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Arkansas Tech University - TT Asst. Professor (16th-18th c. British Lit)
Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning mid-August 2014. Ph.D. preferred, ABD required. Any area of specialization will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates prepared to teach 16th-18th-century British literature. Secondary specializations of interest include technical writing, film studies, TESOL, and world literatures. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to general education instruction, including composition. Arkansas Tech is a mid-sized liberal arts university emphasizing teaching (4/4 load) and undergraduate education. Graduate programs include M.A. in English, M.A. in TESOL, Master of Liberal Arts, and M.Ed. in English Education. Closing date is November 11, 2013. Send letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Susan Poznar, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English and World Languages, Witherspoon 142, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR 72801. Review of applications will begin immediately after the application deadline. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. AA/EOE

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Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2014

George Mason University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor, Early Modern British Lit.
The George Mason University, Department of English invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Early Modern British Literature to start fall 2014.

Qualifications: Evidence of potential for excellence in scholarship and in graduate and undergraduate teaching is required; broad experience with medieval literature is desirable. The successful applicant must have Ph.D. in-hand by August 2014.

Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F5350z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online faculty application; and upload a letter of application, CV, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Please mail at least three letters of recommendation to Denise Albanese, Chair, Search Committee, Dept. of English, MSN 3E4, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. Committee review of applications will begin November 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the Modern Language Association convention.

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 1, 2013

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Seattle University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor, Early Modern Literature (spec. Drama and Shakespeare)
The English Department at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Early Modern Literature who specializes in Drama, including Shakespeare. A secondary expertise in histories and theories of rhetoric from the classical to the digital is desirable. Our Department offers a BA in English with two tracks (Literature and Creative Writing) as well as a BA in Film Studies and opportunities exist for interdisciplinary collaboration with our Theater and Communications Departments or with programs such as Women and Gender Studies or Latin American Studies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching upper-division courses in Early Modern Literature, surveys in Medieval to Early Modern English Literature, as well as composition, writing, and rhetoric courses for majors and non-majors. Responsibilities also include maintaining an active scholarly agenda and service to the college and university. Candidates will have a commitment to excellence in teaching at all undergraduate levels and demonstrated productivity in scholarly research.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. received by June 30, 2014

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2013” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.

All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University’s Vice President for Human Resources and University Services and Equal Opportunity Officer at (206) 296-5870.

Please submit application materials online at https://jobs/seattleu.edu including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a writing sample and the names and contact information for three references.

Application deadline: November 1, 2013. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

Quick Link: http://jobs.seattleu.edu:80/postings/15868

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University of California, Santa Cruz - Asst. Prof (Literature), Mediterranean Studies: Medieval/Early Modern
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Department of literature Assistant Professor Mediterranean Studies: Medieval/Early Modern

The Department of Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz is searching for two positions during 2013-14 in the area of Mediterranean Studies, one in Ancient Comparative and one in Medieval/Early Modern, conceived of as a “cluster hire.” The position in Medieval/Early Modern Mediterranean Studies is found below. The description of the Ancient Comparative Mediterranean Studies position is available for viewing at the following URL: http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF00036-14.pdf.

Medieval and/or early modern Mediterranean Literatures and Cultures. Work in at least two languages, including Arabic, Byzantine Greek, Italian, Ottoman Turkish, Persian, Spanish, or other relevant languages. Candidates should have a strong grounding in the tradition of their primary literatures, with interests in ways the larger Mediterranean region is a relevant category of analysis. We seek scholars with the appropriate linguistic expertise whose work transcends traditional literary and textual approaches by conceptualizing the medieval and/or early modern Mediterranean as a dynamic space of cultural and historical significance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and to actively participate 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. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or equivalent degree (in hand by June 1, 2014) in Comparative Literature, Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, Romance Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book published or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in at least two linguistic traditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with graduate students; competence in a third language literature.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include an informative letter of application (clearly outlining your educational background, teaching experience, and publication record), vitae, three current confidential letters of recommendation* (2010 or later), two syllabi, and a short representative writing sample (30 pages max. in PDF format). Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00037

Refer to Position #JPF00037-14 in all correspondence

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.html

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.

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Also posted at Medieval 2014 and Comparative 2014

University of Chicago - Asst. Professor, 16th-17th c. British Lit.
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for an assistant professorship from scholars who work on sixteenth- and/or seventeenth-century British literature. Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2014 is highly preferred, and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, abstract of dissertation or book, and writing sample (of approximately 30 pages) online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting Number 01842: 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 Monday, November 4, 2013. Letters of recommendation must be e-mailed by Monday, November 18, 2013. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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Whitman College (WA) - TT Asst. Professor
Tenure-track position in English, with expertise in Medieval Literature, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2014. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in Medieval Literature, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and literature courses at the introductory level. An ability to teach courses in Renaissance literature or Victorian literature would be an asset. He or she will also help to staff expository writing courses and General Studies 145-46 (Encounters), Whitman College's required first-year course. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should address the candidate's interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature)."

Deadline: September 25, 2013.

No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see http://www.whitman.edu and http:/www.wallawalla.org.

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Also posted at Medieval 2014

Demographics
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 1

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): 4

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment): 3

Assistant Professor: 2

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor:

Lurker: 1

Total: 12  <--please remember to update total!

Genre
Please indicate which genre you primarily work in.

Drama: 4

Poetry:

Prose:

More Than One Genre: 6