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Augustana College (SD) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor of English
Augustana University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of English and Journalism beginning in August 2018.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The preferred applicant should expect to teach courses in the FYS (First-Year Seminar) program, as well as literature components of the SOPHIA (general education) program, and the Civitas Honors Program. Additionally, the ideal applicant will have a background in multicultural literature and advanced composition. Knowledge of pedagogical approaches to young-adult literature is also desirable.

The typical load for members of the department is three courses per semester, plus a course in two out of every three January terms.

Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. required. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly productivity expected; capacity to engage in research and service; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a commitment to serving the campus and broader professional community.

Salary: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits are included.

Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research plans, a writing sample, an employment application and three letters of recommendation to humanresources@augie.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2017.

Contact Search Committee Chair with questions: Dr. Janet Blank-Libra, janet.blank-libra@augie.edu, 605-274-5436.

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Bowie State University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Open
Responsibilities: Teaches 12 credit hours per semester ranging from freshmen composition to upper level undergraduate and graduate courses; advises students; conducts research; serves on departmental, college, and/or university committees; writes proposals for public and private grants; performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, tenure-track position that may require teaching in the evenings and/or weekends.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in one or more of the following fields from an accredited institution is required: American literature, digital humanities, cultural studies, professional writing, Caribbean literature, and new media studies. Minimum of three (3) years of college/university teaching experience preferred. Evidence of strong research capability and a strong, peer-reviewed, scholarly publication record in composition studies or a related area; demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization; knowledge and experience developing and evaluating undergraduate and graduate courses; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, university and community service; excellent communication skills; commitment to the mission of Bowie State University; digital information technology skills a plus, including Blackboard; bilingualism in modern languages is also a plus.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is part of the University System of Maryland and is the state’s oldest HBCU. Conveniently located between Washington, D.C, Baltimore, and Annapolis, the campus features a MARC train station for easy commuting. The university has experienced increased enrollment in recent years and is under new leadership with the installment of Dr. Aminta Breaux as Bowie State University’s 10th President.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $60,000

Application: Qualified applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter, a one-page teaching philosophy, official transcript(s), an application, and three (3) professional letters of reference. Submissions without an application will not be considered. Email all documents to the following address (PDFs preferred): JOBS@bowiestate.edu.

LINK (posted 8/2/17)

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 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2018, New Media and Digital Humanities 2018 and American Open 2018

California Northstate University (CA) - Assistant Professor of English (begin Jan. 2018)
Job Title: Assistant Professor of English

Job Classification: Full-time, 12 Month, Exempt ($70,000.00/yr)

Closing Date: Position open until filled

Review of Applications: Reviewed upon receipt; for best consideration, apply before October 1st, 2017

Anticipated Start Date: January 2nd, 2018

Supervisor: Faculty in the Department of Humanities and Social Science report directly to the Department Head (or Acting Department Head) of Humanities and Social Science or the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Description of California Northstate University College of Health Sciences: The WASC-approved undergraduate CNU College of Health Science (CNUCHS) is located at 2910 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. CNUCHS offers a traditional Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree with a concentration in human biology, in addition to accelerated undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs for pre-medical and pre-pharmacy students. The CNUCHS curriculum is designed to provide excellent academic preparation for careers in the biomedical professions. California Northstate University (CNU) is a private university with a main campus located in Elk Grove, California, approximately 15 miles south of Sacramento. CNU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Elk Grove facility currently houses the College of Pharmacy and the LCME-accredited College of Medicine.

Courses/Projects of Primary Teaching Responsibility: English Composition I & II with supervised practice sections; Professional Communication; Writing Center; Literature Elective; Contributes to Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences. Duties and Responsibilities: Plan courses and prepare syllabi for approval by the Curriculum Committee; Maintain good working relationships with the Dean, Sr. Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs, Department Head, administrative staff, and colleagues in the College of Health Sciences; Make effective use of appropriate technology, learning software, and the learning management system in course delivery; Develop an effective teaching style informed by best practices in education literature; Create and oversee the English placement exam and first-year placement in English; Teach a Summer Bridge course in English to assist entering students in college readiness; Oversee the college writing and communication center; Perform data collection to monitor program and general education learning outcomes—as needed to fulfill assessment requirements—and to track student success; Communicate effectively with students regarding course content, assignments, and exams; Keep regular office hours for students; provide tutoring assistance as needed; and, perform student advising duties; Keep active in academic field of specialization through professional development, scholarly research, publishing, and professional activities; Serve on college and university committees and engage in university and community service including development of outreach activities; Mentor and supervise undergraduate students in scholarly research projects; Participate in college and university programs to recruit and retain students. Minimum Qualifications: Applicant should hold a doctorate degree in English, Communication, or Literature, with college teaching experience preferred. A demonstrated ability to develop innovative teaching strategies and experience working with diverse groups are also preferred.

Applicants should submit: Cover letter that addresses qualifications, experience and career goals; Curriculum vitae; Official transcripts of all college work (unofficial copies accepted for application review; official copies required at time of hire); Statement of teaching and scholarly interests; Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references who can be contacted by the Search Committee and who can speak to a broad range of candidate’s professional qualifications.

Please send application materials to the HR Department by email or mail to: California Northstate University, 9700 West Taron Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757.

For department specific inquiries, please contact us by Mai Choua.Vang telephone: (916) 686-7674.

Please note that although the main campus for California Northstate University is located in Elk Grove, CA, this position is located at California Northstate University, College of Health Sciences, in Rancho Cordova, CA.

California Northstate University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Emerson College (MA) - TT Assistant Professor in Comparative Literary Foundations & Comedic Literature
The Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing and the Interdepartmental BFA Program in Comedic Arts at Emerson College invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in literature and comedic arts. The appointment begins August 24, 2018. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate core courses in literary foundations and the Evolution of Comedy and will develop upper-level courses serving students in comedic arts and literature. In addition to teaching five courses a year, this position will require advising and mentoring students in the Comedic Arts major and, beginning in the second year, active participation on the Comedic Arts faculty steering committee. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community, working with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to research, teaching, and service.

Emerson College is committed to an active and intentional diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully committing to diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. The Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars, writers, publishers, and designers with over 80 full- and part-time faculty members, 480 undergraduate majors, and 209 graduate students in the Creative Writing MFA program and Publishing MA program. The BFA program in Comedic Arts, the first in the country, draws on the synergies between faculty and curriculum from literature and dramatic literature, performing arts and performance studies, media studies and production, and comedic writing to create an innovative and comprehensive program of study. With more than 80 first- and second-year majors the program is expected to grow to almost 200 majors in the next two years. This appointment serves both the Literature curriculum and the interdepartmental Comedic Arts major.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in literature, dramatic literature, or a related field with preference given to a specialization in foundational literary and dramatic texts. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and teaching experience focusing on the use and function of satire, comedy, humor, and/or the carnivalesque in literary and cultural texts. Experience teaching at the college level and evidence of scholarly activity is required. A strong commitment to undergraduate education in a residential college environment is essential.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in Boston’s Literary Cultural District in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college enrolls 3,783 undergraduate students and 641 graduate students from 71 countries and all 50 states.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for three references. Preference will be given to applications received by November 1, but the position remains open until filled.

LINK to Apply: https://emerson.peopleadmin.com/postings/14850

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2018 and Theatre 2017-2018

Holy Family University (PA) - Asst. Professor of Writing / English (incl. Literature - begin Jan. 2018)
The School of Arts and Sciences at Holy Family University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Writing/English. The position will begin January 2018. The employee must understand and embrace the mission of Catholic higher education and must commit to the mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University in word and deed.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive): Teaching courses in the freshman writing sequence. Teaching upper level literature courses.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Literature, Rhetoric and Composition or related field, or earned MFA in Creative Writing is required. The successful candidate must have excellent teaching skills, an active scholarly agenda and a commitment to support the mission of Holy Family University. S/he must also demonstrate a willingness to participate in student advising and campus service.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interest, list of courses taught, complete graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:englishsearch@holyfamily.edu englishsearch@holyfamily.edu]. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

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Holy Family University (PA) - Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Coordinator (Writing/English - incl. Literature - begin Jan. 2018)
The School of Arts and Sciences at Holy Family University invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Coordinator Writing/English. The position will begin January 2018. The employee must understand and embrace the mission of Catholic higher education and must commit to the mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University in word and deed.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive): Oversight of freshman writing block. Adjunct faculty training and development. Course and faculty scheduling. Freshman placement. Teaching load is 3/3 in both writing and literature.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate must have excellent teaching skills, an active scholarly agenda and a commitment to support the mission of Holy Family University. S/he must also demonstrate a willingness to participate in student advising and campus service.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of pedagogy and research interest, a list of courses taught, complete graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:englishsearch@holyfamily.edu englishsearch@holyfamily.edu]. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2018

Meredith College (NC) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Professional Writing (incl. Literature)
Meredith College seeks qualified applicants to fill a tenure-track assistant professorship in English. This full-time (3-4 teaching load), renewable position in writing will begin in August 2018. Ideal candidates will have a terminal degree in hand and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Duties will include teaching upper-level professional writing courses and freshman composition; depending on department needs, occasional literature courses are also possible. Candidates must have experience teaching professional writing courses at the college level and must have energy and enthusiasm for teaching freshman and sophomore composition. The expectation is that this position will eventually entail directing the Professional Writing minor and the internship program, so enthusiasm for supervising interns and making and maintaining contacts in the community are important. Training and experience in professional writing are required; graduate training may be in literature. Effective teaching and advising, scholarly activity, and service to the college are required for renewal and the possibility of tenure and promotion.

Meredith College is a private comprehensive women's college of 2,000 students offering both liberal arts and professional programs, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, near the Research Triangle. Applications will be reviewed beginning in early October until the position is filled. Please attach letter of application, c.v., statements of teaching philosophy and research goals, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to on-line application. Three letters of reference should be uploaded or sent to Dr. Laura Fine, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607.

Online App. Form: http://meredith.hiretouch.com/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=17052&returnPage=joblist

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2018

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (IL) - TT English Faculty / Coordinator of First Year Seminar Program
The Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2018. The ideal candidate has expertise in literature and will coordinate the Liberal Arts Department’s foundational writing courses: First Year Seminar I & II (FYS). Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and are commensurate with quality of practice, scholarship, and current academic research, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.

PROGRAM PROFILE: The Department of Liberal Arts is one of twenty-three departments at SAIC. Liberal Arts provides the academic foundation for students’ success at SAIC. The department is chaired by a full-time faculty member with 14 full-time faculty and over 100 part-time faculty. It offers 400 courses each year, primarily to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art. Liberal Arts’ main content areas include English (First Year Seminar), humanities, natural science, social sciences, foreign languages, English for international students, and the Academic Access Program. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/libarts/

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will coordinate the Liberal Arts Department’s foundational writing courses: First Year Seminar I & II (FYS). Participation in the revision of the first year writing curriculum and eventual leadership of the FYS Program is expected. Teaching duties will include at least two courses per year in the First Year Seminar sequence, as well as upper-level humanities courses in literature based on individual research expertise and teaching interests. Full-time faculty must maintain an active professional practice, provide vision and direction as the Department Chair on a rotating basis, and participate in the SAIC community through ongoing curricular development and departmental and school governance.

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in English preferred. All sub-fields of English and Anglophone literature are welcome to apply. The department seeks a scholar with a strong background in writing pedagogy. Significant teaching experience is preferred, including experience in teaching first year writing courses such as topics-based expository writing seminars and/or introductory composition courses. Expertise teaching in interdisciplinary first year writing courses is preferred. The ideal candidate will contribute to the diversity of the School by bringing a perspective, way of thinking, and/or a unique set of experiences that expand the intellectual conversations and practices in the field of literature and introductory writing instruction.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: On or before November 1, 2017, please submit application materials via http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an account after which time you may complete the application comprised of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the deadline. No applications may be submitted beyond the deadline for any reason.

Complete the fields for: educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references.

Please convert all word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include: cover letter stating your interests and qualifications; resume or curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy (please include your thoughts on teaching to a diverse student body and creating an inclusive learning environment); 1-3 samples of course syllabi; sample(s) of scholarly writing (combined maximum of 30 pages).

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to saicteach@saic.edu. Please consult www.saic.edu for information on the School and its programs, or http://www.saic.edu/about/jobsatsaic for open positions and application procedures.

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2018

University of Hong Kong (CHINA) - TT Asst. Professor - Drama and English Literary Studies
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Drama and English Literary Studies in the School of English (Ref.: 201700862)

Applications are invited for tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in Drama and English Literary Studies in the School of English of the Faculty of Arts, to commence on September 1, 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The School’s unique profile in literary and cultural studies supports strong cross-cultural and specifically boundary-crossing research and teaching in literature, writing, and performance. Innovative studies, conferences, classes, and workshops – centred in the Black Box, the Creative Writing Studio, and explorations of the Transdisciplinary University – recently include the following inquiries of national, institutional, and cultural spaces: Oceanic Archives and Transnational American Studies (2012), Elegance and Messiness in the Age of Risk: Biennial Symposium on Literature and Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region (2013), Voices Through Hong Kong, featuring Emerging Hong Kong Writing and New Arts of Literary Translation (2014), Siting Postcoloniality Colloquium and Workshop (2015), and Island Cities and Urban Archipelagos (2016).

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Drama, Literary, or Performance Studies, or related field, with an active research record and relevant teaching experience, and be prepared to teach and supervise at the B.A., M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. levels. Candidates with an M.F.A. in theatre, directing, or playwriting, in addition to the Ph.D. in drama, are preferred. We are looking especially for candidates whose scholarship in Drama and Literary Studies, Performance Studies or related fields may focus on Hong Kong, Chinese and Asian contexts and history. The ideal candidate should have an individual record in modern and contemporary perspectives that transforms boundaries of dramatic criticism and studio performance of place, space, and culture. Multi-dimensional research and performative interests may include: historiographic theatre, decolonisation (stage and theory), and global efforts toward new collective futures. We strongly welcome candidates from interdisciplinary approaches, and are open especially to those interested in contributing in local and multilingual contexts to the HKU Black Box Studio and the M.F.A. at HKU.

For more information about the School’s academic programmes and research areas, applicants are encouraged to visit the School’s web pages at http://www.english.hku.hk. Please note that the School is not involved in ESL teaching. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 201601016) need not re-apply.

A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience will be offered, as well as annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Applicants should send a completed application form, together with a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., one writing sample (a dissertation chapter or published article), and one example of creative/ performance practice to soesrapp@hku.hk. Please also arrange to have your three referees send their letters of recommendation directly to soesrapp@hku.hk by the deadline, but only after you have submitted your application. Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk.

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 * Also posted at Theatre 2017-2018

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor (English)

DEPARTMENT: U.S. Department of Transportation

AGENCY: Maritime Administration

SUB AGENCY: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT#: USMMA-2017-04

SERIES & GRADE: AD-1710-00/00

OPEN PERIOD: August 14th, 2017 to August 18th, 2017

POSITION INFO: This is a Full-Time Tenure-Track appointment in the Federal Service, with an initial term not-to-exceed 06/20/2020. Reappointments to additional one or two year terms are possible. If tenure is achieved (after four to six years), employment will be made permanent, provided a satisfactory performance appraisal is received annually. For additional information on requirements, please contact the Academy's Human Resources Office.

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 (One) Vacancy at the following location: Kings Point, NY

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen

JOB SUMMARY: The position is that of an Assistant Professor in English in the Department of Humanities, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. The Academy, one of the five Federal Academies, is a degree granting institution fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Upon graduation, the Midshipmen (male and female) are awarded Bachelor of Science degrees, licensed as Merchant Marine Officers by the U.S. Coast Guard and are commissioned as Officers in the U.S. Reserves or Active Duty Military Service. Located on the North Shore of Long Island in Western Nassau County, it is one of the world's foremost institutions in the field of maritime education and consists of 82 acres of waterfront land including a Museum, library and fitness/recreational facilities available to both faculty and staff. For further information, visit our web site at http://www.usmma.edu.

The Mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is to educate, and graduate licensed merchant mariners and leaders of exemplary character who will serve America's marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
 * You must be a U.S. citizen and meet all the education, specialized experience, any listed Licensure/Certification and selective factor requirements for consideration.
 * Submit application and resume by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
 * Review Required Documents Section as documents are required to be submitted by the closing date.
 * This is a Tenure-Track Faculty position
 * This position is an Excepted Service appointment
 * Successful completion of a pre-employment Background Investigation is required.
 * Relocation expenses will not be paid.
 * This Job Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 30 days.
 * This position may be eligible for a flexible Maxi-Flex Work Schedule in conformance with Agency policies and approval of the required agreement.

MAJORE DUTIES: As an Assistant Professor you will be responsible for the development and conduct of educational courses and programs within the department, in particular teaching English subject courses including literature and writing classes. You will be responsible for academic mentoring of Midshipmen, carrying out research and scholarly activities and assuming a share of departmental and institutional service activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Qualifications Required: Qualification standards are used to determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactory in the position to be filled. The education, training, experience, or other requirements included in the qualification standards are minimum requirements. i.e., it would be unlikely that an applicant for employment would be able to perform satisfactorily in a particular position or occupational series if he or she did not possess these qualifications.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the Educational and Specialized Experience requirements listed below.

Minimum Educational Requirements: To qualify for an Assistant Professor of English, you must have a Doctoral degree in English from an accredited college or university.

Specialized Experience Requirements: A minimum of four academic years of experience teaching at a college or university in both Literature and Composition. Your resume and application materials (including college transcripts) must show that you have the education and specialized experience necessary to teach English courses above the high school level.

Preferred Applicants: A secondary specialization in or experience teaching Professional and/or Technical Writing is preferred.

Highly Desirable Skills/Experiences: Candidates whose areas of specialization include American Literature, African American Literature/Studies or World Literature preferred.

Well qualified candidates must be highly motivated and experienced professionals possessing integrity, stamina, and ingenuity, and be capable of adjusting to various work environments, physical demands, and schedules.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Trial Period: Applicant(s) selected under excepted service procedures must successfully complete a one-year trial period if not already completed.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Basis for Rating: For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational, and specialized experience requirements.

All applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications requirements will be referred to the selecting official. All referred veterans' preference eligibles will be given positive consideration for selection.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, transcripts verifying education/degree, questionnaire responses and supporting documents) during the open period, to be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

SEND ALL INFORMATION TO: HRApplicantInbox@usmma.edu

Note: You MUST list the Job Announcement # and Job Title in the subject line of your email.

If you are unable to send your application materials by email, they can be sent by U.S. Mail but MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: U.S. Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Office of Human Resources, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, New York 11024-1699. (516)726-5876

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following documents must be received by the close date:
 * RESUME - showing relevant experience and education
 * COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE
 * TRANSCRIPTS - Verifying that you meet the stated education requirements for the series. Unofficial copies are sufficient to apply but official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.
 * ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATION(S), LICENSE(S), AND/OR OTHER CREDENTIAL(S).
 * CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT AN SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, occupational series and grade level.
 * VETERANS: In order to be considered as a preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy) showing the type of discharge and dates of active duty. In addition, if you are claiming 10 point preference eligibility, you must also submit proof of entitlement of this preference such as a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. You must also submit a completed Request for 10 Point preference Form SF-15. http;//www.opm/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf. Additional information on Veterans Preference is available at: http://www.opm.gov/StaffingPortal/vetguide.asp.

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Virginia Military Institute (VA) - TT Assistant Professor - Literature (British or American)
Job Description: The Virginia Military Institute Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with professional expertise in British or American literature and a secondary interest in rhetoric and composition, beginning August 2018. The incumbent will teach three courses per semester, including freshman and upper-level courses in an interdisciplinary English major with a central focus on rhetoric.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. by August 2018 required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must both fill out an on-line application and submit required supporting materials (a letter of application, rÃ©sumÃ©, transcript, and three letters of recommendation) either by e-mail to RCSearch@vmi.edu or by mail to Dr. Emily Miller, Head, Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450. Review of applications will begin October 9 and continue until the position has been filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

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Williams College (MA) - Assistant Professor in Literature of the Oceans
The Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program in Mystic, Connecticut invites applications for an Assistant Professor to teach literature of the oceans, supervise independent student research, and participate in 2-3 multi-day field seminars (an offshore sailing cruise and field seminars to the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts) in each of two semesters per year. We are seeking a teacher-scholar of literature with collaborative and interdisciplinary interests to begin July 2018. Subspecialties could include transatlantic literary studies, diaspora studies, or others with a strong focus on the oceans. This is a Williams College faculty appointment, starting as a three-year renewable position. Promotion to Associate Professor with renewable five-year terms is possible after 2 three-year terms. This is intended to be a career position with continued renewal going forward.

Williams-Mystic (mystic.williams.edu) is a selective off-campus program of Williams College located at Mystic Seaport, with approx. 20 students each semester from many different colleges.

The mission of Williams-Mystic is to empower global, creative citizens while cultivating an enduring relationship with the sea. We create an open-minded, interdisciplinary academic community through experiential learning at Mystic Seaport, along the coasts of America, and on the oceans. Students of all majors study the history, literature, policy and science of the oceans, focusing on environment and sustainability.

We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, and we ask you to write in your cover letter about your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion; we also encourage you to speak to any experience you have in working in a close-knit and highly collaborative learning environment.

PhD or MFA expected by Sept. 2018. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-page teaching statement, 1-page research statement, transcripts, and three letters of reference by November 1, 2017. All materials should be addressed to Lee Park, Dean of the Faculty, and must be submitted through Interfolio using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/43907. Preliminary inquiries may be directed to Executive Director Tom Van Winkle (tsv1@williams.edu).

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/

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Kennesaw State University (GA) - Non-TT Lecturer of English (renewable - begin Jan. 2018)
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track Lecturer of English faculty position in the Department of English.

Position Responsibilities: Kennesaw State University invites applications for a lecturer position in English to teach General Education (first-year composition and sophomore literature). Lecturer positions are non-tenure track but renewable annually. These appointments carry a 5/4 teaching load, with some university service obligation. Ideal candidates will have an academic grounding in Composition and Rhetoric pedagogy and demonstrated skill in teaching college composition. Faculty in the department teach in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Experience in teaching and/or certification in hybrid or online formats and pedagogies is recommended.

Required Education, qualifications, and experience: Applicants are expected to have at a minimum a Master of Arts degree in English or a closely related field (Ph.D. is ideal) with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in English, or its foreign equivalent. Applicants with the training, ability, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum degree may be considered.

The Department of English at Kennesaw State University is committed to excellent teaching, scholarship, and service to the university and the community. With a diverse faculty engaged in a variety of research approaches, the department models and promotes scholarship that honors humanistic traditions while making a range of contributions to university and civic life.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country's most dynamic cities. As Georgia's third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing doctoral program. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Date Position Available: 01/02/2018

Application Deadline Date: 09/16/2017

Apply at: https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/4279

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Deadline: Sept. 16, 2017

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