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Elmira College (NY) - Professor and Director - Center for Mark Twain Studies
Elmira College seeks a Mark Twain Scholar to manage the intellectual life of its Center for Mark Twain Studies. Rank open. Duties include teaching, management of the spring and fall lecture series, and residency fellowships at Quarry Farm. Additional duties include budgeting, grant writing, the design and production of publications, and the organization of symposia and quadrennial conferences. Other duties as assigned. Salary commensurate with experience. The position will remain open until filled. Starting date January 2016.

To apply, send: (1) a cover letter, (2) a Resume to: Elmira College, Office of Human Resources, Professor/Director of Mark Twain Studies Search, One Park Place, Elmira, N.Y. 14901 or email the application materials to personnel@elmira.edu.

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 * Similar position posted earlier in 2015 (March); see Early American 2015 for previous ad.

North Dakota State University (ND) - TT Asst. Professor - Early American Literature (to 1865) - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
Early American Literature

Application review begins: 7/1

January 2016 start date

The English department at North Dakota State University seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in American literature to 1865, beginning January 2016. We seek a colleague with teaching/research expertise from the earliest period of contact and exploration through the antebellum period; expertise in Transatlantic and/or Hemispheric American studies is especially welcome. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department offering BA, BS, MA, and PhD degrees in a supportive, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere for faculty and students at all levels.

Position description and responsibilities:Teaching duties include a 2/2 load, which includes American Literature Survey to 1865 and other undergraduate and graduate courses (descriptions can be found on department website).Opportunities exist to develop and teach courses in candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will advise MA and PhD students and serve on thesis and dissertation committees. The candidate must expand an existing scholarly agenda through presentations and publications and the department expects a consistent record of scholarly production and publication at the time of tenure.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in English or related field; Record of scholarly achievement; College teaching experience; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and social justice (through research, teaching, outreach or lived experience).

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates with experience or specialties in one or more of the following: Teaching American Literature Survey to 1865; Hemispheric, Transatlantic, Caribbean, Indigenous or Tribal, and/or African diaspora literatures; Ecocriticism, feminism, sexuality and gender studies, queer studies, and/or disability studies; Digital humanities.

Salary: Salary is competitive, in an economically vibrant community and a state with budget surpluses. North Dakota State University provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.http://www.ndsu.edu/hr/benefits/

The University: North Dakota State University is enjoying a remarkable period of growth and success. Located on the state’s eastern border in North Dakota’s largest city, Fargo, NDSU is the state’s Morrill Act land-grant institution. NDSU has over 14,000 students enrolled in a broad spectrum of curricular offerings, and a faculty involved in a range of scholarly activity and service. The university strives to be a leader in equity, diversity, and global outreach activities in our state and region. NDSU has a dual-career policy, and we attempt to accommodate dual career couples when made aware of need.

The Community: Named one of the most desirable places in the country to live by Money magazine, Fargo has earned a reputation as a great place to live. Its downtown is one of the country’s top 10 neighborhoods among small cities, according to the American Planning Association. The Fargo-Moorhead community has many qualities that contribute to this reputation, including excellent educational opportunities K-12 through college, advanced medical technology, a progressive business community, numerous cultural and arts opportunities, a clean environment, friendly people, and a more diverse community than people often expect. http://www.fmchamber.com/community_play.php

Fargo’s revitalized downtown has gained recent national publicity through such media outlets as the Los Angeles Times, The Today Show, ESPN’s Game Day, and National Public Radio. The reports describe an energetic, contemporary feel to many of the downtown’s trendy restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment opportunities. With more than 250,000 people in the metro community and about 500,000 people in the service area, Fargo-Moorhead is the largest metropolitan center between Minneapolis and Seattle. To learn more about what national publications are saying about the community’s quality of life, visit http://www.fmchamber.com/community_live.php

We seek diverse and innovative thinkers and recognize a wide range of scholarly activities in our tenure and promotion process. North Dakota State University’s English Department is committed to equity and diversity and actively seeks those scholars whose teaching, research, and/or diverse life experiences will help us extend these core values. NDSU is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Additionally, NDSU is an NSF ADVANCE institution and is one of the top 108 research universities nationwide, with a Carnegie very high research classification.

To apply, please send a CV and an application letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications to search chair, Dr. Bruce Maylath, via NDSU Online Employment System: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/6243. Screening will begin on 1 July 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Wisconsin- Green Bay (WI) - TT Assistant Professor - English (American Literature, pref. pre-1865)
The department of Humanistic Studies at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position. This position will teach a broad array of undergraduate English and Humanities courses at all levels including advanced courses in American literature.

Preferred area of specialization is American literature. However applicants with other areas of interest including early American (pre-1865) literature, general American literature, film studies, screen writing, and editing and publishing are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with experience in digital humanities and new media projects as well as digital pedagogy are also strongly encouraged to apply.

This position includes the following responsibilities: Teach courses in the following topic areas:

Early American Literature

Upper- and lower-level American literature courses

Interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities

Advise students

Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank

Perform institutional service and contribute to the ongoing development of the department

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, a successful research agenda, and a commitment to undergraduate education. Additionally, they should possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in English, or closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered, however an earned doctorate in English, or closely related field from an accredited institution is a necessary condition for contract renewal.

Starting Date: August 22. 2016

Conditions of Appointment: Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan. ( Total Compensation Estimator ).

Chair, American Literature Recruitment and Hiring Committee

Phone: (920)465-2995

Email: beckb@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, October 15, 2015.

Link to Apply: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/Jobs/position197.html

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 * Also posted American Open 2016

Hollins University (VA) - Visiting Asst. Professor (3 yr. Appt.) - American Lit. before 1900
The English Department at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of English. This is a full-time, visiting faculty position with a three-year appointment beginning July 2016.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist with strength in American literature before 1900. Desirable areas of interest include childrens and young adult literature and multicultural literature. The successful candidate will be a strong teacher and scholar who can offer courses at all levels, including writing-intensive courses, in a variety of literary periods. Candidates should include other areas of interest in their applications. Teaching load is six courses per year. Other duties include advising students, conducting independent studies, supervising students doing honors thesis work, participating in department and university service and ongoing scholarly activity in the form of publications and presentations.

Ph.D. required at time of employment. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and a writing sample to [mailto:englishsearchamerican@hollins.edu englishsearchamerican@hollins.edu]. Applications are sought from those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. All applications will be acknowledged, and interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Austin, Texas on January 7-10, 2016. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college, Hollins is best known for its creative writing program, one of the oldest study-abroad programs in the country, and extensive internship opportunities. The campus is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and has the amenities of a mid-sized city in the immediate vicinity.

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