Comparative 2012

Page for academic positions in Comparative Literature that begin in Fall 2012 or later.

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Alma College (MI) - Postcolonial/Anglophone World Lit.
The Department of English at Alma College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We invite applicants with expertise in Postcolonial and Anglophone World literatures. An emphasis on 20th century British, Southeast Asian, African, Middle Eastern, or Diaspora writings and an interest in transnational perspectives is particularly desirable, as is an ability to contribute to other areas of the departmental curriculum; applicants with strong secondary areas of expertise are encouraged to note relevant qualifications.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, with interviews at MLA. Applicants should email a letter of interest, vita, and names of three references to: Laura von Wallmenich, Chair, English Department Search Committee, Alma College, vonwallmenich@alma.edu. A Ph.D. is required for tenure-track appointment. Alma's full-time teaching load is six courses per year. All candidates must have experience in and a deep commitment to the teaching of writing. All applicants should demonstrate excellent teaching skills and clear commitment to ongoing scholarship.

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012 & Modern British 2012

American University - World Literature
The Department of Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University seeks to hire one tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in world literature specializing in one or more of the following regions: North Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, East Asia or the Indian sub-continent. Training in Comparative Literature a plus. Successful candidates will teach upper-level and graduate courses in field of specialization in English along with a range of General Education courses.

Applications should include a cover letter that describes research and teaching interests, a CV, and a writing sample in English, as well as three letters of recommendation sent directly by scholars familiar with your research and teaching. PhD is required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Position to start August 2012. Applications should be submitted electronically as an email attachment in .pdf format to Catherine Johnson at cjohnson@american.edu. You may also send them by mail to Keith D. Leonard, Chair, Department of Literature, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20016. Please direct any questions to Prof. Leonard at kdl@american.edu. Applications must be received by November 4, 2011.

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012

==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 Anglophone 2012 & Theory 2012

Clemson University, Lit. & History of Technology
The English Department at Clemson University seeks to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning Fall 2012, in Literature and the History of Technology from a broadly comparativist perspective. The successful candidate will also show expertise in one or more of the following secondary areas of interest: comparative and world literature, history of science, global studies and communication, and rhetorical, material and cross-cultural analysis. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the English Department and have the opportunity to participate in Clemson's interdisciplinary PhD program in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design. Please send letter of application and vita to Sean Williams, Chair, "Literature and Technology Search Committee," Department of English, 801 Strode Tower, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634.

Review of applications will begin November 4, 2011. Preliminary interviews will occur at the MLA Convention in Seattle, WA.

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Also posted at New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012

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

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

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012

Emory University - Comp Lit & Theory
The Department of Comparative Literature at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track position at Assistant Professor level, beginning 1 September 2012. Teaching load: 2 courses per semester. PhD required. Candidates should have theoretical expertise in the field, competence in more than one language, and must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Preference may be given to candidates specializing in the history of literary theory prior to the twentieth century, or in postcolonial theory. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (20-25 pages), and three letters of recommendation or placement dossier to Prof. Geoffrey Bennington, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literature, Callaway Center N101, Atlanta GA 30322. E-applications can be sent to cpltsch@emory.edu. Review of applications will begin Nov 28, 2011. Applications received by Dec 12 will receive full consideration. Emory is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at Theory 2012

Franklin College Switzerland - Asst. Professor, comparative / transnational
Franklin College Switzerland invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Literature with a strong interest in comparative or transnational approaches to literary and cultural studies. The position is full‑time with a clear promotion ladder beginning in fall 2012, pending funding. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., a track‑record of outstanding scholarship and teaching, and is expected to teach undergraduate courses, lead academic travel, and maintain an active research agenda. S/he will help shape a dynamic, multilingual Department of Literature and Culture and complement our research and course offerings in topics such as travel and migration, gender and sexuality, and law and culture. We are looking not so much for a particular period or national literature as for genuine engagement with the interplay of literary and cultural representations across national, linguistic, historic and genre borders. Conference call interviews, followed by on‑campus interviews for finalists. Preference will be given to candidates with European experience.

Please submit a letter of application, a cv, and a one‑page course proposal to litsearch@fc.edu by November 15, 2011. Please direct questions to Professor Caroline Wiedmer, search committee chair, at cwiedmer@fc.edu. Franklin College Switzerland is a small, international, private liberal arts college located in Lugano, accredited in both the US and Switzerland (http://www.fc.edu/). Franklin College Switzerland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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George Mason University - Globalist, India/Pacific Rim
The George Mason University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for the following positions to begin Fall 2012. Candidates in fields in English will be considered along with candidates in other disciplines in the college.

Two openings for Assistant Professor/Tenure Track faculty with specialties on India and the Pacific Rim. Seeking candidates whose research puts the specific regions of specialization in a global perspective. Candidates may come from any relevant discipline in the humanities and social sciences. Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment and demonstrated accomplishment or promise as a regional expert with a global reach. For full details and to apply visit http://jobs.gmu.edu/. Pacific Rim specialists apply for position number F9511z; India specialists apply for position number F9509z.

Review of applications will begin October 17 and continue until the positions are filled.

George Mason is a university characterized by global vision, global presence, and global accomplishment in outreach, education and research. Recognized by the Institute for International Education for internationalizing the campus, and by the Princeton Review for its diversity, Mason takes innovative approaches to education that often combine the study of globalization with regionally focused courses and language studies.

To learn more about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University visit http://chss.gmu.edu/.

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

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Also posted at Global Studies & Asian History 2011-12

Harvard - Open Rank, Classical and Modern Jewish and Hebrew Literature
Harvard University seeks to make an appointment in Classical and Modern Jewish and Hebrew Literature. The successful applicant will be a scholar of Hebrew language and literature, who studies the subject comparatively and contextually (e.g. through the comparative study of other languages and literatures, through the application of various disciplinary approaches, etc.). Modern period expertise is preferred, and a solid grounding in classical Hebrew texts is strongly desired. The rank of the appointment is open; junior scholars are especially encouraged to apply. A strong doctoral record is required. Departmental affiliation to be determined. Teaching duties include four courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels; demonstrated excellence in teaching strongly desired.

Candidates should submit cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three references by applying online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu. The committee will begin to review applications on October 17, 2011. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Contact: Wanda L Di Bernardo, Harvard University, Ph.: 617 495 2543, Fax: 617 496 4343, E-mail: [mailto:wanda_dibernardo@harvard.edu wanda_dibernardo@harvard.edu]

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 * Also published at Jewish Studies and Israel Studies 2011-2012

MIT (Comparative Media Studies, Game Studies)
MIT's Program in Comparative Media Studies in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of game studies to start in the fall of 2012. Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a record of significant publication (or the promise thereof), research activity and/or design experience relevant to game studies. We seek a candidate who will connect the work of our GAMBIT and Education Arcade research labs to the classroom, and who can direct innovative and multidisciplinary research. Relevant areas of specialization include the history, theory, sociology, psychology and criticism of games and play, and expertise in one or more of the following areas: game design; game engineering; player, playing and assessment methodologies; user behaviors and game economics; data analytics; and visual, narrative, and audio design. Fluency in a broader array of humanities-based media studies and experience in game production will be considered a plus. Applicants should have teaching experience. Please submit a letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation, and work samples online by December 1, 2011 at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1032. Hard copies of works samples may be sent to Prof. William Uricchio, Director, Program in Comparative Media Studies, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E15-313, Cambridge, MA 02139. MIT is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: Dec. 1

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Also posted New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012

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, Other Ethnic American, Anglophone/Postcolonial, British Open, Generalist

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

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

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012

Stanford University - Arabic Literature
The Department of Comparative Literature within the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the primary area of Arabic literature and culture with a starting date of September 1, 2012. Candidates should have a strong comparatist background and be able to bring their work and interests into a wide conversation amongst both specialists and non-specialists. The ideal applicants would demonstrate versatility in teaching Arabic literature and culture over the entire range of Arabic history, and have near-native fluency in both Arabic and English. Candidates are assumed to hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment. For full consideration, materials must be received by November 1, 2011.

Duties include teaching courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as contributing to collaborative research and teaching initiatives within and beyond the department. The Department of Comparative Literature belongs to the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, an innovative consortium of departments that collaborate on curricular and research initiatives.

All application materials must be submitted on-line via http://www.AcademicJobsOnline.org. Please transmit you cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (no more than 5 pages), teaching evaluations (if available), a writing sample the length of a typical research article or book chapter, along with three confidential letters of reference to: DLDL Stanford Arabic Search Committee, by November 1, 2011. Inquiries should be directed to Allen Sciutto at 650-725-6137, or allen.sciutto@stanford.edu.

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UC Berkeley - Asst or Assoc Professor, Modern Arabic Lit
The Department of Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley, in conjunction with the Department of Near Eastern Studies, is searching for an assistant or associate professor of modern Arabic literature. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate and graduate courses with cross-disciplinary focus. Requirements are a completed Ph.D. by the time of employment, a near-native command of modern Arabic, and a demonstrated ability to work in one or more additional literatures relevant to the study of modern Arabic literature in a comparative context. A foundational knowledge of the classical Arabic tradition is expected. Applications should include letter of application and CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages and must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2011. Late applications cannot be accepted. No electronic submissions. Please send materials to: Arabic Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literature, 4125 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-2580. Please refer potential referees to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality found at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.

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==UC Berkeley - Asst Professor, Asian-American Lit.==

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct. 31

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012

UC Santa Cruz - Early Modern Comparative Studies
Advance notice of position, "Literature: Early Modern Comparative Studies /Shakespeare - Asst. or Assoc. Professor," posted in Chronicle 7/20/11. Details forthcoming on UCSC HR site.

Ad posted at HigherEdJobs.com (7/27/11)

The Department of Literature at UC Santa Cruz invites applications for a position in Early Modern Comparative Studies/Shakespeare at the assistant (tenure-track) to mid-associate (tenured) level. We seek a scholar in Early Modern Comparative Literary Studies with teaching and research expertise in Shakespeare and competence in at least one additional language literature relevant to the field of early modern studies. At the Assistant Professor level, preference will be given to advanced Assistant Professors. We seek scholars with significant teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including doctoral supervision, and with evidence of a developed research trajectory. The appointee will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and to work actively in the graduate program. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities.

Deadline: The position will remain open until filled, but in order to be considered at the initial screening, the complete application must be received by October 18, 2011.

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Cross-posted at Renaissance 2012

University of Chicago - Comparatist in Poetry and Poetics, Open Rank
The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a comparatist in poetry and poetics, with an emphasis on twentieth-century and/or contemporary poetry. The position is open-rank, with a preference for junior candidates, to begin Autumn Quarter 2012.

For full consideration all application materials should be received by December 1, 2011, at which time review of candidates will begin and continue until the closing deadline of February 1, 2012. No materials will be accepted after February 1, 2012.

To apply: 1) Submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at http:// tinyurl.com/43qj36a . 2) Mail the cover letter and curriculum vitae, as well as a dissertation abstract (for assistant and associate professorships, and a chapter-length writing sample to: Chair, Search Committee; Department of Comparative Literature; University of Chicago; 1010 E. 59th Street; Chicago, IL 60637. 3) Supply three recommendation letters. For assistant and tenured associate professorships, please request letters to be sent at the time of application; for full professorship, please provide the names and contact information for three senior scholars in the cover letter. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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University of Dayton - Asst. Professor, Colonial & Postcolonial Lit.
Assistant professor Colonial and Postcolonial Literature. Tenure-track assistant professor in non-Western colonial and post-colonial literature, with strength in literary theory. We seek a scholar-teacher prepared to contribute to curriculum development and delivery in literature and theory within a diverse and collaborative Department of English. PhD in English or a related field preferred, but ABD candidates near completion will be considered. '''Ability to teach courses in Anglophone colonial and postcolonial literatures and in literary theory is required, but scholarship in diasporic and/or comparative literatures is also welcome. '''The ability to teach effectively at all levels and the potential to contribute to the on-going diversification of our undergraduate curriculum are necessary, and experience teaching first-year composition and working with students from diverse backgrounds are strongly preferred. Experience with international education, community outreach, or service learning is also preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include first-year composition, literature courses for the English major and for general education, upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty, and occasional graduate courses. Excellent teaching and publication, in addition to service and student advising, are expected for tenure and promotion. The University of Dayton has vibrant programs in human rights, women’s and gender studies, and social and environmental justice. Demonstrated interest in any of these fields is preferred.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. For Department information, visit http://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/english/. Apply online at http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52592 with letter of application, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and C.V., by Nov. 14, 2011.

From MLA JIL 10/21/11

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Also posted at Anglophone 2012

University of Houston - Clear Lake - 19th c. European Lit.
From MLA JIL 6/10/11

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Literature, beginning August 2012. Ph.D. required. Excellent teacher with previous teaching experience sought to work with diverse students. Must have active research agenda. '''Field: 19th century European literature. '''Competence in classics and poetry desirable, as is willingness to teach in BA/MA interdisciplinary Humanities program. 3/3 load with additional service expectations.

UHCL is a culturally diverse, upper-level university (juniors, seniors, and master’s students) adjacent to NASA-Johnson Space Center, located 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Applications accepted only online at https://jobs.uhcl.edu. To apply, complete the online faculty application and include a current curriculum vitae, cover letter, and submit names and email address for three references. These references will be contacted by our automated system and asked to submit a recommendation letter online. Also, mail an unofficial graduate transcript to: Chair, Literature Search Committee, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., MC 416, Houston, TX 77058-1098. Preference will be given to completed applications received by October 31, 2011. Proof of eligibility to work in USA will be required. We reserve right not to fill position. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

University of Idaho - Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literatures
Assistant Professor of Global Anglophone Literatures. {C}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 Anglophone 2012

University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Interpreting Studies
From MLA JIL 6/10/11

Assistant Professor of Interpreting Studies {C}The Program in Comparative Literature, which houses a dynamic Translation Studies Program, and is a unit of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, has extended its search for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, now to begin as early as January, 2012, but could also begin September 2012. The successful candidate will teach consecutive and simultaneous interpreting and will also strengthen the department's offerings in literary and cultural studies. Course assignments will include a two-semester interpreter training sequence in a language-neutral environment, plus a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Literature/ Translation Studies, taught in English. Language expertise in at least one of the following is required: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish. We seek candidates who have a strong background in interpreting studies theory and practice as well as strong scholarly promise. We welcome interdisciplinary approaches. Expertise in multimedia interpreting, prior teaching experience with international and minority students, and experience in community outreach are desirable assets. Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment at UMass. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send letter, CV, three recommendations, statement of teaching and research interests, and writing sample to: Prof. Edwin Gentzler, chair, Interpreting Studies search committee, Comparative Literature (LLC), 430 Herter Hall, 161 President's Dr., University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst MA 01003-9312. The extended review of dossiers will begin on August 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

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University of Mississippi - World Literature
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 Anglophone 2012

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) - Digital Humanities
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) announces a cluster hire in digital humanities: over the next three years the university intends to hire six tenure-line faculty members across a number of departments (and additional staff) to further propel this signature program.''' In the first phase of this effort, we seek promising candidates for tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor level. Initial interviews will be conducted at the Modern Language Association (MLA) '''and American Historical Association (AHA) conventions in January 2012. Candidates should be accomplished digital humanists able to contribute to a thriving interdisciplinary initiative and to the home department. Candidates must provide evidence of successful teaching and an active research agenda. PhD required by August 2012. The participating departments seek specialists who would contribute to the UNL's research profile and teaching capacity in digital humanities. '''Candidates whose work focuses on comparative or transnational literatures, histories, and cultures are especially invited to apply. '''Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition 110758, and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information form and apply online. Applicants should be prepared to attach the following to their online application: a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a PDF or a link to one representative sample of their digital work. Please do not send paper applications. '''Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, and continue until suitable candidates are found. '''For further information contact Kenneth Price, chair, search committee at 402-472-0293 or kprice2@unl.edu.

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Also posted at New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012 & Rhetoric/Composition 2012

University of Oregon - Translation Studies
The University of Oregon’s Comparative Literature Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Translation Studies to begin September 16, 2012. Areas of linguistic and literary specialization are open, but strong preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship engages substantially and deliberately with translation and theories of translation as they bear upon one or more of the following: (1) literary history, with an emphasis on interactions between languages and epochs, (2) philosophy of language, understood broadly to include philology and/or the study of sign systems, (3) inter-media aesthetics, and (4) transnational studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, remain an active scholar and contribute to a growing interest in translation within an interdepartmental framework. Requirements: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature or other relevant field by or before September 2012.

Interested persons should apply online to the University of Oregon COMPARATIVE LITERATURE SEARCH at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/939. Submit letters of application, vitae, dossiers and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages by November 4, 2011.

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University of Southern California - Indian or Pakistani Literature and/or Visual Culture
Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature. Indian or Pakistani Literature and/or Visual Culture. Assistant Professor, USC

The Department of Comparative Literature at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (3501 Trousdale Parkway, Taper Hall of Humanities, #161, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0353) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature with a specialization in Indian or Pakistani Literature and/or Visual Culture with an anticipated start date of Fall 2012.

A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Send letter of application, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and writing sample (25 pages maximum), as a Word document or PDF file, by November 1, to Panivong Norindr, Chair, Department of Comparative Literature by email to: complit@usc.edu. 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=61197 USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

From MLA JIL 9/16/11

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University of Warwick (UK)- Modern & Contemporary World Lit.
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 Anglophone 2012 & Modern British 2012

Wagner College (NY) - Comparative / World Literature
Wagner College, located in New York City, seeks an Assistant Professor of English, one year visiting, with specialization in Comparative Literature to teach courses in World Literature, participate in the college’s First Year Program (includes one literature course and one writing course), and support the Comparative Literature minor. Ability to teach film studies and/or theory courses is also desirable. Ph. D. required. The position begins in the fall of 2012. Please send your letter of application, cv, and the names/contact information of at least three recommenders to: Dr. Erica Johnson, Chair, English Department, Wagner College, One Campus Road, Staten Island, NY 10301. Deadline: November 1, 2011. We will interview at MLA in January of 2012.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

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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 Anglophone 2012, Generalist 2012, Modern British 2012 & Film Studies 2011-2012

Yale University - Comparative Literature, Associate/Full Professor
'''Professor of Comparative Literature and Humanities. ''' Tenured appointment (Associate/Full) in Comparative Literature and Humanities with commitment to literature. Fields open, but record of innovative thinking, writing, and teaching essential. To apply please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Yale/cpltsr or mail a letter of interest together with a CV to: Senior Search, Comparative Literature/Humanities, Department of Comparative Literature, P.O. Box 208299, New Haven, CT 06520‑8299. Review of applications will begin December 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

From MLA JIL 9/30/11

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Yale University - Comparative Literature and South Asian Literature
The Department of Comparative Literature and the Council on South Asian Studies at Yale seek a tenure-track assistant professor in Comparative Literature to teach the literature of India and surrounding countries written in at least two modern South Asian languages (may include English), as well as broader World Literature courses. Research agenda should include comparative study of literature within South Asia or of Indian literature with that of other parts of the world, and be informed by literary theory, or by methodology drawn from interdisciplinary or interarts approaches. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to general issues in Comparative Literature and command at least one world language from outside India (French, German,Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, etc). Besides its leading program in Comparative Literature, Yale has a growing, well-supported program in South Asian studies, currently encompassing courses in Hindi and Tamil. We seek applicants working in these and less-taught South Asian languages, and welcome a secondary emphasis on older south Asian literature. To apply please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Yale/complit or mail a letter of interest together with a CV and the names of three references to: South Asian Search, Department of Comparative Literature, P.O. Box 208299, New Haven, CT 06520-8299. Review of applications will begin November 1, and will continue until the position if filled. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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

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

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012 & American Studies 2012