Other Ethnic American 2012

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Full‑time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 10, 2012. Specialization in Asian‑American, Chicano/a, Latino/a, and/or Native American Literature required. All tenured and tenure‑track faculty teach courses in their areas of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties for this position also include teaching general education literature survey and/or composition courses. Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university. In the English Department the typical teaching load is nine courses annually with correspondingly reasonable research expectations. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Requirements include: a Ph.D. in English at time of appointment, experience and excellence in college‑level teaching, and evidence of professional activity that keeps the candidate abreast of scholarship within his or her professional field. To apply, please visit http://WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #102404. Please attach to your electronic application a cover letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and writing sample indicative of area of scholarship. Please see online posting for mailing instructions for three current letters of recommendation, official transcripts showing highest degree and any other documents that cannot be submitted online. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: November 22, 2011. Interviews will be at the MLA Convention. For questions please call (805) 756‑5850.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

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Emporia State University (KS)
Emporia State University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in American literature, expertise in ethnic literature desirable, to begin in August, 2012. The doctorate is preferred, but ABD will be considered if the degree will be completed by the time of appointment. The normal teaching load is twelve hours per semester, including graduate and undergraduate courses in literature, writing, and literary criticism. Teaching, scholarly activity, and service are required.

Screening begins December 1 and continues until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts, and have a placement file or other documentation containing three letters of reference sent separately to William Clamurro, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism, Campus Box 4019, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 66801-5087. Address e-mail enquiries to wclamurr@emporia.edu. Phone 620-341-5216. An AA/EOE Institution, Emporia State University encourages minorities and women to apply. http://www.emporia.edu #12/24

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & Early American 2012

Grinnell College (Ethnic American Literature, Poetry Writing)
Tenure-track position in the Department of English (Ethnic American Literature and Poetry Writing), starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include Literary Analysis, a survey and an advanced seminar in Ethnic American literature, and eventually introductory and advanced courses in poetry writing. Every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic of the instructor's choice).

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 11, 2011.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy, a set of recent teaching evaluations, a writing sample, and also provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Astrid Henry, at [mailto:EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu ] or 641-269-4655.

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Also posted at CreativeWriting 2012

Oberlin College - Contemporary Ethnic American Lit.
The English Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position. At the position's curricular core is an advanced course on ethnicity in contemporary American literature from a comparative perspective and may emphasize interdisciplinary and/or theoretical approaches. In addition to working in the English Department, the incumbent will be encouraged to develop courses which may be cross-referenced with the Comparative American Studies Program. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand or expected by Fall 2012. For more information, see Jobs at Oberlin: http://new.oberlin.edu/

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Deadline: Dec. 1

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Rutgers University - Literature post-1945, including Ethnic American
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

Assistant Professor in Literature post-1945, including Ethnic American The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in Literature post‑1945, including Ethnic American. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3102 ).

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & Modern British 2012

UC Santa Barbara - Literature and American Race/Ethnicity Studies in a Global Context
We seek candidates who specialize in literature and American race/ethnicity in a global, transnational, or comparative context. We welcome candidates who engage with the methods, archives, and theories of reading literature while specializing in such areas as Latino/a Studies, Chicana/o, Afro‑Latina/o, Hemispheric Asian literatures and culture, indigenous culture, transnationalisms and/or transoceanic networks. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a range of courses (from the introductory level to the graduate level) in literature and race/ethnicity studies, as well as a literary historical field; and contribute to the department's American Cultures & Global Contexts Center and Hemispheric South/s initiative. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. (Please visit http://english.ucsb.edu for information on our department's ongoing centers and initiatives.) Position effective July 1, 2012. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.

Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and nonreturnable sample of written work (20pp or less) to Literature and American Race/Ethnicity Studies Search Committee, Department of English, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106‑3170. Applicants should also complete the supplemental online data form at http://english.ucsb.edu/jobs/lare

More information about the English Department and its centers, initiatives, and specializations may be found at http://english.ucsb.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be postmarked by October 21, 2011. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. The University of California is an EO/AA employer.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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University of Denver
English, 2000 E Asbury Av, Denver, CO 80208. http://www.du.edu/ahss/schools/english/

Full‑time, tenure track position. The Department of English at the University of Denver invites applications for an entry level Assistant Professor of American Literature with specialty in Native American literature and/or one of the following literatures: Hispanic American, Asian American. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach general courses in American literature prior to 1900. Tenure track. Successful teaching experience and publication in one or more of these areas required.

The English Department has responsibility for BA, MA, and PhD degrees in both Literary Studies and Creative Writing. Minimum qualifications: ABD in Native American, Hispanic American, and/or Asian American literature with the expectation that the dissertation will be finished by 12/1/11 and PhD in hand by 9/1/12. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach American literature prior to 1900. Must have successful teaching experience and publication in Native American, Hispanic American and/or Asian American literature. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. at time of appointment. Area(s) of specialization in Native American, Hispanic American, and/or Asian American literature. An excellent record of teaching experience is preferred. Those who wish to apply must submit an online application and attach a cover letter and a C.V. Please mail 3 letters of recommendation and any additional support materials to Clark Davis by November 15th, 2011, Chair, Department of English, 2000 East Asbury Avenue, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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University of Miami (Caribbean lit. - Assoc. or Full)
The University of Miami seeks a senior scholar (associate or full professor) with a strong publication record in Caribbean literature to play a leading role in the department's intellectual life by continuing an active research and publication agenda, teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, directing dissertations, and serving on departmental, college, and/or university committees. We seek candidates with diverse scholarly interests whose teaching and research intersect with the work of other faculty in English and elsewhere in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to Caribbean literature, candidates should have strong teaching and research interests in a second field, for example, Latino/a, African American, Asian American, Comparative Ethnic, Atlantic, Hemispheric American, Africana, or Women's and Gender Studies.

Please send nominations and applications to John Paul Russo, Acting Chair, Department of English, University of Miami, PO Box 248145, Coral Gables, FL 33124-4632. Each application should include a c.v. and a list of three or more scholars whom we may contact for recommendations. Campus visits by selected candidates will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled. To confirm receipt of your application or with questions please email our Office Assistant, Jessica Araujo at [mailto:j.araujo1@miami.edu; j.araujo1@miami.edu;] 305-284-2182.

MLA JIL 9/16/11

Deadline: open until filled

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Also posted at African American 2012 & Anglophone 2012

===University of Puget Sound (post-1945 Ethnic Literature(s) of the U.S)===

Assistant Professor, post-1945 Ethnic Literature(s) of the U.S.

Closing Date: 10/21/2011 Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure-line position beginning Fall 2012.

Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will generally teach one course in first-year writing-across-the- curriculum (composition), one post-1865 American literature (or other literature) survey, and one upper-division course in the candidate's area of specialization each semester.

Ph.D. (ABD considered) in English, a record of successful teaching, and an active research agenda. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach American Modernism. Desired areas of secondary specialization include but are not limited to: sexuality studies, film, emerging technologies, and visual culture studies.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than Oct 21, 2011 to ensure consideration.

Special Instructions: Please include a list of all graduate courses taken and exam fields (an unofficial transcript is acceptable as long as it includes the latter information as well). Please do not submit a writing sample at the initial stage of application. We will request a writing sample from those whose work we wish to learn more about prior to MLA. For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://www.pugetsound.jobs

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Emory University
The Emory University Department of English invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 2012: Asian American & Pacific Rim Literature and Culture. In addition to primary expertise in Asian American & Pacific Rim literature and culture, secondary interests in Asian diaspora and other ethnic American literatures and theoretical orientations are desirable. The ideal candidate will originate new undergraduate and graduate courses in Asian American, Asian, and Pacific Rim literature.

Successful candidates for this position will present strong evidence of scholarly promise, excellence in teaching, and have the PhD in hand by the start date. The 4-course per year teaching load comprises undergraduate composition and general education courses, upper-level classes for majors, and graduate seminars. Review of applications begins on October 17, 2011. Send application letter, CV, dissertation abstract, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Deepika Bahri, Search Committee Chair, 537 Kilgo Circle, 302 N Callaway Center, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Deadline: review begins Oct. 17

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

New York University
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University announces a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Asian American, Pacific World, or Asian/Pacific Diaspora Studies. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2012, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates should hold a PhD in social science, humanities, or interdisciplinary studies. Social and Cultural Analysis is an interdisciplinary department committed to developing innovative, transregional approaches in urbanism, migration, critical ethnic studies, gender and sexuality, ecology, and economic life. The Department has degree programs in Social and Cultural Analysis, Metropolitan Studies, Asian/Pacific/American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latino Studies, Africana Studies and American Studies. The department welcomes comparative and historical approaches and encourages innovative teaching.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2011, continuing until position is filled. To apply, see the NYU Department of Social and Cultural Analysis website http://sca.as.nyu.edu. Instructions can be found under the homepage link "Employment Opportunities".

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012

UC Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position specializing in Asian American literatures and cultures, including transnational and comparative approaches (We prefer that candidates have the PhD or equivalent by the time of employment.) The appointment is to be effective July 1, 2012, subject to budgetary approval.

Candidates should send an application letter, at least three letters of recommendation, a self-addressed stamped postcard for acknowledgment, and two copies of both CV and a writing sample of 10,000 words to:

Chair, Asian American Search Committee, Department of English, 322 Wheeler Hall #1030, Berkeley CA 94720-1030

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http://ls-ourunit.berkeley.edu:80/candidate/selRegister.php?i=577 (electronic submissions preferred)

This URL allows candidates to register and upload application material. Once application materials have been uploaded, candidates will be given a URL where their referees may upload PDFs of their letters, if they wish to submit them electronically. Please refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality at: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.

Application material must be postmarked or uploaded by October 31, 2011 to be considered.

Deadline: Oct. 31

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

California State University, Fullerton
Chicana and Chicano Literature, Tenure-Track

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2012.

The new faculty member will teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in a growing, dynamic, and interdisciplinary department. The faculty member will typically teach four courses each semester. The faculty member will also assist in expanding the current curriculum and develop new courses in his or her area of expertise as well as contribute to the Chicana/o Studies graduate concentrations currently under development in partnerships with other departments. The selected faculty member will also work with our vibrant and active student base of majors and minors and collaborate with the Chicana/o Resource Center on various student and community engagement projects. Positive decisions on tenure and promotion require excellent teaching, peer-reviewed publications, and service to the university, department and the profession.

Qualifications Required: The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of:
 * A Ph.D. in American Studies, English, Ethnic Studies, Literature, Spanish, Women's Studies or a related field by August 2012, with training and experience in Chicana/o Literature and Cultural Studies (desired).
 * Effective teaching that emphasizes critical thinking and a student-centered approach to promote student learning.
 * Effective and high-quality student mentorship and guidance.
 * Strong research agenda.
 * Familiarity with recognized best practices in teaching and have an interest in using and developing innovative instructional technologies to promote student learning.
 * Ability to work collegially with a diverse range of students, staff and faculty.

Preferred: Preference is given to a candidate that can demonstrate evidence of: Application Procedure: Please send in hard copy form only a complete dossier, including 1) a cover letter describing how candidate meets the above noted qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference addressing teaching, research, and background in Chicana/o Literature, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi and evaluations ) and 5) a writing sample to:
 * Secondary areas of research in Gender (Feminist Studies) and/or sexuality (Queer Studies); Comparative Latina/o Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies or Latin American Subaltern Studies; Film/Cinema Studies and/or Popular Culture
 * Capacity for generating external funding to support their research program
 * Experience teaching at the college level

Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, ATTN: Chicana/o Studies Literature Search Committee, California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Humanities 314, Fullerton, CA 92831

Application Deadline: All application materials including letters of recommendation must be received by September 14, 2011, in order to ensure full consideration. The search committee will review applicants and interview prospective candidates. Position is open until filled.

Acknowledgment received: 9/21

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East Carolina University
Job Description: The Department of English at East Carolina University is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Latino/a literature, to begin August 13, 2012.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in Latino/a literature. PhD required. The successful candidate will be expected to support and contribute to teaching, research, and innovative curriculum development in graduate and undergraduate programs. Teaching duties include participation in a flourishing distance education program in multicultural and transnational literatures. Appropriate service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

Candidates must have the doctorate in hand by August of 2012 and display a record of scholarship. Screening begins November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcript required upon employment.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD from an appropriately accredited institution required. Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates for this position must complete a candidate profile and submit a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, and writing sample (20-30 pages) online. In addition, arrange for a copy of transcripts and three current reference letters to be sent to: Jeffrey Johnson, Chair, East Carolina University, Department of English, Bate Building 2201, Mail Stop 555, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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Indiana University Bloomington
The Department of English and the Latino Studies Program at Indiana University Bloomington invite applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor position to begin in the fall of 2012. We seek a candidate who specializes in Latino/a literature and Latino/a Studies. This faculty position will have its tenure line in English, while undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities will be split with the Latino Studies Program. The IU Bloomington campus has an excellent tradition of collaborative and interdisciplinary work. Applicants are expected to have a strong interdisciplinary research agenda, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a readiness to contribute to a dynamic community in ethnic studies. Preference will be given to candidates who will have their Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment.

Applicants should send a letter of application, dissertation or book abstract, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by October 24. Applications will be acknowledged. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. For further information about the department and the program, please consult http://www.indiana.edu/~engweb/ and http://www.indiana.edu/~latino/. Teaching load is 2‑2 on a semester system. Salary commensurate with rank. We encourage submission of application materials in electronic form (Word or pdf). Please put “Latino Studies Search” followed by your name in the subject line, and mail to both Christoph Irmscher and John Nieto‑Phillips, Co‑Chairs, English/Latino Studies Search Committee (cirmsche@indiana.edu and jnietoph@indiana.edu). Candidates may also mail materials to Christoph Irmscher, English Department, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405‑7103. Any questions about the search or application process may also be addressed to the co‑chairs.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Nevada State College [see full job ad]
From HigherEdJobs.com JIL 7/28/11

The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Nevada State College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in English to begin fall 2012. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic and able to teach composition and writing courses, introductory literature classes, and upper division courses for the English major. The preferred candidate will also be able to teach courses in the Integrated Studies major, which allows students to partake in interdisciplinary study across academic disciplines and professional fields...Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Ethnic Studies and Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Caribbean Literature, African American Literature, Chicano Literature, Comparative Literature, and/or World Literature

Deadline: Review of applications will begin in October 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

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Cross-posted at African American, Comparative Literature, Anglophone/Postcolonial, British Open, Generalist

University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor, Chicana/Latina Studies
Assistant Professor, Chicana/Latina Studies. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Department of Literature

The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts & Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (http://literature.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates for a faculty position in the area of Chicana/Latina Studies, whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants are asked to summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity in their personal statement. Preference will be given to scholars at the tenure-track assistant professor level.

In addition to having demonstrated the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, or for junior scholars to have the potential thereof, we welcome candidates to teach in a world literatures program. Candidate should have a well-developed methodology rooted in historical contexts for the interpretation of 20th- and 21st-century Chicana/Latina cultural production in the United States. Ability to teach courses on Latin American topics is also required; candidate must be able to teach courses in Spanish and English. Special interests such as the history of gender formations and comparative studies across ethnic groups are welcome.

Salary: Salary will be based on published UC pay scales. Closing Date: November 15, 2011

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

Please apply to the following job posting:

Literature Assistant Professor, Chicana/Latina Studies (11-004) Required documents include: 1) a cover letter; include job ad code 152MLA at the top of your cover letter, 2) CV, 3) add contact names and requested information, then click on the prompt to contact references as this generates an email to references, with instructions, and 4) writing samples.

Applicants should include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity as well as summarizing teaching experience and interests, and leadership efforts, or their potential to make contributions in the field. Immigration status of non-citizens should be stated in CV. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2011.

If you wish to send hard copies of original books, please mail these items to the following address so they arrive in the office before November 15, 2011.

Chicana/Latina Search Committee Chair #152MLA Department of Literature 0410 University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093

From MLA JIL 10/14/11

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University of Puget Sound - Assistant Professor of Hispanic/Latino Studies
Assistant Professor of Hispanic/Latino Studies. Closing Date: 11/28/2011

Appointment Status: Full-time, tenure-track, beginning August 2012. Department: Foreign Languages and Literature.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate must provide undergraduates with a solid foundation in the conceptual frameworks of U.S. Latino literature and culture, and s/he will be expected to take a leading role in a nascent Latino Studies Program. S/he also will teach Spanish language at all levels. Teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Other duties include continuation of professional development, advising students, and participation in departmental and university governance.

Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: theatre, poetry, performance studies, or film and media studies. S/he must be fluent in Spanish and English and committed to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. Candidates also should demonstrate solid teaching and research experience in Spanish and U.S. Latino Studies. Ph.D. in either Spanish or Latino Studies is required by time of appointment (ABD considered).

Application Deadline Information: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than November 28, 2011 to ensure consideration.

For complete job description and application instructions, visit: http://apptrkr.com/206923

From MLA JIL 9/16

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Yale University - Latina/o Literature
The Yale University Ethnicity, Race, and Migration Program, and the Yale University American Studies Program, intends to make a joint, tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2012, focusing on Latina/o Literature. Applicants who work on Spanish- and English-language texts, with a focus on transnational/hemispheric literary or expressive cultures from the 18th century to the present, are particularly encouraged to apply. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Ph.D. expected. Application, C.V., statement of research and teaching interests, a writing sample, and three letters of reference should be sent to the search committee via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ERM

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Deadline: The review of applications will begin October 14, 2011 and all applications must be received by December 2, 2011.

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Also posted at Comparative 2012 & American Studies 2012

Ohio State University at Newark
Assistant or Associate Professor, American Indian Studies. The Department of Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University at Newark announces the opening of a tenure track position in American Indian Studies (at the rank of assistant or associate professor) at our Newark campus to begin autumn semester 2012. Although the specific research area is open and teaching responsibilities will be focused on general education classes that draw on the instructor's area of specialization, the ideal candidate should have expertise and experience in the teaching of humanities courses that introduce students to cross cultural perspectives within or outside the United States. The most serious consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge of the American Indian cultures of the Midwest and their modern situations (e.g., Native groups and individuals relocated from their ancestral homelands), as reflected, for example, in literature, oral history, and/or art. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Demonstrable teaching and research interest in American Indian Studies. Teaching experience at the college or university level is desired. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their fit for the position, a CV, a sample syllabus, a writing sample (not to exceed 25 pp) and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Assistant or Associate Professor of American Indian Studies to: The Ohio State University at Newark, 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH  43055. Review of applications will begin December 5, 2011.

From MLA JIL 9/30/11

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University of British Columbia
'''Tenure-Stream Professorial Position in Indigenous Studies/First Nations Studies. ''' The First Nations Studies Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure‑stream professorial position in the First Nations Studies Program. Appointment at an advanced rank will be considered, and candidates with administrative experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates may also be considered for a Tier II Canada Research Chair and a leadership role in the program. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Indigenous studies or a related Arts Faculty discipline at the time of appointment, and have a record of or clear potential for excellent research, teaching, graduate student supervision, and publication, as well as a documented ability to work with Aboriginal students and communities. Full posting including information on how to apply can be found at http://fnsp.arts.ubc.ca/jobs/. Contact information:  Linc Kesler, Chair ‑ UBC First Nations Studies Program, 1866 Main Mall, Buchanan E266, Vancouver BC Canada V6T 1Z1  linc.kesler@ubc.ca

From MLA JIL 9/30/11

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UCLA
The UCLA Departments of English and History, in collaboration with the American Indian Studies Center, invite applications for an open‑ranked tenured and tenure‑track position in Native American Studies. Candidates should demonstrate engagement with the changing dynamics of the field, and have a strong record of publication that engages the literature and/or history of Native American cultures and societies. The successful candidate could be housed in either the History or English department, or have a split appointment between the two. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20‑page writing sample, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to Search Committee, American Indian Studies Center, 3220 Campbell Hall, University of California‑Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The position is subject to final administrative approval. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. [R]

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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University of California, San Diego
Assistant Professor of Native American/Indigenous Studies.

The Ethnic Studies Department ( http://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu/ ) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Native American/Indigenous Studies beginning Fall 2012, pending budget approval. We welcome applicants whose work encompasses Native American and Indigenous‑centered knowledge production and epistemologies. We will prioritize applicants whose research engages with gender, sexuality, and/or feminism. Applications are accepted electronically on the UCSD Academic Personnel Website ( https://apol‑recruit.ucsd.edu/ ). We will begin reviewing applications on October 30, 2011, but will continue to accept applications until positions are filled for start date of 07/01/12. Salary based on published UC pay scales.

From MLA JIL 10/7/11

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TT Assistant Professor University of North Dakota American Indian Studies
The Department of Indian Studies at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning January 2012. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in history with a specialization in Native American history, or a PhD in a related field with a specialization in the ethnohistory or history of American Indian societies. The successful candidate will have an understanding of contemporary Native societies. ABDs might be considered: terminal degree must be in hand by June 2012. The Department of Indian Studies is a small, interdisciplinary department, placing emphasis on teaching, research, and service. We teach small classes, with emphasis on discussion and individual mentoring; the department is proud of its publication output and its service to the university and the larger community. Normal teaching load is 3/3. The successful applicant will have successful teaching experience at the college level, will have an interest in working with colleagues from other disciplines, and will show promise for a fruitful academic career. Regional and thematic specialization is open; familiarity with the northern plains is a plus. The candidate should be able to complement existing faculty members and teach or develop a range of courses. A broad background in histories and cultures of Native America and beyond is of advantage, as is personal experience in working with American Indian communities. We are looking for a colleague interested in working in a lively and very active department who has a good theoretical and methodological grounding. For more information, visit http://arts-sciences.und.edu/indian-studies or http://und.edu/finance-operations/human-resources.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience. The University of North Dakota offers excellent benefits. UND, with an enrollment of 14,000, is located in Grand Forks, a community of about 55,000, about two hours south of Winnipeg and five hours northwest of Minneapolis. Applications will be accepted unti l the position is filled; for full consideration, apply by September 1, 2011. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a full CV, a writing sample, and a list of three references including contact information. Electronic applications should be sent as one PDF file to sebastian.braun@und.edu. Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to: American Indian Studies Search Dr. Sebastian Braun Department of Indian Studies O'Kelly 202, Box 7103 University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202. For inquiries about the search, please contact Dr. Braun at sebastian.braun@und.edu or 701 777-4315.

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 * This really seems to be a history job; not sure it belongs on a page devoted primarily to literary studies, but will leave it here for the time being because it's just ambigous enough. Note that this position is also posted at US History 2011-12 and Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012
 * The job is open to applicants who can make a case that their research concerns Native history or ethnohistory.