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Eureka College (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of American Literature
Eureka College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of American Literature starting Fall 2016. The normal teaching load is four courses (12 semester hours) per semester. All department members are expected to teach general education, survey, and composition courses in addition to courses within their specializations. Interdisciplinary courses, like first-year or senior seminars, or an occasional honors course, may also be taught.

Position Requirements: Specialization in an area before the 19th century is preferred. Attractive secondary areas include cultural studies, media studies and women’s studies. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. by August 15, 2016; teaching experience at a residential liberal arts college preferred.

Applications Materials: Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements which address your approach to teaching in a liberal-arts environment and your expectations for further scholarly research and development, and have three letters of reference in WORD or PDF format sent to employment@eureka.edu (please put “EC American Literature Position” in subject heading). Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Zeke Jarvis, chair of the search committee, at zjarvis@eureka.edu.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

http://www.eureka.edu/on-campus/employment/

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Kennesaw State University (GA) - TT Assistant Professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies (Asian American Lit. and Studies)
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track of English and Interdisciplinary Studies faculty position in the Department of English, which begins August, 2016. Candidates must be able to teach Asian American literary studies and a variety of courses that may include: Religious studies, Postcolonial studies, Asian studies, American studies on a 3-3 semester load. A commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and service is expected of all faculty members in KSUs College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

An earned Ph.D. in English, American studies, Asian American studies, or a related field, or the foreign equivalent is required, and a record of research or indication of publication potential is essential. It would also be beneficial if an applicant has a familiarity with and experience with working with diverse students.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the countrys most dynamic cities. As Georgias third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing doctoral program. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

Review of applications will start immediately. All applications must be received by 01/15/2016.

For a full description of this position and application procedures, go to https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu.

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Missouri State University (MO) - TT Asst. Professor - American Poetry - PHONE INTERVIEW STAGE
The Missouri State University Department of English invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English whose specialty is American Poetry. Teaching Responsibilities will include upper-level and graduate courses as well as introductory and general education courses in literature. The position also requires student advising, an active research agenda (including publication), and engagement in service activities. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications: Ph.D. in English (or closely related field); ABD considered with completion of degree by December 31, 2016; evidence of potential for significant scholarship and teaching effectiveness. Applicants should specialize in American Poetry. Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience in the fields of Critical Theory, Digital Humanities, or Multicultural/World Literature. An interest in online and/or blended teaching is desirable.

Link to Job Description: http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date: 12/18/2015

Special Instructions to Applicants: First date of consideration will begin on January 18, 2016, and continue until finalists are identified.

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Mount Mercy University (IA) - TT Asst. Professor - Americanist - Multicultural Literature
The English Department at Mount Mercy University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2016. We seek an Americanist with expertise in multicultural literature. Especially welcome are candidates who can be innovative with instructional technology and curriculum design fostering diversity. A PhD and teaching experience are required. The workload is six courses per year in composition, core literature, and the major. Other responsibilities include academic advising, scholarship, and service.

Submit an application letter and curriculum vitae, including contact information for three professional references, as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments to hr@mtmercy.edu with the subject line “English.” Review of applications will begin February 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

Mount Mercy University is a Catholic, coeducational University founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928, enrolling nearly 1800 students. The University offers a variety of liberal arts, professional, accelerated, and graduate degree programs on our picturesque campus overlooking the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a willingness to support Mount Mercy’s mission as a Catholic university, providing student-focused education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Mount Mercy University welcomes those of different faiths and cultural backgrounds and is committed to excellence in education and community service.

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Wake Forest University (NC) - Assistant Teaching Professor in Core Literature - pref. American Lit. (Non-TT)
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’S Department of English is seeking a permanent, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor. Applicants should have a commitment to high-quality teaching of literature at the introductory level, with an ABD or PHD in English. Preference for specialist in American literature. This position includes funds for travel and research, and the opportunity for a long-term career path with the University. Teaching load is 3/3; most courses will be instructor-designed sections of 100-level literature. Salary is competitive. Positions begin July 1, 2016. Initial interviews will be conducted remotely by Skype or WebEx.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. It seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. For information about the Department of English, go to http://www.wfu.edu/english.

Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution with a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Ranking among the top thirty national universities, it offers a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html. For quick facts on Winston-Salem, go to http://www.cityofws.org/Home/DiscoverWinston-Salem/Articles/CityInformation.

Applicants should apply at https://wakejobs.silkroad.com and submit a cover letter directed to Dr. Scott Klein, Chair, Department of English. Also submit your vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and a 20-25 page writing sample. Three confidential letters of recommendation must be sent via email by the recommender or dossier service to letters@wfu.edu. Applications and other materials must be submitted no later than Monday, February 29, at 4:00 pm. EOE/AA. Questions about the application process may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Questions about the position may be addressed to english@wfu.edu

MLA JIL 1/29/16

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Arizona State University (AZ) - TT Assistant Professor - American Jewish Literature
The Department of English at Arizona State University-Tempe invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in American Jewish Literature with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2016. Interest in other cultural forms, such as theatre, film, television or digital media is desired. Comparative and transnational perspectives are welcome. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of English and the interdisciplinary Center for Jewish Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research publishable in top tier academic journals, teach undergraduate and graduate students in the area of American Jewish Literature, and engage in professional, university, and community service as appropriate. Required qualifications include 1) completed PhD in English, Jewish Studies, American Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related academic field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment; 2) record of college-level teaching; 3) active research agenda leading to publication; 4) demonstrated expertise in twentieth-century American Jewish cultural productions; 5) research agenda that locates Jewish literature in a larger cultural context.

Desired qualifications include 1) knowledge of Yiddish, Hebrew, or another relevant language; 2) ability to connect Jewish literature to other cultural forms; 3) comparative, transnational, or interdisciplinary approaches; 4) research focus in twenty-first century Jewish literature, 5) publications in the field. To apply, please submit 1) a letter of application including a statement of research and teaching interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a writing sample, preferably an article-length publication or a dissertation chapter; 4) a relevant course syllabus; and 5) the names and contact information of three references to http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/ENGLISH. Application deadline is December 24, 2015. If not filled, reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until search is closed.

MLA JIL 11/20/15

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Ashoka University (INDIA) - TT Faculty in American Literature
Ashoka University is a private, non-profit university providing an international-quality liberal arts education in India. Our professors are both active scholars and exciting teachers; our students are bright, curious, and very smart. We currently offer a 3-year BA degree, and will also start offering MA and Ph.D programmes within three years. We are located in the Delhi National Capital Region; for more information on the University, please go to http://www.ashoka.edu.in.

We are looking to fill three positions in the English department: Film Studies, American Literature, and Postcolonial Literatures. All positions are rank open, and we will consider applications for both tenured and tenure-track posts.

For the position in Film Studies, we are looking for a scholar to cover World Cinema with a specialisation in one or more of the following fields: film theory, postcolonial film, contemporary cinema. Interest and expertise in digital media is a plus. Classes to be offered will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise, but will need to include Film Theory as well as more specialised classes on national/regional/auteur cinema.

The successful candidate in American Literature will ideally be able to cover the historical sweep of North American literature while focusing on one or more of the following areas: slave narratives, trans-Atlantic literature, literature of the Pacific Rim, African-, Asian-, and Latin-American literatures. Interest and expertise in popular culture would be a plus, but is not required. Classes to be offered will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise, but will need to include a survey course on North American Literature, as well as more specialised courses on theoretical and historical trends in American literature.

The successful candidate in Postcolonial Literatures would ideally be comfortable with a broad sweep of literatures from around the world in addition to focusing on one or more of the following areas: Translation Studies, Subcontinental literatures, African literatures, Francophone literatures. Interest and expertise in Indian vernacular literatures and popular culture is a plus. Classes to be offered will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise, but will need to include a course on Postcolonial Theories and Texts, as well as classes on Literatures in Translation.

Candidates will need to submit a cover letter CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, a writing sample, and the names of three to five referees.

Candidates will need to have their Ph.D in hand by the time of joining Ashoka.

For questions or more information please email faculty.recruitment@ashoka.edu.in.

For full consideration all materials should be submitted at http://ashoka.edu.in/facultypositions by October 15, 2015.

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MLA JIL 09/18/15

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Barton College (NC) - TT Asst. Professor - American Literature
The School of Humanities at Barton College invites applicants for a full-time faculty tenure-track position in American Literature at the Assistant Professor level, to begin Fall 2016.

About the College: Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Barton College is an academic community of approximately 1,000 students and 200 faculty and staff. With a population of 45,000, Wilson offers a friendly and comfortable environment and is 45 minutes away from Raleigh, the state capital. Nationally recognized for its programs in education, deaf education, nursing and social work and its championship athletics teams, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere and emphasizes individual attention and engaged learning. Our 65-acre campus is home to Barton Bulldogs varsity athletics and boasts five residence halls, the W. N. Hackney Library, the Kennedy Recreation & Intramural Center, and other state-of-the-art facilities. In 1923 the College adopted the words Habebunt Lumen Vitae — “They shall have the light of life” — as its official college motto. Barton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Barton is proud of its solid melding of the liberal arts and professional programs as well as its strong presence in the community.

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in American Literature (4 + 4 course load with class sizes capped at 20-25). Additional teaching assignments may include the college's general education courses and possibly secondary interests such as Film. Interest in helping edit Barton’s long-standing literary journal, Crucible, will be a plus, as well as interest in advising our English Club and student literary magazine LifeLines. Ongoing professional scholarship is appreciated and rewarded; student advising, and participation in School of Humanities, college and professional service is expected. Potential ability to recruit students for the major is also desirable.

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred/ABD acceptable with Ph.D. by the end of first year of employment. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Ability and commitment to teach all undergraduate levels of American Literature. Demonstrated record of successful college teaching.

To Apply: Applicants must submit all materials electronically to the search committee chair, Dr. Jim Clark, Dean of the School of Humanities at employment@barton.edu. Include a letter of application addressing the requirements of the position, a curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all university-level academic transcripts, a teaching philosophy/pedagogic approach to teaching, a list of possible courses, and research plans. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information for three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process. Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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California State University, East Bay (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - North-American Literature and the Environment/Eco-Humanities - CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE
Link to Apply Online: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/oaa/jobs/csuebtt.html

Campus Employment Homepage: http://www.csueastbay.edu/jobs

Description: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK North-American Literature and the Environment/Eco-Humanities

OAA Position Number: 16-17 ENGL-NORTHAMLIT-ENVIRONMENT-TT

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body of over 14,000 students, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. The Almanac of Higher Education’s 2013-14 rankings of four-year public universities recently ranked Cal State East Bay’s student body as the most diverse in the state, and the fifth most diverse in the nation. The University has campuses in Hayward, Contra Costa County, Online, and in Oakland, California. We are proud of our diversity and committed to providing an inclusive and stimulating environment for all our students. Our 600 faculty offer bachelor's degrees in 50 fields, minors in 61 fields, master's degrees in 37, and 1 doctoral degree program. http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of English offers its diverse student population a rich array of courses in literature, language, creative writing, and composition. The B.A. in English fosters an understanding and appreciation of 1) the major works of British, American, and global literature, including works by and about ethnic and cultural minorities and women, 2) the history and structure of the English language, and 3) the aims and processes of creative and critical writing. In all its courses, the department helps students develop the advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking necessary for successful careers.

The M. A. degree in English covers a range of periods, genres, and themes, and our program encourages students to participate in graduate student conferences and other professional arenas. Our students include high school teachers, those interested in community college teaching, creative writers, and others from a variety of professions who seek an enriching graduate-level experience. Some of our students apply for doctoral programs, and they benefit from the close relationships that they develop with our faculty. The other M.A. is in TESOL, a program that prepares students to teach adult-language learners and enrolls students from around the globe. Our 9 full-time faculty members are active scholars, creative writers, and passionate teachers.

For more information on the Department of English, please visit: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/english/

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The Department of English seeks a specialist in North-American literature and the environment with a strong background in eco-criticism and eco-humanities. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in environmental literature and eco-criticism in the undergraduate and graduate program, and other coursework within the Department of English as assigned.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and students in English and across disciplines including those in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. In addition to teaching, all faculty are expected to sustain a record of scholarly work, advise majors, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and assume campus-wide committee responsibilities, including assessment of student learning. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: September 2016

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Ph.D. at time of appointment; a record of scholarship and of teaching pertaining to North American environmental literature; and a commitment to mentoring students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds are required. Expertise in one or more of the following fields: American or global literatures, North American Indian/First Nations writing, ecofeminism, composition and rhetoric, and creative nonfiction is required. Because this position is connected to an interdisciplinary group focused on infusing sustainability across the curriculum and across the campus, candidates whose research focuses on literatures associated with climate change, renewable energy, and/or public advocacy/activism are preferred. The University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by October 1, 2015. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; three letters of recommendation; and a complete and current vita here.

Further inquiries or questions about this position may be directed to:

Susan Gubernat Faculty Search Chair Department of English susan.gubernat@csueastbay.edu

http://csucareers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=47436

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Carthage College (WI) - TT Faculty - American Lit. and Creative Writing - MLA INTERVIEW STAGE
Carthage College seeks an active teacher-scholar specializing in American literature, with experience in creative writing, for a tenure-track position starting in fall 2016. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand by that time. The position involves teaching three courses per semester, as well as January term. Course load will be approximately two-thirds in American literature, including a survey of American literature and upper-level courses of your choice (we welcome subspecialties in early American, 19th century, American modernism, African American literature, or other aspects of American studies), and one-third in creative writing (fiction and creative nonfiction).

The Carthage English Department is small and collegial, with a stable and popular major, and a growing number of students who choose the emphasis in creative writing. Departmental activities include a visiting writers series, humanities colloquia, and an annual trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. We welcome a new colleague who has innovative ideas for building the intellectual community for us and our students, including designing new courses, J-Term study tours, and extracurricular activities.

Candidates should submit an application as a single PDF document to Maria Carrig, search committee chair, at Englishsearch2015@carthage.edu. Application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and writing sample of scholarly work. Three letters of recommendation may be submitted separately. Application deadline is Nov. 1, 2015. Please indicate whether you will attend the MLA convention in January.

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Clemson University (SC) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Modernist American Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
Pending funding and budgetary approvals, Clemson University’s Department of English seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in Modernist American Literature. Possible areas of interest include Southern literature; race, ethnicity, and migration; disability studies; poetry and poetics; late modernism; and other areas that enhance current strengths of the faculty. The English Department offers BAs in Literature and in Writing and Publication Studies, MAs in English and in Professional Communication, and participates in the interdisciplinary Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design doctoral program. Position to begin August 15, 2016. Candidates must have a PhD in-hand by August 1, 2016. Please send a letter of application and a CV through Interfolio. Please address questions to Professor Lee Morrissey, Chair ([mailto:lmorris@clemson.edu lmorris@clemson.edu]). For full consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 2015.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/32724

MLA JIL 10/23/15

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Colby College (ME) - Associate or Full Professor of American Literature (Department Chair)
The Department of English invites applications for an associate or full professor of American Literature who will serve as department chair, beginning July 1, 2016. Particular curricular needs include nineteenth and twentieth-century American poetry; transnational and interdisciplinary approaches welcome. Demonstrable administrative experience is crucial; a strong record of teaching and scholarship is required. The department offers both English and English-Creative Writing majors; the department chair works closely with the Director of Creative Writing and the Colby Writing Program.

Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college (with approximately 1850 students), recognized for excellence in undergraduate education and for close student-faculty interaction. Our faculty and students have the opportunity to work with significant resources in American art and literature with the Colby College Museum of Art and Colby Library Special Collections and benefit from interdisciplinary collaborations within the Center for the Arts and Humanities. The College has a generous sabbatical policy and offers funds for research and professional travel.

To express interest, please send a cover letter/statement of interest, curriculum vitae, separate statements detailing teaching philosophy and research interests, and names and contact information for three references as .pdf attachments to Professor Laurie E. Osborne at [mailto:AmericanistChairSearch@colby.edu AmericanistChairSearch@colby.edu].

Review of applications will begin in late October 2015 and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Department of English, contact the current department chair, Professor Laurie E. Osborne at [mailto:leosborn@colby.edu leosborn@colby.edu].

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran's status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution's education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby's Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights.

For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu.

Chronicle 9/24/15

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Concordia University Chicago (IL) - TT Asst. Professor - American Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
Concordia University Chicago seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of English, beginning in August of 2016. The department seeks candidates with a specialization in American literature.

Responsibilities will include teaching general education courses in writing and literature, as well as upper-level courses in all periods of American literature. Teaching load is 4-4, with an expectation of student advising, service to the university, and ongoing scholarship.

Candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching in the environment of a Lutheran Christian university. Preference will go to applicants with a Ph.D. and teaching experience, but candidates who are completing a terminal degree may also be considered.

Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. David Rogner, English Department Chair, at david.rogner@cuchicago.edu.

Deadline for applications is November 6, 2015. Applications should be made electronically at http://www.cuchicago.edu/employment. Please include a cover letter, current c.v., three letters of reference, and graduate academic transcripts.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation. Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

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Duke University (NC) - TT Adv. Asst/Early Assoc. Professor of English - Long History and Theory of the Novel and Other Modern Narrative Forms - CANCELLED
The Duke University English Department is searching for an advanced Assistant/ early Associate Professor who focuses on the Long History and Theory of the Novel and Other Modern Narrative Forms. Candidates’ work should be comparative and should focus in part on Anglophone texts. Candidates must have received their Ph.D. at least two years prior to applying for the position and should have a strong record of publication and teaching.

This is a tenure line position that begins August 1, 2016. Candidates should submit electronically a C.V., letter of application, at least three letters of reference, and a writing sample of no fewer than 25 pages and no more than 30 pages. These materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. The application address is http://english.duke.edu/apply.

The committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations may be sent to: [mailto:english@duke.edu english@duke.edu]. Use "Novel Search" as the subject line.

All materials received by November 2, 2015 will receive full consideration. Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31789

MLA JIL 09/18/15

Deadline: Nov. 2

NOTES:
 * From 20-21 c. American 2016: "Search cancelled. The note to applicants states that they didn't receive enough applications. 12/14"
 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, Anglophone 2016, Comparative 2016, Restoration/18th-Century 2016, British Open 2016 and Modern British 2016

Eastern New Mexico University (NM) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Cultural Studies
Assistant Professor of English Culture Studies. Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month. Responsibilities include 4/4 teaching load, scholarship, and service. Ph.D. in English preferred. ABD will be considered. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Chicano/a literature and/or Native American literature. Experience with one or more of the following areas is a plus, including but not limited to: Latino/a literatures, 20th century American literature, film, diasporas, literary theory, cultural studies, and transnational literature. Teaching load will include composition courses, an American literature survey course, Chicano literature, and other graduate and undergraduate literature courses.

Application Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/employment.shtml. ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Chronicle (posted 12/8/15)

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: ASA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interview, 2/13

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2016 and 20-21 c. American 2016

Franklin College (IN) - TT Asst. Professor - Creative Writing and American Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
Franklin College invites applications for a tenure-track position in English to begin August, 2016. Located approximately 30 minutes from culturally rich downtown Indianapolis, Franklin College is a private, four-year liberal arts college.

The ideal candidate is a generalist who can teach fiction, creative nonfiction, and American literature. A background in American multicultural literature is preferred. Our professors teach three courses a semester, two of which are composition. ABD or Ph.D. preferred; Ph.D. is required for tenure.

Candidates who can demonstrate a dedication to teaching and a genuine interest in working with undergraduates in a small, collegial liberal arts setting that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction will be given preference. College-level teaching experience required, as is broad service to the college, such as advising and committee work. We seek applications from individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to diversity, especially those with demonstrated success working with diverse populations.

Review of applications will begin Friday, November 6, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, vita, and statement of teaching philosophy via Interfolio.

Applicants should have transcripts, a teaching portfolio (sample syllabi and assignments plus teaching evaluations), and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which can speak to the candidate’s teaching effectiveness) ready to provide upon request.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31296

Deadline: Nov. 6 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):
 * From CreativeWriting 2016: "Skype interview scheduled 12/9"

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2016 and Generalist 2016

Glenville State College (WV) - TT Asst. Professor of English - American Literature
Glenville State College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track appointment in English beginning August 2016. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, advising students, participating in departmental and college service activities, involvement in recruitment and retention activities, and ongoing professional development. Individuals with interest in or expertise in curriculum innovation as well as commitment to teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties are encouraged to apply. Expertise in instructional technology is desirable for all faculty positions.

The successful applicant should be an American literature specialist who will teach composition, introductory literature courses, American Literature surveys and electives, and Women's Literature. Applicants with doctorate degree in English preferred, ABD considered.

All applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, names and contact information (including phone and email addresses) for five professional references.

Apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/glenvilleedu/default.cfm or by email at hr@glenville.edu.

Screening of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. [posted 12/08/15]

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: open until filled (posted 12/08/15)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Moravian College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - American and Multiethnic Literatures - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department of Moravian College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning Fall 2016: American Literature/American Studies Ph.D. with a specialization in Trans-Atlantic Studies and multiethnic literatures of the United States and Canada.


 * CLASSIFICATION: Faculty, Tenure-Track
 * FLSA STATUS: Exempt
 * REQUIREMENTS: American Literature/American Studies Ph.D by August 2016

Candidate should be able to teach Moravian's first-year writing seminar, introductory literature and other courses for the College's general education (Learning in Common) curriculum, and upper-level courses in the major. Standard teaching course load is three courses per semester, at least one of which will be at the introductory level. Ph.D. by August 2016 strongly preferred.

The College and the English Department are committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

TO APPLY: Applicants may submit via Interfolio or send the following to [mailto:searchenglish@moravian.edu searchenglish@moravian.edu] as a single pdf format email attachment: letter of interest, CV, teaching portfolio (including statement of teaching philosophy, course syllabi, course evaluations). In addition, please ensure that three letters of reference (pdf format preferred) are also sent via Interfolio or to searchenglish@moravian.edu. Include 'Asst Prof English' in the subject line. Materials not available electronically may be mailed to Dr. Joyce Hinnefeld, Chair, English Department, Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Application deadline: November 16, 2015. Applicants will be acknowledged by email or through Interfolio. Please indicate in your letter whether you will be attending the 2016 MLA Convention.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 16

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA 11/25

Rejection (after preliminary interview): email stating campus visits have been scheduled, 1/22

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

I believe my earlier comment on this job ad was erased, but I just wanted to point out that this application was feasibly upwards of a 100 pages of materials and was due by November 16th. By Nov 18th MLA interviews were said to have been scheduled. Clearly, either MLA interviews were not scheduled OR this search was never really a search at all. (maybe message the chair for the definitive word? 12/4)


 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2016

Morningside College (IA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - American Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE
Morningside College seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track position in English at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2016. To support our English major, the candidate needs to have course background and/or teaching experience in multiple periods of American literature and in one of more other areas including English methods, teaching of writing, linguistics/grammar/history of the English language, gender studies, American minority literature, or classical literature in translation. Additional responsibilities involve teaching one first-year writing course per academic year, maintaining an active research and writing agenda, academic advising of English majors, and active participation in the life of the college. Qualifications: Ph.D. (completed by August 2016) with an emphasis in American literature, demonstrated success teaching at the college level, and the potential for scholarly and/or creative publication.

Morningside College is a private, coeducational, residential, comprehensive institution, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1894, the college is growing and currently serves over 1,250 full-time undergraduate students of diverse social, cultural, ethnic, racial, and national backgrounds, as well as over 1,600 online graduate students in Education and Nursing. Morningside confers five baccalaureate degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education, as well as Master of Arts in Teaching and graduate certification for nurses as a Clinical Outcomes Leader. The faculty is committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for every major in the professional and career-centered curriculum. The 68-acre campus includes 23 buildings and is situated in Sioux City, Iowa, a community recognized as the economic and cultural center of Siouxland, a metropolitan region with a population of over 140,000. Morningside College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.

Morningside College faculty typically teach five 4-credit courses per academic year to fulfill a 20-hour load. In addition, faculty teach one May Term course every three years. Excellence in teaching, effective advising, scholarship, and service are expected for all faculty members.

Candidates should apply on-line only by submitting an e-mail to [mailto:facultysearch@morningside.edu facultysearch@morningside.edu] entering English Search in the subject line, and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents: a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, a 1-page statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation. If the letters of recommendation are not included with the application, they must be electronically submitted to the "facultysearch" e-mail address provided above. Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Marty Knepper (712-274-5264 or knepper@morningside.edu). Screening for the position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information about Morningside College, visit http://www.morningside.edu

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 09/09/15)

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 11/18 x3

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):phone, 11/4

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 11/8

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Northeastern Illinois University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor - Trans-Atlantic Lit. in Global Cont
English, 5500 N Saint Louis Av, Chicago, IL 60625

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/32762

The English Department seeks to hire a cultural studies scholar with the desire and proven ability to develop interdisciplinary courses that cross-fertilize with a range of other disciplines such as economics, global studies, environmental sciences, health sciences, and others in ways that prepare students for the professional world. The successful candidate will have experience teaching traditional courses and periods in U.S. and British literature at the undergraduate and graduate level, including survey courses,an introductory disciplinary writing course, as well as a range of creative and critical courses developed from an interdisciplinary cultural studies perspective, which might include specialized writing courses at all levels. PhD required.

Send a cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation to Tim Libretti, Chair of the English Department at t-libretti@neiu.edu. Applications must received by November 25 to receive full consideration.

NEIU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and invites applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.

MLA JIL 10/23/15

Deadline: Nov. 25

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

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 * Also posted at British Open 2016 and Anglophone 2016

Shenandoah University (VA) - Asst. Professor - American Literature (Generalist) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE
Shenandoah University's English Department in the College of Arts & Sciences is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English in American Literature.

Shenandoah University, located in the historic Shenandoah Valley and approximately 70 miles from Washington, D.C., is a diverse institution of approximately 3,700 students enrolled in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral curricula in business, arts and sciences, health professions, and performing arts.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate General Education surveys and upper-level seminars in American literature, major requirements, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Desirable candidates will embrace interdisciplinary studies with an eagerness to teach First Year Seminars, Women's Studies, and linked courses with other faculty from across the university. The teaching load is 4/3. All faculty at Shenandoah University are expected to contribute to community and university service, including advising, and to remain active scholars in their fields.

A Ph.D. in hand is required by the appointment date. We seek a generalist and are particularly interested in candidates with sub-specializations in one or more area studies. We also welcome qualified applicants with interests in digital humanities, creative and/or technical writing, film, and/or new teaching technologies.

Complete application packets will include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the names & contact information of three professional references. All materials are to be submitted as a single electronic application packet and emailed to employment@su.edu with ENGLISH being the only word typed in the subject line. Applications must be received by November 16, 2015 to receive full consideration. A pre-employment background check will be required. The job may require driving for University business and if applicable, a satisfactory driving record will be required.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 16

Acknowledgment received: 1 (10/25); 11/14

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 2/10 (400+ applications)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): x3 MLA (via email) on 12/2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: late January (*May I ask a) when you were contacted; and b) by what method (email or phone?). Shortlisted candidates were contacted last week with requests to contact references.  Was an invite extended with an actual date or are you referring to the request to contact references?


 * x2 on the campus interview

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Generalist 2016

St. Catherine University (MN) - TT Faculty - American Multicultural Literature
The Department of English in the Womens College at St. Catherine University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in American Multicultural Literature to begin Fall 2016, pending budget approval. Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience. We seek candidates to teach and develop courses for both English majors and non-majors at the introductory and advanced levels. In addition to teaching American Multicultural Literature in its global contexts, the successful candidate will also bring experience in film, media, and cultural studies and in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary pedagogies and practices, and a proven ability to work with our Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity and Women's Studies programs, to publish scholarship related to these areas of expertise, and to participate in the colleges Catherine Core curriculum. Other helpful secondary interests include composition theory, performance, sociolinguistics, professional and business writing.

Responsibilities: Duties include teaching three courses each semester, with opportunities to teach in summer and in local and international programs during our January term; advising and mentoring students, including opportunities for collaborative research with undergraduates and for teaching interdisciplinary courses; pursuing scholarship and publication; and contributing to department, college, and university service.

Position Qualifications

Requirements: A Ph.D. in English or related area, earned by September 2016, is required. College teaching experience, proven expertise in American multicultural literature, with attention to global contexts, secondary interest in film, media, and cultural studies and in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary pedagogies and practices and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education are all required. Commitment to including social justice in teaching and advising, the ability to teach composition at various levels, experience in teaching or willingness to learn hybrid and fully on-line platforms and interest in any of the following: performance, composition theory, sociolinguistics, professional and business writing are preferred qualifications.

St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply as are those who will contribute to a diverse candidate pool. Consistent with the university's Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.

Special/Other Requirements Summary: To apply: Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site to apply for this position. Website link is: http://www.stkate.edu/hr Applicants may also visit the University Human Resources office, located in Derham Hall Room 8, to submit an electronic application. Attach an application letter, CV and a statement of teaching interests. Candidates selected for interview will need to provide 3 references. Official transcripts and background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Cecilia Konchar Farr at ckfarr@stkate.edu or Pamela Fletcher at prfletcher@stkate.edu. Review of applications begins November 30, 2015; position will remain open until filled.

St. Catherine University | 2004 Randolph Avenue | St. Paul, MN 55105

https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/1458

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 30 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

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NOTES:
 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2016

University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Cognitive Literary Studies (British or American) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE
We invite applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cognitive literary studies and/or neuroaesthetics who specializes in any period of British or American literature. The ideal candidate would be able to teach a range of courses that focus on intersections between literary-cultural studies and mind studies and would contribute to the departmental specialization in Literature and the Mind.

We seek a colleague who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. Please visit the UCSB English website for further information about the department's centers and programs ( https://www.english.ucsb.edu/ ).

Position is effective from July 1, 2016. Ph.D. expected at the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration, complete the online application process by October 30, 2015. Please submit your letter of application, CV, writing sample (25pp or less), and at least 3 letters of recommendation.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00541

Deadline: Oct. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/19 [response to email query--MLA interviews have already been scheduled]

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: See Facebook for details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/litandmind/

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Generalist 2016 and British Open 2016

University of Central Oklahoma (OK) - TT Asst. Professor of English (American and Ethnic American Lit.)
Posting Number: F00120

Job Type: Full-Time

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

The teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include upper-division and master’s-level courses on Ethnic American literature, survey courses on American literature and/or World literature, and first-year composition courses.

Additional responsibilities will include mentoring graduate students, serving on master’s thesis and examination committees, participating in student recruitment and advisement, actively pursuing a substantive agenda for scholarly/creative work, and serving on department, college, and university teams.

Qualifications/Experience Required: An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval.)

Qualifications/Experience Preferred: A Ph.D. in English with specialization in African American or Latina(o) literature is required.

Preference Date: 12/01/2015

Job Category: Faculty Full-time

Apply at: https://jobs.uco.edu/postings/10833

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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NOTES:
 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2016

University of Delaware (DE) - TT Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor of American Material Culture Studies (multiple positions) - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for multiple tenure-track advanced Assistant or Associate Professor with tenure positions in American Material Culture Studies. The positions are open to those who hold PhDs in any discipline in the humanities, including, but not limited to History, Art History, English, African American Studies, and American Studies. We are looking for candidates firmly grounded in their primary disciplines who can add to the College of Arts and Sciences' traditional strength in Material Culture Studies. We also seek candidates committed to a deeply integrated, interdisciplinary approach to humanistic study at the graduate and undergraduate levels who engage forms of public scholarship. Associate or advanced Assistant Professors are preferred; other applicants will be considered only if they can guarantee Ph.D. in hand by August, 2016.

The positions offer highly competitive salaries, good teaching loads, and excellent benefits. Successful candidates will be intellectual leaders of significant national reputation (at the Associate level) or advanced Assistant Professors with well-established active publishing records who can work with UD's Center for Material Culture Studies to build the university's reputation as a leading destination for interdisciplinary research and teaching related to the physical evidence of culture. Successful candidates will be prepared to contribute to UD's PhD programs in the humanities, make use of UD's world-class special collections library and galleries, and strengthen UD's affiliations with the Winterthur Museum, the Hagley Museum, and other humanities institutions in the region.

Applicants should visit http://www.udel.edu/udjobs and read Applicant Instructions under the Resources for Applicants tab before submitting their application. Applicants are asked to create and upload a single document that includes a letter of application and a CV. We will begin reviewing applications on September 28, 2015. The hiring committee will then solicit letters of recommendation and other materials from selected applicants. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Deadline: Sept. 28 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 10/12

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: ASA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at American Studies 2016, Art History 2015-2016, Ethnic Studies 2015-2016 and North American History 2015-16
 * Any news on this search?

University of Minnesota (MN) - TT Assistant Professor of American Literature and Culture - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE
The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin fall semester 2016 (8/29/2016). Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May) with a 2/2 course load. Appointment will be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, depending on qualifications and experience, and consistent with collegiate and University policy.

Required qualifications: (1) PhD or equivalent degree in English or related field, with degree in hand by July 1, 2016; (2) evidence of primary expertise and high-quality work in American Literatures and Cultures; (3) evidence of additional expertise in one or more of the following: (a) race, ethnicity, immigration, diaspora; (b) US colonialism, post-colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, globalization; (c) U.S.-based literature/culture that are trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific, or Caribbean; (d) Hemispheric Americas, with preferred expertise in Chicana/o literature; (e) genders and sexualities; (f) media theory, history, and analysis—print, mass, visual, digital, and/or social media; and (4) undergraduate teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: significant scholarship in peer-reviewed venues (e.g., conferences, journals, edited collections, monographs); graduate-level teaching and advising; demonstrated potential for continued success as scholar and teacher.

Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, b) relevance of their scholarly research to the department's academic priorities and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and d) strength of recommendations.

Applicants must apply on-line through the University of Minnesota. To be considered for this position, please click the “Apply” button and follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete and online application for the position and attach a cover letter and CV. Additional documents must be attached by accessing your “My Activities” page. The following materials must be attached to your online application: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) 20-25 pages of your scholarly writing, 4) syllabi for two courses taught. To be assured full consideration, online applications with the attached materials must be submitted by October 14, 2015. Selected applicants will be contacted for 3 letters of recommendation and for preliminary interviews via video chat (Skype or Google).

INDEED.COM

Deadline: Oct. 14

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 10/31

Rejection (no interview): 12/12, 12/17 x4 (by mail)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype 11/30

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:  x1, 12/28  [Question 12/23: have campus visits been scheduled?]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2016
 * Does anyone know what to make of "syllabi for two courses taught?"  Do they actually want documents for the courses we've taught in the past—course policies and all?  Or just sample syllabi?  Haven't seen this before...
 * It is unusual--I'm sure they don't need to see the full syllabus (no course policies etc.) but I suspect that since they mention teaching exp at the grad level as a "preferred" qualification, they might be looking for more advanced junior candidates who have a range of syllabi from courses they've actually taught. I think if you don't have a syllabus you've actually taught that seems appropriate, just send a sample.


 * um, what they holyrolling hell is this? http://cla.umn.edu/english/news-events/news/american-literature-job-finalists-give-presentations    ?????  TEN candidates (they couldn't winnow this down at MLA?), names of all, including asst profs currently employed elsewhere, so considerately on the website.  not entirely cool, UMN English.
 * yeah, this is awful. also: I heard that they didn’t even let the candidates know that ten folks were being brought in (and not the usual 3-4). they had to stumble across it on the department website. pretty dehumanizing, and pretty far from transparent.
 * I also know a candidate who stumbled across their name on this list while randomly googling. Holding 10 job talks seems incredibly taxing for the dept. and doesn't make much sense *unless* there are actually 2 positions available here. Does anyone know if they got an extra line?
 * Interesting thought. Also interesting that they have now taken down the list; or at least the link above no longer works... oops?
 * Here's the cached version: https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:et1MRrbdUaYJ:https://cla.umn.edu/english/news-events/news/american-literature-job-finalists-give-presentations+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

University of Oxford (UK) - Drue Heinz Professorship of American Literature
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Drue Heinz Professorship of American Literature

in association with St John’s College

Start date: 1 October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Drue Heinz Professor will lead the Faculty’s work in American Literature, further develop our provision at graduate level, and help fulfil our aspiration to make Oxford the obvious first choice for graduates and scholars wishing to work on American Literature in the UK. The Professor will lecture and give instruction in North American Literature, and will be required to engage in the study of and research into American literatures and cultures.

The holder of the post will be characterized by intellectual drive, a vision for the future of the discipline, extensive experience of effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and a record of outstanding research with international calibre, as well as a readiness to contribute significantly to the further enhancement of Oxford’s profile as a leading centre for work in American literary studies.

Deadline for applications: Monday 28 September 2015. For more details about the post and full application instructions, see http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/.

H-NET

Deadline: Sept. 28

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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

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

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

Early American Literature

Upper- and lower-level American literature courses

Interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities

Advise students

Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank

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

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

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

Starting Date: August 22. 2016

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

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

Chair, American Literature Recruitment and Hiring Committee

Phone: (920)465-2995

Email: beckb@uwgb.edu

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

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

Indeed.com

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received: 10/16

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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 * Also posted at Early American 2016

Colby College (ME) - English - Faculty Fellow of American Literature
Applications are invited for a Faculty Fellow position in U.S. literature, for the 2016-2017 academic year. Curricular needs include nineteenth and twentieth century American poetry, poetic theory, and ecocriticism. Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence and research strength. The four-course teaching load will include three courses in American literature and one W1 writing intensive course for first-year students. Applicants must have a PhD. To apply, please send application materials as PDF attachments to AmericanLitSearch@colby.edu. Include cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and description of research interests. Review of applications will begin in mid-November and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the position, contact the search committee chair, Professor Laurie E. Osborne at leosborn@colby.edu. Short-listed candidates will be invited for Skype interviews; finalists will be invited for campus visits.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individuals qualifications to contribute to Colbys educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.colby.edu.

https://apply.interfolio.com/32164

MLA JIL 10/02/15

Deadline: review begins mid-Nov.

Acknowledgment received: 10/29

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Earlham College (IN) - Visiting Assistant Professor of American Literature
Earlham College will be hiring a one-year visiting assistant professor for the 2016-17 academic year with the ability to teach courses in American, African American and/or U.S. Ethnic Literatures. A candidate who also has an academic background in any of the interdisciplinary programs taught at Earlham is encouraged to apply. Interdisciplinary programs at Earlham include, among others: African and African-American Studies, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Peace and Global Studies, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Environmental Studies and International Studies. The teaching load will be 3-3 and will include general education courses. Opportunities will be available for an individual to teach a course dedicated to their area of expertise.

Applicants should have either a Ph.D. or be ABD.

See http://www.earlham.edu for more information about Earlham and its programs.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Send CV, three letters of recommendation, cover letter including statement of teaching practice and philosophy, and sample syllabi to:


 * Postal Address: Tracy Lautzenheiser
 * Earlham College
 * 801 National Road West, 116
 * Richmond, IN 47374
 * Email Address: lautztr@earlham.edu

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 2/8/16)

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 * Also posted at African American 2016 and Other Ethnic American 2016

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
====The Fordham University English Department anticipates hiring 2 - 4 Lecturers (with 3-year non-renewable contracts) beginning August 2016. These positions involve teaching composition, introductory, and select upper-level literature courses, with additional responsibilities in one (or some combination) of the following categories: publishing and internships; digital pedagogy; web training.====

Kenyon College (OH) - Visiting Assistant Professor of English (1-2 Positions, incl. Creative Writing Fiction and/or American Lit.)
Kenyon College, a highly selective liberal arts college in Gambier Ohio, invites applications for one or two one-year visiting positions in the Department of English at the rank of instructor or assistant professor.

Areas of specialization for the positions are creative writing (fiction) and/or any area of American or ethnic-American literature. The term of appointment is July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The teaching requirement is three classes in fall 2016 and two in spring 2017. Additional responsibilities include participation in the department's senior examinations and honors program. Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level is required. Ph.D. or MFA preferred but applicants who have yet to complete the degree will be considered.

A complete application will include a cover letter detailing research interests, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy, with information on ways issues and practices related to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity have been or will be included in teaching and in activities mentoring members of underrepresented groups; a Curriculum Vitae; three letters of reference (at least one of which must speak to the candidate's teaching excellence); and a writing sample.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's website at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Review of applications will begin on 15 February 2016 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications will be acknowledged by automatic response. Preliminary interviews will be held by telephone or Skype. On-campus interviews will follow.

Chronicle

Deadline: Feb. 15

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 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2016

Miami University of Ohio - Middletown Campus (OH) - Visiting Asst. Professor of English (incl. American Lit.)
English (Middletown Campus): Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach full load of courses in first year-composition as well as areas of specialization.

Require: Master’s or ABD (for appointment as Instructor), PhD (for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor) in English or related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching college literature and composition courses. Desire: Specializations in British and/or American Literature, Women’s Studies, and Composition.

Submit cover letter, vitae, and contact information for three references to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=2228. Inquiries can be directed to John Tassoni at. Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2016 and continues until position is filled.

Miami University, an EO/AA employer encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami does not permit, and takes action to prevent, harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be directed to Ms. Mary Jane Leveline at (513) 529-2027. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report may be found at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Criminal background check required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free.

INDEED.COM

Deadline: Feb. 15

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 * Also posted at British Open 2016

Reed College (OR) - English - Visiting Appointment in English and Humanities (American and/or Anglophone) - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE
One-year sabbatical replacement appointment in English and Humanities beginning August 2016. Candidates should specialize in 19th/20th century American and/or Anglophone fiction. The successful candidate will teach two fiction courses (introductory and advanced) in the English department; a yearlong interdisciplinary course (Humanities 110 on the ancient Mediterranean world) pedagogically focused on the development of analytical and critical skills of first-year students; and will advise yearlong senior theses. Above all, we seek candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and who are engaged in a lively and serious program of scholarship. Ph.D. required. The Reed community believes cultural diversity to be essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application materials, please include a description of how, as a scholar, teacher, or community member, you would engage and sustain the commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in Reed’s diversity statement (http://www.reed.edu/diversity ). Please send letter, CV, and dossier to Pancho Savery, Chair, Search Committee in English and Humanities, at http://apply.interfolio.com/32926 by 23 November 2015. Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MLA JIL 11/06/15

Deadline: 23 November 2015

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): via Interfolio 12/17 (x2)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA 12/14x3

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016