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Ball State University (IN) - TT Asst. Professor, Diverse Literatures
Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.

Responsibilities: teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in diverse literatures (e.g., African-American, Native American, Latina/o, American Ethnic, or Gender Studies); teach a wide range of courses in English; publish scholarship in area of specialization; contribute to the development of departmental and course curriculum programs; direct graduate student research; participate in service activities.

Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate in English or related discipline by August 1, 2015, with specialization in diverse literatures; record of effective teaching at the college or university level; record of publications and/or presentations in area of specialization.

Preferred qualifications: demonstrated expertise and experience in Early American literature, modern and contemporary drama and/or research and teaching expertise in digital and/or emerging media contexts in order to develop immersive learning opportunities.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract or prospectus, and unofficial copy of graduate transcripts to: [mailto:engsearch@bsu.edu engsearch@bsu.edu] (please include "Diverse Literatures" in the subject line) as electronic submission is encouraged or to

Dr. Rai Peterson Chairperson, Tenure-Track Literature Search Committee Department of English Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 (765-285-3765)

Applications must be received by November 7, 2014.

Video interviews will be scheduled in lieu of on-site interviews at the MLA convention. www.bsu.edu

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 * Also posted at Ethnic American Lit. 2015

Bethany College (WV) - TT Asst. Professor of English
Bethany College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in English at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2015.

The successful candidate will have competence in teaching Composition, with additional competencies and specialties welcomed. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a certificate in Secondary Education in the English Language Arts, or who are eligible for ELA certification. Ph.D. in hand by Spring 2015 preferred. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching.

Bethany College is a national liberal arts college located on a beautiful historic 1,300 acre mountaintop campus in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The state's oldest private college, Bethany offers a wide array of B.A. and B.S. programs in more than 25 fields of study and a Master of Arts program in Teaching. The College's program of classical liberal arts education prepares students for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.

Review of applications will begin November 10 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae with at least three references to[mailto:jobs@bethanywv.edu jobs@bethanywv.edu] or Director of Human Resources, Office of Business and Finance (3), Bethany College, 31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV 26032-3002. Additional materials may be requested of final candidates.

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Dalton State College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor, English
The Department of English at Dalton State College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in English. The position requires a Ph.D. in English (with a minimum of 18 semester/30 quarter graduate hours in English). The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in and commitment to teaching freshman composition and lower-division courses in the humanities and a firm commitment to a learning-centered teaching process. Applicants with credentials to teach in Rhetoric and Composition, who have experience teaching multicultural literature (especially Hispanic or Latino), or who have experience in teaching ESL may be given preference.

Responsibilities of the position include teaching eight classes per academic year. Teaching assignments may be day, evening, or weekends, possibly at off-campus locations. Academic advising, committee work, planning and assessment, other College and community service, and professional development will also be required along with any other such duties as assigned by the chair of English. The salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. An on-campus interview and teaching demonstration will be required prior to an official offer of the position. University System of Georgia policy requires a background check for any candidate who accepts an offer of employment.

A complete application must include (1) a letter of interest (2) a separate statement of teaching philosophy, (3) a current curriculum vita, (4) three signed letters of reference written within the last three years, (5) transcripts of all college work. Position is available August 2015. Review of completed applications will begin October 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

Dalton State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia is accredited to award associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. Employment opportunities, admissions policies, activities, services, and facilities of the College do not exclude any person on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, or disability. Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action Program Institution. AA/EEO http://www.daltonstate.edu

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Dominican University (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of English: Dramatic Literature and Creative Writing
Dominican University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English: Dramatic Literature and Creative Writing to begin August 2015. Teaching load is 3/3. All faculty members are invited to contribute to the University’s Core Curriculum.

Located in suburban Chicago, Dominican is a distinctively relationship-centered educational community, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, and comprehensive in scope, known for its rigorous and engaging academic programs; for the care and respect with which it mentors students; for its enduring commitment to social justice; and for the enriching diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. As a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Qualifications: We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence as teachers of undergraduates. Ph.D. with specialization in dramatic literature and experience teaching creative writing and composition required.

Publication of creative work in drama, fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supervising creative writing projects and prepared to direct a creative writing program.

To Apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.dom.edu. Applicants will be asked to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Cover letter should address applicant’s teaching philosophy in the context of Dominican University’s mission.

Application deadline is October 20, 2014.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.dom.edu/postings/2046

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Francis Marion University (SC) - TT Assistant Professor of English, World Literature
Francis Marion University is seeking a tenure track, Assistant Professor of English to teach courses in world literature, ancient to modern, and world mythology.

Francis Marion (FM) is a state-supported regional university with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. FM was recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "great college to work for" in 2014. With approximately 4,000 undergraduate students, FM offers small class sizes that encourage strong professional relationships among faculty and students. FM is located in Florence, SC, a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Florence is within easy driving distance of beach resorts, such as Myrtle Beach, and areas of historical interest, including Charleston and Savannah.

Requirements: Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature with significant work in Asian or African literature in addition to the European classics required. ABD near completion considered. Experience and commitment to teaching first-year writing essential.

Start Date: August, 2015

Materials Needed: 1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 15-01); 2) FM Faculty Application; and 3) curriculum vitae.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To obtain information about the State of South Carolina and other support services for state employees, please visit http://www.fmarion.edu/about/hrlinks.

Click here to obtain the FM Faculty Application.

Send Application Materials to: Dr. Christopher Johnson, Chair; Department of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy; PO Box 100547; Florence; SC 29502-0547.

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2015 and Anglophone 2015

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKG) - Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in English Language Studies (two posts)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master's, and Bachelor's degrees. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,250. The total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is about HK$5 billion per year.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The Department of English within the Faculty of Humanities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a long history in producing high quality preferred graduates from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A central mission is to provide Applied Language Studies to meet community needs of Hong Kong people. With a team of around 20 academic staff members, the Department is also actively engaged in applied and appliable research in Languages in Professional Contexts, English for Specific Purposes, and English Language Studies. Information can be obtained through the departmental homepage at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/, including information about the five key areas of research (English Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Studies in Professional Contexts, Sociolinguistics, and Systemic Functional Linguistics) at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/Research_detail.php?recid=27.

The Department is now inviting applications for two positions of Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in English Language Studies, with a view to boosting research activity and output in one (or more) of its five key research areas as well as providing teaching expertise and leadership in the areas of Language Arts, Language Testing and Assessment, and Socio-linguistics.

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in English Language Studies (two posts)

The appointees will be required to (a) teach subjects in English Language Studies on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (full-time and part-time); (b) contribute to the curriculum design and materials development of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the Department; (c) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects (including PhD supervision); (d) actively conduct research in the Department's research areas and contribute to the development of its research strengths; and (e) assist in the administration of the Department.

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in English Language Studies, Applied Linguistics (including testing and language assessment), Language Arts, Social-linguistics and /or Applied Spanish Linguistics; (b) a recognised teaching qualification; (c) post-qualification teaching experience at tertiary level, including teaching subjects relevant to English Language Studies, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching; (d) an excellent track record of research and publication, including experience in project-based research; and (e) native/near-native competence in English, and excellent English communication skills.

Preference will be given to those with research orientations which can contribute to the Department's development of its key areas of research strengths. Certain abilities and areas of expertise will also be considered as added strengths, such as the ability to speak Spanish, French and/or German or experience in teaching one or more of these languages, background in Natural Language Processing (e.g. in support of corpus development and analysis), and the ability to teach Language Arts or aspects of literature in English (in addition to core expertise in English language studies).

Remuneration and Conditions of Service: A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor and Professor levels. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application: Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2764 3374; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Initial consideration of applications will commence on 1 September 2014. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.

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Jackson State University (MS) - TT Asst. Professor of English
The Department of English and Modem Foreign Languages at Jackson State University invites applications for a tenure track position, beginning August 2015.

Minimum Required Education: A Ph.D. in English or a closely-related field is required.

Minimum Required Experience: 1. Applicants must have three (3) or more years of full-time teaching experience at the college or university level. Teaching load is 9-12 credit hours per semester, depending on faculty status and advising responsibilities. 2. The successful candidate will be required to teach courses in literature as well as a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in writing and fiction. 3. The position requires a clear commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising, an active and productive research agenda, and service to the University.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Caribbean Literature or in Literary and Cultural Studies.

Applicants should submit the letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and samples of course syllabi. Requests for supporting materials such as official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a writing san1ple may follow.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

https://jsums.peopleadmin.com/postings/3597

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Sacred Heart University (CT) - Full-Time English Faculty
Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Connecticut, is the second-largest Catholic university in New England. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its "Best 378 Colleges: 2014" and U.S. News & World Report ranks SHU among the best regional universities in the north in its "America's Best Colleges" publication, making it one of the top New England liberal arts colleges. Over 6,400 students are enrolled in its five colleges: College of Arts & Sciences; College of Health Professions; the NCATE accredited Isabelle Farrington College of Education, the AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business, and University College.

The College of Arts and Sciences English Department has initiated a search for a full time Instructor of English. The English faculty at Sacred Heart is dedicated to the ideal of providing a solid, well-balanced curriculum for our majors. Thus the curriculum balances theory and practice, oral and writing communication, and a common core with concentration in special areas of interest. We seek to share our love of the written and spoken word while at the same time preparing students for professional life upon graduation from the University. Our goals include: The successful candidate will have a MA in British, American, and/or multicultural literature, excellent teaching skills and references, good scholarly accomplishment and prospects, and ability to work outside her or his area of specialization. A significant part of the teaching load will consist of teaching service courses, including our First Year Seminars and our Common Core offering, "The Human Journey through Literature."
 * · Coordinating our curriculum with the University's mission
 * · Continually developing our teaching ability
 * · Remaining current in our discipline
 * · Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation
 * · Focusing on each student as a unique human being

Applicants may submit C.V. and cover letter via email to Ms. Cory Sisterhenm, [mailto:info.english@sacredheart.edu info.english@sacredheart.edu]. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.

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Skidmore College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor in Poetry & Poetics
Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in poetry & poetics. The successful candidate will demonstrate command of a wide range of English and American poetry and prosody, with expertise not limited to a single period. Expertise in any of the Anglophone poetic traditions, and/or critical theory, is also desirable. Individuals from underrepresented groups, or who have experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. The 3/2 teaching load includes one writing-intensive course each semester and periodic participation in Skidmore's First Year Experience program. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. PH.D. required at time of employment.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2014. All applications will be acknowledged; interviews will be held at the MLA convention.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55859

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St. Louis College of Pharmacy (MO) - TT Asst. Professor of English
The St. Louis College of Pharmacy invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track, academic year, assistant professorship in English. The ideal candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in Comparative or World Literature. Experience with interdisciplinary research collaboration is especially welcome. Evidence of teaching excellence and a record of (or potential for) scholarly publication is desired. The successful candidate will offer both lower and upper level literature and writing courses to undergraduate students in a pre-pharmacy program. Interest and grounding in both non-western and western literatures desired; experience teaching introductory and advanced writing courses preferred. Meaningful, ongoing connections between the candidate’s scholarly work and teaching are essential. In keeping with departmental expectations, the successful candidate will also support the mission of the Saint Louis College of Pharmacy by contributing to committee work, faculty governance, program assessment, student service activities (such as advising), and campus life. Willingness to teach in an ability-based education model using active, student-centered learning is desired.

Responsibility  :• Teach a 3-2 load including the Freshman Writing sequence (WRIT 1101 and WRIT 1102) and electives in non-western and western literature. • Develop an active scholarly agenda, including publication of articles/monographs and presentations at conferences/professional meetings. • Provide service to the College through advising students, advising student organizations, and department committee and faculty committee responsibilities.

Education  : • A Ph.D. in English and/or Comparative Literature. International experience and interest is welcome. • Experience teaching (which can include graduate teaching assistantships) a variety of courses in Non-Western and Western Literature, and Composition/Rhetoric. • An active research agenda (or potential to establish an active research agenda) in topics dealing with Non-Western and Western Literatures, Gender Studies. • Publications that demonstrate strong research and writing skills. • Demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion; the ability to incorporate diversity, cultural competency or social justice into teaching, research or service is desired. • Participation in professional and scholarly societies and develop working relationships with public and private funding agencies. Keep an active research and scholarly agenda striving toward a national and international reputation.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three professional references to the Search Committee through the college’s employment website at www.stlcop.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2014.

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Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) - Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities (Full-Time Non-TT)
The College of Arts and Letters at STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is seeking candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities to teach in our Freshman Experience Program, commencing spring 2015 and/or fall 2015. Candidates must hold a Ph. D. in a humanistic discipline such as history, philosophy, literature, or one of the social sciences, and possess experience teaching at the undergraduate level in both the field of expertise, as well as writing and composition.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both courses that make up the Freshman Experience at Stevens: CAL 103, College Writing and Communications; and CAL 105, Knowledge, Nature Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities and Social Sciences. (For further information please visit http://stevens.edu/cal/freshmanexp)

Stevens Institute of Technology is located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Founded in 1870, Stevens students, faculty, and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems and technology management. The College of Arts and Letters contributes to the mission of Stevens with its programs that engage in research at the intersection of science, technology, the arts, and humanities in ways that benefit society.

Candidates interested in applying should prepare an application that includes a letter of intent, current C.V., and the names and contact information for three referees. Please combine all materials into a single document (MSWord or PDF) for submission. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted electronically through the HR website at http://www.apply2jobs.com/Stevens

For more information, please visit http://www.stevens.edu/cal

Questions may be addressed to: Jennifer McBryan jmcbryan@stevens.edu

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University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Literature and Environment
We invite applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the areas of Literature and Environment, beginning July 1, 2015. We seek literary scholars working in the environmental humanities in any historical period and area of specialization, including global and area studies. To complement our existing strengths, we are especially interested in candidates whose research focuses on climate, critical science studies, and public advocacy/activist literatures. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in environmental literature and theory, and contribute to the department’s Literature and Environment specialization and other collaborative research centers, as well as campus-wide interdisciplinary initiatives in the environmental humanities and environmental studies.

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

Ph.D. expected at the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration, complete the online application process by October 24, 2014. Please submit your letter of application, CV, writing sample (25pp or less), and at least 3 letters of recommendation.

Link to Apply: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00342

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University of Lausanne (CHE) - Associate Professor of Modern English (1550-present)
The Department of English at the University of Lausanne is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of Modern English Literature, with expertise in any area of English Literature from 1550 to the present. Preference may be given to candidates specialising in pre-nineteenth century literature and/or drama and/or interdisciplinary studies.

The successful candidate will be a scholar of international standing, with an excellent record of research and publication and at least one monograph published by a widely respected press. She or he will also be a versatile and inspiring teacher, with experience of lecturing, teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Applications should include: a cover letter, CV with complete list of publications and the names of three referees, as well as a copy of the highest degree obtained. All applicants must hold a PhD (or corresponding title) in English Literature.

Applications should be sent electronically, in one Word-doc (or pdf) attachment file, to Eva Suarato: secretariat-anglais@unil.ch

Further information about the Department of English is available at: http://www.unil.ch/angl

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Rachel Falconer, email: rachel.falconer@unil.ch

Délai de candidature: Candidatures jusqu'au: 30.09.2014

Unicentre - CH-1015 Lausanne - Suisse - Tél. +41 21 692 21 13 - Fax +41 21 692 21 15

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University of the Sciences (PA) - TT Asst. Professor of English
The Humanities Department at the University of the Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in English Literature to start August 15, 2015.

We seek a scholar with interdisciplinary interests, and the ability to teach World Literature. Ph.D. in English, along with proof of dynamic, successful teaching and commitment to undergraduate education are essential. Teaching load is three courses per semester, including participation in the University's interdisciplinary general education "Intellectual Heritage" sequence of courses. Other duties include committee work and student advising. The Humanities Department is both strongly multi-disciplinary and truly collegial. An active research agenda is expected.

USciences is a private, comprehensive coeducational University founded in 1821 as the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first such school in North America. The campus enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students who participate in more than twenty majors in five colleges. The student body is highly diverse ethnically and culturally. USciences boasts an urban location well suited to scholarly interaction with nearby academic institutions. For more information, visit www.usciences.edu.

Interested candidates should email current CV, three letters of reference, sample course syllabi, and a one-page statement on teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately. Materials, including letters of reference in PDF format, should be addressed to:

Dr. Anne Marie Flanagan, Chair, Search Committee, [mailto:englishprof@usciences.edu englishprof@usciences.edu].

USciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabilities/Veterans

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Virginia Union University (VA) - Asst/Assoc. Professor of English
The Department of Language and Literature at Virginia Union University invites applications for a non-tenure tract (but tenure-eligible) position at the assistant or associate professor level. The department seeks to fill this position for spring 2015.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is required at the time of appointment. Official copies of college transcripts must be on file by the appointment date. Teaching experience, service, and record of scholarly activity appropriate to the rank are desirable.

Preferred Qualifications: The department seeks a dynamic individual to teach undergraduate courses in English including freshman composition, literature, and advanced level writing courses. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative/management experience who can assume the role of department chair. Individuals who have experience with the development and teaching of online courses will also be given preference. In addition to teaching, the position entails undergraduate student advising; active participation in department, college and university committees; and active involvement in scholarly activities such as publishing and obtaining grants. Other duties may be assigned for future promotion and tenure consideration.

The selected applicant may be required to submit to a background investigation. VUU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is expected that successful candidate shares in this commitment. Persons who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (804) 257-5841. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact: For qualified applicants, the application packet should contain a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a copy of graduate transcripts, sample publication and syllabus, and three current letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses teaching qualifications). The application package may be e-mailed to Resumes@vuu.edu. Mail complete package to the following address: Virginia Union University, Office of Human Resources, Attn: Languages and Literature Faculty Search Committee, 1500 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. Please contact Dr. Michael E. Orok, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, if you questions about the position. He may be reached at meorok@vuu.edu. Please visit http://www.vuu.edu for additional information about the University.

http://www.vuu.edu/employment_at_vuu/assistantassociate_english_professor.aspx

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West Virginia University (WV) - Open Field Endowed Chair of English
The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications and nominations for the endowed George and Julia Bates Welch Jackson, Mary M. Jackson and Julia Bates Jackson Nichols Chair of English. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching; area of specialization is open. The department is interested in senior or rapidly-rising mid-career scholars of national reputation who are capable of attracting graduate students, securing external funding, and developing synergies among existing programs. The teaching load is 1-1. The position entails significant leadership responsibilities and carries benefits commensurate with an endowed professorship at West Virginia University.

Applications from advanced associate professors are welcome. This appointment has a starting date of August 16, 2015. For possible interviews at MLA, initial review will begin November 3, 2014; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. WVU is an EBO/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and verterans. Applications should include a letter of interest and a c.v. Nominations and applications should be mailed to: James Harms, Chair, Jackson Search Committee, Department of English, PO Box 6296, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6296. Email applications consisting of a single PDF file can be sent to jharms@wvu.edu

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2015

Yale-NUS College (SGP) - Assistant Professor, Literature (Multiple Positions)
Yale-NUS College, a collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale University, is seeking to hire one or more faculty members in literature in any field of: African, Anglo-American, Asian (South or East), European, or comparative literatures; critical theory; cultural studies; dramatic literature, theater history, practice or performance. This search is at the assistant professor rank. Candidates with suitable experience will be considered for tenure at the associate professor rank.

Yale-NUS teaches a common core curriculum of which a central component is a year-long course in Literature and Humanities, introducing literature in a trans-disciplinary global context and taught collectively by faculty in literature, history, art-history, and music. The successful candidate will teach in this core course as well as upper level electives in her/his area of specialization.

Applicants should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring within their specialties and in the Yale-NUS Common Curriculum. An ongoing research program that incorporates undergraduates would be highly desirable. For information about the curriculum, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum.

Salary, benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level. Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through various grants, research and travel allowances.

Candidates are encouraged to send in their applications before October 15, 2014 to ensure fullest consideration. Inquiries should be made to the Search Committee Chair, Rajeev Patke, Division Director of Humanities, and Professor of Humanities, Yale-NUS College, rajeev.patke@yale-nus.edu.sg. For all general inquiries, please contact yale-nus.college@yale.edu or see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg.

The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. For additional information about Yale-NUS College, living in Singapore, and the faculty hiring process, including submission guidelines, and to apply, we invite you to our web site at:http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/careers/faculty/.

Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4114

NEW Deadline: October 15 (previously 8/1/14)

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 * Also posted at Theatre 2014-2015 and Comparative 2015

Penn State Shenango (PA) - Instructor of English (Full-Time, 3 yr. Appt.)
Penn State Shenango invites applications for an Instructor of English (Fixed-term, multi-year appointment - 3 years with option for renewal, 36 weeks) to begin August 2015, or as negotiated.

Responsibilities: Teach four undergraduate English courses (12 credit hours) using traditional and blended delivery modes. Courses may include Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Writing, Business Writing, and Basic Writing, as well as some general education literature courses. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday classes as needed. Develop and teach distance-delivered courses. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Engage in activities to stay current in the discipline.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field preferred; M.A. considered. Specialty in technical communication or rhetoric and composition and a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment are required. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Successful record of college-level teaching required. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is also important.

Campus Information: Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Shenango's 14 acre-campus is located in downtown Sharon in picturesque Western Pennsylvania near the Ohio border. It is about one hour from Pittsburgh, ninety minutes from Cleveland, and twenty minutes from Youngstown, Ohio. The campus currently serves approximately 600 students; about 60% of the students are adult learners. Students and faculty at Penn State Shenango have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting. The campus delivers six baccalaureate degrees, six associate degrees, and the first two years of study for nearly all of Penn State's 160 degree programs. For more information about the campus, visit http://www.shenango.psu.edu.

Inquiries: Dr. Elaine Andrews, Special Assistant to the Campus Director, Penn State Shenango. E-mail: eja12 @psu.edu. Telephone: (724) 983-2825.

Applicants are required to apply online and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

Application review begins November 3, 2014 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply to job 53447 at http://www.psu.jobs

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