British Open 2011

=British Open Jobs 2011=

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

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

Carthage College (WI)
Faculty Appointment--18th, 19th, and 20th Century British Literature.

Carthage College invites applications for a 3-year renewable contract position in British Literature from 1700 to the present at the Assistant Professor level. Teaching of British literature includes survey courses, upper-level courses in authors and periods, and special topics courses. In addition to courses taught in the Department, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach innovative courses to a general audience during our January term. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Western Heritage program focusing on core texts. Possibility exists for a joint appointment to the College's Great Ideas Program. Representatives of the department will be interviewing candidates at the MLA Convention in January.

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Deadline: For full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2010.

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

Central Michigan University
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"The Department of English Language and Literature is seeking a generalist in literature and composition, with specific interest and experience in early periods of British and World literature, classical through Romanticism, to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position."

Deadline: Open until filled

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 * Cross-posted at Generalist 2011
 * Cross-posted to Renaissance 2011 & Medieval 2011

Coker College (SC)
Coker College is currently seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in British Literature. This person will report directly to the Department Chair of Communication, Language, and Literature. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Augustan, Romantic, and Victorian literature. The 4/4 teaching load will include composition and sophomore survey courses. This position requires a Ph.D. in an appropriate field. Experience in English Education, Children's Literature, or Adolescent Literature is a plus. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching in day and evening programs, professional development, and a willingness to engage in faculty duties outside the classroom.

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 * NOTE: The position will be available January 2011.

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Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011 & Children's 2011

Gordon College (MA)
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of English

Description: British Literature Generalist with expertise in Medieval through 17th-Century British Literature

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 * Two-page statement of Christian commitment required
 * Cross-posted at Medieval 2011, Renaissance 2011, & Generalist 2011

Hood College (MD)
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Assistant Professor of English (tenure-track)

"we seek a generalist in British literature whose graduate work demonstrates an expertise in literature before the nineteenth century. This person should be eager to teach the first half of the British survey, introductory composition, and courses from the following: medieval, eighteenth-century, or non-western literature. We also seek someone enthusiastic about adding to our "genre" and "author" courses. Comparative perspectives are most welcome."

Deadline: November 1, 2010

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Cross-posted at Renaissance 2011, Medieval 2011& Generalist 2011

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

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

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 * Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011, Generalist 2011 & Modern British 2011

Penn State Erie
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"tenure-track position in Pre-20th-Century British literature with a sub-specialty in technical writing and editing, beginning August 2011. The successful candidate will contribute to both the Literature and Professional Writing tracks within the English major."

Deadline: "Review of applications will begin October 11, 2010 and continue until the position is filled."

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 * Cross-posted at Generalist 2011, Medieval 2011, & Renaissance 2011

Southern New Hampshire University
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Full-time position of Assistant Professor of English, starting September 1, 2011. Preference is given to candidates with a specialization in British literature of the Romantic and Victorian period, having the ability to teach 18th century and modernism. A Ph.D. and a strong record of success in teaching undergraduates is essential. Experience in teaching world literature from the Enlightenment to World War II and a background that lends itself to interdisciplinary teaching and research in the humanities are preferred. English faculty members are expected to teach half their course load in composition. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual MLA Convention in Los Angeles, January 6-9, 2011. Interested candidates are requested to apply online at http://www.snhu.edu/jobs

Deadline: 12/01/2010

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Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011

Texas Women's University
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"Tenure track Assistant Professor of English to teach linguistics and an area of British Literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a student-focused department. The successful candidate will contribute to three growing programs: the BA and MA in English, and the PhD in rhetoric. Ability to teach Medieval or 18th Century British literature helpful."

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 * Cross-posted at Medieval 2011

Wartburg College (IA)
"Full-time, tenure track position beginning fall term 2011, includes excellent benefits. Teach seven undergraduate courses or equivalent per year distributed among Fall, Winter, and May terms from among the following areas: British literature, general education courses including composition, introductory and specialized courses in the major. Advise majors and minors. Develop and teach departmental and general education courses as needed. Engage in scholarship and service activities appropriate to a college with a liberal arts emphasis.

Required: PhD with a research focus in British literature, college level teaching experience in British Literature and composition, ability to demonstrate a record of dynamic and creative teaching, and a willingness to support the mission of the college. Preferred: Strong candidates will be generalists capable of teaching the full British literary survey, with a demonstrable interest in teaching interdisciplinary courses in our general education curriculum. Candidates who complement departmental strengths through scholarship or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas are desirable: history and structure of English, cultural studies, drama and/or poetry. Willingness to conduct biennial courses in England also desired."

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Deadline: Screening of applicants begins December 1; we accept applications until the position is filled.

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 * Cross-posted at Generalist 2011