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==Brown University - Asst. Professor, Postcolonial Theory== Brown University invites applications for a joint position in the Department of Modern Culture and Media and the Department of Comparative Literature, in postcolonial theory at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track. We seek a scholar of nonwestern media, literature, and culture as well as postcolonial theory. Research interests should be transnational and comparative (in at least two languages). Applicants should be conversant with both media and literary theory, and have teaching interests in both literature and media. Media research and teaching can include digital media, cinema, and/or television. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Applications must be postmarked by November 1.

Submit letter of application, c.v., and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Professors Philip Rosen and Suzanne Stewart-Steinberg, Co-Chairs, Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literature, Marston Hall, 20 Manning Walk, Box E, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Theory 2012

Georgetown University
Post 1900 British/Non‑U.S. Anglophone Literature (Assistant Professor): Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this field. We encourage candidates with special interests in post‑WWII literature, modernism, globalization across literary genres, Anglo‑Irish or post‑colonial literature. Minimum requirements include a PhD in literature or a related field by August 2012. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates as part of its commitment to professional excellence and diversity. Please email your application letter and c.v. to engjobs@georgetown.edu, noting in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. Applications sent by November 1, 2011 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial screening.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Modern British 2012 & Irish 2012

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the Colleges invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in World Anglophone Literatures, emphasizing indigenous, diasporic and postcolonial literatures of any of the following: Africa, the Caribbean, East Asia, Pacific Rim, and although we do have some coverage in South Asia, we will consider expertise in that area as well. Additional expertise in literature and technology and/or film is desirable.

We encourage applications that show a strong theoretical orientation, which can be demonstrated in literary, artistic, social, cultural, comparative and/or global perspectives.

The teaching load is five courses a year, one of which will be a section of the introductory course to the English major. We seek broad competencies that will allow the faculty member to work with faculty from other departments in our general curriculum and to cross-list courses with our interdisciplinary programs (see catalogue; these include, for example, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, Environmental Studies, Media and Society). PhD should be in hand or completed by July 2012.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The deadline for receipt of applications is November 4. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:


 * World Anglophone Search Committee
 * c/o Tina Phillip-Smaldone


 * Department of English and Comparative Literature


 * Demarest Hall


 * Hobart and William Smith Colleges


 * Geneva, NY 14456-3397

The department will conduct preliminary interviews at this year's MLA convention in Seattle, from Thursday January 5, 2012 through Saturday January 7, 2012.
 * EOE

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Kenyon College
The English Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a tenure-track position (effective July 2012) in Anglophone literature other than British and American. Specialists in African or South-Asian literatures in English are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome subfields in postcolonial theory, empire studies, world literature, and transnational studies. The teaching load is 3/2

To be complete, applications must include a cover letter detailing teaching experience and research interests, a c.v., three letters of reference (at least one of which must speak to the candidate's teaching), and a writing sample. Only electronic applications will be accepted. We will read applications until the position has been filled, but you must submit your application by November 10, 2011 to ensure that it will be reviewed in time for MLA interviews. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates. Applications must be made at https://employment.kenyon.edu.

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Nevada State College [see full job ad]
From HigherEdJobs.com JIL 7/28/11

The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Nevada State College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in English to begin fall 2012. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic and able to teach composition and writing courses, introductory literature classes, and upper division courses for the English major. The preferred candidate will also be able to teach courses in the Integrated Studies major, which allows students to partake in interdisciplinary study across academic disciplines and professional fields...Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Ethnic Studies and Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Caribbean Literature, African American Literature, Chicano Literature, Comparative Literature, and/or World Literature

Deadline: Review of applications will begin in October 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

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Cross-posted at African American, Comparative Literature, |Other Ethnic American, British Open, Generalist

Pitzer College
Pitzer College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2012 in Postcolonial and/or World Anglophone Literatures. Also desirable are secondary research and teaching interests in critical theory, theatre and performance studies, and theory and practice of literary translation. Candidate will teach 5 courses annually. A Ph.D. in English or equivalent by time of appointment is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have an ongoing research agenda and a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and teaching. To apply please follow the instructions located at www.pitzer.edu/facultyapply. A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation. Within their applications, candidates should address how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to the understanding of diversity at the College. The deadline for applying for is November 01, 2011 or until the position is filled.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we ask that you please e-mail your questions to [mailto:EWL_Search@pitzer.edu EWL_Search@pitzer.edu].

H-Net

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Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University seeks to hire a tenure‑track assistant professor in post‑1945 British or Global Anglophone literature. Additional expertise in minority British literature, or postcolonial theory, or literatures of the African Diaspora is welcome though not required. Ph.D. must be in or at hand by 9/1/12. The successful candidate will join a department in which research and teaching are innovative and interdisciplinary. Our faculty and graduate students work closely with Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Women's Studies, Africana Studies, Philosophy, History, Art History, and other departments and programs. Letters of application with CV should be sent by November 1 to Stephen Spector, Chair, Department of English, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794‑5350. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Modern British 2012

University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for an assistant professorship in global literatures in English. We welcome applications from scholars working in a specific region (such as South Asia, Africa, or the Caribbean) or across regions; from scholars working nationally (on India, Australia, Canada, or South Africa, for instance) or internationally; from scholars working in a specific historical period or across periods; and from scholars whose work on Anglophone literature is part of a comparative project that involves literature in other languages. Ph.D. required by July 1, 2012. Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and dissertation or book abstract online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting Number 00965: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be submitted to the department's chair, Elaine Hadley, by e-mail to englishpositions@uchicago.edu. Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Letters of recommendation must be e-mailed by Sunday, November 20, 2011. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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University of Idaho - Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literatures
Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literatures. Full-time tenure-track position. Preference given to candidates with a strong background in literary theory and interdisciplinary approaches to 20th- and 21st-century literature and culture. We seek to hire a person who will help us enhance the diversity and global focus of departmental courses. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature, with a record of successful teaching. Teaching load is 3-2; courses include graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in area of specialization as well as general education courses. Graduate seminars will serve students in M.A. and M.F.A. programs.

Review begins 11/1/2011 and continues until the position is filled. We will interview at the MLA convention in Seattle. For primary consideration, we must receive initial materials by November 1. For complete job description and access to online application site, go to http://www.hr.uidaho.edu (Announcement #10000034937) or contact Gary Williams, Chair, English, at jgw@uidaho.edu.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

University of Illinois at Chicago
Assistant Professor, British, Transatlantic, or Anglophone Literature, early modern to modernism. Beginning fall 2012. Candidates must be committed to making a significant contribution to the intellectual life of the English department as well as to broader discussions throughout the university. The committee is especially interested in applicants who can bring the issues of their chosen period into contact with current debates in (for example) gender studies, race studies, ecocriticism, or media studies. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should be ABD or have PhD in hand. For fullest consideration, please complete an application and upload letter of application, cv, and writing sample (maximum 25 pages) to our online job site at https://jobs.uic.edu by November 5, 2011. Click on "Job Search"; in Keywords, type "British Literature"; click on the job title, then click on "Apply Now," and create an account. Send (by mail) three letters of recommendation to Barbara Powell at the above mailing address. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through November 5, 2011 or until position is filled. '''Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding. '''

Assistant Professors in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago have a 2/2 teaching load and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes; conduct research that has the potential to result in publication; advise students at the graduate level; and provide service as appropriate to the department, the university, and the profession. At minimum applicants should have ABD status, and a demonstrated aptitude for scholarly publication.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Renaissance 2012, Modern British 2012, British Open 2012 & Restoration/18th-Century 2012

University of Mississippi
Tenure-track, PhD in English or related field required. We invite candidates with a research specialization in postcolonial studies, facility with comparative methodologies and literary theory, and research and teaching expertise in fields outside the Western tradition, such as African, Caribbean, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern. With established areas of excellence in U.S. Southern literature, American and British literature, and creative writing, the English Department at The University of Mississippi offers the MA, MFA, and PhD degrees and is the institutional home of THE GLOBAL SOUTH, an online journal of comparative postcolonial studies. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the job is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. Interviews to be conducted at MLA. Apply by visiting http://jobs.olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

University of Southern California
The English Department in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (3501 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089‑0354) intends to hire one tenure‑track Assistant Professor of English with expertise in Anglophone literature of the "long" eighteenth and/or nineteenth century. The position is anticipated to begin fall 2012. A possible affiliation with the USC‑Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute might exist. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Please submit a cover letter, CV, precis, and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu engsearch@dornsife.usc.edu] by October 20, 2011. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are also required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser:  https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61195

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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University of Warwick (UK)
English and Comparative Literary Studies,, Coventry United Kingdom CV4 7AL http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs

Professor of Modern and Contemporary World Literatures [15573] Salary negotiable

You will undertake advanced research and enhance existing research groups in an appropriate field of studies in English and Comparative Literatures. Assuming a leadership role in the Department, you will undertake teaching and other academic duties as required for both under‑graduate and graduate students. You will have an established internationally leading research reputation in the field of English and Comparative Literatures. You will also have shown a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated leadership within Higher Education. For further information and to apply, please go to http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs. Applications must be received by 25 November 2011. Interviews are likely to be held in early 2012

From MLA JIL 9/15

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Also posted at Modern British 2012 & Comparative 2012

Wayne State University
Assistant Professor in 20th/21st Century British and/or Anglophone Literature and Culture [15530] Pending final budget approval, the Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professorship specializing in 20th/21st century British and/or Anglophone Literature and Culture. Wayne State University is an urban research university with the highest Carnegie designation of RU/VH [Research University, very high research productivity]. The teaching load in the English Department is 2‑2. The English Department is committed to scholarship that is theoretically engaged and historically grounded. The WSU Jobs site will open on October 1, 2011. To submit an application, applicants should go to http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload the following: letter of application, CV, and one 20‑25 page writing sample (double‑spaced). Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Ellen Barton, Chair, Department of English, Wayne State University, 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI, 48202. All materials are due by November 1, 2011.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Modern British 2012

Western Kentucky University (2 tenure-track positions)
The English Department at Western Kentucky University seeks applicants for two tenure-track positions beginning August 2012. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in some combination of at least two of the following areas: twentieth-century British literature, postcolonial literature, world literature, dramatic literature, and film.

Requirement Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field; demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching and general education; record of scholarly and professional activities. Candidates must be willing to use classroom technologies and on occasion to teach online, and must demonstrate interest in student engagement activities beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities: Teaching in the English general education program, advanced undergraduate courses in the areas of candidate's expertise, and occasional courses in the English M.A program; maintaining an active scholarly agenda; and participating in university and departmental service.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Telephone interviews will begin in early December. Candidates should submit the following (electronic submissions are acceptable):
 * Letter of application (specify fields of expertise)
 * Teaching Philosophy statement
 * Current Curriculum Vita
 * Copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies only required prior to on-campus interviews)
 * Three recent letters of recommendation

Submit to: Dr. Karen Schneider, Head, Department of English, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11086, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1086. E-mail: karen.schneider@wku.edu. Telephone: (270) 745-3046. Fax: (270) 745-2533

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Also posted at Modern British 2012, Generalist 2012, Comparative 2012 & Film Studies 2011-2012