Other Ethnic American 2012

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See also: American Studies 2012 & 20-21 c. American 2012

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo --MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Full‑time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 10, 2012. Specialization in Asian‑American, Chicano/a, Latino/a, and/or Native American Literature required. All tenured and tenure‑track faculty teach courses in their areas of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties for this position also include teaching general education literature survey and/or composition courses. Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university. In the English Department the typical teaching load is nine courses annually with correspondingly reasonable research expectations. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Requirements include: a Ph.D. in English at time of appointment, experience and excellence in college‑level teaching, and evidence of professional activity that keeps the candidate abreast of scholarship within his or her professional field. To apply, please visit http://WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #102404. Please attach to your electronic application a cover letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and writing sample indicative of area of scholarship. Please see online posting for mailing instructions for three current letters of recommendation, official transcripts showing highest degree and any other documents that cannot be submitted online. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: November 22, 2011. Interviews will be at the MLA Convention. For questions please call (805) 756‑5850.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

Deadline: Nov. 22

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: '''Has anyone heard anything for this one? '''<---They have already scheduled MLA interviews (by phone). Department secretary told me this (12/21).

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Emporia State University (KS) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Emporia State University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in American literature, expertise in ethnic literature desirable, to begin in August, 2012. The doctorate is preferred, but ABD will be considered if the degree will be completed by the time of appointment. The normal teaching load is twelve hours per semester, including graduate and undergraduate courses in literature, writing, and literary criticism. Teaching, scholarly activity, and service are required.

Screening begins December 1 and continues until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts, and have a placement file or other documentation containing three letters of reference sent separately to William Clamurro, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism, Campus Box 4019, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 66801-5087. Address e-mail enquiries to wclamurr@emporia.edu. Phone 620-341-5216. An AA/EOE Institution, Emporia State University encourages minorities and women to apply. http://www.emporia.edu #12/24

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Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received: 12/19

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/8 x2

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: 

'''If MLA interviews have been scheduled, I'm probably out of this one, since I just got ack via snail mail. Letter wanted to know if I had plans to attend MLA in Seattle (12/19)'''

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Grinnell College (Ethnic American Literature, Poetry Writing) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Tenure-track position in the Department of English (Ethnic American Literature and Poetry Writing), starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include Literary Analysis, a survey and an advanced seminar in Ethnic American literature, and eventually introductory and advanced courses in poetry writing. Every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic of the instructor's choice).

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 11, 2011.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy, a set of recent teaching evaluations, a writing sample, and also provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Astrid Henry, at [mailto:EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu ] or 641-269-4655.

Deadline: Nov. 11

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/20 request for syllabi, poetry sample (x2)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/14 MLA interview

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at CreativeWriting 2012

Oberlin College - Contemporary Ethnic American Lit. - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The English Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position. At the position's curricular core is an advanced course on ethnicity in contemporary American literature from a comparative perspective and may emphasize interdisciplinary and/or theoretical approaches. In addition to working in the English Department, the incumbent will be encouraged to develop courses which may be cross-referenced with the Comparative American Studies Program. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand or expected by Fall 2012. For more information, see Jobs at Oberlin: http://new.oberlin.edu/

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Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received: Letter by mail (10/22), 11/23, 11/25

Request for additional materials: 11/29 (writing sample) x2; 12/6 (writing sample) x3; 12/14 (writing sample)
 * letter (snail mail) arrived requesting permission to contact references (12/16) x2 <--I'm a little confused about this request, given that I was not asked for a writing sample as applicants above were. Anyone else in this situation?<-- Ans. I got this too and responded as the letter requested. This is the response I got: "To clarify: our request was for permission to contact one or more of your references if something in a given reference letter is not clear to the search committee or if members of the search committee have any further questions." Hope this helps.
 * Thanks. So I guess this request is not to be interpreted as anything more than an acknowledgment that my materials are being looked at, given that I have not been asked for a writing sample.
 * I got the same letter with the same request. At first, I understood it as something positive, but then realized they just wanted permission to contact referees...just in case. Oh, well (12/19)
 * I got the same letter asking for confirmatio to contact my references. And also received a request for a writing sample a while back. But not a call for an MLA interview. (x3)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/19

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Rutgers University - Literature post-1945, including Ethnic American - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

Assistant Professor in Literature post-1945, including Ethnic American The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in Literature post‑1945, including Ethnic American. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3102 ).

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: Email Nov. 2

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA Interview scheduled: [From 20-21 c. American 2012: "12/21 (by phone)"]

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & 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

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

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Phone or Skype interview scheduled:

Rejection (after phone or Skype interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Anglophone 2012

UC Santa Barbara - Literature and American Race/Ethnicity Studies in a Global Context - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
We seek candidates who specialize in literature and American race/ethnicity in a global, transnational, or comparative context. We welcome candidates who engage with the methods, archives, and theories of reading literature while specializing in such areas as Latino/a Studies, Chicana/o, Afro‑Latina/o, Hemispheric Asian literatures and culture, indigenous culture, transnationalisms and/or transoceanic networks. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a range of courses (from the introductory level to the graduate level) in literature and race/ethnicity studies, as well as a literary historical field; and contribute to the department's American Cultures & Global Contexts Center and Hemispheric South/s initiative. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. (Please visit http://english.ucsb.edu for information on our department's ongoing centers and initiatives.) Position effective July 1, 2012. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.

Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and nonreturnable sample of written work (20pp or less) to Literature and American Race/Ethnicity Studies Search Committee, Department of English, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106‑3170. Applicants should also complete the supplemental online data form at http://english.ucsb.edu/jobs/lare

More information about the English Department and its centers, initiatives, and specializations may be found at http://english.ucsb.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be postmarked by October 21, 2011. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. The University of California is an EO/AA employer.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

Deadline: Oct. 21

Acknowledgment received: Email (11/16) x2

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA Interview scheduled: request for MLA interview 12/9

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Anyone hear anything since acknowlegments?

University of Denver - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
English, 2000 E Asbury Av, Denver, CO 80208. http://www.du.edu/ahss/schools/english/

Full‑time, tenure track position. The Department of English at the University of Denver invites applications for an entry level Assistant Professor of American Literature with specialty in Native American literature and/or one of the following literatures: Hispanic American, Asian American. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach general courses in American literature prior to 1900. Tenure track. Successful teaching experience and publication in one or more of these areas required.

The English Department has responsibility for BA, MA, and PhD degrees in both Literary Studies and Creative Writing. Minimum qualifications: ABD in Native American, Hispanic American, and/or Asian American literature with the expectation that the dissertation will be finished by 12/1/11 and PhD in hand by 9/1/12. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach American literature prior to 1900. Must have successful teaching experience and publication in Native American, Hispanic American and/or Asian American literature. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. at time of appointment. Area(s) of specialization in Native American, Hispanic American, and/or Asian American literature. An excellent record of teaching experience is preferred. Those who wish to apply must submit an online application and attach a cover letter and a C.V. Please mail 3 letters of recommendation and any additional support materials to Clark Davis by November 15th, 2011, Chair, Department of English, 2000 East Asbury Avenue, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA Interview scheduled: late November x2

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Did anyone else besides the OP ("late November") above receive an interview request?


 * Yes, November 28.

University of Hawaii - Pacific Literatures
English/Literature: Full-time, tenure-track position in Pacific Literatures, beginning August 1, 2012 (position number 83128); position contingent upon funding and availability. Teaching duties: teach introductory composition and literature courses as well as upper-division, MA and Ph.D.-level courses in Pacific Literatures and related areas of research interests; 2-2 teaching load in first year and at least one other year during probationary period; 3-2 load in other years. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or comparable specialization; dissertation and/or publications in Pacific literatures or Pacific Studies; grounding in indigenous Pacific aesthetics, cultures, histories, perspectives, and politics; strong commitment to teaching, research, service, and student advising; evidence of potential or established record of scholarly activity in the field. Desirable Qualifications: Any suitable combination of the following research and teaching interests is acceptable: comparative indigenous literary and cultural theories, film, new media, oral traditions, performance, spoken word; written and spoken proficiency in at least one indigenous Pacific language; knowledge of literature and cultures of Melanesia; engagement in community-based learning and outreach projects. Salary and rank commensurate with experience and background. Send letter of application and CV to Prof. Jeffrey Carroll, Chair, English Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1733 Donaghho Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Initial interviews will be held at MLA.

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Deadline: Nov. 21

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/21

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 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

Acknowledgment received: N/A

Request for additional materials: 10/30 (via snail mail)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at African American 2012 & Anglophone 2012

===University of Puget Sound (post-1945 Ethnic Literature(s) of the U.S) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED===

Assistant Professor, post-1945 Ethnic Literature(s) of the U.S.

Closing Date: 10/21/2011 Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure-line position beginning Fall 2012.

Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will generally teach one course in first-year writing-across-the- curriculum (composition), one post-1865 American literature (or other literature) survey, and one upper-division course in the candidate's area of specialization each semester.

Ph.D. (ABD considered) in English, a record of successful teaching, and an active research agenda. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach American Modernism. Desired areas of secondary specialization include but are not limited to: sexuality studies, film, emerging technologies, and visual culture studies.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than Oct 21, 2011 to ensure consideration.

Special Instructions: Please include a list of all graduate courses taken and exam fields (an unofficial transcript is acceptable as long as it includes the latter information as well). {C}Please do not submit a writing sample at the initial stage of application. We will request a writing sample from those whose work we wish to learn more about prior to MLA. For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://www.pugetsound.jobs

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: x1 (writing sample) [posted 11/29]

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: [From 20-21 c. American 2012: "12/16"]

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: 

Q (11/20/11): Has anyone heard anything from this department? A. 11/29/11: Writing sample appears to have been requested at the end of Nov.

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Youngstown State University - Multi-Ethnic Lit.
Assistant Professor - English, Multi-Ethnic Studies

Youngstown State University

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in multiethnic literature/literary studies. Specialists in Native, Latino/a, Asian American, and Arab American literatures and rhetorics are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome subfields in world literature, gender and sexual identity studies, linguistics, American literature, film, and composition. Position offers a 4/4 teaching load with opportunities for released time for research and administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD with completion by August 15, 2012; teaching experience; and established scholarly focus in field required.

To Apply: Visit http://jobs.ysu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50482

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Deadline: review begins January 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Also posted at Generalist 2012

Emory University - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Emory University Department of English invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 2012: Asian American & Pacific Rim Literature and Culture. In addition to primary expertise in Asian American & Pacific Rim literature and culture, secondary interests in Asian diaspora and other ethnic American literatures and theoretical orientations are desirable. The ideal candidate will originate new undergraduate and graduate courses in Asian American, Asian, and Pacific Rim literature.

Successful candidates for this position will present strong evidence of scholarly promise, excellence in teaching, and have the PhD in hand by the start date. The 4-course per year teaching load comprises undergraduate composition and general education courses, upper-level classes for majors, and graduate seminars. Review of applications begins on October 17, 2011. Send application letter, CV, dissertation abstract, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Deepika Bahri, Search Committee Chair, 537 Kilgo Circle, 302 N Callaway Center, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Deadline: review begins Oct. 17

Acknowledgment received: 10/26 (via email)

Request for additional materials: 11/9 (via email) (x2)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/12 (x2)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2012

New York University - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University announces a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Asian American, Pacific World, or Asian/Pacific Diaspora Studies. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2012, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates should hold a PhD in social science, humanities, or interdisciplinary studies. Social and Cultural Analysis is an interdisciplinary department committed to developing innovative, transregional approaches in urbanism, migration, critical ethnic studies, gender and sexuality, ecology, and economic life. The Department has degree programs in Social and Cultural Analysis, Metropolitan Studies, Asian/Pacific/American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latino Studies, Africana Studies and American Studies. The department welcomes comparative and historical approaches and encourages innovative teaching.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2011, continuing until position is filled. To apply, see the NYU Department of Social and Cultural Analysis website http://sca.as.nyu.edu. Instructions can be found under the homepage link "Employment Opportunities".

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/13

Interview scheduled:

Rejection (after interview):

Campus interview scheduled: they are bringing 3 finalists to campus starting this coming week (11/19)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Beware of what tends to be a fairly dysfunctional academic unit(s). Lack of communication with other applicants not too professional. Seems like they tried to fill this position last year, but it is entirely possible that these were two discrete searches.

Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012

Rutgers University, Assistant Professor of West/Southwest Asian American Culture - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Departments of Women's and Gender Studies and American Studies at Rutgers University, New Brunswick invite applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in feminist cultural studies of West (Middle East) and Southwest Asia. We encourage applications from innovative scholars whose research and methods contribute to more rigorous and theoretically engaged studies of the cultures, religions, and populations of West and Southwest Asia within a transnational framework. The committee will consider a range of applications and is particularly interested in studies of literature and culture after 9/11; religion and religious cultures; and/or transnational Asian America or Asians in the Americas, including the Caribbean and Latin America. We welcome interdisciplinary or comparative ethnic studies scholarship that will contribute to departmental strengths in globalization studies.

The successful candidate will teach in the W&GS graduate program (M.A. and Ph.D.) as well as in the vibrant undergraduate majors. The teaching load for research faculty is 2/2, and junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support. Teaching responsibilities will be distributed between W&GS and American Studies. The successful candidate must hold Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of appointment and must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Home department will be determined based on the candidate's particular fields of expertise. The new hire will have opportunities to participate in the vibrant intellectual community fostered at Rutgers, through the Institute for Research on Women, the Center for Race and Ethnicity, the Center for Cultural Analysis, and Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis.

Review of applications will begin immediately; for fullest consideration, applications should be submitted by December 2, 2011.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, three (3) letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (max 25pp) to Asian American Search c/o Prof. Nicole Fleetwood, Department of American Studies, 131 George Street, Ruth Adams Building, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Deadline: Dec. 2

Acknowledgment received: Dec 7

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone or Skype interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled: [From American Studies 2012: "Campus interview scheduled: Via email 12/14"]

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at American Studies and Queer/Women's/Gender Studies

===UC Berkeley - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED=== The University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position specializing in Asian American literatures and cultures, including transnational and comparative approaches (We prefer that candidates have the PhD or equivalent by the time of employment.) The appointment is to be effective July 1, 2012, subject to budgetary approval.

Candidates should send an application letter, at least three letters of recommendation, a self-addressed stamped postcard for acknowledgment, and two copies of both CV and a writing sample of 10,000 words to:

Chair, Asian American Search Committee, Department of English, 322 Wheeler Hall #1030, Berkeley CA 94720-1030

and/or

http://ls-ourunit.berkeley.edu:80/candidate/selRegister.php?i=577 (electronic submissions preferred)

This URL allows candidates to register and upload application material. Once application materials have been uploaded, candidates will be given a URL where their referees may upload PDFs of their letters, if they wish to submit them electronically. Please refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality at: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.

Application material must be postmarked or uploaded by October 31, 2011 to be considered.

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received: via email (11/8)

Request for additional materials: via email (11/15) [a second writing sample?] - yes 11/17, (x3); 11/22 {was this a second writing sample or something else? I know the committee was supposed to meet on 11/21 to make the first cut and I'm wondering if they have communicated their revised list to candidates, 11/23. Not that I know off. Got an additional request that seemed like it }

Rejection (no interview): 12/15

MLA interview scheduled: x2 (12/15)

Rejection (after MLA interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Comparative 2012

Chicano/Chicana and/or Latino/Latina
===California State University, Fullerton - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED===

Chicana and Chicano Literature, Tenure-Track

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2012.

The new faculty member will teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in a growing, dynamic, and interdisciplinary department. The faculty member will typically teach four courses each semester. The faculty member will also assist in expanding the current curriculum and develop new courses in his or her area of expertise as well as contribute to the Chicana/o Studies graduate concentrations currently under development in partnerships with other departments. The selected faculty member will also work with our vibrant and active student base of majors and minors and collaborate with the Chicana/o Resource Center on various student and community engagement projects. Positive decisions on tenure and promotion require excellent teaching, peer-reviewed publications, and service to the university, department and the profession.

Qualifications Required: The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of:
 * A Ph.D. in American Studies, English, Ethnic Studies, Literature, Spanish, Women's Studies or a related field by August 2012, with training and experience in Chicana/o Literature and Cultural Studies (desired).
 * Effective teaching that emphasizes critical thinking and a student-centered approach to promote student learning.
 * Effective and high-quality student mentorship and guidance.
 * Strong research agenda.
 * Familiarity with recognized best practices in teaching and have an interest in using and developing innovative instructional technologies to promote student learning.
 * Ability to work collegially with a diverse range of students, staff and faculty.

Preferred: Preference is given to a candidate that can demonstrate evidence of: Application Procedure: Please send in hard copy form only a complete dossier, including 1) a cover letter describing how candidate meets the above noted qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference addressing teaching, research, and background in Chicana/o Literature, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi and evaluations ) and 5) a writing sample to:
 * Secondary areas of research in Gender (Feminist Studies) and/or sexuality (Queer Studies); Comparative Latina/o Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies or Latin American Subaltern Studies; Film/Cinema Studies and/or Popular Culture
 * Capacity for generating external funding to support their research program
 * Experience teaching at the college level

Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, ATTN: Chicana/o Studies Literature Search Committee, California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Humanities 314, Fullerton, CA 92831

Application Deadline: All application materials including letters of recommendation must be received by September 14, 2011, in order to ensure full consideration. The search committee will review applicants and interview prospective candidates. Position is open until filled.

Acknowledgment received: 9/21

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or Phone interview scheduled: x2 (10/20)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: x1 (11/14)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: 

Does anyone know if they had someone in mind for this job?

Cornell University - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Cornell University Latino Studies Program and the Department of English invite applications and nominations for a tenure-track assistant professor (beginning or advanced) to begin July 1, 2012, with a focus on U.S. Latino/a literatures and cultures. Candidates should be able to teach across the broad spectrum of U.S. Latino/a and American literatures as well as an introductory course to Latino/a Studies. This position will be a joint position between the Latino Studies Program and the English Department with shared teaching and service responsibilities. A Ph.D. is required no later than July 1, 2012.

Electronic applications are required. Applicants may apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1110. All required elements of the application must be uploaded to the online site. Please submit the following application materials including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 2 – 3 writing samples, dissertation abstract, and three letters of recommendation, as well as teaching evaluations if available.

Questions about the application process may be directed to Marti Dense mfd1@cornell.edu or 607-255-3197.

For more information on Cornell's Latino Studies Program http://latino.lsp.cornell.edu/ and English Department http://www.arts.cornell.edu/english/, please visit their websites. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and educator, Cornell University values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York’s land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university’s mission of teaching, research, and outreach.

Deadline: Nov 14

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 12/1 (email) X5 sample syllabi
 * 2nd request for materials (dissertation chapters) via email 12/9 (x2)

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MLA or Phone interview scheduled: 12/13 (X3) MLA interview scheduled

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East Carolina University
Job Description: The Department of English at East Carolina University is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Latino/a literature, to begin August 13, 2012.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in Latino/a literature. PhD required. 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.

Candidates must have the doctorate in hand by August of 2012 and display a record of scholarship. Screening begins November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcript required upon employment.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD from an appropriately accredited institution required. 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 a copy of transcripts and 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.

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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Indiana University Bloomington - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English and the Latino Studies Program at Indiana University Bloomington invite applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor position to begin in the fall of 2012. We seek a candidate who specializes in Latino/a literature and Latino/a Studies. This faculty position will have its tenure line in English, while undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities will be split with the Latino Studies Program. The IU Bloomington campus has an excellent tradition of collaborative and interdisciplinary work. Applicants are expected to have a strong interdisciplinary research agenda, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a readiness to contribute to a dynamic community in ethnic studies. Preference will be given to candidates who will have their Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment.

Applicants should send a letter of application, dissertation or book abstract, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by October 24. Applications will be acknowledged. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. For further information about the department and the program, please consult http://www.indiana.edu/~engweb/ and http://www.indiana.edu/~latino/. Teaching load is 2‑2 on a semester system. Salary commensurate with rank. We encourage submission of application materials in electronic form (Word or pdf). Please put “Latino Studies Search” followed by your name in the subject line, and mail to both Christoph Irmscher and John Nieto‑Phillips, Co‑Chairs, English/Latino Studies Search Committee (cirmsche@indiana.edu and jnietoph@indiana.edu). Candidates may also mail materials to Christoph Irmscher, English Department, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405‑7103. Any questions about the search or application process may also be addressed to the co‑chairs.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

Deadline: Oct. 24

Acknowledgment received: 10/31 (via email), 10/21 (via email)

Request for Additional Materials: 11/17 (via email) (x5) writing sample

Rejection Letter: 12/15 (via email) (x3)

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Nevada State College [see full job ad] - PHONE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
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.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

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MLA or Phone interview scheduled: Phone interview scheduled on 12/7 for 12/15.

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Cross-posted at African American, Comparative Literature, Anglophone/Postcolonial, British Open, Generalist

University of Arkansas
With a student body of 24,000, the University of Arkansas is a national research institution located in a metropolitan area of 300,000 people, of whom 15% are Latino/a. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in English in hand, with a specialization in U. S. Latino/Latina Literature. Native or near native Spanish proficiency required. Additional expertise in Latin America, the Caribbean, or Spain a plus. 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 U of A. Salary highly competitive. Job entails teaching, research, and service. Teaching consists of four courses per year, on a semester system: two graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the English Department and two undergraduate courses in the Program of Latin American and Latino Studies. Service will include mentoring in the Interdisciplinary Hispanic Studies Doctoral track of our Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Program, as well as supporting the recruitment and retention of Latino and Latina students. Job performance to be evaluated jointly by Chair of English and Director of Latin American and Latino Studies; tenure will be in English.

Submit letter, resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation. Materials may be submitted via Interfolio, in hard copy (to the Department of English, 333 Kimpel Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701), or as email attachments, in .docx or .pdf, to Dorothy Stephens, Chair, via Sara Beth Spencer Bynum, Assistant, at engl@uark.edu. If submitting by email, please put "Application for English/Latin Amer Position" in the email header and begin every filename with your last name. Applications will be acknowledged by letter. Deadline for applications is December 31. Interviews will be via Skype in January and February.

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Deadline: Dec. 31

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University of California, Berkeley - Asst. Professor, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Emphasis on Chicano/a-Latino/a - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of comparative ethnic studies with an emphasis on Chicana/o Latina/o studies. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in an appropriate disciplinary or interdisciplinary field by the time of appointment. We encourage scholars engaged in the overlapping research areas of Chicana/o and U.S. Latina/o cultural studies, visual and performance studies, media studies, feminist studies, and queer studies to apply. The position will have teaching responsibilities in the Chicana/o Studies Program, the comparative Ethnic Studies undergraduate program and the Comparative Ethnic Studies doctoral program. The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Salary is commensurate with the level of appointment and based on University of California pay scales.

Applications are due by Monday, November 7, 2011, for a start date of July 1, 2012. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, writing sample or publication, supporting evidence of teaching quality (if available) and names of 3 referees with contact information. Please direct your referees to the University's statement on confidentiality of records at http://apo.chance.berkeley,edu/evalltr.html.

Applications may be submitted to:

http://ls-ourunit.berkeley.edu:80/candidate/selRegister.php?i=593

(website) or by mail to:

Chair, Search Committee, 506 Barrows Hall, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-2570.

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

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Skype interview scheduled: Skype interview completed on 12/16

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University of California, Riverside - Assistant Professor, Chicana/o–Latina/o Literary & Cultural Studies - MLA INTERVIEW INVITATIONS
The Department of English at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Chicana/o – Latina/o Literary and Cultural Studies beginning July 1, 2012. Requirements include a Ph.D, a record or compelling promise of research publication, teaching experience, and a dedication to teaching excellence. Desirable secondary areas of interest include (but are not restricted to) border studies, transnational studies, the literature of immigration, critical ethnic studies, media/film/visual culture, queer studies, and/or indigenous oral, literary, and performance studies. The University of California, Riverside is a Hispanic-serving institution. Located sixty miles east of Los Angeles, it is one of the most diverse campuses in the country. More information about the department may be found at http://english.ucr.edu. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and publication record. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (20-25 pp.), and three letters of recommendation (to be sent by the referees or in an academic placement file). Review of applications will begin December 10, 2011 and the position will be open until filled. Applications should be addressed to Chicana/o-Latina/o Search, c/o Deborah Willis, Chair, Department of English – 40, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521-0323. All applicants will receive acknowledgement of receipt of the application. Candidates may be interviewed at the MLA convention in Seattle, WA. UCR is an EO/AA employer.

From MLA JIL 11/11/11

Deadline: Dec. 10

Acknowledgment received: 12/9 (X2)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor, Chicana/Latina Studies - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor, Chicana/Latina Studies. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Department of Literature

The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts & Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (http://literature.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates for a faculty position in the area of Chicana/Latina Studies, whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants are asked to summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity in their personal statement. Preference will be given to scholars at the tenure-track assistant professor level.

In addition to having demonstrated the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, or for junior scholars to have the potential thereof, we welcome candidates to teach in a world literatures program. Candidate should have a well-developed methodology rooted in historical contexts for the interpretation of 20th- and 21st-century Chicana/Latina cultural production in the United States. Ability to teach courses on Latin American topics is also required; candidate must be able to teach courses in Spanish and English. Special interests such as the history of gender formations and comparative studies across ethnic groups are welcome.

Salary: Salary will be based on published UC pay scales. Closing Date: November 15, 2011

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

Please apply to the following job posting:

Literature Assistant Professor, Chicana/Latina Studies (11-004) Required documents include: 1) a cover letter; include job ad code 152MLA at the top of your cover letter, 2) CV, 3) add contact names and requested information, then click on the prompt to contact references as this generates an email to references, with instructions, and 4) writing samples.

Applicants should include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity as well as summarizing teaching experience and interests, and leadership efforts, or their potential to make contributions in the field. Immigration status of non-citizens should be stated in CV. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2011.

If you wish to send hard copies of original books, please mail these items to the following address so they arrive in the office before November 15, 2011.

Chicana/Latina Search Committee Chair #152MLA Department of Literature 0410 University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093

From MLA JIL 10/14/11

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection (no interview):

MLA interview scheduled: 12/15 (x1)

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NOTE: "Interviews will be scheduled for MLA"

University of Missouri, Kansas City - Associate/Full Professor of Latina/o-Chicana/o Studies
The Latina/o-Chicana/o Studies (LLCCS) Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for a tenure eligible Associate Professor/Professor position in either the Arts or Humanities (Art History, Communication Studies, English or Spanish). This is a nine-month appointment beginning Fall semester 2012. The new faculty member will teach core LLCCS undergraduate courses, including the introductory course, as well as LLCCS-related courses from their respective disciplinary background, e.g., Latina/o literature, Chicanos in Film, U.S. Latino/Chicano Art. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an established record of rigorous scholarship in the field of Latino/Chicano Studies or related fields. The candidate hired is expected to contribute to the program’s efforts of enhancing collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching and research. A Ph.D. in an Arts or Humanities discipline is required.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), a member of the President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for community service, is an urban-serving university located in a vibrant metropolitan area. UMKC seeks creative, productive scholars who will challenge and inspire our diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. UMKC recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students who will further enrich our campus diversity, making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success.

Candidates must apply online at http://info.umkc.edu/faculty-job-openings/as/ and attach a cover letter, CV, evidence of quality teaching and scholarship, and the names and contact information of three professional references as one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your “Resume” attachment (file size limit is 11 MB). Limit document name to 50 characters. Only complete applications will be considered. Address your cover letter to Dr. Miguel A. Carranza, Chair of Search Committee. Please address inquiries about this position to Dr. Carranza at carranzam@umkc.edu. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status.

Review of applications will begin February 17, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 11/18/11

Deadline: Feb. 17

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University of Puget Sound - Assistant Professor of Hispanic/Latino Studies - INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor of Hispanic/Latino Studies. Closing Date: 11/28/2011

Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure-track, beginning August 2012. Department: Foreign Languages and Literature.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate must provide undergraduates with a solid foundation in the conceptual frameworks of U.S. Latino literature and culture, and s/he will be expected to take a leading role in a nascent Latino Studies Program. S/he also will teach Spanish language at all levels. Teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Other duties include continuation of professional development, advising students, and participation in departmental and university governance.

Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: theatre, poetry, performance studies, or film and media studies. S/he must be fluent in Spanish and English and committed to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. Candidates also should demonstrate solid teaching and research experience in Spanish and U.S. Latino Studies. Ph.D. in either Spanish or Latino Studies is required by time of appointment (ABD considered).

Application Deadline Information: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than November 28, 2011 to ensure consideration.

For complete job description and application instructions, visit: http://apptrkr.com/206923

From MLA JIL 9/16

Deadline: Nov. 28

Acknowledgment received:

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Yale University - Latina/o Literature
The Yale University Ethnicity, Race, and Migration Program, and the Yale University American Studies Program, intends to make a joint, tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2012, focusing on Latina/o Literature. Applicants who work on Spanish- and English-language texts, with a focus on transnational/hemispheric literary or expressive cultures from the 18th century to the present, are particularly encouraged to apply. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Ph.D. expected. Application, C.V., statement of research and teaching interests, a writing sample, and three letters of reference should be sent to the search committee via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ERM

H-NET

Deadline: The review of applications will begin October 14, 2011 and all applications must be received by December 2, 2011.

Acknowledgment received:

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & American Studies 2012

Black Hills State University (SD)
Black Hills State University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member with a specialization in oral and written Native American Literature. The candidate will also teach two sections per term of composition as well as courses in literature and/or the humanities. 4/4 teaching load. Scholarly activity expected.

Qualifications: PhD in relevant field required.

Applications must be made online at http://Yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The system will guide you through the electronic application process. To apply, complete the online application and attach a letter of application, vita, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references. Letters of reference/recommendation are not accepted. Review of applications begins February 15, 2012, and continues until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Specialist in Native American Lit. Search Chair, Black Hills State University, 1200 University St. Unit 9003, Spearfish, SD, 57799.

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Ohio State University at Newark
Assistant or Associate Professor, American Indian Studies. The Department of Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University at Newark announces the opening of a tenure track position in American Indian Studies (at the rank of assistant or associate professor) at our Newark campus to begin autumn semester 2012. Although the specific research area is open and teaching responsibilities will be focused on general education classes that draw on the instructor's area of specialization, the ideal candidate should have expertise and experience in the teaching of humanities courses that introduce students to cross cultural perspectives within or outside the United States. The most serious consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge of the American Indian cultures of the Midwest and their modern situations (e.g., Native groups and individuals relocated from their ancestral homelands), as reflected, for example, in literature, oral history, and/or art. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Demonstrable teaching and research interest in American Indian Studies. Teaching experience at the college or university level is desired. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their fit for the position, a CV, a sample syllabus, a writing sample (not to exceed 25 pp) and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Assistant or Associate Professor of American Indian Studies to: The Ohio State University at Newark, 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055. Review of applications will begin December 5, 2011.

From MLA JIL 9/30/11

Deadline: 5 Dec.

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Oregon State University - TT Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Native American Studies - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The School of Language, Culture, and Society and Ethnic Studies at Oregon State University invite applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Native American Studies beginning in the Fall of 2012. We are especially interested in applicants whose research and teaching interests include indigeneity and empire, Native Americans and the law/public policy, Native Americans and gender, and/or Native Americans, cultural production, and the media. Minimum qualifications include: Ph.D. confirmed by date of appointment, discipline open, but with significant background or concentration in Native American Studies and comparative Ethnic Studies, experience teaching at the university level, evidence of ability to be successful in scholarly research and publication, commensurate with academic rank, demonstrated record of working with racial/ethnic minority students and faculty, demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Apply to posting #0008264. Closing date is November 30, 2011. OSU is an AA/EOE

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Deadline: Nov. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary/phone interview scheduled: 12/16

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Also posted at US History 2011-12

University of British Columbia - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
'''Tenure-Stream Professorial Position in Indigenous Studies/First Nations Studies. ''' The First Nations Studies Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure‑stream professorial position in the First Nations Studies Program. Appointment at an advanced rank will be considered, and candidates with administrative experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates may also be considered for a Tier II Canada Research Chair and a leadership role in the program. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Indigenous studies or a related Arts Faculty discipline at the time of appointment, and have a record of or clear potential for excellent research, teaching, graduate student supervision, and publication, as well as a documented ability to work with Aboriginal students and communities. Full posting including information on how to apply can be found at http://fnsp.arts.ubc.ca/jobs/. Contact information:  Linc Kesler, Chair ‑ UBC First Nations Studies Program, 1866 Main Mall, Buchanan E266, Vancouver BC Canada V6T 1Z1  linc.kesler@ubc.ca

From MLA JIL 9/30/11

Deadline: 15 October 2011

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Campus interview scheduled: DEC 2

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

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UCLA - English/History Joint Open Rank Appt. in Native Am. Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The UCLA Departments of English and History, in collaboration with the American Indian Studies Center, invite applications for an open‑ranked tenured and tenure‑track position in Native American Studies. Candidates should demonstrate engagement with the changing dynamics of the field, and have a strong record of publication that engages the literature and/or history of Native American cultures and societies. The successful candidate could be housed in either the History or English department, or have a split appointment between the two. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20‑page writing sample, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to Search Committee, American Indian Studies Center, 3220 Campbell Hall, University of California‑Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The position is subject to final administrative approval. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. [R]

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection Letter:

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled: 12-22

Offer made:

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American Indian Studies Center
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an outstanding scholar who can make a strong contribution to teaching and research in American Indian Studies. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to American Indian Studies (understood as an interdisciplinary field) as displayed by publications in American Indian Studies and/or their chosen discipline or field of specialization. We are especially interested in applicants from the fields of Anthropology (Cultural, Historical and Linguistic), English and Comparative Literature, Public Policy, Psychology, and World Arts and Cultures. However, exceptional candidates from other fields will be considered.

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of application, with evidence of strength or great potential in research, teaching, and professional service are required. Scholars at all levels are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of appointment.

Applications and nominations should be sent with a current curriculum vitae and samples of published or unpublished works (samples will not be returned); in addition, three letters of reference should be sent separately by the writers to: IACSearch@conet.ucla.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications January 3, 2012. The position will stay open until filled and is set to commence in Fall 2012. For questions, please contact chair of search committee, Professor David Delgado Shorter at shorter@ucla.edu.

Acknowledgment received: Jan. 4

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University of California, San Diego - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor of Native American/Indigenous Studies.

The Ethnic Studies Department ( http://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu/ ) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Native American/Indigenous Studies beginning Fall 2012, pending budget approval. We welcome applicants whose work encompasses Native American and Indigenous‑centered knowledge production and epistemologies. We will prioritize applicants whose research engages with gender, sexuality, and/or feminism. Applications are accepted electronically on the UCSD Academic Personnel Website ( https://apol‑recruit.ucsd.edu/ ). We will begin reviewing applications on October 30, 2011, but will continue to accept applications until positions are filled for start date of 07/01/12. Salary based on published UC pay scales.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

Deadline: Oct. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: 11/22 by e-mail

Rejection Letter:

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled: December 20

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of New Mexico
The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico is seeking a tenure-track Faculty member with a research and teaching specialization in Native American Policy and Administration, to begin Fall Term 2012. Rank is open. Posting Number is 0813117. The successful candidate will develop and teach in the Native American Policy and Administration concentration in the Master of Public Administration program, as well as in the MPA core curriculum.

Deadline: Nov. 21

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection Letter:

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Is this job open to those who specialize in literature?

University of North Dakota American Indian Studies- TT Assistant Professor - OFFER MADE & ACCEPTED
The Department of Indian Studies at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning January 2012. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in history with a specialization in Native American history, or a PhD in a related field with a specialization in the ethnohistory or history of American Indian societies. The successful candidate will have an understanding of contemporary Native societies. ABDs might be considered: terminal degree must be in hand by June 2012. The Department of Indian Studies is a small, interdisciplinary department, placing emphasis on teaching, research, and service. We teach small classes, with emphasis on discussion and individual mentoring; the department is proud of its publication output and its service to the university and the larger community. Normal teaching load is 3/3. The successful applicant will have successful teaching experience at the college level, will have an interest in working with colleagues from other disciplines, and will show promise for a fruitful academic career. Regional and thematic specialization is open; familiarity with the northern plains is a plus. The candidate should be able to complement existing faculty members and teach or develop a range of courses. A broad background in histories and cultures of Native America and beyond is of advantage, as is personal experience in working with American Indian communities. We are looking for a colleague interested in working in a lively and very active department who has a good theoretical and methodological grounding. For more information, visit http://arts-sciences.und.edu/indian-studies or http://und.edu/finance-operations/human-resources.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience. The University of North Dakota offers excellent benefits. UND, with an enrollment of 14,000, is located in Grand Forks, a community of about 55,000, about two hours south of Winnipeg and five hours northwest of Minneapolis. Applications will be accepted unti l the position is filled; for full consideration, apply by September 1, 2011. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a full CV, a writing sample, and a list of three references including contact information. Electronic applications should be sent as one PDF file to sebastian.braun@und.edu. Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to: American Indian Studies Search Dr. Sebastian Braun Department of Indian Studies O'Kelly 202, Box 7103 University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202. For inquiries about the search, please contact Dr. Braun at sebastian.braun@und.edu or 701 777-4315.

Deadline: Sept. 1

NOTES

UPDATES from US History 2011-12:
 * This really seems to be a history job; not sure it belongs on a page devoted primarily to literary studies, but will leave it here for the time being because it's just ambigous enough. Note that this position is also posted at US History 2011-12 and Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012
 * The job is open to applicants who can make a case that their research concerns Native history or ethnohistory.
 * Contacted to schedule phone interview, Sept. 2
 * Had phone interview, Sept. 12
 * Final decision expected by late October
 * Offer made and accepted.