail: karen.schneider@wku.edu. Telephone: (270) 745-3046. Fax: (270) 745-2533

HigherEdJobs

Deadline: November 1, 2011

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Also posted at Modern British 2012, Generalist 2012, Comparative 2012 & Film Studies 2011-2012

Yale University - Anglophone African (tenured position)
Yale University’s Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for a tenured professorship to begin July 1, 2012. We are searching broadly for an outstanding scholar, critic, and teacher of Anglophone African literature who, in addition to his or her teaching in the English Department, will contribute to Yale's broader profile in the Humanities.

Please submit a letter of application and a full c.v. to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1164, directed to Prof. Langdon Hammer, Chair, Department of English. Review of materials will begin December 1, 2011. Yale is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

From MLA JIL 10/14/11

Deadline: Dec. 1

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