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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 Renaissance 2014

California State University, Los Angeles - TT Assistant Professor of c18th British Literature
English, 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/22492

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in 18th-century British literature. Ph.D. in English with a concentration in British Literature of the Long 18th-century. Candidates must have Ph.D. conferred by position start date in Fall 2014. Candidates should provide evidence of scholarly activity as well as the demonstrated potential for effective teaching in a wide range of courses in the Long 18th Century as well as in composition and general education in a multi-ethnic, multicultural urban environment. Please submit a letter of application, vita, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and the University's Application for Academic Employment (http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls) to James Garrett, Chair, Department of English, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8110 by November 4, 2013. EO/Title IX/ADA Employer

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 * Note: The link above to the "University's Application for Academic Employment" form does NOT work. I found this PDF, however, after searching for a while: http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf.

Elon University (NC) - TT Asst Professor, pre-1800 non-dramatic British Lit.

 * See full post at British Open 2014

Harvard University - 18th c. Lit. - TT Asst. Prof.
English: The Harvard University Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the literature of the eighteenth century. While the emphasis is on early fiction and the novel, including precursors of eighteenth-century fiction and broad acquaintance with English fiction through the early nineteenth century, the application will be strengthened if the candidate can demonstrate knowledge and teaching ability in several genres of the long eighteenth century covering the Restoration, English Enlightenment, and transition to Romanticism. Both breadth and expertise are desired. The appointment is expected to be effective July 1, 2014, and at the rank of assistant professor. A doctorate or terminal degree is required by the time the appointment begins. The successful applicant will have a strong doctoral record and should show promise of excellence in scholarship, along with a strong commitment to teaching in a variety of areas. Those in serious consideration for the position will be expected to submit in late November or early December the entire dissertation or as much of it as is completed (or, alternatively, a book-length publication). The position requires teaching four courses during the regular academic year.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, 1-2 page abstract of dissertation, the names and contact information of 3-5 recommenders, and article-length writing sample (25-30 pages) no later than 14 October, 2013. At least three letters of recommendation are required, and the application will be complete only when all three letters have been submitted. Apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu. Late applications will not be considered. Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 * - "Those in serious consideration for the position will be expected to submit" - does Harvard really need to be so Harvard in its job ad?  It's Harvard, we get it, there are lots not "seriously" considered!

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - TT Asst. Professor, British Lit. of the Long 18th c.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August, 2014. We seek a specialist in British literature of the long eighteenth century to teach in the undergraduate major and the Graduate Program in Literature and Criticism (M.A. and Ph.D.).

The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of the field and will be able to contribute to the graduate program through the teaching of theory, criticism, and pedagogy. Applicants must also be prepared to teach undergraduate writing and introductory literature courses, to advise majors, and to participate in departmental governance.

The regular doctoral program in Literature and Criticism is augmented by an intensive summers-only program which enrolls current college teachers; the program takes pride in the integration of theory, applied pedagogy, and supportive mentoring. To qualify for graduate teaching, candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, including relevant publication and professional activity.

Position Qualifications: Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of employment. In addition to expertise and scholarship in the specified field, all candidates must have documented training and experience in teaching literature and experience in teaching composition, proven excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to service. Additional expertise in such areas as Renaissance, Romanticism, digital humanities, transatlantic studies, the novel, or across genres is also desirable. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview process, which may include both a scholarly talk and a teaching demonstration.

Special Instructions to Applicants: For fullest consideration, completed applications should reach us by November 15, 2013. We anticipate screening candidates at MLA and by telephone and will be inviting candidates for campus visits in the spring. Application materials that can be uploaded to the website include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required before hiring), three current letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a writing sample of not more than twenty pages, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy.

LINK: https://iup.peopleadmin.com/postings/514

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===[http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Environmental_2014#Miami_University_.28Ohio.29_-_Asst._Professor.2C_Environmental_Lit. Miami University (Ohio) - Asst. Professor, Environmental Lit. (spec. includes 18th c.)]===
 * Job ad posted at: www.miamiujobs.com
 * See full post at Environmental 2014

New York University - TT Asst. Professor - 18th c. British Lit.
The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Eighteenth-Century British Literature, effective September 1, 2014, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. We invite applicants working in any area of Eighteenth-Century British Literature (1660-1800), irrespective of critical approach, with research and teaching interests that would complement and enhance the department’s strength in British literature overall. The successful candidate will demonstrate scholarly excellence and a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching, and must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2014.

Those wishing to be considered should submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of up to 9,000 words. Materials are to be uploaded via the “Employment” link on the NYU Department of English web site: http://english.as.nyu.edu. All applications will be acknowledged. The official review will begin on October 1, 2013, but applications will be accepted up to October 13, 2013.

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===New York University - TT Asst. Professor, Enlightenment and 18th c. Studies===
 * See full post at Comparative Literature 2014

Quincy University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor, English Generalist (fields incl. 18th c.)

 * See full post at Generalist 2014

Reed College (OR) - TT Appt. in Poetry and Humanities (fields incl. 18th c. Poetry)

 * See full post at Generalist 2014

===Siena Heights University (MI) - Asst Professor, British and World Lit. (Medieval-18th c., incl. Shakespeare)=== ===Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi - TT Assistant Professor, English (18c and Romantic British Lit.)=== Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a learning centered institution committed to making excellence inclusive. Located on its own island, we are surrounded by the water of Corpus Christi and Oso bays. The beautiful natural setting is enhanced by our modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities, and our colorful landscaping, and plazas that lend a distinctive tropical feel to the campus. Our Hispanic Serving Institution status provides a foundation to attain significant impacts for improving the educational attainment of our regional students, and our strategic location on the Gulf of Mexico and on the cultural border with Latin America places the Island University in perfect position to help realize its national and international prominence goals. TAMUCC is committed to becoming an emerging research institution with unparalleled commitment to student success, closing gaps in achievement, and creating robust campus experiences.
 * See full post at British Open 2014

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of American Literature with a concentration in 18th-Century and Romantic British Literature and Culture.

All candidates must have a PhD in English at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching blended or online courses are preferred. Secondary areas in poetry, digital humanities, and/or creative writing are a plus.

Job Duties: As a new hire with a 3/3 teaching assignment (and active research agenda), he/she will be expected to teach English courses in the University Core Curriculum (sophomore literature survey classes or first-year writing classes), upper-division major courses, and graduate courses in the master's program. Teaching schedule may involve night, weekend, and electronic course delivery.

Apply online at https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu.

A completed application file will include:

1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed above including a statement of teaching and research philosophy,

2. A curriculum vitae,

3. A copy of academic transcripts,

4. A list of three references including name, title, phone number, and email address. (Finalists may be required to submit three letters of recommendation.)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until November 22, 2013.

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2014

UCLA - TT Adv. Asst. Prof. 18th-19th c. British Lit.
The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for the position of a tenure-track advanced assistant professor in 18th and 19th-Century British literature and culture. We especially encourage applications from those with a strong record of research and teaching, and with secondary strengths in one or more of the following: women’s writing, material culture, history of science, drama and global perspectives.

Using UCLA Academic Recruit, candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20-page writing sample, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to Ali Behdad, Chair, Department of English. Application dossiers are due by November 1, 2013; interviews will be held at the MLA Convention in Chicago in January 2014. The position is subject to final administrative approval. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Internal Number: 0565-1415-01

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Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2014

University of California, Davis - TT Asst. Professor, 18th c. Brit Lit.
The Department of English at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in British literature of the long 18th century. Applicants should have evidence of distinction in research and teaching in the field of 18th-century British literature, a clear commitment to undergraduate education, and the promise of excellent teaching at the graduate level. An interest in trans-Atlantic 18th-century literature is desired but not required. Evidence of excellence in scholarship required. Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their field, as well as survey courses in the major and introductory courses in English literature. A Ph.D. in English literature should be completed or near completion by time of appointment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and letters of recommendation through the online application form: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu

For full consideration applications should be received by 30 October 2013. The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity.

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University of California Santa Barbara - TT Asst. Prof, 18th C. British Literary Studies
We invite applications from candidates who specialize in some aspect of British literary studies within the long 18th century (1660-1800).The ideal candidate would be able to teach a range of courses in literature and contribute to the department's collaborative research and teaching centers and initiatives, especially the Early Modern Center and its associated undergraduate specialization. Please visit the University of California Santa Barbara English website for further information on our department's ongoing initiatives. Position effective from July 1, 2014. Ph.D. expected at the time of appointment.

Instructions: To ensure full consideration, complete the online application process by October 18, 2013. Please submit your letter of application, CV, writing sample (25pp or less), and 3 letters of recommendation to: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00189.

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University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor of Eighteenth-Century British Literature
The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts & Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (http://literature.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates specializing in British literature of the long eighteenth century whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. We welcome applications at every level of the assistant professor rank.

We seek candidates who have demonstrated the highest standards of scholarly contribution and professional activity; who will actively participate in our department's multilingual, transnational projects; whose methodological interests could include cultural studies, materialist approaches (corporeal and economic), and multilingual examinations. Ability to teach courses on periods from the Restoration to the Romantic era at levels ranging from broad undergraduate surveys to more specialized upper-division courses to graduate seminars is desirable. Special interests, such as transatlantic British literary studies, transnational literary projects, and the culture of empire are especially welcome. Demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research, and service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment is preferred.

Faculty members teach and supervise students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Submit all application documentation using UCSD’s online Recruit web page https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00407.

Required documents include: 1. a cover letter (include job ad code “154” and the acronym showing where you found the ad) at the top of your cover letter, 2. current CV, 3. at least 3 letters of recommendation; please add contact names and requested information (click on the prompt to contact references, which generates an email to these references), 4. a writing sample of 20-30 pages. Upload in .pdf format. Request your dossier services to upload reference letters to your online application web page, 5. a personal diversity and leadership statement (see below). Applicants should include a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity and leadership. Contribution to diversity statements could include an attention to diverse learning needs, engaging learning fields of diverse communities, pedagogical methods that address learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds, an awareness of inequities in education and research, a track record of specific activities that address and mitigate inequities, follow-up of positive impact on under-represented students, and a specific plan of activities and follow-up at UCSD (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further information).

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs - TT Position, British Literature of the Long 18th C.
The English Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a Specialist in British Literature from the Restoration to 1800. Expertise in critical theory desired. Transatlantic or transnational/global approaches and/or rhetorical history/criticism of the period welcome. Teaching experience and a promising research agenda required. Ph. D. in hand by July 2014. Teach undergraduate courses each semester in these areas: breadth courses in Restoration and 18th-Century Literature; senior seminars in area of specialization; our team-taught introduction to English Studies; introduction to literature; other interests. Ability to teach critical theory and/or global/transnational courses appreciated. 2/3 teaching load. Preliminary interview of select candidates conducted at MLA meeting in 2014. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by 4 November 2013.

To apply, please upload an application letter, a CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, names and email contacts for three references, and a writing sample (30 pp. maximum) to http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/71052. The letter of application should address, along with other aspects of the position, the relationship among literature, professional and technical writing, rhetoric, and other components of English Studies. We will contact recommenders of all applicants via e-mail to arrange for their letters to be sent. Recommendation letters are required; it will be important for us to receive them promptly upon request. For this reason we advise all applicants to make preliminary arrangements. You will be able to verify through Jobs at CU whether or not their letters have been submitted. Applicants who use a portfolio service, such as Interfolio, are asked to list the unique email address assigned to each recommender as the contact information. An automated message will be sent to that unique address with instructions on how to upload the references. UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. UCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting Human Resources at (719) 255-3372. Please see http://www.uccs.edu for more information about our department and campus.

Preliminary interview of select candidates conducted at MLA meeting in 2014. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by 4 November 2013.

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===[http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Generalist_2014#University_of_Haifa.2C_Israel_-_Open_Rank_Professor_of_English_Lit. University of Haifa, Israel - Open Rank Professor of English Lit. (pref. 18th c. Lit.)]===
 * See full post at Generalist 2014

University of Tennessee - TT Asst. Prof. - Restoration/Eighteenth Century
The University of Tennessee is seeking an Assistant Professor of Restoration/18th-century studies with a research emphasis on fiction. Other desirable areas of specialization may include digital humanities, transatlanticism, race, gender, and sexuality. We are a “Doctoral/Research Extensive” institution, with a departmental endowment that supports research. The department offers the BA, MA, MFA, and PhD. Professors teach a 2/2 load, distributed across undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants should submit an initial letter of application and a CV by October 15. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand or expected by July 1, 2014.

Application Instructions: Applications should be submitted via Interfolio.

Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/22157

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2013

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9/27/13 Job not appearing in Interfolio?
 * Try the link above: it works! (9/27)

University of Toronto - TT Asst. Prof. - Eighteenth-Century Literature (1660-1800)
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George campus, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Eighteenth-Century Literature. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2014.

Research and teaching interests in all areas of the field will be considered but we are especially interested in candidates who specialize in Restoration and early Eighteenth-Century literature, including such topics as literature in the context of Britain's first global empire, writing by women, and emerging trends in poetry, drama, and satire. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in a related field by July 1, 2014 or soon thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of English, St George Campus, offers the opportunity to teach and to conduct research in a department that is committed to studying the literatures of English in both their historical depth and their geographical range. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Department reflects that diversity in its approach to English as a world language. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching and research.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact careers.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to [mailto:careers.english@utoronto.ca careers.english@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, October 31, 2013.

For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.english.utoronto.ca.

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University of Wyoming - TT Asst. Professor, 18th c. British Lit. and and the Transatlantic Enlightenment
Assistant Professor in English: Eighteenth-Century British Literature: Transatlantic Enlightenment Tenure track position in Eighteenth-Century British Literature and the Transatlantic Enlightenment. Position starts August 2014.

Required: Ph.D. in English, focused on eighteenth-century British literature, with substantial training in the broad Enlightenment; a record or clear promise of research publication in the field; a record of strong teaching. Preferred: relevant secondary field (Ecocriticism and Digital Humanities of particular interest).

Full time position, with competitive salary. Carries responsibility for teaching on campus, in University Honors, and at times by distance modalities. 3/2 teaching load, with pre-tenure reduction to 2/2, and post-tenure reduction possible for exceptional research productivity. Information about English at the University of Wyoming can be found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/english/

The University of Wyoming is an EO/AA employer. The University's policy has been, and will continue to be, one of nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without regard to such matters as race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, or other status protected by state and federal statutes or University Regulations. The University of Wyoming is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, employment and motor vehicle history. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Application Materials Required: Application Deadline: November 1, 2013. To apply, all applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, and three letters of recommendation (to be submitted independently by referees, sent from your university's academic placement center, or via Interfolio).

Applications should be addressed to:
 * Eighteenth-Century British Literature Search: #1840
 * Dr. Caskey Russell, Co-Chair Search Committee
 * Department of English, 3353
 * University of Wyoming
 * 1000 East University Avenue
 * Laramie, WY 82071
 * Or e-mail applications to: [mailto:Englishdept@uwyo.edu Englishdept@uwyo.edu]

Interviews will take place at the MLA convention. Qualified applicants who will not be at the convention will be invited to interview during that period via SKYPE.

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Deadline: Nov. 1, 2013

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===[http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/British_Open_2014#Wabash_College_.28IN.29_-_TT_Position.2C_British_Lit._before_1900_and_Rhet..2FComp. Wabash College (IN) - TT Position, British Lit. before 1900 and Rhet./Comp.]===
 * See full post at British Open 2014

Washington and Lee University (VA) - TT Asst Professor of English, Narrative (incl. 18th c. Novel)
https://apply.interfolio.com/22144

Tenure-track position beginning fall 2014. Assistant Professor of narrative. Must have strong teaching interest in c18 novel and in creating an upper-level film course, any topic. Possible specialties in film adaptation, book history, the digital humanities, narrative theory, and other fields welcome. All department members teach lower-level courses and an annual section of the first-year writing seminar, topic determined by the instructor. Opportunities for participation in interdisciplinary endeavors, including our new Film minor.

Washington and Lee University, a highly ranked national liberal arts college, is located in the Shenandoah Valley. Applicants should submit a letter of application and CV online at the link above by November 1, 2013. We will request writing samples and dossiers from semi-finalists and interview finalists at MLA in Chicago. Washington and Lee, an EEO Employer, encourages women and minorities to apply.

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: Nov. 1

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Yale University - Professor of Eighteenth-Century British Literature
Yale University's Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for a tenured professorship to begin July 1, 2014. We are searching broadly for an outstanding scholar, critic, and teacher of eighteenth-century British literature who, in addition to his or her teaching in the English Department, will contribute to Yale's broader profile in eighteenth-century studies. Please submit a letter of application and a full curriculum vitae to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2675, directed to Professor Michael Warner. Review of materials will begin July 1, 2013. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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DEMOGRAPHICS
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 2

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, post-doc, Lecturer): (VAP) 3, (post-doc), (lecturer) 1, (sessional): 2

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment): 2 (just defended)

Assistant Professor:

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Lurker:

Total: 10