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University of Minnesota -- Asst. Professor (x2) in 18th-19th Century British
The Department of English at the University of Minnesota invites applications for two full-time assistant professorships: tenure-track, 2/2 course load, begins fall semester 2013.

Required qualifications: (1) PhD or equivalent degree in English or related field, with degree in hand by July 1, 2013; (2) evidence of expertise and high-quality work in 18th- and/or 19th-c. British literature and one or more of the following: (a) literature and empire; (b) literature, science, and technology; (c) literature and the other arts; (d) new approaches to comparative literature; (e) literature, sexuality, and gender; and (f) other innovative interdisciplinary scholarship on literature and a domain of material culture, politics, history, or society; (3) undergraduate teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications: significant scholarship in peer-reviewed venues (e.g., conference papers, journal articles, chapters in edited collections, monographs); graduate-level teaching and advising; demonstrated potential for continued success as scholar and teacher.

The university expects faculty members to maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Applicants must apply online at employment.umn.edu. Provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, 20-25 pages of your scholarly writing, and syllabi for two courses you have taught. Deadline is Oct. 19, 2012; applications will be acknowledged. Selected applicants will be contacted for three letters of recommendation and for interviews at the MLA Convention in Boston. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of English has 34 core faculty members, approximately 650 undergraduate student majors, and 110 graduate students. Our scholarship, creative work, and teaching span a broad range that includes literature, language, creative writing, literacy and rhetorical studies, linguistics, and cultural inquiry. For more information about the department, please see our website at: english.cla.umn.edu. For information about the College of Liberal Arts, see: cla.umn.edu. If you have questions, please contact Pamela Leszczynski at [mailto:leszc001@umn.edu leszc001@umn.edu].

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Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century British

University of Oregon - Asst. Professor, 19th c. British Lit.
The Department of English at the University of Oregon invites scholars of Nineteenth-Century British Literature to apply for the position of assistant professor: We are a diverse and growing department with strengths in traditional British, American, and Anglophone literary studies, as well as in environmental literary studies, queer and gender studies, rhetoric, folklore, and film and media studies. We are especially interested in scholars whose research and teaching will help build the department's existing strengths in the study of intersections among race, class, ethnicity, and gender; and we encourage applications from candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in English or related field in hand by time of appointment. Salary is competitive. Candidates are asked to apply on line at http://www.academicjobsonline.org by posting curriculum vitae, writing sample of approximately 20 pages, and three letters of recommendation. If you are unable to use this online resource, please contact [mailto:engl@uoregon.edu engl@uoregon.edu] to arrange alternate means of submitting application materials. Materials received after November 15, 2012 will not be considered.

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 * Does anyone know what the teaching load is for this job?
 * 5 courses a year (on the quarter system)

University of Pennsylvania - Assistant Professor in 19th-century British Literature
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in nineteenth-century British literature. The normal teaching load in our department is two courses per semester; salary and benefits will be competitive. Applications include a letter of application, CV, writing sample (max. 7500 words), and the contact information for three individuals who will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation. Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 26, 2012.

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Is this a repeat of last year's search? (see Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012)

Yes it was a failed search. The person who said it was filled, I think, got confused with Penn State

It was offered (I heard) to someone who turned it down in favor of a different job.
 * Unless you are speaking as a member of the previous or current search committee, what you are offering is nothing more than speculation at best. Let me give you an example. I heard through a colleague at Annenberg (Comm.) that candidates were interviewed at MLA, several "were" brought to campus and the committee did not offer the job to anyone. Even if the first candidate said "no," how likely would it be that no other candidates conducting campus visits/presentations would jump at an offer from an Ivy League University, paying top dollar in a market on the downturn? Good luck to you all in your search and be cautious about what you choose to believe fully. (That includes my speculations as well.)
 * Actually, it is possible. I have been on search commitees (not this one) where an offer is made to one candidate and, if he/she turns it down and the committee decides the other two are not acceptable, then the search is designated to have failed and run again the following year.

University of Washington - TT Asst. Professor, 19th c. British / British Empire Fiction
The English Department of the University of Washington is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor whose primary research and teaching expertise include 19th-Century British and/or British Empire Fiction. Preference given to candidates working in one of the following areas: comparative colonialisms, slavery, gender/sexuality, popular culture, law, performance and visual studies, trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific studies, religion/secularization. Applicants should have PhD degree by the start of appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. As a public institution, the University of Washington seeks candidates committed to working with diverse student and community populations; applicants are encouraged to describe in their applications how their scholarship and teaching contributes to diverse communities. Please submit application materials including a letter of application, c.v., dossier, dissertation abstract, teaching portfolio, and writing sample to the MLA Interfolio ByCommittee Job Application Web site. Contact information: Gary Handwerk, Chair, Department of English, University of Washington, Padelford Hall A101, Box 354330, Seattle, WA, 98195. Priority will be given to applications received by November 16, 2012

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Also posted at Anglophone 2013

University of San Diego - Asst. Professor in British Romanticism
The Department of English at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in British Romanticism/late 18th-century British literature. Expertise in transatlantic studies appreciated. Effective Fall 2013. The teaching load is three courses per semester with the possibility of course reduction through the Faculty Research Grant program of the College. Candidates should have an active research agenda, with experience in and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. USD, an independent Catholic university, is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply, please register as an applicant at apptrkr.com/261839 and reference job number IRC8343. Please send letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae only, postmarked by October 15, 2012, to Dr. Cynthia Caywood, Chair, Romanticism Search Committee, Department of English, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492. We will conduct interviews at MLA 2013 in Boston.

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Interesting -- they hired in this area what was it, 2 years ago? Moved on so quickly or what?

It was a failed search. No one was hired.

East Carolina University - Asst. Professor, Victorian & Children's Lit.
The Department of English at East Carolina University (http://www.ecu.edu/english) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Children's Literature and Victorian Literature, to begin August 12, 2013.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in each field and contribute to teaching and course development in both areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an ongoing research agenda in either area and provide appropriate service to the university, community, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution by August 2013 is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Screening begins November 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates for this position must complete a candidate profile and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statements of teaching philosophy and research agenda, and writing sample online. In addition, arrange for three current reference letters to be sent to: Jeffrey Johnson, Chair, Department of English, Mail Stop 555, Bate Building 2201, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.

Official transcript required upon employment.

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Also posted at Children's 2013

University of Ottawa - Asst. Professor, Victorian Lit. and Film
Assistant Professor, Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Film and Media Studies

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of English to begin July 1, 2014 (note year). Qualifications will include a completed PhD and demonstrated strength in teaching and publication. We seek a specialist in Victorian literature with expertise in the development of print media who can contribute to the English Department’s concentration in history of the book. In addition, the successful candidate will have an academic background in film and media studies, and be able to teach courses in the Film Studies minor at the Department of Communication. The candidate should possess sufficient knowledge of French to be able to participate immediately in the development of a new major program in World Cinema, working in a bilingual environment.

For more details on our programs, please visit: www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/english/ and http://www.communication.uottawa.ca/eng/film_studies.html.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the APUO Collective Agreement.

Send curriculum vitae, transcripts, a writing sample, and have three confidential letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Thomas Allen, Chair, Department of English, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5. The deadline for applications is 10 October 2012.

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Is it just me, or is this ad a little nuts? Victorian lit, history of the book, AND French cinema?? Think they have someone specific in mind?
 * It is a ... diverse ... set of expectations. I would read it more as a symptom of a department with too many coverage needs and not enough lines, however, rather than a sign of an inside candidate (absent further info.).
 * Yes. All major universities in Canada are public; thus, dependent on government funding, which has been increasingly slashed. A number of unis have been unable to hire for many years.
 * I am with the person above: it totally reads like they have someone in mind and have to do a public search in order to satisfy any legal obligations. Still, there might be someone out there who has such qualifications and who will blow the inside candidate out of the water.

University of Toronto Mississauga - Assistant Professor - Victorian Literature
The Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Victorian Literature, starting on Jul 1, 2013. We would be particularly interested in colleagues with research interests including, but not limited to, the History of the Book, Cultural History, Poetics, and/or Queer Studies. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in English and be prepared to teach nineteenth-century literature across the major genres. Clear evidence of excellence in both research and teaching is required; a significant publication record would be advantageous. The successful candidate will also become a full member of the Graduate Department of English, which consists of faculty from the University's three campuses (UTM, U of T Scarborough, and U of T St. George).

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and ONE writing sample of scholarly work of not more than 25 pages. If you have questions about this position, please contact [mailto:holger.syme@utoronto.ca holger.syme@utoronto.ca]. All application materials should be submitted online. Submission guidelines can be found at: uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also arrange for graduate transcripts and at least three letters of reference (or a dossier) to be sent via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) directly to the department, at [mailto:edassist.utm@utoronto.ca edassist.utm@utoronto.ca].

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The deadline for applications is Nov 2, 2012.

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I am pretty sure that this job has been advertised 3 times over the past 6 years -- as if they get someone who then leaves after the first year? Weird.

4 times and the searches have failed each time (in this job market!)


 * Really!? That is insane! They must be doing something REALLY wrong :/
 * I don't really understand: how can a search fail, especially in this job market? Is it ever because the job really isn't funded? Or is it internal politics?
 * Internal politics: last year they had three finalists, made an offer to one, he took another job. they didn't want to make an offer to either of the other two.
 * i also heard that the previous year they had three finalists but didn't want to make an offer to any of them

Lee University (TN)
The Department of Language and Literature announces an opening in English for a tenure-track position to begin fall 2013. The application deadline is October 22, 2012.

The department is seeking a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching, in serving students and in integrating faith and learning on a Christian liberal arts campus. A Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in Victorian to contemporary British literature is required. College teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a minimum of two first-year writing courses each semester as part of a typical four-course semester load.

The application is available on the Lee University website at employees.leeuniversity.edu. The application and all materials indicated on the application should be sent to Dr. Jean Eledge, Chair, Department of Language and Literature, Lee University, P.O. Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 or jeledge@leeuniversity.edu. Lee University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of God.

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Also posted at Modern British 2013

Purdue University Calumet - Assistant Professor, 19th-20th c. British Literature
Purdue University Calumet in Hammond Indiana has an opening in the Department of English and Philosophy for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of 19th and 20th/21st century British literature to start on August 19, 2013. Class size is typically between 20 and 25 students. Regular duties include teaching, participation in departmental and university committee work, and ongoing engagement in scholarly research. Purdue Calumet provides release time for scholarship and support for travel. Faculty will have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary and experiential teaching.

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Required: Completed Ph.D. in English or closely related field is required by August 19, 2013

Candidates able to offer advanced undergraduate classes and masters-level seminars in Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Contemporary British literature are encouraged to apply

Purdue University Calumet is an academically comprehensive regional university, part of the world-class Purdue University system. It is located in Hammond, Indiana, less than 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago near the shores of Lake Michigan, with easy access to such major research libraries such as the Newberry and Regenstein. Purdue Calumet offers associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees, plus professional certificates in a wide range of fields including the liberal arts; natural behavioral, and social sciences; and professional program for nursing, management/business, and education, as well as such traditional Purdue strengths as engineering and technology. The student body of approximately 10,000 is diverse, with an enrollment that includes some 31 percent minority students, and more Hispanic students than any other Indiana university or college. Purdue Calumet serves both commuter and residential students, with apartment-style student housing facilities.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample (up to 20 pages), three letters of recommendation, and transcripts (unofficial ones accepted at this point) by December 1, 2012, to:

British Literature Search Committee Department of English & Philosophy, CLO 217 Purdue University Calumet 2200 169th Street Hammond, IN 46323

Review of completed applications begins November 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

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NOTE: This seems to be a repeat of a search that was run (without evident success) last year: see Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

Also posted at Modern British 2013

University of Texas - San Antonio - Asst. Professor, 18th c. & Romantic Lit.
The UTSA Department of English seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2013. Required qualifications: Expertise in the literature of the British 18th Century and Romantic periods. Ph.D. in English Literature by August 2013. Preferred qualifications: 1) Background in both the Literature of the British 18th Century and Romantic period; 2) Ability to contribute to multiple degree programs, including a Ph.D. program which offers students opportunities for advanced study and research in cross-cultural, transnational approaches to English language and literary studies. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 20-30 page writing sample, a teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation. Send materials to the Eighteenth Century/Romantic Search Committee, Department of English, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0643. All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by November 5, 2012.

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Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2013

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Romanticist:2

Victorianist: 6

19th-Century: 1

Total:8

Demographics
ABD (will finish this academic year): 5

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer): 4

Assistant Professor: 3

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Lurker: 1

Post-Doc Fellow: 1

Total: 14

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4+ MLA interviews:

4 MLA Interviews with 15+ applications:

3 MLA interviews with 15+ applications sent:

2 MLA interviews with 15+ applications sent:

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