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Fort Hays State University (KS) - TT Asst. Prof. - pre-1865 American Lit / Ethnic American Lit.
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/20780

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position, beginning August 2013. Specialization in pre-1865 American literature, with secondary strengths in one or more of the following: Latino/a and Chicano/a literature, Native American literature, Asian American literature, or African American literature. Complete job description available at http://www.fhsu.edu/positions. To apply, send letter of application, CV, and three current letters of recommendation. Applications may be submitted through Interfolio via the "Apply to this position" link above. Applications received before 18 January 2013 will be given priority. Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Successful candidates will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

MLA JIL 11/16/12

Deadline: Jan. 18

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:

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Also posted at Early American 2013

Idaho State University - TT Assistant Professor, English - American Ethnic Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Primary Purpose: This is a tenure track position to provide courses in American Ethnic and Minority Literature at undergraduate and graduate levels and offer our M.A. and Ph.D. students appropriate advising to theses and dissertations in these important specializations within English studies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Nine workload units teaching per semester, undergraduate and graduate level, including general education courses, undergraduate majors courses, graduate courses, and direction of graduate-level mentorships, internships, theses, and dissertations

2. Three to four workload units research per semester in the area of specialization

3. Two to three workload units service per semester using the faculty member's professional expertise in service to the department, college, university, and entities outside the university

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English in hand by August 2013, must have specialty in American Ethnic/Minority Literature. Other areas of expertise such as narrative theory/history, cognitive science and literature, on-line pedagogies, and/or New Media are welcome.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, writing sample (approx. 20 pages; please submit the writing sample under "Statement of Research"), and a minimum of three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be received by December 14, 2012. Interviews at MLA.

Application Process: For full consideration, please apply through the Idaho State University - Human Resources website https://isujobs.net/

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 14

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA, phone or Skype interview scheduled:  MLA interview scheduled via email 12/20

Rejection (after MLA, phone or Skype interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1 (1/9)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of California, Berkeley - Asst. or Assoc. Professor, Native American, Chicano/a, Latino/a Lit. - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position specializing in Native American, Chicano/a, and/or Latino/a literatures and cultures. We welcome all critical approaches. (The successful candidate must have completed the Ph.D. by the date of hire.) The appointment is to be effective July 1, 2013. Candidates are asked to provide an application letter, at least three letters of recommendation, a CV, and a writing sample of 10,000 words by electronic submission:   http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00033

Applicants should apply at the URL above. Candidates will be asked to provide reference contact information and will then be able to request letters of reference through the online application system. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html

All application materials must be uploaded by October 31, 2012 to be considered.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received: 11/1, email 10/22

Request for Additional Materials: request for additional writing sample via email (11/24)x3

Rejection Letter: rejection email (x2) to "undisclosed recipients" after request for additional writing sample. wondering if they are going with assistant/associate,  Native Am/Chicano/Latino lit.

Are they calling off this search? The language of the letter was oblique.

MLA interview scheduled: 12/17

- person with MLA interview scheduled, would you mind sharing if you're at the Associate or Assistant level and in Native American, Chicano or Latino Lit? Thanks!

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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=== University of Louisville - Latino/a and/or Asian American Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED === PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS OPEN, BUT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN SWITCHED OVER TO HIGHEREDDECISIONS. TO APPLY GO TO http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175672206

The Department of English at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian American and/or Latino/Latina literature. Evidence of superior scholarship and excellence as a teacher required. Teaching load appropriate to a research institution; salary competitive. The appointment will begin Fall Semester 2013. Course assignments range from undergraduate writing (which all professorial faculty teach) through broad American literature surveys to upper-division courses and graduate seminars in the specialty area. Ph.D. required by date of appointment.

Applications must be postmarked on or before 31 October 2012.

All applicants must apply online at highereddecisions as listed above. If you have trouble with the online application, please contact Steven Gonzales at sbgonz01@louisville.edu or 502-852-6801.

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 1980 Arthur Street - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you have any questions or problems please contact, Center for Faculty Personnel - FACPERS@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-5301.

Applications must be postmarked on or before November 15th, 2012.

All applicants must apply online and send a letter of application, CV, dissertation abstract or book project description, and a writing sample of approximately 20 pages to Steven Gonzales at [mailto:sbgonz01@louisville.edu sbgonz01@louisville.edu]. If you have trouble with the online application, please contact Steven Gonzales at [mailto:sbgonz01@louisville.edu sbgonz01@louisville.edu] or 502-852-6801.

NOTE: the online application can be tricky: upload letter of application, CV, project description, and writing sample on the Consensus online portal and then email those documents to Steven Gonzales as well. Double check that your files can be read after uploading.

UPDATE: November 5, 2012 - Emailed Steven Gonzales and received this automated response: "My last day with the Department of English will be Friday, November 2nd. I am transferring to the Division of Otolaryngology, and my first day will be Monday, November 12th. If your message is in regards to the Department of English, please contact Lois Mullins, Unit Business Manager, at lrmull01@louisville.edu, or 502-852-3567."

Deadline: Oct. 31 Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: Request for letters of recommendat/ion X2 (11/12); 11/19; 11/28; 12/5

Rejection Letter:

MLA interview scheduled: 12/11 (x2) Rejection After MLA:  1/10 by email
 * To those who have had requests for interviews, are you in Latino/a, Asian American or both? A:  Latina/o

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

To the applicants who received requests for additional materials: are you in Latin@- or Asian-American lit? Or both? Asian American (11/19); Latina/o lit (11/26) Both (11/27) Latina/o Lit (11/29); Latin@ and multiethnic (11/28); Asian American (12/5)

University of Memphis - TT Asst. Prof. - Modern American Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The English Department at the University of Memphis, a Ph.D.-granting department, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of modern American literature. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach introductory, advanced, and graduate courses in American literature since 1865, as well as in his/her area(s) of specialization. An active research and publication agenda, as well as service to the department and the university, are required. We particularly welcome candidates who work in comparative study of the Americas, multi-ethnic American literature, Chicano/a literature, and gender studies. Ph.D. required by position’s start date of August 2013.

Candidates will provide cover letter, CV, Writing Sample (up to 30 pages), and a reference list. Transcripts will be required of final candidates. Applications for this position must be submitted online at https://workforum.memphis.edu. Review of applications begins November 15, 2012, and may continue until the position is filled.

MLA JIL 09/21/12

Deadline: 1 November

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: 12/3 (sample syllabi)

Rejection Letter:

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ....): Skype interview for Dec 17

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2013

University of Wisconsin-Platteville - TT Assistant Professor Multi-Ethnic American Literature
The Humanities Department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the fastest growing university of the UW-system, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American multi-ethnic literature to start August 15, 2013. Our new colleague will join a large, vibrant program with strengths in professional and creative writing, English education, and literature. Qualifications: Ph. D. in English, American Studies, or related field required - PhD must be completed by Aug. 2013. Emphasis in Native American, African-American, Latino/a and/or Asian-American literature required, as well as the ability to teach in more than one of these areas. College level teaching experience required, including experience teaching first-year composition. Responsibilities: Teach four courses per semester, including 2 sections of composition, and advise students. To Apply: To apply, submit an electronic application that includes a letter of application, which addresses all the requirements of the position; a statement describing your experience working with or demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historic marginalization; and a curriculum vitae, which includes contact information for three references online.

To Ensure Consideration: Review of applications will begin January 30, 2013.

Link to Apply (for external applicants): https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Chronicle

Deadline: Jan. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

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

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Utica College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Contemporary American Multicultural Prose - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The English Department at Utica College seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with particular expertise in contemporary American multicultural prose. The ability to teach in additional historical periods is also desirable. Ph.D. required; advanced ABD considered. Faculty members in our department teach a four-course load each semester, including two sections of freshman composition; the balance of the load sometimes also involves an introduction to literature course. While we encourage and support strong research interests, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher of composition in support of our role in the college's general education core.

Candidates must provide a cover letter, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of reference online at http://uc.peopleadmin.com/postings/583. Review of applications begins November 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA, phone or Skype interview scheduled:
 * From 20-21 c. American 2013: "12/12 (skype)"

Rejection (after MLA, phone or Skype interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2013

Vanderbilt University - TT Asst. Professor (2 Positions) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Apply to this position: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15336

The Vanderbilt English Department seeks to hire two tenure‑track Assistant Professors. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) Post‑colonial, transnational, or inter‑American literatures. Candidates with an interest in global indigeneities, patterns of diaspora, race, caste, or empire are especially welcome. 2) Latino/Latina, Asian American, or Native American literatures. Candidates must have PhD in hand before the start of the appointment in the fall semester, 2013. Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of up to 30 pages through Interfolio using the link above by October 15, 2012. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received: 10/ 15 (x2)

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA interview scheduled: 12/13 via phone x2
 * For those asked for interviews, is it for position #1 (post-colonial, transnational) or #2 (Latino/a, Asian Amer or Native Amer)? Or both?

Campus interview scheduled: 1/7 via phone

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Also posted at Comparative 2013 & Anglophone 2013

Westfield State University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor -- MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Multicultural American or Comparative World Literatures, with expertise in critical race studies. We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in one of the following areas: Arab American literature, Asian American literature, African diaspora literature, or other non-Western world literatures. Experience teaching composition is strongly preferred. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester comprised of core classes in American literature, U.S. ethnic literature, and/or world literature; composition; and upper-level and occasional graduate classes in candidate’s area of specialization. We seek a scholar with a record of teaching excellence who is engaged with issues of social justice and social change in relation to literatures across national, cultural, and/or ethnic traditions. We are looking for candidates with the potential to contribute to the on-going diversification of our undergraduate curriculum; to assist with recruiting, teaching, and advising students of diverse backgrounds; to participate in community outreach or service learning; and/or to develop international education programs. The English department actively seeks diversity among applicants and supports the diversity of faculty. PhD in English must be completed by August 2013. Interviews at MLA.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE ON THE UNIVERSITY’S HIRING SYSTEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS POSITION FROM ANOTHER WEBSITE, PLEASE USE THIS APPLICATION QUICK LINK: http://jobs.westfield.ma.edu:80/postings/794

A letter of application, C.V., and statement of teaching philosophy are required electronic attachments to the application. Finalists will be required to provide additional support materials including an unofficial transcript, and references.

Deadline for application is November 26, 2012.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 26

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: 12/7 (x7 - letters & transcript)

Rejection Letter:

MLA interview scheduled: 12/20 (x3)

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

How was the request made, and was it for letters and transcript in the same message? Yes, in the same email. (12/7) A: email.

Was the e-mail from a search committee member or human resources? I am only asking because on the same day they asked for my rec. letters via interfolio, but I never actually got contacted directly by anybody asking for a transcript, so I am not sure what to make of this. Did this happen to anybody else?

I also received an Interfolio rec request, but not a request for transcript. Those who received an email request for both, can you provide more information?

I received an automated email signed by the search chair but from jobs@westfield.ma.edu It said that my letters had been requested and that I needed to upload my transcripts. The request from interfolio came a couple of hours later. Check your spam box? And maybe upload your transcripts if you got the interfolio letters request but not the email just to be safe? A:  I would also contact the department.

Also posted at Comparative 2013

University of South Florida - TT Asst. Professor, Chinese-American Lit. & Film -- CAMPUS VISIT SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor. Chinese-American Literature and Film, preferably with a broader interest in Asian-American and transnational culture and theory. Tenure-line. Ph. D. required; ABD applicants will be considered but must have the degree conferred by August 7, 2013. Candidates must have a strong teaching record and outstanding scholarly potential. Teaching will include a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. 2/2 teaching assignment. Salary and benefits competitive. 9 month appointment per year; summer employment possible. Letter, vita, and list of graduate courses required. Apply online at https://employment.usf.edu by November 12, preferably sooner. Applications received after that date will be advanced only in cases of compelling merit. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Nancy Serrano (813-974-8211 or Serrano@usf.edu) at least five working days prior to need. USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

MLA JIL 10/12/12

Deadline: Nov. 12

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: writing sample 11/28 (x2)

Preliminary interview scheduled: 12/20

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Rejection (no interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/8

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Film Studies 2013

University of Toronto, St George campus - Asian North American Literature - VIDEO INTERVIEW REQUESTED
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George campus, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Asian North American Literature. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2013.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from scholars who work in the areas of Chinese and/or Japanese and/or Korean diasporic writings. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in a related field by July 1, 2013 or soon thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

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

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

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to [mailto:chair.english@utoronto.ca chair.english@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, October 31, 2012.

Link to Apply

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): video interview requested 12/8

Rejection Letter:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Bridgewater State University - U.S. Latino / Latin Americanist - CAMPUS VISIT SCHEDULED
The Department of Foreign Languages, in conjunction with the Department of English, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature for Fall 2013. The ideal candidate for this joint appointment would have a PhD in Comparative Literature, or closely related area, focusing on Latin American Literature as well as Transnational Literature of the Americas. The candidate would be able to connect Latin American, Caribbean, U.S. Latino/a, as well as other literatures of the Americas.

The successful candidate would teach Spanish majors, who are required to take Latin American literature and culture courses in Spanish. In addition, the faculty member would also teach literature of the Americas (in translation) to English majors. Lastly, the new faculty member would have the opportunity to create seminars in either/both departments that would focus on underrepresented literatures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Comparative Literature or related field, specializing in Latin American Literature as well as Transnational Literature of the Americas, by August 2013. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English, and experience in teaching Spanish at the college level. 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 work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education.

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

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

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: <--date?

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Also posted at Comparative 2013

Indiana University - Assistant Professor in US Latino/a Literature and Culture - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese invites applications for a tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor in US Latino/a literature and culture beginning August 2013. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose research is theoretically driven and demonstrates an innovative approach to the study of literature and culture. IU‑Bloomington has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration, and vibrant communities in Latino studies as well as Latin American and Caribbean studies. Evidence of a rigorous research program and commitment to excellence in teaching are required. Ph.D. in hand or expected by date of appointment. Native or near‑native fluency in Spanish required. Cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, dissertation (or book) abstract, writing sample (25 pp. or less) and three recent confidential letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommenders or credentials service) to Professor Patrick Dove, US Latino Search Committee Chair at [mailto:uslatino@indiana.edu uslatino@indiana.edu] or above postal address. Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA interview scheduled: (12/5)

Campus interview scheduled: Campus interview noted on Spanish & Portuguese 2012-2013: "Indiana U [US Latino] (1/6)"

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Queens College, CUNY - TT Assistant Professor of Latino/a literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Queens College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Latino/a literature. Also required are a record or clear promise of research publication, a record of strong teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to departmental and institutional service. Completed PhD in hand by time of employment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Queens College is an urban school with a faculty and student body that reflects the diversity of New York City. We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Closing date for applications is November 26, 2012.

CUNY requires that applicants apply online. Submit curriculum vitae online at www.cuny.edu: click "Employment," then "Search job listings,” then “More options to search for CUNY jobs," then search by Job Opening ID Number (6478), click on "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

Applicants must also submit a full dossier including cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of reference: either electronically through Interfolio By Committee, or by mail to Professor Glenn Burger, Chair, Department of English, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing New York, NY 11367-1597

MLA JIL 10/5/12

Deadline: Nov. 26

Acknowledgment received:  11/26

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.):  MLA 12/13 x4

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Notre Dame - Assistant Professor of U.S. Latino Literature - CAMPUS VISITS INVITED
The Department of English at the University of Notre Dame, in close cooperation with the Institute for Latino Studies, seeks a specialist in U.S. Latino literatures at the rank of Assistant Professor with research and teaching interests preferably across two or more such literatures. We are open to all conceptual areas of inquiry and historical periods: post‑colonial, religion, sexuality, race, the colonial period to the 21st century, etc. The successful candidate will also be deeply conversant with U.S. American literature. PhD in hand by August 2013. The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women, minorities, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu.

The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search. The University is also a member of the Greater Chicago Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.

Please send a letter of application and CV to [mailto:engljobs@nd.edu engljobs@nd.edu]. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 22, 2012.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Oct. 22

Acknowledgment received: 10/18, 11/2

Request for Additional Materials: 11/7x16

Rejection Letter: 11/9 x 48

MLA interview scheduled: no MLA interviews; only H.323 video interviews (or other quality option if necessary), ND covering cost of teleconference.

Video interview scheduled: 12/6 x3

Rejection (after MLA video interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Invite for campus visit on 12/20.

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

University of San Francisco - TT Assistant Professor, Chicano/a or Latino/a Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Job Summary: The English Department at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chicano/a or Latino/a literature at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2013.

Job Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate literature courses in both the Core (general education) and within the English major.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature at time of appointment, demonstrated expertise in teaching Chicano/a or Latino/a literature, and evidence of strong scholarly activity. Applicants with degrees in Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, or American Studies with strong literary training and teaching experience in the field will also be considered. Expertise in a secondary area of literature is desirable, but not required.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.usfjobs.com

Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and curriculum vitae, electronically in PDF format, directly to [mailto:chicanolitsearch@usfca.edu chicanolitsearch@usfca.edu]. Applications must be received by October 22. Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and dossier.

HigherEdJobs.com

Acknowledgment received: 10/19, 10/18

Request for additional materials: 11/26 x 4

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.):  MLA 12/13x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Southern California - TT Asst. Professor in Chicano and/or Latino Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) intends to hire one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chicano and/or Latino literature. The position is anticipated to begin fall 2013.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Please submit a cover letter, CV, dissertation précis or book prospectus, and three letters of recommendation by October 22, 2012 to [mailto:engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu]. 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=66460.

MLA JIL 09/21/12

Deadline: Oct. 22

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/20 (writing sample) x3

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.):  12/12/12 (x2)
 * MLA? Yes, MLA

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

It's advisable to disregard stated research and teaching areas, as committee places lttle weight on actual engagement or depth of experience in the field. The rank and status of university degrees and inside connections will be a large determining factor here.

University of Texas, Austin - Associate Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Queer Studies
The Department of English in coordination with the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies invites applications for a tenured faculty position specializing in theories of gender and sexuality, with a comparative emphasis in Chicana/o and Latina/o queer studies as Associate Professor starting in Fall 2013. All work on women of color feminisms, gender expressions, disability studies, and critical approaches to gender and human rights is welcome. It is our hope that this position will strengthen relations between the department and the centers and that the successful candidate will be able to utilize and draw on the resources held in the Benson Latin American Collection.

The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching literature, cultural studies, and women’s and gender studies courses and have a strong record of publication and a clearly defined research agenda. In addition, applicants are expected to have a PhD in English, Ethnic Studies, Women’s Studies, or a related field.

The selected candidate will be expected to exhibit a commitment to service to the department, centers, college, and university; to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; to direct graduate research; to direct dissertations, MA reports and honor theses; and to publish actively. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 * To apply, please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of five professional references to https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/20726 or you may send the information to ATTN: Associate Professor Search, Elizabeth Cullingford, Chair, Department of English, 208 W 21st Street Stop B5000, Austin, TX 78712-1040.

MLA JIL 11/16/12

Deadline: Closes: 12/31/2012 (according to Interfolio link)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2013 and Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

University of Texas - San Antonio - Open Rank, Latina/o Literary and Cultural Studies -  MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The UTSA Department of English seeks applicants for a full-time, open rank position in Latina/o Literary and Cultural Studies, beginning August 2013. Required qualifications: Expertise in Latina/o Literary and Cultural Studies and Ph.D. in relevant area by August 31, 2013. Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval. The applicant is expected to be an active and accomplished research scholar, and to contribute energetically and consistently to teaching, mentoring, and service in multiple degree programs, especially a Ph.D. program with a required Latina/o literary and cultural studies component, offering opportunities for advanced study and research in cross-cultural and transnational approaches to language and literary studies. To be considered at the level of Assistant Professor, a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate clear potential as a research scholar. To be considered at the level of Associate Professor, a candidate must possess a well-established research profile. To be considered at the level of Full Professor, a candidate should be a prominent scholar in the field of Latina/o Studies. The teaching load and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least one writing sample, a teaching portfolio with sample syllabi and teaching philosophy statement, and three letters of recommendation. Send materials to Latina/o Literary and Cultural Studies 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 15, 2012.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received: 11/7

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): MLA Interview (12/7) x8

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Wyoming - TT Asst. in Lit. of the Americas (Chicano Studies & English) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor Chicano Studies Program and English Department: Transnational Literature from the period of contact.

Joint tenure track position in Literature of the Americas in the period from contact to the eighteenth century (1450-1750). Position starts August 20, 2013.

Required: a literary studies Ph.D. in Latina/o Studies, English or Spanish in an appropriate period; relevant secondary field; a record or clear promise of research publication; a record of strong teaching.

Preferred: post 1600; Colonial period of the Americas with an emphasis on the Latino Diaspora; theory (colonial, postcolonial, borderlands)

Full time position, with competitive salary. Carries responsibility for teaching on campus in these departments and in University Honors and at times by distance modalities. 3/2 load. Position includes commitment to teaching, research and service in both academic units.

Information about English and Chicano Studies at UW can be found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/english/ and http://www.uwyo.edu/chicanostudies/

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (to be submitted independently by referees or sent from your university's academic placement center).

Applications should be addressed to:


 * Transnational Literature Search: POSITION NUMBER


 * c/o Peter Parolin, Chair Search Committee


 * Department of English, 3353


 * University of Wyoming


 * 1000 East University Avenue


 * Laramie, WY 82071.

Interviews will take place at the MLA convention in Boston.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: (11/20)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, Skype, phone, etc.): 12/19 MLA scheduled

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Early American 2013

East Carolina University - Asst. Professor, Native American Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Job Description: The Department of English at East Carolina University (http://www.ecu.edu/english) is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Native American literature, to begin August 12, 2013.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in Native American literature. The successful candidate will be expected to support and contribute to teaching, research, and innovative curriculum development in graduate and undergraduate programs. Teaching duties include participation in a flourishing distance education program in multicultural and transnational literatures. Appropriate service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution by August 2013 is required, and candidates must display a record of scholarship.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates for this position must complete a candidate profile and submit a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, and writing sample (20-30 pages) online. In addition, arrange for three current reference letters to be sent to: Jeffrey Johnson, Chair, East Carolina University, Department of English, Bate Building 2201, Mail Stop 555, Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Screening begins November 2, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcript required upon employment.

Inside Higher Ed

Deadline: Nov. 2

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interview scheduled for early December.

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/11/2012

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - Associate/Full Professor, Native American Literature and Culture (2 positions) - OFFERS MADE
The Department of English will hire up to two people, and plan to do so before the MLA Convention. The job entails teaching, research, and service-the latter to include assisting in the establishment of a Native American Studies Program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Aid in the establishment of a Native American Studies program. 2. Some additional service, taking into account the time required for #1 above. Direct theses and dissertations; occasionally serve on departmental or college committees. 3. Teach a 2/2 load (four courses per year, on a two-semester system). 4. Research in the field and publish regularly.

Minimum Requirements: 1. Ph.D. in English with specialization in Native American Culture required. 2. A strong research record is required. 3. A strong record of teaching is required. 4. Administrative experience directing a Native American Studies program is highly desirable.

If the successful candidate is already tenured, the position will be tenured; if the candidate is nearing his or her tenure review at the time of application, he or she will be put on a fast track to tenure at the University of Arkansas.

Where To Apply? Applications may be submitted either in hard copy (to the Department of English, 333 Kimpel Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701) or as email attachments (in .docx or .pdf, to Dorothy Stephens, Chair, at [mailto:engl@uark.edu engl@uark.edu]. If submitting by email, please put "Application for English/Native American Position" in the email header and begin every filename with the applicant's last name.) Applications will be acknowledged via email. The submission deadline is October 26, 2012. Initial interviews will be held via Skype; on-campus visits will be in October or November of this year.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 26

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: Offers have been made to two people

Offer accepted:
 * (according to the Chair, the long process of negotiations are still ongoing and formal letters regarding these hires will be sent out in January to all applicants since the school is now on break - and negotiations between the Provost and Dean have yet to be finalized) [posted 12/18]

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University of Toronto (St. George campus) - Assistant Professor - Aboriginal Literature
Applications are invited for a tenure-stream position in the field of Aboriginal Literature in the Department of English (51%) and Aboriginal Studies (49%) at the St George campus of the University of Toronto. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2013.

Applications are welcomed from candidates qualified to teach, supervise theses, and carry out research in the area of Aboriginal Literature. Qualified candidates will have a PhD in English with specialization in Aboriginal Literature and interest in Canadian Aboriginal issues. Interest in community-based research and Aboriginal methodologies, and experience in working with Aboriginal communities are an asset. Applicants must show evidence of excellence in research and teaching potential. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Aboriginal Studies (www.utoronto.ca/abs) is an interdisciplinary program that brings together faculty from across the University of Toronto and works closely with the student services unit First Nations House. Responsibilities involve teaching of undergraduate courses (specific assignments to be negotiated) and regular participation in program activities. The Aboriginal Studies program is affiliated with the Centre for Aboriginal Initiatives at the University of Toronto.

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

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

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

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to [mailto:chair.english@utoronto.ca chair.english@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, October 31, 2012.

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2012

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Non-Canadian applicants have virtually no chance in landing this posiiton unless they have personal/inside connections with faculty. Committee requires unanimous agreement on approval of a candidate to be offered this position, while Canadian-preference is preferred.

Also posted at Canadian 2013

Wilfrid Laurier University - Tenure-Track Position - Canadian Literature with expertise in North American Aboriginal Literatures
Wilfrid Laurier University - The Department of English and Film Studies invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Canadian Literature, with expertise in North American Aboriginal Literatures, commencing July 1, 2013, subject to budgetary approval. A completed doctorate at the time of appointment, teaching experience and publications are preferred. Candidates from disciplines other than English are invited to apply provided they can demonstrate the relevant expertise in Canadian and/or Aboriginal Studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach four one-term courses per year, to maintain an active research agenda, and to engage in academic service. Graduate teaching will include offering courses for the Department’s MA and PhD programs. Interested candidates should forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and a teaching dossier that includes summaries of course evaluations and course outlines. Candidates should also provide contact information for three referees. All these materials should be sent: Dr. Ute Lischke, Chair c/o Ms. Joanne Buchan, Department of English and Film Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ON   N2L 3C5. E-mail: ulischke@wlu.ca (for enquiries only)

The deadline for receipt of all materials is March 1, 2013. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Acting Dean of Arts, Dr. Michel Desjardins (mdesjardins@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at: https://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2465&p=10545.

Deadline: March 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Also posted at Canadian 2013

Colby College - VAP 20-21 c. Americanist - CANCELLED
Applications are invited for a one‑year sabbatical replacement, for the 2013‑2014 academic year, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, from candidates in the field of 20th/21st century American literature with specialization in one or more of the following areas: Chicana/o, U.S. Latina/o, Asian American or Native American literatures. Anticipated teaching assignments include an annual load of five (5) courses over two semesters, including one section of English composition, one introductory course in English studies, and three specialty courses in the major. Composition is a shared responsibility of all members of the department. High priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence, publications, and completed Ph.D.

To apply, please send application materials as .pdf or .docx attachments, by no later than January 15, 2013, to Professor Katherine Stubbs, Search Committee Chair, [mailto:americanistsearchvap@colby.edu americanistsearchvap@colby.edu]. Include cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and description of research interests. In order to accommodate highly talented candidates who are simultaneously seeking tenure‑track positions, we will interview on‑campus for this one‑year, non‑tenure‑track visiting assistant professorship beginning March 1, 2013. Short‑listed candidates will be invited for Skype interviews in February. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the search in late spring.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2013

NOTES:

MLA post indicates that this search has been cancelled. (10/20)

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2013

St. Lawrence University (NY) - VAP, Early American and Ethnic American Literatures
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a visiting appointment (potentially renewable for up to three years) in early American literature (from its beginning through the end of the nineteenth century) and ethnic American literatures (with emphasis on African-American literature, Asian-American literature, Latin-American literature, and/or Native American literature). The successful candidate will offer introductory surveys and upper division courses in these subject areas, as well as the department’s research methods/theory course. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester. Ph.D. preferred. The successful candidate will join a department founded upon the essential relationship between creative expression and the study of literature, a department with a commitment to excellence in teaching as well as scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic, theoretical, and national perspectives to bear on their writing and teaching. Position begins August 2013.

Please send a letter of application, a CV, and sample syllabi for two relevant courses to Early American and Ethnic American Literatures Search Committee, Department of English, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012, and continue until the position is successfully filled.

MLA JIL 10/5/12

Deadline: review begins Nov. 15

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:

Also posted at Early American 2013