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American University in Cairo - TT Open Rank Position in American Lit.
Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University’s pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.

Job Description: The Department of English and Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a faculty in American literature (open rank) for a full time, tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2015. Possible fields of interest include, but are not limited to: African American literature, Arab American literature, Multiethnic American literature, American studies, Hemispheric studies, Translation Studies, and Transnationalism. The successful candidate is expected to teach humanities courses in the AUC core curriculum, introduction to literature and introduction to American studies courses, and both halves of a two-semester survey of American literature; actively engage in research; supervise M.A. theses and serve on committees; and provide department and university service. The teaching load is normally nine credits per semester, including courses in the M.A. program.

Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in English, American Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related discipline by the time of appointment, preferably with a record of an active research agenda and teaching experience.

Additional Information: Review of applications will open on Nov. 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

a) an updated C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); d) list of professional publications;  e) Please ask at least three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to hussref@aucegypt.edu

Online App. Form: http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=49621

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 * Also posted at American Open 2015 and African American 2015

Ball State University (IN) - TT Asst. Professor, Diverse Literatures - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.

Responsibilities: teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in diverse literatures (e.g., African-American, Native American, Latina/o, American Ethnic, or Gender Studies); teach a wide range of courses in English; publish scholarship in area of specialization; contribute to the development of departmental and course curriculum programs; direct graduate student research; participate in service activities.

Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate in English or related discipline by August 1, 2015, with specialization in diverse literatures; record of effective teaching at the college or university level; record of publications and/or presentations in area of specialization.

Preferred qualifications: demonstrated expertise and experience in Early American literature, modern and contemporary drama and/or research and teaching expertise in digital and/or emerging media contexts in order to develop immersive learning opportunities.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract or prospectus, and unofficial copy of graduate transcripts to: [mailto:engsearch@bsu.edu engsearch@bsu.edu] (please include "Diverse Literatures" in the subject line) as electronic submission is encouraged or to

Dr. Rai Peterson Chairperson, Tenure-Track Literature Search Committee Department of English Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 (765-285-3765)

Applications must be received by November 7, 2014.

Video interviews will be scheduled in lieu of on-site interviews at the MLA convention. www.bsu.edu

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Deadline: Nov. 7

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2015

Binghamton University, SUNY (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English, Race and Ethnic Studies
The Department of English, General Literature, and Rhetoric at Binghamton University seeks candidates who specialize in race/ethnicity in a global, transnational, or comparative context. We welcome candidates who engage with the theories, methods, and archives of reading literature and culture within transnational, transatlantic, hemispheric, and/or transoceanic networks, and we are especially interested in candidates specializing in areas such as African, African American, and Caribbean literatures and cultures, indigenous literatures and cultures, and/or the literatures and cultures of the Americas.

We seek applicants whose work on race and ethnic studies develops an approach compatible with a major campus initiative in Citizenship, Rights, and Cultural Belonging, one of five Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAEs) that Binghamton University has identified for growth under its SUNY2020 plan. The ideal candidate's research in race and ethnic studies will engage methods and questions across multiple disciplines about citizenship, rights, and/or forms of cultural belonging. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of this TAE as an area of intensive research and teaching. This position includes graduate teaching at a research-intensive public university with a diverse student body.

The search committee will include members of the English department as well as members of the Citizenship, Rights, and Cultural Belonging steering committee. For more information on the TAEs, go to www.binghamton.edu/tae.

Requirements: Additional Information: Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
 * 1) Completed Ph.D. by the time of appointment in August, 2015.
 * 2) Dissertation with a transdisciplinary approach to comparative race and ethnic studies and a focus clearly related to citizenship, rights, and cultural belonging.
 * 3) Evidence of or potential for significant scholarly publication.
 * 4) Evidence of excellent teaching.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter (addressed to Joseph Keith, Search Committee Chair), a current CV, at least three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of 15-20 pages to http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 17. The first round of interviews will be conducted by Skype in December. Finalists will be invited to campus at the start of the spring semester.

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2015 and Comparative 2015

Bucknell University (PA) - TT Open Rank - Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Bucknell's English Department invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States, with a specialization in Latino/a, Asian-American, and/or Native American literature(s). Candidates must hold a PhD in English, American Studies, or an equivalent field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3/2 load and a range of courses in his/her area of specialization as well as introductory courses and seminars. We seek an outstanding faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research, student learning, diversity, and inclusive pedagogy.

Application materials include a CV, statements that address your experience and potential as a teacher, your scholarly interests, and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on November 5th and continue until the position is filled.

Applications are only accepted through Interfolio ByCommittee. Please use the SUBMIT APPLICATION link above or go to http://apply.interfolio.com/26479.

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Deadline: Nov. 5

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 * Watch out for this place, especially if you care about cultural diversity, and/or especially if you want to do serious research; see Universities to Fear, the Chronic Issues section.


 * Watch out for nasty comments from a disgruntled former colleague.

California State University-Fresno (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, American Literature, emphasis in Chican@ and/or African American Lit. - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Position: The Department of English in the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position as an Assistant Professor in American Literature with an emphasis in Chican@ and/or African American Literature. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, conduct scholarly and applied research, and engage in service-related activities. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in American literature, core courses for the major, General Education courses, as well as regular topics courses in area(s) of specialty.

Overview: We believe that the best English classrooms are communities in which teachers and students work together to analyze, construct, and apply meaning. Class size is typically under 25. First-year writing courses are taught by our graduate students. Faculty members have ample opportunity to design courses in response to changes in the field, student interests, and their own scholarly leanings. Our faculty is comprised of scholars of literature, rhetoric, and composition, as well as creative writers. It includes winners of the Pulitzer Prize, the American Book Award, and several Fulbright scholars. The English Department is home to The Normal School literary magazine and three other literary journals. It also has an active Sigma Tau Delta chapter. Students and faculty alike have a strong sense of community relationship, manifested in their organizing of the Central Valley-wide Young Writers Conference for over thirty years, and in their serving as base for the Chicano Writers and Artists Association (CWAA). In 2007, the department also hosted the national MELUS conference. Every year the English department organizes the Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas (UCMLA), a successful local conference with potential for growth. Now in its sixth year, UCMLA has foregrounded multiethnic literatures, provided a platform for presentation of undergraduate scholarship in the field, gathered graduate students and faculty together in event planning, and brought to campus such writers and critics as Cherrie Moraga, Roxane Gay, Samiya Bashir, and Jorge Huerta among others as keynote speakers.

Required Education: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in American Literature, American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or other closely-related disciplines from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/13/2015).

Required Experience: 1)Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level; 2) Clear research agenda, and 3) Ability to demonstrate commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: 1) Additional teaching and/or research expertise in 19th-century and early American Literature; 2) Experience with conference planning, and 3) Interest in connecting research to California's Central Valley community.

APPLY: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants must complete an on-line application at jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) list of three professional references. Short-listed candidates will be required to submit three current letters of recommendation prior to their phone/video interviews, which will be held in early December. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts prior to campus visits. For inquiries, contact: Dr. Samina Najmi, Search Committee Chair; California State University, Fresno; Department of English; College of Arts and Humanities; 5245 N. Backer Avenue, MS PB 98; Fresno, CA 93740-8001; Phone: 559.278.2553; E-mail: snajmi@csufresno.edu

http://jobs.fresnostate.edu

Deadline: Review begins Nov. 1

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Request for Additional Materials: x2 11/13 (writing sample and recommendation letters)

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 * Also posted at Early American 2015, African American Lit. 2015 and American Studies 2015

===Lafayette College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing (fields incl. Ethnic American Lit.)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015

Minnesota State University, Mankato (MN) - TT Asst. Professor, American Literature (with Multicultural Emphasis)
SALARY: Depends on Qualifications. OPENING DATE: 11/19/14. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 22, 2014. POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*). DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 17, 2015

RESPONSIBILITIES: The English Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks a specialist in American literature with a multicultural emphasis (for example African-American, Asian-American, Latino/a, and/or Native American literatures). Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses at the introductory, upper-level, and graduate levels, including at least one semester of the American literature survey (the year-long sequence is beginnings to 21st century) and courses in the candidate's area of specialization. In addition, candidates must be prepared to teach writing-intensive general education literature courses and composition. An ability to teach online and/or hybrid courses is desirable. Also required: continued scholarly activity, undergraduate and graduate advising, and service on department or university committees. Standard university teaching load is 24 credits per year (standard English Department load is three 4-credit courses per semester).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The English Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato includes master's level programs in Creative Writing (MFA), Literature and English Studies, Technical Communication, and TESL, and undergraduate programs in the same fields, plus Humanities and English Education. There are also undergraduate minors in linguistics and film studies. The English department is also responsible for the university's large composition program and offers general education courses in literature, film, popular culture, and humanities. For further information, visit the department website at: http://english.mnsu.edu. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.
 * Doctorate in English or closely related field, conferred on an official transcript by August 10, 2015.
 * Specialization in American literature, with an emphasis in a multicultural subfield.
 * Evidence of preparation to teach literature courses in area of specialization.
 * Evidence of preparation to teach an American literature survey course.
 * Relevant scholarly activity.
 * College-level teaching experience in literature and writing.
 * Demonstrated ability to teach online or hybrid courses at the college level.
 * Experience using classroom technology (e.g., course management systems).
 * Record of successful contributions to student growth and development.
 * Record of successful workplace collaboration or other departmental, college, or university service.
 * Scholarly or research interests that will advance the mission and goals of the English department at Minnesota State University, Mankato (see http://english.mnsu.edu/mission.htm for departmental goals).
 * Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. Contact Information: Professor Richard Robbins, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, 230 Armstrong Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001-8400. E-mail inquiries: [mailto:richard.robbins@mnsu.edu richard.robbins@mnsu.edu] Phone: (507) 389-1354 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Fax: (507) 389-5362 NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
 * Cover Letter
 * Resume/Curriculum Vitae
 * Contact information for three (3) references
 * Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
 * Statement of philosophy of teaching and research goals
 * Writing sample
 * Three professional letters of reference sent to the Search Committee Chair, Richard Robbins, at the address below
 * Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html.

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 * Also posted at American Open 2015

Oklahoma State University (OK) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Contemporary Ethnic Literature of the U.S. - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Tenure-track position in contemporary ethnic literature of the U.S., with a preference for candidates with specialization in Native American and/or African American studies. 2-2 teaching load beginning August 2015. PhD, strong research agenda, and demonstrated excellence in teaching required. OSU offers the BA, MA, and the PhD in English. For further information see our webpage at http://english.okstate.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2014. We will continue, however, to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. Submit letter of application, cv, writing sample, and dossier, including three letters of recommendation and transcript through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/26755. This position is contingent upon availability of funding. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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Providence College (RI) - TT Asst. Professor of English - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Providence College invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track, with a specialty within the fields of Latina/o, Caribbean American, Asian American, and/or Native American literatures. 3-3 teaching load.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution by the time of appointment and will be expected to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to establish a scholarly research program, and a willingness to be active in service to the college and community.

Applicants must apply on line at https://careers.providence.edu by November 3, 2014 and submit a cover letter, CV, transcripts, a 20-page writing sample, and the names and email addresses of three reference providers who can submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.

As we seek to build a faculty that represents our increasingly diverse student body, we particularly invite applications from members of underrepresented groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a community that is attentive to gender, race, and class diversity among our students. In addition, scholars whose research places the U. S. in interdisciplinary and/or transnational perspectives are particularly welcome.

Providence College, a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic program and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

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Deadline: Nov. 3

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 * Has anyone received an e-mail request to "catch" them on the phone? Is this some sort of ambush interview?

St. Lawrence University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Ethnic American Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in ethnic American literatures (with emphasis on African-American literature, Asian-American literature, Latin-American literature, and/or Native American literature). The successful candidate will offer introductory surveys and upper division courses in these subject areas, as well as the department's research methods/theory course. The successful candidate will join a department founded upon the essential relationship between creative expression and the study of literature, a department with a commitment to excellence in teaching as well as scholarship. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester. St. Lawrence offers a generous travel policy, and junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support.

Ph.D., publications, and teaching experience required.

To apply: 1. Applicants must complete an online application at http://employment.stlawu.edu 2. Submit a letter of application, C.V., letters of recommendation, and sample syllabi for two relevant courses via Interfolio's ByCommittee. (For help with Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.). Applications should be received by November 15, 2014; review will continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY, 13617, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.

The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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Does any one know how to actually apply for this job? There's no interfolio link on the job page or job description. The website link provided is just a standard application form that does not allow you to include attachments.
 * Here is the Interfolio link (from the MLA JIL): https://apply.interfolio.com/26759

University of California, Berkeley (CA) -  TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor, Native American, Chicano/a, and/or Latino/a Literature
The English Department at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position specializing in Native American, Chicano/a, and/or Latino/a literature. The expected start date is July 1, 2015. We welcome all critical approaches. Basic qualifications: Applicants for an assistant professor position must have completed all Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree requirements except the dissertation by the time of application. Applicants for an associate professor position must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) at the time of application.

The successful candidate for an assistant professor appointment must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in English or a related field by the time of employment.

Additional qualifications: We seek a research-oriented candidate with a demonstrated ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Chicano/a, Latino/a, and/or Native American literature, as applicable. Applicants must have a well-defined, original program of ongoing research and present demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching.

Once application materials have been uploaded, candidates will then need to request letters of reference through the system. Referees will then receive an e-mail with a link to upload letter/s. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Application materials must be uploaded and completed by October 31, 2014 to be considered. Questions may be directed to Grace De Guzman at [mailto:acadhr_english@berkeley.edu acadhr_english@berkeley.edu].

Link to Apply: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00525

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Deadline: Oct. 31

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University of Tampa (FL) - TT Asst. Professor of English and Writing (20th and 21st c. Hemispheric American Studies) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English and Writing in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in 20th and 21st century Hemispheric American Studies beginning in August 2015.

The desirable area of expertise is American literary/cultural exchange (including Afro-Caribbean, Latino/Latina, African-American, Cuban, or transnational literatures) with a possible secondary area of knowledge in digital literacy, intermedia and mixed media forms, or post-print publication. Experience with editing/publishing is also ideal.

Teaching load is 3/3 (6 four-hour courses each academic year), half of which will be taught in First Year Writing or sophomore Academic Writing.

The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than August 2015. The successful candidate will be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching and will maintain a record of scholarly/creative work through publications, student advising, and service to the department, college, university, and broader community. For details and to apply, please go to: https://jobs.ut.edu Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, and examples of other professional, editorial, or creative work, including a digital portfolio of multimedia work if appropriate. In addition, applicants will be requested to enter name and email address for three (3) reference providers.

Application review will begin November 11, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

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Deadline: Nov. 11

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 * From 20-21 c. American 2015: "MLA scheduled 11.21 (I know! I was surprised, too.) "

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2015

Brooklyn College, CUNY - TT Assistant Professor - Asian/Asian American Lit. (English) -- CANCELED
The Brooklyn College English department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with course design and teaching experience in the literatures of Asian America and Asia or the Asian diasporas in their socio-historical contexts. Candidates should have a promising research and publication agenda, a commitment to college service, and interest in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Asian American/Asian Studies. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, English, or American Studies in hand or to be awarded by May 2015. COMPENSATION: $61,903 - $74,133; Commensurate with experience and credentials. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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 * (10/15/14) This job posting no longer exists. I contacted HR and was told that the job search was canceled this morning due to budgetary reasons.

Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

University of California, San Diego (CA) - Assistant Professor 20th-century contemporary American and/or Asian-American Lit.
The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts & Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (http://literature.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates specializing in Asian American literature and culture whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education and accomplishments or concrete plans in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity. We welcome applications at every level of the assistant professor rank. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The organization of the Department of Literature is unique within the University of California system in that it is neither a department of English nor a department of Comparative Literature as either is traditionally construed. Rather, from its beginning, the Literature Department at UCSD has aimed to be a department of world literatures and cultures within a single unit committed to the multilingual, historical study of the connections and conflicts between cultures and society. We seek candidates who have demonstrated the highest standards of scholarly research and professional activity and who will actively participate in our department's multilingual, transnational projects.

We are interested in candidates whose methodological approaches and research may demonstrate expertise in gender and sexuality studies, cultural studies, 20th century U.S. literature and culture, materialist approaches (corporeal and economic), theories of migration and diaspora. Ability to teach courses ranging from broad undergraduate surveys of Asian American literature and culture to more specialized upper-division courses to graduate seminars is desirable. As a department of world literature we welcome research interests in transatlantic and transpacific literary studies, minority discourse, and the culture of empire.

Successful candidates will have strong, demonstrated accomplishments or concrete plans in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.

Salary: Salary will be based on published UC pay scales.

Closing Date: Application Deadline is November 15, 2014

To Apply: Submit all application documentation using UCSD’s online Recruit web page https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00638

Please apply the following elements to your application: Literature (10- 829)

Required documents include: 1) a cover letter (include job ad code [159] and the acronym showing where you found the ad) at the top of your cover letter, 2) current CV, 3) at least 3 letters of recommendation; please add contact names and requested information (click on the prompt to contact references, which generates an email to these references), 4) a writing sample of 20-30 pages. Upload in .doc or .pdf format. Request your dossier services to upload reference letters to your online application web page, 5) a personal diversity and leadership statement (see below).

Applicants should include a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity and leadership. Contribution to diversity statements could include an attention to diverse learning needs, engaging learning fields of diverse communities, pedagogical methods that address learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds, an awareness of inequities in education and research, a track record of specific activities that address and mitigate inequities, follow-up of positive impact on under-represented students, and a specific plan of activities and follow-up at UCSD (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further information).

H-NET

Deadline: Nov. 15

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2015

Florida State University (FL) - TT Asst. Professor, Latino/a literature
We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Latino/a literature. We welcome applicants working in all areas and periods, including hemispheric American literatures, comparative ethnicity and race studies, and transnational and global approaches. Starting date August 2015. Ph.D. required. Record of publication and commitment to research excellence. 2/2 teaching assignment; one graduate course per year. Competitive salary. Application materials (letter, c.v, writing sample, at least three recommendation letters) via the Interfolio ByCommittee system addressed to Prof. Jerrilyn McGregory, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32306-1580. Review of applications will begin Nov. 17 for MLA interviews; applications will be considered until position is filled. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women encouraged to apply. A Public Records agency.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27295

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 17

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Loyola University Maryland (MD) - TT Asst. Professor of English, US Latino/a Literature/Culture
Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a beginning tenure-track position in U.S. Latino/a literatures and cultures. Interests in multiethnic, Caribbean, or global Anglophone literature welcome. Faculty responsibilities include teaching three classes each semester, with no composition; ongoing, peer-reviewed scholarly publication; and service to the department and university. Must demonstrate commitment to the ideals of Jesuit higher education. Ph.D. required by August 2015. Salary is competitive.

The University welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to its educational mission. Loyola is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups, regardless of religious affiliation. For more information and to apply go to http://www.loyola.edu/careers. Priority application deadline: October 17, 2014.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 17

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 * Has anyone heard from this committee? (12/7)

New York University (NY) - Asst. Professor in Latino Studies
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese seek an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Latino Studies whose work actively engages Latin American Studies. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2015, pending administrative and budgetary approval. We seek a wide-ranging scholar who brings a transnational or hemispheric perspective to the study of history, literature, or other cultural production, and who will enhance and complement programmatic strengths in both departments. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese required. In addition to undergraduate teaching, the candidate hired will teach and advise graduate students. Review of applications will begin November 21, 2014.

To apply, see the NYU Department of Social and Cultural Analysis websitehttp://sca.as.nyu.edu. Instructions can be found under the homepage link “Employment Opportunities”. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Interfolio Application

Deadline: Nov. 21

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 * See also: Spanish and Portuguese 2014-2015

Pennsylvania State University (PA) - Asst. Professor, Latina/o Studies - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, seeks a Latina/o Studies scholar whose innovative scholarship complements our department`s established strengths in American literature. Penn State offers an interdisciplinary Latina/o Studies undergraduate and graduate minor, which includes courses in the Department of English. Successful applicants will demonstrate a compelling research agenda with significant promise of publication in diverse top tier outlets and across disciplinary boundaries.

PhD must be in hand by time of appointment, August 2015. Faculty will teach two courses per semester (four per calendar year) and have opportunities for supported research leave. Information regarding the department can be found at http://english.la.psu.edu/. Please apply directly online, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, abstract of dissertation (1000 words), and one writing sample. Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Karen Davis at [mailto:kmd16@psu.edu kmd16@psu.edu]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the appropriate candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in January.

Apply to job 53820 at http://www.psu.jobs

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins immediately (posted 09/26/14)

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State University of New York at Oswego (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Latino and Contemporary U.S. Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English and Creative Writing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Latino Literatures and Culture with a dual specialization in Twentieth Century & Contemporary American (U.S.) Literature.

Posting Date: October 8, 2014

Review Date: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time UUP faculty, visit: http://www.suny.edu/benefits/

Date of Appointment: August 17, 2015

Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching the core courses in the English major, College Writing, and advanced courses that focus on national and global literatures. Additional responsibilities include advisement of students in the major and department and university service.

In addition, this position will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree by time of appointment. The candidates' primary area of specialization must be in Latino literary and cultural studies with a dual emphasis in 20th century-contemporary American (U.S.) literature. Candidates must be dedicated to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed in a multicultural and global community. Additionally, the candidate will likely be versed in critical race theory, LatCrit, border studies, and/or hemispheric studies. As such, the ideal candidate will speak to our interest in helping students make connections between the personal, the political, and the texts studied in a department that includes tracks in Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing, and Literary Studies and also serves programs in Native American Studies, Global and International Studies, African and African-American Studies, and Gender and Women's Studies.

To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, particular intellectual and professional interest, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53832

When your application is complete, the Search Chair will send invitations to your references so that they may upload your references to Interview Exchange.

Send inquiries to Professor Patricia Clark, Chair, Department of English and Creative Writing, SUNY Oswego at [mailto:patricia.clark@oswego.edu patricia.clark@oswego.edu]

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring. Files must be complete to be considered.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: (11/6 - writing sample & letters) (x3)

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): x2 Skype - 12/9, 12/8 [posted 12/2]

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2015

United States Naval Academy (MD) - Assistant Professor in Latino/a Literature
We anticipate (pending budgetary approval) a tenure-track, assistant-professor position in Latino/a literature.

We are especially interested in candidates who focus on gender and sexuality studies, and we welcome other subspecialties such as Film, Digital Humanities, Creative Writing, and Rhetoric.

Tenure-track faculty teach nine hours/semester, including two individually-designed sections of our Freshman Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature sequence and one upper-level literature course within the Naval Academy’s comprehensive English major. We particularly seek candidates with the ability and desire to teach writing within the context of literature courses, not only in their specialized field but in other areas as well. The position begins in fall, 2015.

Evidence of strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, innovative research, and appropriate service required; a Ph.D. in literature (with relevant specialization) must be in hand by 1 August 2015.

Applications due 1 November 2014: visit http://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobs.php to apply. USNA is an equal-opportunity employer.

Deadline: review begins immediately (posted 09/26/14)

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University of Chicago (IL) - Assistant Professor in Latino/a Literatures
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Latino-Latina literature. We welcome candidates whose teaching and research may contribute to the work of an active and developing group--in the English Department and related departments--studying the literature and film of the global South and transnational literature. This appointment is expected to begin Fall 2015. Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2015 is highly preferred and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and dissertation abstract online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting number 02347: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu. Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Monday, November 3, 2014.

Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

Posting Link: http://tinyurl.com/mpmnkmk

Deadline: Nov. 3

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University of Colorado Boulder (CO) - TT Asst. Professor - Chicano/Chicana-Latino/Latina Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
Beginning Assistant Professor of English: Chicano/Chicana-Latino/Latina Literature

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Department of English announces a tenure-track position in Chicano/Chicana-Latino/Latina Literature at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2015. PhD requirements must be completed prior to the start of the position. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following additional areas of specialization: Latin and hemispheric American, comparative ethnicity and race, gender and sexuality, and media studies. Candidates must demonstrate scholarly excellence and teaching experience. The normal teaching load is 2/2 and includes undergraduate English-major courses and graduate courses. Junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support.

Interest in the position consisting of a letter of application, c.v., and contact information must be submitted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting # F01651. Please do not send a writing sample or other materials at this time; these may be requested at a later date.

Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will take place at the MLA convention.

For questions about the position or about the electronic application process, please contact engl.chrasst@colorado.edu.

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

Link to Apply: https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/86891

Deadline: Oct. 22

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University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor - Creative Non-fiction and Latino/-a Literature - CANCELLED
The Department of English at the University of Denver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Creative Non-fiction with an emphasis in Latino/-a literature. Ability to teach both creative writing workshops and literature required. Duties will include teaching a full range of courses in American ethnic literature and creative non-fiction at the undergraduate and graduate level. This assistant professor will be responsible for all advising and mentoring activities required of full-time faculty. The successful candidate must have an active research agenda.

Required Education and Qualifications:


 * PhD in literature or creative writing preferred
 * Appropriate university teaching experience

Instructions for candidates:

Those who wish to apply must submit an online application at http://www.dujobs.org and attach a cover letter, a C.V., and any relevant supporting materials. Please have three (3) letters of recommendation sent by email attachment to lbenselm@du.edu or by first class mail to L. Bensel-Meyers, Chair, Department of English, 2000 E. Asbury Avenue, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Simply Hired

Deadline: Nov. 1 (review begins)

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 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2015
 * From Creative Writing page:
 * Q. (11/18): How was cancellation announced? What was reason given?
 * A. (11/19): Received an e-mail saying we are cancelling the search for the position to which you applied. No reason given.

University of New Hampshire - TT Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies
The Spanish & Portuguese Program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies beginning Fall 2015. The ideal candidate will specialize in U.S. Latina/o literary or cultural studies and preference will be given to candidates with a focus on Caribbean literatures and cultures in the U.S. Candidates with other specialties within U.S. Latina/o literary and cultural studies, or who specialize in Caribbean literature and culture with a secondary specialty or demonstrated interest in U.S. Latina/o literature and culture, may also be considered. The University is committed to creating and nurturing a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry.

The Spanish & Portuguese Program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures currently offers a major and an M.A. in Spanish (language, linguistics, literatures, cultures), as well as elementary and intermediate courses in Portuguese. The College also has interdisciplinary minors in Latin American Studies and Race & Ethnic Studies. Tenure-track faculty in the department teach 2/2 and advise majors and minors in Spanish. In addition, faculty pursue a research agenda and participate in the shared governance of the university through service activities.

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for the position include: Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment (August 15) in Spanish, Comparative Literature, Latina/o Studies or a closely related field, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, evidence of a robust research agenda, and teaching experience at the college/university level. Enthusiasm for teaching a range of courses at the undergraduate level, from conversation/composition through advanced literary and cultural studies seminars, is a must, as is the ability to contribute to the M.A. program. Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds is required. To receive full consideration for this position, in addition to completing the required on-line application form, please be prepared to submit: a letter of application, CV, writing sample (not to exceed 20 pp.), statement of research plan, statement of teaching philosophy, and graduate transcript.

Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent by the referees to Casey Darasz at casey.darasz@unh.edu.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype in mid-January.

Apply at: https://jobs.usnh.edu/ (Posting Number/Job Order #: 0902426)

Deadline: Dec. 15

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2015 and Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Assistant Professor, Latino-Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of English and the Institute for Latino Studies seek a specialist in Latino literatures and cultures at the rank of beginning or advanced Assistant Professor. The appointment will be housed in the Department of English with a close affiliation to the Institute as a Faculty Fellow. All periods and areas welcome although preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrable ability to work across two or more Latino populations in their teaching and/or research.

Please send a letter of application and CV to engljobs@nd.edu. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 17, 2014.

The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women, minorities, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu.

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

http://english.nd.edu/about/job-openings/

Deadline: Oct. 17

Acknowledgment received: Auto-reply from email when applying. E-letter Nov 5

Request for additional materials: Nov 1, deadline for writing sample and 3 letters of recommendation by Nov 14 (x13)

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 * Interviews will take place via teleconference of the highest quality possible during the week of Dec 15th. ND anticipates setting those up the week prior.

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - Assistant Professor of English, Latina/o Literature and Culture
The University of Pennsylvania seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of English specializing in Latina/o Literature and Culture. We encourage candidates in all conceptual areas and historical periods to apply. We are especially interested in innovative methodologies, rigorous and creative engagements with diverse archives, and transnational/global approaches to the field.

The normal teaching load in our department is two courses per semester; salary and benefits are competitive. Applications should be submitted by online portal: http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/299

To apply include a letter of application, CV, writing sample (max. 7500 words), and the contact information for three individuals who will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation. Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 24, 2014. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of English is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html). The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/Women/Individuals with disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 24

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University of Texas at Arlington (TX) - TT Assistant Professor in Latino/a Literature
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in English with a PhD focusing on Latino/a Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who can also make contributions to the Universitys Center for Mexican American Studies and to UTAs mission as an Hispanic-Serving Institution. A secondary interest in translation studies is desirable as is an interest in the digital humanities.

Faculty are expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, maintain an active research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the department and the University. Salary, benefits, and privileges are competitive with other public research universities. Standard teaching load is 2/2 the first year, and 3/2 thereafter.

Application deadline: 15 December 2014. E-mail application letter, CV, dissertation abstract or statement of research plans, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and letters of recommendation to Neill Matheson, Co-Chair, Latino/a Literature Search Committee (matheson@uta.edu).

A Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive university, UT Arlington has an ethnically diverse campus with African-American, Hispanic, Asian, International, and Native American students accounting for approximately 52 percent of the student population.

The English Department is one of the largest units within the College of Liberal Arts with more than 300 undergraduates as well as MA and doctoral programs. The 12 departments which comprise the College of Liberal Arts offer 18 bachelor, 14 master, and 4 doctoral degrees in the broad areas of arts, humanities, languages and linguistics, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts supports interdisciplinary teaching and research within its 12 departments and across the university through such centers and programs as the Center for Mexican-American Studies, the Womens and Gender Studies program, the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, and the new Center for African American Studies.

The areas educational and research activity is supported by many private and public universities, health science centers, and community colleges. Residents in the Metroplex are able to take advantage of a wealth of cultural, recreational, and professional sporting events.

Please visit our website at http://www.uta.edu/english/ to learn about our faculty and course offerings.

UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 15

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Cornell University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Indigenous Literatures - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Cornell University Department of English invites applications and nominations for one tenure-track assistant professorship to begin July 1, 2015, in Indigenous literatures. We are seeking a specialist whose focus is the Anglophone literatures of Indigenous peoples of the United States (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians) and/or Indigenous peoples of Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa (Aboriginal and Maori). We are particularly interested in scholars who, while working on local issues in one of the specified areas, have a global/comparative perspective. Please submit a letter of application, c.v., dissertation abstract, three letters of recommendation, and writing sample to AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4658. Deadline: November 7, 2014. We actively encourage applications of women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26819

MLA JIL 09/26/14

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2015

Northern Michigan University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor, Native American Literature and Creative Writing (Poetry)
Assistant Professor Tenure-track position in Native American Literature with expertise in Creative Writing (Poetry)

The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Native American Literature with expertise in Creative Writing (Poetry). Responsibilities include a 3/3 teaching load of introductory and advanced courses in Native American Literatures, as well as introductory and advanced poetry workshops. Expectations are primarily focused on excellence in teaching and professional/scholarly/creative work which contributes to personal and departmental effectiveness. Service to the department and the university is expected. Additional responsibilities include the direction of MA and MFA theses.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA or PhD. Commitment to teaching excellence and research specialization in Native American literatures in English, and significant publications of poetry in nationally recognized venues. Expectations in publications in nationally recognized venues, including one full-length book; successful instructional experience at the college level; and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate workshops in the field of expertise, as well as lower-level courses. Additional expertise in LGBTQ or Global Indigenous Studies is desirable.

For additional qualifications, please visit https://employMe.nmu.edu.

The salary is competitive with excellent benefits. The position will begin in August 2015.

Northern Michigan University, with 8,600 students and 180 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at www.nmu.edu/marquette.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile, cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. This position will be posted until November 14, 2014.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 14

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 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2015

San Diego State University (CA) - Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies with Emphasis in Literature and/or Sustainability - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
The Department of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American Indian literature or environmental sustainability. We seek candidates with rigorous publication records. Commitment to collaborate with indigenous communities, practice-based research agenda, and interdisciplinary teaching ability desired. Ph.D. or M.F.A required.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Please submit (1) application letter, (2) CV, (3) scholarly writing sample, (4) three relevant course syllabi, and (5) three reference letters to http://apply.interfolio.com/26089.

Review of applications begins October 15, 2014. Incomplete applications not considered.

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Oct. 15

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 * From Ethnic Studies 2014-2015: "Campus visit scheduled 12/4 x1"

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 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

South Dakota State University (SD) - TT Asst. / Assoc. Professor - Native American Lit and Creative Writing
The English Department at South Dakota State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track (9-month) Assistant or Associate Professor of English to teach courses in Native American Literature and Creative Writing. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in English (or closely related field) with an emphasis in Native American Literature in hand by August 15, 2015 as well as effective written and oral communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability and willingness to collaborate within and across disciplinary lines. Emphasis must be demonstrated in each of the following ways: 1) Ph.D.-level coursework in Native American Literature; 2) Ph.D. or MA-level coursework in Creative Writing; and 3) a dissertation project focusing on issues pertaining to Native American Studies. Also must demonstrate the following: Ability to teach courses in Native American Literature; ability to contribute to the American Indian Studies program at SDSU, preferably through a specific vision for integrating and sharing languages, modes of literature and storytelling, and cultures of the northern plains native peoples; ability to teach courses in American Literature, preferably Early American Literature; ability to teach creative writing courses; potential in scholarship and publication; willingness to develop and teach distance education courses; and interest in developing community outreach and/or Service Learning programs. Experience or training in reading/speaking/translating Lakota/Dakota/Nakota languages is desired. Tenure-track assignment includes: 3-3 teaching load with expectations in scholarship, advising, and departmental, college, and university service. Teaching load can vary depending on level of scholarship and service. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Full consideration given to applications received by December 23, 2014. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Baggett at (605) 688-5191 or paul.baggett@sdstate.edu. To apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, and follow the electronic employment process. SDSU will not be interviewing at the MLA in Vancouver. For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128. SDSU is an AA/EEO employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 23

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:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2015