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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://apply.interfolio.com/31790

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016 and Film Studies 2015-2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: September 2016

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

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

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

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

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 * Also posted at Environmental 2016 and Other Ethnic American 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

MLA JIL 10/23/15

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016 and Southern 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://apply.interfolio.com/31789

MLA JIL 09/18/15

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, Anglophone 2016, Comparative 2016, Restoration/18th-Century 2016, British Open 2016 and Modern British 2016

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

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

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

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

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

https://apply.interfolio.com/31296

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 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2016 and Generalist 2016

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


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

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

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

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

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

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 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drue Heinz Professorship of American Literature

in association with St John’s College

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Early American Literature

Upper- and lower-level American literature courses

Interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities

Advise students

Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank

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

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

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

Starting Date: August 22. 2016

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

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

Chair, American Literature Recruitment and Hiring Committee

Phone: (920)465-2995

Email: beckb@uwgb.edu

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

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

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 * Also posted Early American 2016

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

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

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