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Babson College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern Literature (c. 1500-1800)
The Arts and Humanities Division at Babson College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position specializing in an area of Early Modern Literature c.1500 to 1800. Areas of specialization may include but are not limited to literature of the long 18th century, global Shakespeare, world literatures, and transatlantic literary studies. We seek to hire an assistant professor with a Ph.D. in early modern literature, with a secondary interest of her or his choice. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring global approaches to their teaching and scholarship, and we value engagement with issues of race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality.

Candidates must have completed their doctorate by the time of appointment. They must demonstrate teaching excellence and evidence of scholarly promise. Beyond teaching, duties include research as well as professional service within the College and for one’s professional community. The position starts on September 1, 2017 with a normal teaching load of 4 courses per year in the pre-tenure years, and 5 courses per year thereafter, with opportunities for research support.

Candidates must be prepared to teach literature and culture to non-majors who are enrolled in both liberal arts and management courses throughout their four undergraduate years. Candidates must be qualified and willing to teach in our Foundation Program, which includes both our Rhetoric courses and the interdisciplinary liberal arts required Foundation course. Foundation courses thematically explore the challenges that individuals face as they struggle to exercise ethical agency in midst of changing social, cultural, political, economic, historical, and aesthetic and representational structures. In addition to its liberal arts requirement, Babson College has a vibrant and growing arts scene, including its theatre-in-residence, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, The Empty Space Theatre Company, and robust visual and literary arts exhibitions and productions. We welcome candidates who bring complementary and new strengths to our arts programming.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one sample publication, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference. Additional materials might be requested after initial screening. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2016.

LINK to Apply: https://babson.peopleadmin.com/postings/4452

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Carnegie Mellon University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor - Renaissance Drama
Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of English seeks a specialist in English Renaissance drama, with preference given to candidates whose research intersects with digital humanities and the history of radicalism and dissent beginning in the medieval period. Teaching load is 2/2. Teaching interests in Shakespeare and medieval culture are highly desirable.

The Literary and Cultural Studies program at CMU is characterized by its integration of interpretation, history, and theory. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, have opportunities to mentor individual student projects, contribute to a regional consortium in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, and join a newly formed Digital Humanities Faculty Research Group.

Please send a cover letter, CV, letters of reference, and a 20-25 page sample of current research by November 1, 2016 to Interfolio addressed to Kristina Straub, Search Chair, Department of English, 259 Baker Hall, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Review of applications begins November 9, 2016, and continues until the position is filled. Carnegie Mellon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

https://apply.interfolio.com/37671

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Central College (IA) - TT Asst Professor - Shakespeare / British Literature
Posted: July 5, 2016

Company Description: Central College: Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

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POSITION: Assistant Professor of English

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Tenure-line assistant professor position beginning August 2017 with responsibility for teaching Shakespeare in a liberal arts context, as well as other courses in British literature and drama. Preference given to candidates who can teach writing-intensive courses and can develop literature courses in one of the following interdisciplinary areas: Performance Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Literary Theory, or Film Studies.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in English. Preference given to candidates with recent college-level teaching experience. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of research and scholarly publications or clear indication of potential success in these areas.

Position: Candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching and have an understanding of and appreciation for the liberal arts environment. '''Responsibilities include teaching Shakespeare in a liberal arts context, as well as other courses in British literature and drama. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach writing-intensive courses and can develop literature courses in one of the following interdisciplinary areas: Performance Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Literary Theory, or Film Studies'''. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in curriculum development and be able to teach the College's first-year or senior-year interdisciplinary seminar. In addition to teaching, all faculty at Central College are expected to participate in the life of the college and to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development.

The English Department enriches academic quality at Central College through traditional literary studies and innovative teaching and research across disciplines. All courses foster close reading, vigorous critical thinking, strong writing, and intellectual and artistic creativity. By studying language with respect and rigor, Central College English majors cultivate two of the most essential habits of successful people: self-reflection and empathy for others. While English faculty demonstrate expertise in literary theory and specific historical periods, department faculty mentor students and collaborate with colleagues across campus in major ways.

The department's areas of emphasis and distinction are Literature, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Teaching. English classes develop strong commitments to sustainability, social justice, and service-learning by emphasizing civic engagement in global and local contexts. The study of literature and creative writing produces agile professionals and Central College graduates in English have thrived in fields as diverse as journalism, architecture, business management, education, law, medicine, public administration, and library science. Our students deepen intercultural and international competence through study abroad and courses in travel writing and global/postcolonial literature. English faculty approach literature as the nexus of interdisciplinary learning, exploring connections between literature, science, aesthetics, history, gender studies, and cultural studies.

Additional Information: Central College is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Central College is a drug/tobacco free workplace. Academic positions at Central College use E-verify.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position please click "apply now". Review of applications will begin 30 September 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background check. Please submit the following materials online: a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position at a liberal arts, residential college; an updated curriculum vita; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications for this leadership opportunity at a liberal arts college can be sent electronically to [mailto:centraldean@central.edu centraldean@central.edu] or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.

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Christopher Newport University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - Transatlantic World Literatures 1600-1900 (incl Early Modern British)
The Department of English at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Transatlantic World Literatures 1600-1900 or the long 18th century, effective August 21, 2017. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research with undergraduates. The successful candidate will have expertise in colonial American, Native American, early modern British literature(s), or early globalization, and have demonstrated potential for strong scholarship and publication. Teaching duties include first and second year writing seminars, lower and upper-level literature courses, and contributions to the ongoing development of the curriculum. The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3. The Ph.D. in English or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank and ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.

CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2016 freshman class of 1,225 students was selected from nearly 8,000 admission applications, and presented high school GPA and SAT score middle 50% ranges of 3.5-4.0 and 1080-1240, respectively. Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University's liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world.

Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to: Director of Faculty Recruitment, Assistant Professor of English (Transatlantic World) Faculty Search, Search #8185 Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072. Or facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu

Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2016 Applications received after November 7, 2016, will be accepted but considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

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College of the Holy Cross (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - British Poetry from Milton through the Eighteenth Century
The Department of English at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position specializing in British Poetry from Milton through the Eighteenth Century. Experience and interest in Digital Humanities is a plus. The position will begin in August 2017. A Ph.D. is required. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. The position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a full-salary one-semester research leave prior to tenure review and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect faculty job applications electronically. Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and interest, copies of transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation to (https://apply.interfolio.com/36408). Email and paper applications will not be accepted. The College values cultural and intellectual pluralism as integral to its mission and essential to the excellence of our academic program. We invite candidates to reflect in their applications on how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion (http://www.holycross.edu/campus-life/diversity-and-inclusion). The College mission statement is available at http://www.holycross.edu/about-us/mission-statement. Questions about the position may be addressed to Jonathan Mulrooney, Chair, Department of English, College of the Holy Cross. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016. We encourage candidates to learn more about our department at http://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/english.

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Columbia University (NY) - TT Assistant Professor - Early Modern Drama, 1500-1700
The Department of English and Comparative Literature invites applications for a beginning tenure-track assistant professorship in early modern drama, 1500-1700. Broad knowledge of the dramatic canon, of the non-dramatic Renaissance, and fluency with current critical approaches desired. Beyond teaching in the field of specialization, the successful candidate also will teach "Literature Humanities," a two-course sequence in Columbia's Core Curriculum, each year for the first three years of the appointment. Ph.D. must be awarded by July 1, 2017. The review of applications will begin November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

School/Institute/Unit: Arts and Sciences

Minimum Degree Required: Ph.D. by July 1 appointment start date

Minimum Qualifications: All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position.

Our criteria involve, but are not limited to, scholarly promise and achievement, teaching potential, and appropriateness to our particular needs and current capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional Information: For inquiries about the RAPS application process, please email pbr2101@columbia.edu.

Posting Date: 08-23-2016

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications must be made through Columbia University's Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS). Please upload the following required materials: cover letter, current CV, dissertation abstract, and writing sample of no more than twenty-five pages. RAPS will accommodate uploads of maximum two (2) megabytes in size per document.

Before uploading documents, applicants first will be asked to input a name and valid email address for each reference provider. The application to this position requires a minimum of three (3) reference letters. The applicant may enable RAPS to generate an automatic email to the reference provider, politely requesting a letter of reference and offering a secure link to the RAPS website where a letter can be uploaded quickly and easily. Wherever possible, letters should be uploaded in the online system. If this is not possible, the applicant should refer the reference provider or dossier service to the following address: Prof. Jean Howard, Chair, Early Modern Drama Search Committee, Department of English and Comparative Literature, 602 Philosophy Hall, Columbia University, MC 4927, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027.

After completing the "Provide References" screens, the applicant will come to the "Attach Documents" screen and be asked to upload into RAPS the required application materials listed above. The completion of the application process in RAPS is indicated by a confirmation number, which the applicant should retain.

For questions about the RAPS application process please email pbr2101@columbia.edu.

Quicklink for Posting: http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63271

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 * Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2017

Grinnell College (IA) - TT Asst. Professor - English Renaissance Literature
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in English Renaissance literature beginning Fall 2017. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor ( ABD ) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to, Shakespeare, Milton, and topics of the candidate’s choice in Renaissance literature. The faculty member will also teach the department’s introductory and survey courses. The teaching load is five courses over two semesters; periodically one course will be Tutorial (a topical writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, the only College-wide requirement beyond the completion of a major in an individually advised curriculum). Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/areas/english.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 1, 2016. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Erik Simpson, at [EnglishSearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4655.

LINK: https://jobs.grinnell.edu/postings/1715

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Hamilton College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of Literature - Shakespeare and Dramatic Literature
The Literature and Creative Writing Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to teach dramatic literature, with a specialization in Shakespeare, and related courses in literature/film. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The appointment begins July 1, 2017. The Ph.D. must be in literature and must be completed before September 2017.

By November 14, 2016, please send a vita, letter of application, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (at least 10 pages) as pdf files via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/36827. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Margaret Thickstun, Chair, at mthickst@hamilton.edu.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address ways in which you raise issues of diversity in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

Hamilton (http://www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in upstate New York. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at http://www.upstatenyherc.org, as well as additional information at http://bit.ly/1tAtCaB (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

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Mount Saint Mary College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Early British Literature (incl. Shakespeare)
Mount Saint Mary College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment to begin August 2017 in the field of early English literature. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the first part of the British Literature survey, Shakespeare, the history of the English language, and first-year composition. The teaching load is 4:4, plus advisement and college service. PhD preferred.

Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation by Nov. 15 with your online application. To apply online, please visit http://www.msmc.edu/employment

Mount Saint Mary College is a Catholic, Dominican liberal arts college located in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City. Preparing students for personal and professional success, the College offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in healthcare, business, education, social services, communication and media, the liberal arts, and

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North Central College (IL) - TT Open Rank - Early Modern and Medieval Literature
The College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank professor position beginning Fall 2017. Teaching responsibilities include surveys in medieval and Early Modern literature, upper-level seminars in the candidate's specialization, and the opportunity to teach in the College's interdisciplinary or graduate programs. All English faculty contribute to composition. Areas of interest may include but are not limited to a focus on race, gender, sexualities, empire, and drama/theatre. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Early Modern literature and culture; commitment to teaching excellence, mentoring of students, and evidence of ongoing scholarship commensurate with rank.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu. North Central College is an EEO Employer.

You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and provide contact information for three professional references. Please note: once you submit your application your references will be contacted immediately to request a letter of recommendation. Review of applications begins November 1, 2016 and continues until the position is filled.

Online App. Form: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/2535

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Rhodes College (TN) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Global Early Modern)
The English Department at Rhodes College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English (Tenure Track). We seek a scholar of non-Shakespearean early modern literature, with a particular focus on global and transnational approaches to the era. We would welcome additional interest in digital humanities, film studies, gender and sexuality studies, or race and ethnic studies. The 3/2 course load includes introductory through advanced offerings within the department, as well as first-year writing seminars and other general education courses.

Qualifications: Ph.D. (in English or Comparative Literature) in hand or expected by August 1, 2017. Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, as well as a strong record of and potential for continued scholarly publication.

Please apply online at http://jobs.rhodes.edu; only online applications will be accepted. A complete application includes a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, writing sample (20-30 pages), two syllabuses, and three letters of recommendation. Please address in your cover letter your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, creative activity/scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values. Review of completed applications will begin on November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. The online application system will solicit letters of recommendation electronically from the candidate’s recommenders once their contact information has been entered by the candidate and the search committee requests them. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Rhodes College values an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity (http://handbook.rhodes.edu/diversity) in the workforce. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. http://www.rhodes.edu/content/our-city.

For further information, please contact Scott Newstok, Search Committee Chair at newstoks@rhodes.edu.

Required Education: Ph.D. (in English or Comparative Literature) in hand or expected by August 1, 2017.

LINK: https://jobs.rhodes.edu/postings/1865

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St. Lawrence University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Early British and Early World Literature (incl. Shakespeare)
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in early British and early world literatures. The successful candidate will offer coursework in classical world literature and comparative mythologies; medieval and early-modern British literature, including Shakespeare; and the department's research methods/theory course. Ability to offer coursework in popular culture representations of the above literatures is also desirable. Normal teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Ph.D. in English in-hand, publications, and teaching experience required. The successful candidate will join a department founded upon the essential relationship between creative expression and the study of literature, a department with a commitment to excellence in teaching as well as scholarship. St. Lawrence offers a generous travel policy, and junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support.

Please note the following two-part application process:

1. Interested applicants must apply online at http://emplyment.stlawu.edu.

2. Submit a detailed letter of application, C.V. emphasizing publications and relevant teaching experience, sample syllabi, and letters of recommendation via Interfolio's ByCommittee. For help with Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call 877-997-8807.

Applications should be received by November 15, 2016; review will continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

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University of Connecticut (CT) - TT Open Rank (Advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full) Professor of English in Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Job Summary: The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track professorship (open rank, Associate or Full Professor preferred) in Shakespeare and early modern drama to start August 23, 2017. We are seeking a scholar with an ambitious research agenda, who will advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Shakespeare and early modern drama, and help us to take fullest advantage of our new membership in the Folger Institute Consortium. The English Department currently has 59 full time faculty at Storrs and regional campuses, nearly 500 undergraduate majors, and over 70 graduate students. Please visit our website at http://www.english.uconn.edu/

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or other appropriate field with at least three years experience as an assistant professor; expertise in Shakespeare and early modern drama and culture; the capacity to contribute through research, teaching, and public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the department; distinguished publications on Shakespeare; a record of, or clear potential for national/international visibility and leadership; a record of excellent teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and evidence of engagement in institutional and professional service.

Preferred Qualifications: Besides a demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching of Shakespeare and early modern drama, we seek a candidate with expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital humanities; gender studies; queer theory; theories of race and ethnicity; and/or public humanities and civic engagement.

Appointment Terms: This is a full-time, nine-month appointment, and the typical teaching load for tenured and tenure-track faculty is two courses per semester. Salary is competitive based on qualifications. The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of work at UConn’s regional campuses.

To Apply: Select the “Submit" link below to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to start your application. Please submit the following: a cover letter that addresses the criteria for the position, including a statement of commitment to diversity; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three referees who have agreed to write in support of your application if requested. Screening of applicants will begin immediately, with full consideration given to applicants who apply by November 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Nominations and inquiries other than applications can be directed to Professor Gregory Semenza, Search Chair, (gregory.semenza@uconn.edu; Department of English, U-4025, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4025, U.S.A).

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 * Link to apply has been posted (9/19): https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/UConn/English/8009

University of Haifa (ISR) - TT Open Rank Position in English Literature (incl. Early Modern)
Open-rank tenure-track position in English Literature & Alon/ Maof Fellowships The Department of English Language & Literature at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications for one or more open-rank, tenure-track positions, tenable from Autumn 2017, pending budgetary approval. Candidates specializing in Early or 19th-Century American Literature, Medieval or Early Modern Literature, Victorian Literature, Children’s Literature, Gender and Sexuality, and/or Poetry and Poetics are particularly encouraged to apply but the department welcomes applications in all literary fields/ areas of expertise.

The department is also looking to nominate outstanding candidates for Alon and Maof Fellowships awarded by the Israeli Council for Higher Education. One nominee will be selected as part of this job search. If successful, he/ she will initially be granted a 3-year university fellowship with full faculty privileges and responsibilities, and is guaranteed subsequent tenure evaluation by the University.

A leading research university, with the most ethnically diverse student body of any university in Israel, the University of Haifa and its English Department provide opportunities for academics at all stages of their careers to participate in a dynamic, scholarly and pedagogical environment. The English Department is particularly interested in applicants committed to making a home in Israel.

Candidates holding a PhD with relevant teaching experience and a strong publication record should submit a cover letter, a CV (including the names of three referees) and a statement of research interests.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year. The language of instruction in the department is English.

Application materials should be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Bennett Kravitz, and sent, by email, to the Department Coordinator, Sharon Shpilman (sshpilman@univ.haifa.ac.il).

All queries should be directed towards the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr Alex Feldman (bfeldman@univ.haifa.ac.il).

Review of applications will begin on August 5th. Interviews will take place in late September.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year. The language of instruction in the department is English.

Application materials should be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Bennett Kravitz, and sent, by email, to the Department Coordinator, Sharon Shpilman ([mailto:sshpilman@univ.haifa.ac.il sshpilman@univ.haifa.ac.il]).

All queries should be directed towards the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr Alex Feldman ([mailto:bfeldman@univ.haifa.ac.il bfeldman@univ.haifa.ac.il]).

Review of applications will begin on August 5th. Interviews will take place in late September.

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2017, Medieval 2017, Early American 2017, and Generalist 2017

University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA) - Associate Professor of English - Early Modern Studies
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of English invites Early Modern Studies applicants with a professional profile appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor to begin September 1, 2017. Research area(s) open, with interests in gender and/or sexuality studies, women’s writing, the global renaissance, or digital scholarship particularly welcome. In addition to joining an active and diverse faculty, the successful applicant will serve in rotation with other faculty as Director of the Massachusetts Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies, a hub for scholarship and community across the Five Colleges and New England. The successful applicant will also join the Editorial Board of English Literary Renaissance, one of the field’s leading journals, and teach and advise both graduate and undergraduate students. Directorship compensated by release time from standard 2-2 teaching load. Qualifications: PhD in English or related field; excellent research, teaching, and service record; and commitment to participation in an active and productive department. Salary commensurate with qualifications. To apply, submit the following materials: a cover letter, vita, a 25-page sample of recent written work (as PDF), and the names and email contact information for three references to the link below. After receiving acknowledgment, applicants will be notified to contact their referees to submit letters. Interviews will be conducted at the Modern Language Association Conference in January with campus visits to follow immediately thereafter. Application materials will not be returned. http://www.umass.edu/english

Application link: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=74988 All application materials must be received by Oct. 14 to insure consideration. The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.

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University of Texas at Austin (TX) - Harry Ransom Center - Curator of Early Books and Manuscripts
The Harry Ransom Center seeks collaborative, creative, and service-oriented candidates for the position of Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Curator of Early Books and Manuscripts. The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its holdings include 42 million manuscripts, one million books, five million photographs, and over 100,000 works of art. The Ransom Center hosts 142,000 visitors annually, including undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, and members of the public. The Center has a full-time staff of 88, including five subject curators. Curators collaborate with colleagues in the Center’s Library, Preservation & Conservation, Education & Exhibitions, and Scholarly Programs divisions to support the Center’s mission to encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and advance understanding of the humanities for a broad and diverse audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.

The Pforzheimer Curator provides curatorial support for the Center’s early book and manuscript holdings through the hand-press era, including the Carl H. Pforzheimer Library of English Literature. The Pforzheimer Library is internationally known for first and important editions of plays, poems, novels, essays, polemical writings, and translations of the most important English writers from 1475 to 1700, including Caxton, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Marvell, Donne, Dryden, Congreve, Marlowe, and Bacon, among many others. The Pforzheimer Curator also provides curatorial support for other early book and manuscript holdings, including the Wrenn library, the Recusant collection, the Uzielli Aldine Press collection, and incunabula.

The Pforzheimer Curator will participate in a variety of interpretive activities (writing, exhibitions, lectures, and talks) that promote the teaching and research use of the Center’s early book and manuscript holdings and promote the greater understanding and appreciation of these collections. He or she will provide specialized reference support for researchers working with the Center’s early book and manuscript holdings and will contribute to the annual review of research fellowship applications. The Pforzheimer Curator will select books and manuscripts for the Pforzheimer Library, keeping in mind existing strengths, trends in scholarship, and classroom needs. He or she will work with Preservation & Conservation staff to establish treatment priorities and with Description & Access staff and Digital Collections staff to promote enhanced access to the collection by consulting on cataloging and access initiatives. The curator will contribute to the broader institutional mission and work of the Ransom Center by participating in regular meetings with the Center’s curatorial group, serving on Ransom Center committees, and collaborating with colleagues across the Center. He or she will represent the Ransom Center within professional and scholarly communities related to early book and manuscript culture and serve as a liaison with relevant faculty at The University of Texas at Austin.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English literature or history (or related discipline), or a demonstrated record of commensurate scholarly or curatorial experience; Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or three or more years’ experience with early modern book and manuscript collections in a research library setting; Reading knowledge of at least one European language, Latin preferred; Knowledge of bibliography and the history of the book and familiarity with early modern English paleography; Understanding of the appropriate roles of digital surrogates in a research environment and familiarity with trends in digital librarianship; Familiarity with rare book cataloging principles and standards; Record of participation in scholarly or professional organizations at the national or international level; Superior oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated experience giving presentations to scholarly audiences, classes, and to other diverse, public audiences.

For further information and to apply for the position, please see job posting number 16-08-01-01-0606: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/160801010606.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels. Security sensitive position; conviction verification will be conducted on applicant selected.

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2017

University of Virginia (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - Nondramatic Literature - c. 1100-late 17th c.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of English

The Department of English at the University of Virginia seeks a new colleague whose work principally concerns any (not all) of the fields of nondramatic literature produced between about 1100 and the late seventeenth century (i.e.: medieval, premodern, Renaissance, Reformation, early modern, and so forth). We invite applications from candidates who will have earned a doctoral degree by July 2017.

To be considered, complete a Candidate Profile at https://jobs.virginia.edu, search for posting number 0619579, and electronically attach the following materials: a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page statement describing your research and writing projects (attach to Statement of Research Interest), a 2-3 page statement describing your teaching interests and experience (attach to Writing Sample1), and a 20-30 page writing sample (attach to Writing Sample2). We intend to begin reviewing applications October 15th and to ask semi-finalists to provide references. The position will remain open until filled.

The appointed scholar will contribute to our mission to strengthen the humanities by teaching two courses each term, writing and publishing widely for scholars and the global public, and serving to sustain the department and the university. The appointment is anticipated to begin July 25, 2017.

The University of Virginia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We hope for applications from all kinds of qualified scholars, worldwide, especially those who will add to the diversity of our faculty and broaden the intellectual range of our course offerings.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Ms. Stacey Trader, Department Office Administrator, slt5v@virginia.edu. Questions about the position may be sent to Prof. Elizabeth Fowler, search chair, fowler@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University performs background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

University Leadership Characteristics: For Thomas Jefferson, learning was an integral part of life. The "academical village" is based on the assumption that the life of the mind is a pursuit for all participants in the University, that learning is a lifelong and shared process, and that interaction between scholars and students enlivens the pursuit of knowledge.

University Human Resources strives to identify applicants who will contribute as high potential employees, leaders and managers. We employ individuals who foster and promote the University mission and purpose. Successful candidates exemplify Uncommon Integrity; they are honest, trusted, team-oriented and live the core values of the University. These candidates display Great Judgment, by practicing evidence-based decision-making. They are Strategically Focused by contributing to and achieving department goals and vision. They set high performance standards and hold themselves accountable by Aggressively Executing these standards. These employees also develop a Deep Passion for the University and the impact it has on students, faculty, alumni and community. Successful candidates identify their personal career goals and development opportunities. They contribute to team success by Leading Talent through individual efforts.

Link: http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80122

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor- Early Modern Literatures
Position Number: F04500

Position Type: Teaching and Research Faculty

Rank: Assistant Professor

Working Title: Assistant Professor- Early Modern Literatures

School/Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences

Department: English

Number of Months: 9

Tenure Status: Tenure Eligible

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Department of English studies language, literature, and media. Our activities in teaching, scholarship, and service, within and beyond the university, focus on literature, criticism and theory, linguistics, media, and creative writing. The research and teaching of the department connect these varied ways of understanding language, text, and discourse in a manner that enriches them all.

Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal

This is a junior level, tenure-eligible position in British early modern literature (Renaissance) with an emphasis on Shakespeare. The faculty member would contribute to our course offerings in British

literature, as well as out MA in English and interdisciplinary PhD in Media, Art, and Text. Through his or her scholarly activity the faculty member would make a substantive contribution to the discipline that reflects high standards in intellectual and professional engagement.

Position Responsibilities: Maintaining a research agenda with a record of publications, conference presentations, and other forms of research productivity. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as well as the opportunity to supervise MA and PhD theses. Serving on department and other committees, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications: Must have PhD in hand by August 15, 2017. The successful candidate will be required to have an established research agenda and a clear potential for external funding, and potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the department. The successful candidate will have a record of effective teaching. Must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or show a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications: We welcome any all all approaches to the study and teaching of Early Modern British literature and culture.

Date Posted: 09/06/2016

Application Deadline Date: 11/16/2016

Proposed Hire Date: 08/16/2017

Type of Search: National

Application Process/Additional Information: Candidates must apply online at https://www.vcujobs.com/. Submit a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample, in PDF format, not to exceed 7500 words. Please submit writing sample under the website’s

category for “Other Document.” Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to Mr. Derek Van Buskirk (vanbuskirkdj@vcu.edu) with the applicant’s name and “Early Modern” in the subject line.

Initial interviews will be at the MLA in Philadelphia or by Skype. Finalists will be invited to campus early in the Spring semester. Questions should be directed to Dr. Joshua Eckardt, chair of the search committee, at jmeckhardt@vcu.edu.

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Weber State University (UT) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Medieval and Renaissance Literature
The Department of English at Weber State University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position, specializing in Medieval and British Literature. The ideal candidate will cover literature from Beowulf through the Renaissance (and potentially through to the Restoration). Expertise in gender and sexuality, race, class, ecocriticism, transnationalism, cultural studies, digital humanities, or other critical/theoretical approaches is most welcome. The teaching load is four courses per semester and will include both existent and new courses in our growing undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will teach a range of classes including, but not limited to, Shakespeare, Renaissance, and Medieval literature, composition, and general education classes. Scholarship and service are also expected. The position will begin August 2017.

Minimum Qualifications: -Ph.D. in English at the time of appointment. -Experience in teaching undergraduate writing and/or undergraduate literature. -The ability to teach courses outside of the candidate's specialization. -Familiarity with computer technology relevant to teaching.

Preferred Qualifications: We seek an outstanding faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to student learning (both graduate and undergraduate), diversity, and inclusive pedagogy. Candidates should have recent applicable publications and presentations, a strong interest in supporting campus publications, writing-related activities and organizations, and experience working with non-traditional student populations.

Notes/ Instructions to Applicants: To apply please go to http://jobs.weber.edu and complete the online faculty/staff data form and attach a cover letter that includes your teaching philosophy, a CV, a writing sample, and the names and contact information (titles and positions, office telephone numbers, and e-mails) for three references. Additional materials may be requested.

Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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Weber State University, home to the National Undergraduate Literature Conference, is an open-enrollment university with 25,000 students, located approximately forty miles north of Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah. Ogden boasts year-round recreational opportunities, a thriving arts community, a historic downtown area, the Sundance Film Festival, and easy commuter rail access to Salt Lake City.

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2017

Wheaton College (IL) - TT Assistant Or Associate Professor - Medieval and Early Modern Literature
The English Department at Wheaton College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or early associate professor position. The successful candidate will possess expertise in Medieval and Early Modern literature, a commitment to the liberal arts tradition, and enthusiasm for teaching within our major and our general education literature and writing courses. Teaching load is 3/3. Ph.D required by August 2017. Please see College website for more information: http://www.wheaton.edu/About-Wheaton. Send letter of interest, cv, and names of references by November 4 to Dr. Jeffry Davis, English Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il 60187 or via email: Jeffry.Davis@wheaton.edu. Application forms will be sent to promising applicants. Wheaton College is a highly selective evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty affirm a Statement of Faith and the moral and lifestyle expectations of our Community Covenant. Wheaton College complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be mailed to promising candidates.

LINK: http://www2.wheaton.edu/HR/employment/openings_fac.php?id=268

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2017
 * Note to LGBT applicants: Wheaton has a "Community Covenant" that prohibits "homosexual behavior."

Yonsei University, Korea - TT Assistant Professor of pre-1800 European Literature
The Underwood International College (UIC) of Yonsei University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in pre-1800 European literature at the international campus in Songdo, Incheon, located within the greater Seoul metropolitan region. We welcome applications from scholars specializing in any European national literary tradition and genre. Applicants should have received their Ph.D. by August 1, 2017 and have a strong commitment to research and undergraduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities are 6 credit-hours (2 classes) per semester. The starting date is either March 1 or September 1, 2017. Compensation includes competitive salary, health insurance and other benefits, subsidized housing up to six years, and a generous relocation and start-up package.

Yonsei University’s Underwood International College is a highly competitive undergraduate program at South Korea’s most prestigious private university, and combines the intimate atmosphere and low student-faculty ratio of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university. All instruction is in English, and the student body represents over 70 different countries. As part of Yonsei University’s continuing effort to increase faculty diversity, we are only accepting applications from non-Korean citizens.

Interested applicants should submit a short letter of application, dissertation abstract, and C.V. at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr/professorship/application.asp before October 31, 2016. Short-listed candidates will then be asked to email 3 letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and sample syllabi to uic_faculty@yonsei.ac.kr. Interviews will be held over Skype. For additional information, please contact:
 * Prof. Jen Hui Bon Hoa (jhbh@yonsei.ac.kr).

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit our website at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr.

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Young Harris College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - Early British Lit. (incl. Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton)
The Department of English at Young Harris College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, specializing in early British literature. The successful candidate will teach a range of classes including, but not limited to, courses on medieval literature, Shakespeare, Spenser, and Milton. Special consideration will be given to candidates with secondary specialization in ESL or Composition and Rhetoric; however, particularly strong candidates without this secondary specialization will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have earned his or her Ph.D. before the date of employment (August 2017) and should possess a strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate, liberal arts curriculum. This full-time, tenure-track position carries a 4/4 teaching load of composition and literature courses.

Candidates should apply electronically at https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=yhcedu&jobId=166695&lang=en_US&source=CC2. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. In addition, transcripts should be sent electronically to HumanResources@yhc.edu or by mail to Human Resources Director, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582. Applications are due November 1, 2016. Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Visiting Positions / Limited-Term Appointments
===Carnegie Mellon University (PA) - Six Degrees of Francis Bacon Postdoctoral Fellow=== Thanks to a recent Digital Humanities Implementation Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Carnegie Mellon University s Department of English seeks a one-year Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to lead day-to-day programming and data curation activities for Six Degrees of Francis Bacon. Six Degrees of Francis Bacon is a digital reconstruction of the early modern social network that scholars and students can collaboratively expand, revise, curate, and critique. The successful candidate will likely have a PhD in History, English, Library and Information Science, or a related discipline with demonstrated experience in web development or digital humanities.

The fellow will be housed in the Department of English in the Dietrich College of Arts and Social Sciences and work with Associate Professor Christopher Warren, Principal Investigator of the Six Degrees of Francis Bacon project. Day-to-day work will involve a disciplinarily diverse and geographically disparate team of Six Degrees collaborators, including literary historians, historians of science, librarians, statisticians, and web developers.

Job Duties: The fellow will leverage expertise in a humanities discipline and a strong technical aptitude to help fulfill five priorities of the NEH Digital Humanities Implementation Grant: Enriching project data. Enhancing user experience. Integrating with other digital resources. Identifying and partnering with an institutional home for long-term preservation. Packaging and distributing website code so that scholars can create similar networks for different eras and regions.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Ph.D. or ABD in a relevant subfield of a humanities discipline or Library and Information Sciences. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and successfully in a team-based environment. Demonstrated willingness to learn technical programming and data curation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: Experience with modern web development, system administration, databases, or programming languages relevant to the project, including R, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, or Python. Demonstrated experience in project management and/or digital humanities research. Ph.D. in a relevant subfield of the humanities.

More Information: Please visit Why Carnegie Mellon to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

A listing of employee benefits is available at: http://www.cmu.edu/jobs/benefits-at-a-glance/index.html

Department URL: http://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/english/
 * Apply at: https://cmu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=54302
 * Review of applications will begin September 16, 2016 with Google Hangout interviews likely beginning in October.

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Demographics
ABD (early): 2

ABD (will finish this academic year): 2

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): 6

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

Assistant Professor: 4

Associate Professor: 1

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Poetry: 3

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