Early American 2013

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College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (MN) - Assistant Professor
The Department of English at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position to begin August, 2013. Ph.D. in English required. Specialization in U.S. Literature/Culture through 1900; candidates with expertise in Native American Literatures or Transnational/Transatlantic preferred. Teaching experience essential. The 3/3 teaching load includes upper-division and lower-division literature and writing courses. A commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, and service is essential.

The College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college for women and Saint John's University, a liberal arts college for men, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside metropolitan St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. For further information, see www.csbsju.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are accepted on line at employment.csbsju.edu. Applicants will complete a faculty application form and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and an unofficial transcript, (official transcript required for on campus interview).

You will also be required to submit at minimum 3 letters of reference. On the reference screen, you will be asked to list 3 names and email address. If you use a placement service, you will need to contact them to request the email address to list. The system will then automatically send an email to your letter writer or placement service requesting a letter of reference for you.

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Colorado State University - Pre-1900 American Lit.
The Department of English at Colorado State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of English with an emphasis on Pre-1900 American literature and culture. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment, beginning August 16, 2013.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English or American Studies or closely related area awarded between 2010 and time of appointment; A promising record of scholarship/research in pre-1900 American literature and culture; Ability to teach a range of subjects in American literature and culture between 1600 and 1900.

We prefer paper applications. International candidates may send electronic files. Please send vita, letter of interest, writing sample (10-20 pages), dissertation/book abstract, statement of teaching philosophy, syllabi from 2 courses that you either have taught or could propose, and three letters of reference to Professor Paul Trembath, Chair, Pre-1900 American Literature Search Committee, Department of English, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO 80523-1773. This is an open search: once the search committee has identified semifinalists, departmental faculty will have access to those files. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, for full consideration applications must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2012. Send routine inquiries to Amparo.Jeffrey@colostate.edu. Screening interviews will be conducted at MLA.

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Georgetown University - Asst. Professor, Transatlantic Literature and Culture of the Long 18th Century
Transatlantic Literature and Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century. We encourage candidates with special interests in the Early Americas and Africa, Poetry (1660-1798), Restoration Drama, Comparative Colonialisms, Material Cultures, and History of the Book. Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this 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 2013. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates as part of its commitment to professional excellence and diversity. This position is located in Washington, D.C. Please email your application letter and c.v. to engjobs@georgetown.edu, noting in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. Applications sent by November 1, 2012 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial screening.

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Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2013

Swarthmore College (PA) - TT Asst. Early American Lit.
Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in early American literature and American Studies. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly and pedagogical expertise in the colonial period through 1800, as well as expertise in nineteenth-century American literature. Environmental Studies, Native American Studies, and Black Studies are especially welcome areas of focus. PhD should be completed by the beginning of the appointment; teaching experience required. Send letter of application, CV, dossier (including transcript), and writing sample (15-20 pages maximum) to Professor Nora Johnson, Chair, Department of English Literature, Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397. Deadline for applications is a postmark of November 1, 2012. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.

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DEMOGRAPHICS:
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 1

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, post-doc): 1

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment):

Assistant Professor: 1

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Full Professor:

Lurker: 1

Total: 5