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California State University Dominguez Hills (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - post-1900 British and Anglophone Literature
For more information see: http://www4.csudh.edu/english/index

The California State University Dominguez Hills Department of English seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of English whose scholarly focus is post-1900 (with an emphasis on post-1945) British and Anglophone literature. Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Postcolonial Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Post-modern or Contemporary literature. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in British literature of the 20th and 21st centuries, British literature survey courses from 1832-present, literary theory, world literature, and composition. She/he will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and serve on department, college, and university committees. The normal teaching load is 4-4, with a reduced 3-3 load for the first two years.

The Ideal Candidate: In addition to having a Ph.D. in post-1900 British and Anglophone literature (e.g. Black British, South Asian, African), the ideal candidate will have demonstrated research and/or teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: postcolonial literature and theory, gender and sexuality studies, feminist theory, post-modern and/or contemporary literature, globalization and/or transnational perspectives. These areas of expertise will strengthen the English Department’s efforts to “support, enhance and develop academic programs that culminate in globally relevant degrees,” a central goal of the university’s strategic plan. The college and the English Department are committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Candidates who are ABD, have recently attained the Ph.D., or have current positions at the Assistant or late Assistant Professor level are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have the Ph.D. complete or nearly complete with a specialization in post-1900 British and Anglophone literature. If the successful candidate is ABD, the completed doctorate must be verified by the end of the first year of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or an allied field with a specialization in post-1900 British and Anglophone literature. Demonstrated record of excellent teaching in areas of academic preparation. Professional experience that demonstrates ability to work with and teach non-traditional students. Demonstrated record of administrative service. Teaching experience and/or research emphasis in one or more of the following is desirable: Postcolonial Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Post-modern and/or Contemporary literature. Demonstrated interest in or engagement with composition theory, teaching composition, and/or Writing Across the Curriculum.

How to Apply: While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications, consisting of a current CV, cover letter and a list of 3 references will begin November 1, 2015. Applications should be submitted online in a single uploaded document at the following link: http://www.csudh.edu/employment/

After a first screening of applicants, three (3) recent letters of recommendation may be requested. Applicants should request references to submit signed letters of reference directly to the following address:

Search Committee, Post-1900 British and Anglophone Literature, Department of English, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747.

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016

College of the Holy Cross (MA) - TT Faculty Position - Modernism
The Department of English at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position specializing in Modernism. The position will begin in August 2016. 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 http://apply.interfolio.com/31484. 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. 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, 2015. We encourage candidates to learn more about our department at http://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/english.

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 2,900 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. The College seeks faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, advising, and on- and off-campus service demonstrate commitment to the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (http://www.newenglandherc.org). The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016

Duke University (NC) - TT Asst. Professor - Comparative Modernisms
The Duke University English Department is searching for an Assistant Professor in the field of Comparative Modernisms. The comparative focus of this hire will be on English-language literature in relation to the literature of one or more other languages and in relation to another art or medium. Candidates must have received their Ph.D. at the time of application and should have a strong record of publication and teaching. This is a tenure line position that begins August 1, 2016. Candidates should submit electronically a C.V., letter of application, letters of reference, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages. These materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. The application address is http://english.duke.edu/apply. The committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations may be sent to: [mailto:english@duke.edu english@duke.edu]. Use "Comparative Modernisms Search" as the subject line. All materials received by November 2, 2015 will receive full consideration. Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6058

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2016 and 20-21 c. American 2016

Duke University (NC) - TT Adv. Asst/Early Assoc. Professor of English - Long History and Theory of the Novel and Other Modern Narrative Forms
The Duke University English Department is searching for an advanced Assistant/ early Associate Professor who focuses on the Long History and Theory of the Novel and Other Modern Narrative Forms. Candidates’ work should be comparative and should focus in part on Anglophone texts. Candidates must have received their Ph.D. at least two years prior to applying for the position and should have a strong record of publication and teaching.

This is a tenure line position that begins August 1, 2016. Candidates should submit electronically a C.V., letter of application, at least three letters of reference, and a writing sample of no fewer than 25 pages and no more than 30 pages. These materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. The application address is http://english.duke.edu/apply.

The committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations may be sent to: [mailto:english@duke.edu english@duke.edu]. Use "Novel Search" as the subject line.

All materials received by November 2, 2015 will receive full consideration. Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31789

MLA JIL 09/18/15

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, Anglophone 2016, Comparative 2016, American Open 2016, British Open 2016 and Restoration/18th-Century 2016

Florida Gulf Coast University (FL) - Asst. Professor - Victorian/Modern British Literature
Requisition Number: 2422

Summary: Your initial assignment will include teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Responsibilities: Teaches at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to teach Continental European Literature. Ability to teach first year writing.

Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching. Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the school and university.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation, with special emphasis on Late Victorian and Modernist British Literature and Culture. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and potential for successful scholarship in the area. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2016. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching Late Victorian and Modernist British Literature. Developed and ongoing record of consistently successful scholarship in the area.

Special Instructions: Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2016.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request and become property of FGCU.

Salary: $50,000 - Negotiable based on education & experience

Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and apply to the position.

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Deadline: 11/15/2015

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016
 * I'm confused by the application here. A bunch of documents are listed as optional, though some of them (letters) can't be attached, and some of them (research) the ad asks that you not send yet. Which leaves the syllabi & evals. But presumably they'd require these if they wanted them now? Maybe the optional slots are for later follow-up requests?
 * I assume that we are not supposed to attach optional documents yet. But I am all ears if anyone can shed some light on the required "statement of experience with students in research or scholarship as it fits discipline." This is required in addition to the teaching philosophy statement.
 * This is the most fucking absurd application I've ever seen.
 * Agreed--I gave up.

Georgetown University (DC) - TT Asst. Professor - 20th-Century and Contemporary Poetics/New Media/Postmodernism
20th-Century and Contemporary Poetics/New Media/Postmodernism. We are particularly interested in work focusing on new and emerging aesthetic practices, genres, and platforms. Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in their field and to contribute through service to the life of the University.

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in literature or a related field by August 2016. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law. This position is located in Washington, D.C.

Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/31456. Applications submitted by November 2, 2015 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial review of applications and CVs by the search committee.

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Deadline: Nov. 2

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2016

Harvard University (MA) - TT Professor in post-1945 British and Diasporic Anglophone Literatures
Position Description: The Department of English seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in post-1945 British and Diasporic Anglophone literatures. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2016. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate or terminal degree in English or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than October 19, 2015

1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy) 4. Research statement 5. Names and contact information of 3-5 references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted) 6. Sample of scholarly work, 25-30 pp

Those in serious consideration for the position will be expected to submit in late November or early December the entire dissertation or as much of it as is completed (or, alternatively, a book-length publication).

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Information: Sean McCreery, Post-1945 British and Diasporic Anglophone Search Administrator, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Contact Email: mccreery@fas.harvard.edu

https://apply.interfolio.com/31582

MLA JIL 09/18/15

Deadline: Oct. 19

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016

Harvard University (MA) - TT Professor in Anglophone Modernism
Position Description: The Department of English seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in Anglophone Modernism. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2016. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate or terminal degree in English or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than October 19, 2015

1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy) 4. Research statement 5. Names and contact information of 3-5 references (three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted) 6. Publications or copies of creative works, if applicable

Those in serious consideration for the position will be expected to submit in late November or early December the entire dissertation or as much of it as is completed (or, alternatively, a book-length publication).

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Information: Sean McCreery, Anglophone Modernism Search Administrator, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Contact Email: mccreery@fas.harvard.edu

https://apply.interfolio.com/31583

MLA JIL 09/18/15

Deadline: Oct. 19

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016

Macalester College (MN) - TT Asst. Professor - 20th-21st C. British Lit. - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Macalester College Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of 20th-21st Century British literature, to include modernism and other scholarly and teaching interests such as Anglophone or Irish literature. We also encourage applications from candidates who could contribute to other departments and interdisciplinary programs, such as Art and Art History, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, Theatre and Dance, Music, Urban Studies, or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Beginning Fall 2016. To apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5787 and electronically submit a cover letter and C.V. For any questions about the position, please contact Professor Daylanne English, Search Committee Chair, at [mailto:englishd@macalester.edu englishd@macalester.edu] or 651-696-6583. Applications received by November 1, 2015, will receive first consideration. Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million and is home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1900 undergraduates from 49 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 nations. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to excellence in teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5787

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 * From perusing the faculty directory, I think this one could be an inside hire - there's a VAP who is a Ph.D. student at U. Virginia and fits all of these criteria. The chair is also a U. Virginia Ph.D., so I'm guessing there's something up. Also, I am fairly certain that this VAP was not nationally advertised last year. Thoughts, world?
 * I have no insider information, but it's worth remembering that departments often hire VAPs as a stopgap measure when they actually need a TT position (admin only approves funding for the VAP for the time being). If eventually the money becomes available and the TT line materializes, I can tell you from experience that the VAP in situ is not always the candidate hired -- though there may be a faculty union requirement that they be interviewed. Sometimes the VAP is simply whoever was able to do the job that year, and not actually the department's ideal candidate. This seems especially true of ABD folks at small liberal arts colleges.
 * I had a similar thought regarding the VAP, but I'm sending something in anyway because, as the above commenter pointed out, it's not always easy to tell from the outside if something that looks like it may well be an inside hire actually is (unless it's extremely specific and obvious).
 * It seems a bit early to be sending out rejection notices, so something's afoot here.
 * I wouldn't rush to judgment about the internal candidate. Macalester is notorious for hiring an army of adjuncts across the disciplines, the great majority of whom see out a one- or two-year contract and simply move on.

Marquette University (WI) - TT Asst. Professor - Anglophone Transnational Literatures, Post-1900 (incl. 20-21 c. British Lit.) - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
One beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anglophone transnational literatures, post-1900, with emphasis in 20th/21st c. British lit.

Teaching: Lower-division, upper-division, and graduate literature courses as well as active participation in M.A. and Ph.D. programs.

Qualifications: Ph. D. by 8/20/2016, college teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity and potential in field, strong commitment to both research and teaching.

Application Deadline: October 28, 2015.

Application: All applications must be submitted through the electronic application system at http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/4651, where candidates upload: a letter of application, a current Curriculum Vitae, a dissertation abstract, a writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Marquette University English Department by Interfolio or by mail: Marquette University, Department of English, Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881.

Contact info: Amy Blair, Search Chair, at Amy.Blair@marquette.edu.

Marquette University, an EOE that values diversity, is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University's Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.php. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/11/15

Link to Apply: https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/4734

Deadline: October 28, 2015

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016

Missouri Southern State University (MO) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature post-1800 (incl. Romanticism, Victorian, and Modernism)
Missouri Southern State University: The Department of English and Philosophy at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a specialty in British Literature post-1800, responsible for teaching Romanticism, Victorian literature, Modernism, and/or contemporary literature; appointment to begin August 2016. Highly desired are candidates with supporting background or experience in teaching literary theory; Ph.D. in English must be in hand by August 1, 2016. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 load of general education and upper-division courses in late British literature as well as first-year writing. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official transcripts are required within 45 days of contract being issued.) Please submit documents to FacultyVitae@mssu.edu and include in the subject line: "English Department - British Literature." Employment will require a criminal background check. MSSU is an EOE employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff. MSSU is an E-verify participating employer.

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Deadline: open until filled (posted 10/23/15)

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

Northwestern State University (LA) - Assistant/Associate Professor of English - spec. British Literature (18th-21st c.)
The Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies at Northwestern State University is seeking applicants to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of English with specialty in British Literature (18th -21st centuries). Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2015. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August 15th, 2016.

To Apply: Email a letter of application, CV, names and contact information for three professional references, and copies of graduate transcripts to: Dr. Jim Mischler, Department Head, English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies. Email address: [mailto:mischlerj@nsula.edu mischlerj@nsula.edu].

Inquiries regarding employment applications should contact the individual department. Department: English. Telephone #: 318-357-6272

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 * Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016 and British Open 2016

Oklahoma State University (OK) - TT Assistant Professor - Literature Post 1900 (Poetry / Poetics)
Tenure-track position in English, specializing in Literature Post 1900 with emphasis in poetry and poetics. 2-2 teaching load beginning August 2016. PhD, strong research agenda, and demonstrated excellence in teaching required. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. OSU offers the BA, MA, MFA, and the PhD in English.

For further information on the department see our webpage at http://english.okstate.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. We will continue, however, to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. Submit letter of application, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and transcript at https://apply.interfolio.com/31044. This position is contingent upon availability of funding.

HigherEdJobs.com

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016

===Skidmore College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Modern and Contemporary Drama - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED=== The Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in modern and contemporary drama. Skidmore seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty, especially those who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will also teach an introductory survey of dramatic literature and occasionally an introduction to Shakespeare. 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.

APPLY AT: http://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56756

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

Deadline: Oct. 15

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 * Also posted at Theatre 2015-2016 and 20-21 c. American 2016

Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Modernism
Assistant Professor, Modernism

The Department of English at Stanford University seeks to fill a tenure track position in literary modernism at the Assistant Professor rank. We welcome applications from scholars working in any area or areas of British, American, transatlantic, hemispheric and/or world Anglophone literature between 1890-1950. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in the English Department at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants should use the link above to submit an application by November 1, 2015. Applicants should submit online a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-30 pages), and at least three reference letters. If applicants cannot send reference letters online, please address to Professor Alex Woloch, Chair, Department of English, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 460, Rm. 201, Stanford, CA 94305-2087. We expect to interview at the MLA convention.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions.

https://apply.interfolio.com/31958

MLA JIL 09/25/15

Deadline: Nov. 1

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016 and Anglophone 2016

University of Baltimore (MD) - TT Assistant Professor of English and Communication (Contemporary Literature / Theory)
The position is open until filled, review of complete applications will begin immediately, and completed applications received by November 16, 2015 will receive full consideration. The academic selection team needs to receive complete applications with all required documents attached and needs prospective colleagues to have the required documents ready to attach in our system before starting or submitting electronic applications.

Part of the University of Baltimore’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Klein Family School of Communications Design is an interdisciplinary department that includes undergraduate programs in Digital Communication, English, and Integrated Arts and graduate programs in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts, Publications Design, and Integrated Design.

The successful candidate will teach courses in some or all of the following areas: contemporary literature and popular culture, media studies, research methods, media and/or literary theory, and related areas as determined by departmental need and will also have opportunities to develop courses in her/his area of expertise.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent and scholarly background in English, Communication, Media Studies, or a related field; experience teaching general education and discipline-specific courses; potential to contribute to course and program development in English and/or Communication.

Responsibilities: teach courses in theory, contemporary literature and popular culture, and research methods; participate in program development and assessment; maintain scholarly or creative productivity; serve on department, college, and university committees; and fulfill additional responsibilities as commensurate with faculty appointment.

Electronic applications are required. Before submitting your application, save these three PDF (preferred format) or Word documents: CV, letter of application, and list of references. The position is open until filled, review of complete applications will begin immediately, and completed applications received by November 16, 2015 will receive full consideration. We appreciate your interest in the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English and Communication. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to apply.

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Deadline: Nov. 16

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2016 and Generalist 2016
 * Is anybody else having trouble submitting their application? When I try to submit everything I receive an "error message" indicating that I haven't filled out the box on ethnic identity, however I don't see this section anywhere in the online application system. I hate these online applications...aaarrrggghhh!
 * Yes. I just emailed HR about it. Their online application system is awful!

University of Dayton (OH) - TT Asst. Prof. of English in Literature, Culture, and Religion (incl. Catholic Literary Modernity / Queer Theory)
Tenure-track assistant professor in English specializing in Literature, Culture and Religion whose scholarly work emphasizes Catholic literary modernity and queer theory. We seek a scholar-teacher prepared to contribute to the on-going development and diversification of our curricula for the English major, the MA program, and the university’s Common Academic Program, within a large, diverse, and collaborative Department of English.

We welcome approaches to a range of literary and cultural texts—with a particular interest in the period from Rerum Novarum (1891) to the Second Vatican Council (1965)—and with an explicit emphasis on queer theory. The University of Dayton has vibrant programs in women’s and gender studies, international studies, human rights, and sustainability, among others.

Excellent teaching and publication, in addition to service and student advising, are actively supported and are required for tenure and promotion within the department. Responsibilities: Teach three courses per semester (total eighteen credit hours/year), including composition courses, general education courses for students across the university (such as “Literature of the Christian Tradition” and “Religion and Literature”), and courses for undergraduate and graduate English majors in the candidate’s area of expertise; maintain a productive agenda of research and publication leading to tenure; participate in the ongoing development/revision of courses in general education and the revised English major; contribute to the Department and College through service and governance.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter of application that describes their academic preparation, scholarly agenda, teaching interests, and coursework, as well as how the applicant’s work intersects with the mission of the department and the university; a curriculum vitae; and if PhD is not complete, a brief statement from your advisor indicating progress toward degree (upload this document as “Other document”). When preparing documents to be uploaded, please scan all pages relevant for that category into one document not to exceed 9MB. Then upload the compiled document into the appropriate category.

Closing Date: November 16

Information, including application link:  https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/18470

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Deadline: Nov. 16

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 * Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2015-2016 and Generalist 2016

University of Tampa (FL) - TT Asst Professor - Digital Literacies (incl. 19th-Contemporary British Lit.)
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive, private university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 11 master's programs.

The Department of English and Writing in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in digital literacies at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2016.

We seek a scholar and teacher whose work examines the intersection of new media and literary studies. The ideal candidate should be capable of teaching traditional and innovative literature courses emphasizing digital approaches to canonical texts. The successful candidate's specialties might include investigations of electronic literature, multimodal interdisciplinary approaches to narrative, structural and textual analysis of video games, or other emerging fields of literary study within digital humanities. The ability to teach survey courses in 19th century to contemporary British literature is preferred.

Teaching load is 3/3 (twelve credits per semester), half of which will be taught in Academic Writing.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English or related field must be in hand no later than August 2016. Application review will begin November 20, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.ut.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52515

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Deadline: Nov. 20

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2016

U. S. Naval Academy (MD) - TT Asst. Professor - Contemporary (post-1945) British Literature
Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in contemporary (post-1945) British literature to begin as early as August 2016. We welcome subspecialties such as Digital Humanities, Creative Writing, Postcolonial Literature, or Rhetoric. A qualified candidate must have a Ph.D. in English Literature or related discipline by the time of appointment, must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and must show potential to continue an active scholarly program. Promotion and tenure evaluations follow the American Association of University Professors guidelines.

The English Department at the U. S. Naval Academy consists of civilians with Ph.D.’s and military officers, typically with Masters Degrees. Full summer research support may be available for the first three years of new appointments; USNA also provides partial research support in the form of matching funds for outside grants. Faculty receive full federal government service benefits. For additional information about the department, visit our web site http://www.usna.edu/EnglishDept/.

Tenure-track faculty teach at all levels of the curriculum, including sections of our freshman Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature sequence. While this sequence is required of all our first-year students, we individually design our own sections. The Naval Academy also has a comprehensive major in English. We are particularly interested in candidates who have the ability and desire to teach writing within the context of literature courses, not only in their specialized field but in other areas as well.

Teaching Load: 9 hours/semester (2 sections freshman literature and writing; 1 section upper-level literature course).

USNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Applications submitted by November 1, 2015 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. Important information about how to apply can be found at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/AsstProfEnglBL2015%20.php.

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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University of California San Diego (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of Modern and Contemporary Global Lit. in English (incl. British Lit. 1835-present)
The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (http://literature.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is offering a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor specializing in Modern and Contemporary Global Literatures in English. Candidates who specialize in global literatures in English, including non-British cultures and literatures (African, Caribbean, South Asian, etc.) and their diasporic manifestations, are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must be willing and able to teach a course in British literature from 1835 to the present. We are looking for applicants whose range of expertise might also include the following: postcolonial, subaltern and cultural studies; materialist approaches (corporeal or economic); theories of gender and sexuality; multi-lingual, transnational projects; work on or in new media. Teaching duties will range from broad undergraduate surveys to more specialized upper-division courses and graduate seminars. We encourage applications from those whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research, and service toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment is preferred. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in hand before July 2016. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary will be based on published UC pay scales.

Closing Date: Application Deadline is November 1, 2015.

To Apply: Submit all application documentation using UCSD’s online Recruit web page http://apptrkr.com/670212

Required documents include: 1) a cover letter (include job ad code “160” and the acronym showing where you found the ad) at the top of your cover letter, 2) current CV, 3) at least 3 letters of recommendation; please add contact names and requested information (click on the prompt to contact references, which generates an email to these references), 4) one, or at most two, sample syllabi, 5) a writing sample of 20-30 pages. Upload in .doc or .pdf format. Request your dossier services to upload reference letters to your online application web page, 6) a personal diversity and leadership statement (see below). Applicants should include a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity and leadership. Contribution to diversity statements could include an attention to diverse learning needs, engaging learning fields of diverse communities, pedagogical methods that address learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds, an awareness of inequities in education and research, a track record of specific activities that address and mitigate inequities, follow-up of positive impact on under-represented students, and a specific plan of activities and follow-up at UCSD (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further information).

Proof of authorization to work in the U. S. will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985). UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/). AA-EOE

Learn More: More information about this recruitment: http://literature.ucsd.edu/news-events/employment-opportunities.html

MLA JIL 09/18/15

Deadline: Nov. 1

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016

West Virginia University (WV) - TT Asst. Professor - 20th and 21st C. British and Global Anglophone Lit. and Culture - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in 20 th and 21 st Century British and Global Anglophone Literature and Culture. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by August 2016. The successful applicant must demonstrate commitment to and potential for establishing and maintaining a strong record of excellence in research as evidenced by an active research agenda, conference papers and publications, as well as commitment to and potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load for research-active graduate faculty is two courses per semester. The ability to teach the survey of British Literature from the late 18 th Century to the present is required, as is the ability to teach effectively upper-division courses in 20 th Century and Contemporary British literature. The successful applicant will have opportunities to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses and to develop graduate courses and seminars in her/his field. The department values intellectual diversity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and colleagues.

The Department of English has a full-time faculty of 42 in literature, creative writing, socio-linguistics, and composition and rhetoric, and we offer a full range of academic programs (B.A., M.A., M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing, M.F.A., and Ph.D.). Current initiatives include a Digital Publishing Institute, which will offer opportunities and support for digital humanities projects. West Virginia University is designated a “research-high activity” university with more than 30,000 students. The city of Morgantown, which is often ranked among the best small cities in the United States, is conveniently located within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Washington, D.C.

The position begins August 16, 2016. For possible Skype interviews in December, initial review will begin November 2, 2015; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. WVU is an EEO/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 veterans.

To apply for this position, please visit http://jobs.wvu.edu and navigate to the position title listed above. Upload a letter of application and c.v. We will request full dossiers and writing samples from selected candidates through November, so please don’t submit these materials at this time. For more information, please visit our website ( http://www.english.wvu.edu ) or contact the chair of the search committee ( Lisa.Weihman@mail.wvu.edu ).

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Deadline: Nov. 2 (review begins)

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2016

DEMOGRAPHICS
ABD (early):

ABD and will defend this year: 2

Post Doc: 1

Have short-term gig (VAP, adjunct), looking for TT:  1(VAP)

Unemployed PhD, looking for job:

Have TT position, looking for new one: 1

Tenured but hankering after greener pastures: 1

Lurker:

Search committee member:

Years on the Market
First time on market: 1

Second year on the market: 1

Three or more years on market: 2, roughly a  decade on the market while on full-time instructor lines, x1

Primary area of research
Fiction: 2

Drama:

Poetry:

Other:

Modernism: 1

pre-1945: 2

post-1945: 3