Modern British 2011

= Stats =


 * Search committee members:
 * PhD: 2
 * ABD:
 * ABD and will defend this year: 2
 * Post Doc: 1
 * First time on market:
 * Three or more years on market: 1
 * Unemployed, looking for job: 1
 * Have short-term gig, looking for TT: 2
 * Have TT position, looking for new one: 2
 * Tenured but hankering after greener pastures:
 * Lurker: 1

Primary area of research:
 * Fiction: 3
 * Drama:
 * Poetry:
 * Other:
 * Modernism: 4
 * pre-1945: 3
 * post-1945: 1

=Modern and Contemporary British Jobs 2011=

Adrian College (MI)
The Department of English at Adrian College invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in British literature, to begin August 2011. Literature Ph.D. in hand required. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in British Literature from the late-seventeenth century to the present. Additional responsibilities will include a 200-level British Masterpieces class for non-majors, WAC courses, and three sections of First-Year Writing per year. Additional areas of expertise are a plus. Our department values teaching writing as a process, a student-centered approach, and experiential learning. Please visit our web site and familiarize yourself with our institution. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until December 1, 2010. Submission materials should be submitted to [mailto:englishsearch@adrian.edu englishsearch@adrian.edu].

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Deadline: December 1

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 * Cross-posted at Generalist 2011, Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011 & British Open 2011

College of the Holy Cross
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of English at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment to begin in August, 2011. Candidates should be specialists in Modern British Fiction, with a secondary interest in teaching Modern Drama and Contemporary Drama. In addition to an upper-level course each term in one’s specialty, candidates will teach 2 first-year courses annually and one intermediate Readings course yearly, introducing majors to a century or period. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as well as scholarly achievement. Ph.D. required. This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a full-salary one-semester research leave prior to tenure review and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for senior faculty. Please send a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, statement on teaching, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Patrick J. Ireland, Chair, Department of English, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610 by November 15. Interviews by invitation will be conducted at MLA in Los Angeles."

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Why isn't this job posted on chronicle of higher ed or in higher ed jobs? I only found it by scanning through the college's website.


 * As noted above, this job was advertised in the MLA Job Information List. Some schools only post ads there, since it is assumed most of those on the market can get access to it. Also, it can get expensive to post ads in multiple places (the Chronicle, in particular, I understand is rather expensive to advertise with).
 * My specialty is 20th century fiction. But I have taught 4 courses on 20th centry British and American drama over past several years. Plus I've taught a lot of Shakespeare. Would this pass as secondary interest interest in teaching modern - contemporary drama?
 * Sounds plausible to me.

Duke University
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"The Duke University English Department is searching for an assistant professor (tenure track) with expertise in the contemporary British/Anglophone literatures of the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries. We particularly welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in the parallel fields of world literature, global modernism, and contemporary media and science studies."

Deadline: The deadline for applications is October 22, 2010

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 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

Grant MacEwan University (Alberta, Canada)
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Subfield/description: "The Department of English at Grant MacEwan University invites applicants for a continuing position in drama. Applicants must have a specialization in the scholarly study and textual analysis of British or American drama, excluding Shakespeare and the Renaissance. Preference will be given to specializations in twentieth century British or American drama."

Deadline: December 1, 2010

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 * Cross-posted at Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011, Generalist 2011, and 20-21 c. American 2011

Hillsdale College (MI) - 2 positions
From MLA JIL (10/13):

Hillsdale College, an independent, four-year institution with a traditional liberal arts mission, seeks applications for two entry-level tenure-track positions beginning August 2011. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester as follows: a. two courses in a “Freshmen Rhetoric and the Great Books” sequence; b. a survey course in English or American literature or an upper-level course in English or American literature. Generalists in British and American literature are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to those prepared to teach Restoration to Romantic literature (1660-1830), Victorian to Modern British literature (1830 to the present), or Colonial and Federalist American literature (1607-1820). Other desirable attributes include a solid blend of teaching, research, and service preparation, and a strong commitment to a traditional liberal arts mission. Send a letter of application that presents (a) evidence of strong undergraduate teaching skills (b) a discussion of the philosophy behind such teaching and (c) a detailed response to the College’s Mission Statement (http://www.hillsdale.edu/about/history/mission.asp ) that includes a discussion of the candidate’s ability to teach in the light of its commitments. The application must also include a curriculum vitae, three up-to-date letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a self-addressed, stamped postcard for acknowledgment of the completed application. All materials must be received by December 1, 2010. Interviews will be conducted at the Los Angeles MLA Convention January 6-9, 2011. Send materials to Dr. Michael M. Jordan, Chair, Department of English, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI 49242. (517) 437-7341.

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Cross-Posted at Generalist 2011, Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011, Early American 2011 & Restoration/18th-Century 2011

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)
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"faculty member with specialization in World or Multicultural Literature, 20th and 21st century British literature, and/or postcolonial literature."

Deadline: ? (posted on HigherEdJobs.com on 9/11/10)

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 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011


 * "Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. . . is recognized as a certified “Best Christian Workplace”."

James Madison University (VA)
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"Assistant Professor of English in contemporary (post-1945) British literature. Tenure-track position, to begin Fall 2011. We welcome candidates with broad knowledge of post-national British literature who are interested in teaching courses in fiction, poetry, drama, or film."

Deadline: 11-05-2010

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Kent State University at Tuscarawas (OH)
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"a tenure-track position to teach introductory writing courses and upper-level writing and literature courses . . . Ph.D. in English by the appointment date. Preferred concentrations include 20th/21st Century American and/or British Literature or criticism. Experience in technical or business and professional writing is highly desirable."

Deadline: No deadline stated (posted on HigherEdJobs on 9/15/10)

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 * Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011 & Generalist 2011 &amp; British Open 2011

North Central College (IL)
"North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in English with expertise in 20th-century literature, British or Anglophone, to begin Fall, 2011. A Ph.D. must be in hand by September 1, 2011. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts setting and to scholarly activity. The position includes teaching literature and composition courses and offers opportunities to participate in North Central's interdisciplinary programs. Appointment at the rank of assistant professor is anticipated, but higher rank may be considered for suitably qualified candidates."

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 26, 2010, and continue until the position is filled

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 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

Northwestern University
From MLA JIL: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY TRANSNATIONAL LITERATURE AND CULTURE

"The English Department seeks outstanding junior candidates for a tenure–track position in transnational, comparative ethnic, and cross-cultural approaches to 20th and 21st century literature and culture. We welcome applicants with expertise in any genre or critical methodology and are particularly interested in scholars who work with non-U.S. texts and traditions. The ability to teach post-war British literature is a plus, although not required."

Deadline: November 8

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 * Cross-posted at Comparative 2011 & Anglophone 2011

Norwich University
"The School of Humanities invites applications for a tenure-track English faculty position to begin fall 2011. This position will teach courses in freshman composition, world literature surveys, and English program electives. Documented expertise in British literature since 1945 with secondary interests in film and/or pop culture is welcomed."

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Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 8 November 2010.

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Oklahoma State University
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"Tenure-track position in English, specializing in Literature Post 1900 with emphasis in poetry and poetics. 3-2 teaching load beginning August 2011."

Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2010.

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Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011 & Generalist 2011

Oregon State University (Literature, Science and Technology)
Link to University Job Site (posting #0006235)

Assistant Professor in Literature, Science, and Technology

From MLA JIL:

A full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-track, assistant professor position in Literature, Science, and Technology beginning in Fall, 2011. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Significant teaching experience and demonstrated scholarly innovation, commitment, and publication strongly preferred. A typical teaching load would be five courses (2-2-1 or similar three-term arrangement) and might include Science Writing, Historical Textualities of Science, Science and Travel, Language and Environmental Science, etc., with emphasis on 18th-21st century Anglo-American and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Deadline: 11-12-2010

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 * Cross-posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2011, Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011, Early American 2011, & 20-21 c. American 2011

Oxford University, New College (UK)
From MLA JIL:

New College and the Faculty of English Language and Literature propose to appoint a Tutorial Fellow and CUF Lecturer in Modern English Literature (1832-present), with a research interest 1900-present. This full-time post is available from 1 October 2011 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The main duties of the post will be to deliver tutorial teaching at undergraduate level for the College (8 hours per week in term); to deliver 16 lectures or classes per year for the Faculty’s undergraduate and Masters courses, to supervise graduate students, to engage in research and to contribute to the examining and admissions processes as necessary. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in English literature, and will have a strong record of research at an international level, or the potential to develop one. The ability to deliver effective tutorial and class teaching to high-achieving undergraduates is essential. The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the further particulars, which also contain details on how to apply. These are available from our website at http://www.new.ox.ac.uk or from the Deputy Academic Administrator, New College, Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3BN (email: [mailto:rowenna.james@new.ox.ac.uk rowenna.james@new.ox.ac.uk], tel: 01865 279596).

Deadline: The closing date for applications is Monday 8th November 2010.

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Providence College
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"The Department of English at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in drama, with expertise in modern and contemporary. Ability to teach drama in periods from the Restoration to the present preferred."

Deadline: November 1, 2010

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Cross-posted at Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011 & 20-21 c. American 2011

Spring Hill
From MLA JIL

"Spring Hill College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Twentieth Century Drama. PhD required. Standard 4/4 teaching load includes composition, introductory literature, genre courses, and upper level courses for the major. Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College is a private, Jesuit, liberal arts institution of 1,300 students. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Michael Kaffer, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608. Must be received by November 15 for full consideration."

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 * Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011 & Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011

Stony Brook University (NY)
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Assistant Professor: "Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in or at hand by September 1, 2011. Specialization in post-1945 British or Global Anglophone literature. Preferred Qualifications: Additional expertise in minority British literature, or post-colonial theory, or literatures of the African Diaspora."

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Acknowledgment received: From Anglophone 2011: "My acknowledgement email said that the search has been cancelled due to budget cuts."

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 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

Tufts University
"Tenure-track opening for assistant professor of twentieth-century British Literature. . . Candidates should have expertise in British literature since 1900. . . Desirable secondary fields include transnational and transatlantic modernisms, cosmopolitan studies, and twentieth-century British drama."

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Deadline: November 1, 2010

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10/2: Any idea what dossier means in this case: "Please send your letter of application, CV, and dossier including three letters of recommendation"? Only letters? I really wish they would stop using this word.

10/4: I agree. Not sure what dossier means in that case. A dossier at my Univ got PhD means a folder of letters of rec. But i assume for other schools it could mean teaching evaluations, writing samples, etc.

10/4: Maybe it would be a good idea to ask the search chair for clarification? I believe it is acceptable to ask that kind of question.

Universite de Montreal
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The Department of English Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Modern British Literature with a specialization in poetry. Starting date: from June 1, 2011. For information about the search, including a detailed description of the position and application deadlines, interested parties should consult the Department of English Studies Web site at: http://www.etang.umontreal.ca/

Deadline: November 15

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University of Alabama
Tenure track Assistant Professor in Modern Drama (20th Century)

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Deadline: 10/29/10

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 * Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011 & Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011

UCLA
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for the position of advance assistant/beginning associate professor in literature of Great Britain/Ireland since 1900. Candidates should demonstrate engagement with the changing dynamics of the field which is now characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and new configurations of interests, including (though not limited to) feminist/gender studies, visual and media studies, literature and science, poetics, narrative theory, and other innovative frameworks. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20-page writing sample, and dossier including three (3) letters of recommendation to: Ali Behdad, Chair, UCLA Department of English, 149 Humanities Bldg., Los Angeles, CA 90095-1530. Application dossiers are due by November 15, 2010; interviews will be held at the MLA Convention in Los Angeles in January."

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 * Cross-posted at Irish 2011

University of Findlay (OH)
Full time tenure-track faculty position in English to begin in August 2011 in the College of Liberal Arts. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in contemporary literature (British or American) as well as first-year composition, and have the ability to cover post-colonial literature and related courses.

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin December 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.

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Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011 & Generalist 2011

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
LINK (HigherEdJobs); Link to UIUC HR posting

"The Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is searching for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level or tenured appointment at associate level in British and/or anglophone modern and contemporary literature."

Deadline: 11/08/2010

Acknowledgment received: 9/21

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 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

University of South Dakota
From MLA JIL:

The University of South Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with specialization in British literature since 1945. Expertise in literatures in English from Commonwealth nations is desirable. Excellence in teaching is expected, both in the classroom and in mentoring students outside the classroom. An ongoing research agenda is assumed. Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, USD’s English Department offers BA/BS, MA, and PhD degrees. USD is the state’s flagship liberal arts university. Teaching experience and a PhD in English (or equivalent) are required; publications and presentations are desirable. Anticipated date of appointment is August 22, 2011. Salary is commensurate with rank. To apply, send CV, application letter, graduate transcript, and at least three letters of reference to Emily Haddad, Chair, English Department, The University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390. Materials may also be submitted via https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

Deadline: Screening begins November 5, 2010 and continues until a suitable candidate is hired.

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Valdosta State University (GA)
From MLA JIL:

Valdosta State University seeks an Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in contemporary/post-1968 British literature for a full-time, ten-month, tenure track faculty position. In addition to teaching courses in specialty, teaching responsibilities include freshman composition, sophomore world literature surveys, British literature surveys, and possibly other interdisciplinary courses. A background in postcolonial literature and theory is also desirable. Teaching experience in these courses is helpful, but not required. Departmental duties include committee work, advising, and research leading to publication. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Possible MLA interviews. Applicants must have a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition in hand by appointment date August 1, 2011. Send letter of interest, signed faculty application form accessed at http://www.valdosta.edu/academic/documents/Faculty_App2010.pdf, curriculum vitae, and complete dossier, including all university transcripts and three letters of reference to Dr. Mark Smith, Head, Department of English, VSU, Valdosta, GA 31698-0025.

Deadline: Review of applications begins November 8, 2010, and remains open until position is filled.

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