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Appalachian State University (NC) - TT Assistant Professor of American Literature (1945-present) and Southern Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
Assistant Professor of American Literature (1945-present) and Southern Literature Appalachian SU Department of English, PO Box 32052, 200 Sanford Hall, Boone NC 28608

http://www.english.appstate.edu

The Department of English at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Literature (1945-present) and Southern Literature at the rank of assistant professor to start July 31, 2015, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. We seek a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and academic service. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program and teach a 3/3 load including sophomore American Literature surveys, upper-division courses in American Literature for majors, and specialized graduate seminars.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English, or closely related field, and evidence of successful teaching are required. Evidence of scholarly publication or activity is desirable. We especially welcome candidates with auxiliary interests in one or more of the following areas: film, theory, digital humanities, disability studies, and ecocriticism.

To ensure full consideration, please send only a letter of application and CV electronically to James Burniston at [mailto:burnistonjc@appstate.edu burnistonjc@appstate.edu]. The deadline for applications is October 27, 2014. Only electronic applications will be considered. We will be interviewing at the MLA convention in Vancouver and by telephone for candidates who are not able to attend the MLA.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in the scenic mountains of Boone, NC, it enrolls more than 18,000 students and was recently ranked fourth in the nation among Consumer Digest's top values in Public Colleges and Universities and third among U.S. News and World Report's list of the top public master-degree granting universities in the South. The University has been recognized as among the greenest schools in America by the Princeton Review and the Sierra Club. Additional information about the Department of English, Appalachian State University, and surrounding areas may be accessed at: http://www.appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact James Burniston at burnistonjc@appstate.edu. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. For more information, please visit: http://www.hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/academic-affairs.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 27

Acknowledgment received: 10/29

Request for additional materials:
 * From Southern 2015: "11/3 x1"

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES
 * Also posted at Southern 2015

Baylor University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor in Modern American Poetry - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Modern American Poetry, tenure-track assistant professor to begin Fall 2015. The Department of English seeks a dynamic scholar to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Primary expertise should be in modern American poetry, but the successful candidate should be conversant in more than one genre, with the preferred secondary genre being drama. The candidate should be an active scholar-teacher, with the Ph.D in hand at the start of the appointment.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 1 October 2014 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration for MLA interviews, applications should be completed by 1 November 2014. Applications should include a letter of application, CV, official transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation. Send to Dr. Dianna Vitanza; Chair, Department of English; One Bear Place #97404; Baylor University; Waco, Texas 76798- 7404. After a review of applications, selected candidates will be contacted to schedule MLA interview. Or you may send the materials electronically to Julie_Sherrod@baylor.edu

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 15,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti- discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26453

MLA JIL 09-12-14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/24

Request for additional materials: 11/24 (By post, request for future research/professional goals description and personal reflection)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/6 MLA

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES

Brown University (RI) - TT Asst. Professor, Modern and Contemporary Poetry and Poetics - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
English: Brown University, Department of English.Modern and contemporary poetry and poetics.Assistant professor; tenure track; four-year renewable position. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching.Please send letter of application, c.v.,dissertation abstract, and dossier (3 letters of recommendation).Ph.D. to be completed by June 2015. Applicants must apply online to: http://apply.interfolio.com/26366. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2014. Brown is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/11 (writing sample) x6

Rejection (no interview): 12/9 x2, 12/11 x2 (after request for writing sample)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA 12/10 x2 (by email)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Modern British 2015
 * what is the 4 year renewable thing about?  Do they actually have a tenure line?
 * [Search committee member here: the position is tenure track, and per standard procedure the successful candidate will have an initial four year contract renewable for another four years depending on satisfactory progress towards tenure. 10/19]
 * If we didn't get a rejection, does it imply interview? Sure we'll find out soon, but asking that question feels productive for some reason.
 * Was the interview scheduled by phone/email? I haven't heard anything either way since I sent in additional materials. x3
 * Possibly they are rejecting/interviewing as they work through writing samples, so we'll hear on a rolling basis? Does that ever happen?

===Franklin College (IN) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Multiple Positions; fields incl. American Modernism) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015
 * From Generalist 2015: "Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype (11/25)x2."

Howard University (DC) - TT Asst. Professor, late 19th-early 20th c. American Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position in American literature beginning Fall 2015. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in hand, at least one publication in the field, and a strong record of research and teaching in late 19th and/or early 20th century American literature. Ability to teach critical theory is also welcome. All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system by deadline: a current cv, a letter of interest, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Advanced assistant professors should also submit a brief research agenda. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability

https://apply.interfolio.com/26979

MLA JIL 10/03/14

Deadline: Nov. 10, 2014 (according to Interfolio link)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype Interview, 12/6

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Early American 2015

Loras College (IA) - TT Asst. Prof. of English (Modern and Contemporary American/British Lit.) - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in modern and contemporary American prose and drama, with ability to teach modern and contemporary British prose and drama, beginning August 2015. Also includes teaching first-year writing and opportunity to design additional courses for an interdisciplinary general education curriculum. Teaching load is 4-3 or 3-1-3 with January-Term. Includes advising on Senior Literature Capstone projects and academic advising. Position exists within an English Program that offers majors in Literature and Creative Writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. in English with specialty in modern and contemporary American prose and drama, with ability to teach modern and contemporary British prose and drama. Prior college teaching experience desirable.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.

DIVISION OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE: The English Program consists of nine full-time faculty members, and is housed within the Language & Literature division consisting of twelve full-time faculty. The Language & Literature Divisions offers majors in English-Literature, English-Creative Writing, and Spanish.

THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution with pre-professional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards. The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of who are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College. The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary courses for the general education curriculum.

THE COMMUNITY. Loras College's 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about three hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque's unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by November 1st will be given first consideration. For more information contact, Dr. Kevin Koch, Chair of Language & Literature, at kevin.koch@loras.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must go to: http://loras.iapplicants.com to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature. Letters of recommendation and additional materials may be requested at a later date. Finalists will need to pass a detailed background check before an offer is extended.

AA/EOE. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Please visit http://www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/11 <--format of interview? Are they interviewing at MLA?


 * Search Committee member here: It's a telephone interview. We won't be interviewing at MLA; next round will be campus interviews. <--thanks for clarifying!

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Also posted at Modern British 2015

McGill University (CAN) - TT Asst. Professor, 20th c. and Contemporary American Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in twentieth-century and contemporary American literature. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in American literature. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The teaching assignment is 12 credits (4 courses) per academic year. Evidence of scholarly promise is a major consideration. Knowledge of French and some teaching experience are assets for this position. Applicants must have a PhD in hand or be very near completion. The appointment begins 1 August 2015. Inquiries about this position can be sent to trevor.ponech@mcgill.ca. Information about the Department, its programs, and courses may be found at http://www.mcgill.ca/english.

Complete applications including curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (20-30 pages) must be submitted no later than 15 November 2014. Application materials should be addressed to Professor Trevor Ponech, Chair, Department of English. All materials, including referees’ letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically to http://www.academicjobsonline.org.

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Littérature américaine Professeur adjoint Département d'anglais Université McGill

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4518

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): x3 [posted 12/12]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Received "American Literature Equity Forms" email (10/22) x2
 * Are they conducting MLA interviews? (12/12) No, they are doing SKYPE interviews (12/12)

MacEwan University (CAN) - Assistant Professor (20th c. British or American Drama)
The Department of English at MacEwan University invites applicants for a continuing position in drama, commencing as soon as possible. Applicants must have a specialization in the scholarly study and textual analysis of twentieth-century British or American drama.

Candidates must have completed Ph.D. (or solid indication of imminent completion) and must demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and research. Experience is an asset.

The successful applicant will teach first-year English courses, develop and teach senior courses in his or her area of expertise, and supervise Honours thesis. Responsibilities of the position are teaching, research, and service.

Applicants will need to submit the following documents when Applying Online:
 * • Cover letter and resume with curriculum vitae
 * • Student evaluations
 * • Statement of research interests
 * • Sample of scholarly writing (preferably a publication)
 * • Names of three potential referees

Please email electronic copies of your educational transcript(s) to careers@macewan.ca with the Subject – Competition No. Position Title, Applicant’s Last Name, First Name. Upon hire, we will require the original copies of your educational transcript(s).

Inquiries regarding your application material please email [mailto:careers@macewan.ca careers@macewan.ca].

This position is based at the City Center Campus in Edmonton, Alberta and is included under the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

LINK to Apply

Deadline: Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Also posted at Modern British 2015
 * APPLY EARLY! Last year they stopped accepting applications for their Victorian position halfway through the advertised opening (though rumor is that this was an inside / friend hire). Hardly seems legal, I know, but better to err on the side of caution!
 * See "Universities to Fear" : http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Universities_to_fear

Randolph-Macon College (VA) - TT Assistant Professor of 20/21C American Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Tenure-track assistant professor of 20/21C American literature beginning fall 2015. Desirable specialties include literature and the environment, gender and sexuality, social justice, Southern, and transatlantic. Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment. Teaching load of six 3- and 4-credit courses, including first-year composition, general education, upper-division in specialty, and capstone seminars. A strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment essential. Please submit cover letter, c.v., 20-page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation at https://apply.interfolio.com/26565. Application deadline October 15th. Randolph-Macon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a robust nondiscrimination policy (http://www.rmc.edu/Offices/ombuds/nondiscrimination-policy.aspx). We welcome and value diversity of experience, background, and thought. Minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/19/14

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received: 10/15

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/4 (skype interview) x3

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Any movement on this one? (x2)

Rutgers University-New Brunswick (NJ) - TT Assistant Professor in Post-1945 American Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of English at Rutgers New Brunswick seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Post-1945 American Literature. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand in English or a related field by September 1, 2015, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research.

By November 1, applicants should submit a letter of application addressed to Professor Rebecca Walkowitz, a dissertation abstract, a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages.

http://apply.interfolio.com/26899

MLA JIL 10/03/14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: 12/10 (second writing sample)

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Any news? The deadline for cancelling MLA hotels is in two days and I haven't gotten any response yet, so I'm starting to presume the worst.... (12/10)


 * I looked at my Interfolio deliveries yesterday and this one was marked "Longlisted." I don't know what this means - they haven't been in touch at all - but it might be a place to look for time-sensitive decisions. (12/10)


 * Mine doesn't say "longlisted," so that might mean something good for you :) (12/10) Could you share your specialty?

===Smith College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of English and the Study of Women and Gender - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED=== The Program for the Study of Women and Gender (SWG) and the Department of English Language & Literature at Smith College invite applications for an equally shared joint tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting Fall 2015'''. We seek a scholar working at the intersection of questions of race, gender, and sexuality in literary and/or visual texts in the contemporary U.S'''.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose work does not replicate the College's current strengths in African American literature; comparative work is welcome. Successful candidates will demonstrate command of key methodological and theoretical perspectives in both gender studies and literary studies. Desirable additional fields or areas of strength include film and visual culture, critical race theory, drama and performance. We expect the successful candidate to have excellent preparation in literary texts from the twentieth century (and after), and must have prior interdisciplinary graduate training and teaching experience in women and gender studies. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the time of appointment.

The new hire would teach two courses each year in SWG (http://www.smith.edu/swg/) and two in English (http://www.smith.edu/english/). Both programs offer considerable freedom in curricular design. In SWG s/he must be prepared to teach SWG 150, the major's interdisciplinary, team-taught introductory course. In English, s/he would teach a balance of introductory, intermediate, and advanced seminar level courses.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Tenure-track faculty members enjoy a generous sabbatical policy. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life and broad collegial opportunities.

Submit applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/25933 with a letter of application, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014. Interviews with semifinalists will be held at the Modern Language Convention in Vancouver, Canada (January 8-11, 2015) or via video conference if necessary.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: From Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015: "writing sample, 2-3 syllabi 11/18 x3"

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015

State University of New York at Oswego (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Latino and Contemporary U.S. Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English and Creative Writing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Latino Literatures and Culture with a dual specialization in Twentieth Century & Contemporary American (U.S.) Literature.

Posting Date: October 8, 2014

Review Date: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time UUP faculty, visit: http://www.suny.edu/benefits/

Date of Appointment: August 17, 2015

Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching the core courses in the English major, College Writing, and advanced courses that focus on national and global literatures. Additional responsibilities include advisement of students in the major and department and university service.

In addition, this position will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree by time of appointment. The candidates' primary area of specialization must be in Latino literary and cultural studies with a dual emphasis in 20th century-contemporary American (U.S.) literature. Candidates must be dedicated to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed in a multicultural and global community. Additionally, the candidate will likely be versed in critical race theory, LatCrit, border studies, and/or hemispheric studies. As such, the ideal candidate will speak to our interest in helping students make connections between the personal, the political, and the texts studied in a department that includes tracks in Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing, and Literary Studies and also serves programs in Native American Studies, Global and International Studies, African and African-American Studies, and Gender and Women's Studies.

To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, particular intellectual and professional interest, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53832

When your application is complete, the Search Chair will send invitations to your references so that they may upload your references to Interview Exchange.

Send inquiries to Professor Patricia Clark, Chair, Department of English and Creative Writing, SUNY Oswego at [mailto:patricia.clark@oswego.edu patricia.clark@oswego.edu]

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring. Files must be complete to be considered.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:
 * From Other Ethnic American 2015: "(11/6 - writing sample & letters) (x2)"

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Dec 4th (skype)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2015

Texas Christian University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor, 20-21st c. American Prose - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department at TCU invites applications for an Assistant Professor in 20th and/or 21 century American prose. The successful candidate will display a sustained research agenda and a commitment to teaching in a department that offers the BA in English and Writing, the MA and Ph.D. in English, and the Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition. Applicants should be prepared to teach a range of major works and authors and may have a sub-specialization in one or more of the following areas: Asian American or Native American literatures, sexual diversity studies, and disability studies.

The position has a competitive teaching load, competitive salary, and research support. The position begins August 2015.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

TCU is a private, secular institution of approximate 10,000 students located in the nation's fourth-largest metropolitan area.

Position Requirements: Required: Successful Applicants must have the Ph.D. in English by July 1, 2015.

TCU only accepts online applications and documents. Applications not submitted online will not be considered. To apply, sign in online at https://tcu.iGreentree.com/CSS_Faculty/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=2014-F107 and create an Expression of Interest which consists of your contact information and the voluntary EEO survey. Then apply for the position. Next attach the required documents. Required documents included a CV, a writing sample and three confidential letters of recommendation. These letters should be sent by the reviewer directly to Jacqulyn Curry at [mailto:j.curry@tcu.edu j.curry@tcu.edu].

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: Teaching Portfolio (10/31) x2 (11/14) x1

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/5 (MLA interview)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

University of California, San Diego (CA) - Assistant Professor 20th-century Contemporary American and/or Asian-American Lit.
The Department of Literature within the Division of Arts & Humanities at the University of California, San Diego (http://literature.ucsd.edu) seeks candidates specializing in Asian American literature and culture whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education and accomplishments or concrete plans in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity. We welcome applications at every level of the assistant professor rank. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The organization of the Department of Literature is unique within the University of California system in that it is neither a department of English nor a department of Comparative Literature as either is traditionally construed. Rather, from its beginning, the Literature Department at UCSD has aimed to be a department of world literatures and cultures within a single unit committed to the multilingual, historical study of the connections and conflicts between cultures and society. We seek candidates who have demonstrated the highest standards of scholarly research and professional activity and who will actively participate in our department's multilingual, transnational projects.

We are interested in candidates whose methodological approaches and research may demonstrate expertise in gender and sexuality studies, cultural studies, 20th century U.S. literature and culture, materialist approaches (corporeal and economic), theories of migration and diaspora. Ability to teach courses ranging from broad undergraduate surveys of Asian American literature and culture to more specialized upper-division courses to graduate seminars is desirable. As a department of world literature we welcome research interests in transatlantic and transpacific literary studies, minority discourse, and the culture of empire.

Successful candidates will have strong, demonstrated accomplishments or concrete plans in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.

Salary: Salary will be based on published UC pay scales.

Closing Date: Application Deadline is November 15, 2014

To Apply: Submit all application documentation using UCSD’s online Recruit web page https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00638

Please apply the following elements to your application: Literature (10- 829)

Required documents include: 1) a cover letter (include job ad code [159] 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) 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, 5) 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).

H-NET

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Q: Any word on this search?
 * Also posted at Ethnic American Literature 2015

University of Chicago (IL ) - TT Assistant Professor in 20th-21st Centuries Fiction and Narrative Theory - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in 20th and 21st-century fiction, with an emphasis on narrative theory. We seek an outstanding scholar whose teaching will provide a critical and theoretical complement to recent fiction appointments in Creative Writing. There will be an opportunity to contribute to a high profile research group in contemporary cultural forms including scholars working on Comics and Video Games, as well as to engage with scholars working in earlier periods of Anglo-American and Anglophone fiction. This appointment is expected to begin Fall 2015. Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2015 is highly preferred and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and dissertation abstract online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting number 02348: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu. Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Monday, November 3, 2014.

Posting Link: http://tinyurl.com/ln22jov

Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: (x6) 11.18

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Also posted at Modern British 2015

University of Houston (TX) - Assistant Professor in American Literature after 1900 - VIDEO INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the University of Houston invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in American literature after 1900. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of research, scholarship, and teaching excellence. Applicants are invited to identify additional areas of research and teaching expertise. The Department of English is a large, dynamic department offering the M.A. and Ph. D. in English and American Literature; the M.F.A. and Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing, a doctoral concentration in Rhetoric, Composition, and Pedagogy; and graduate certificates in Empire Studies and in Translation Studies. In addition to the Department's strengths, the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers programs in African American Studies, Mexican American Studies, and American Cultures, and it houses the Center for the Americas.

The University of Houston is the premier tier-one public doctoral institution in the nation's fourth largest city, and has one of the most diverse student bodies among research-one universities. Please submit a letter of application and a current curriculum vitae to Professor Wyman H. Herendeen, Chair, Department of English, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204-3013. Complete applications must be submitted online at: http://uh.edu/postings/22973. Completed applications will include: letter of application; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching (such as teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi); one writing sample of scholarly work (such a s a dissertation chapter or an article); three confidential letters of recommendation; a copy of graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin on 20 November, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Deadline: Nov. 20 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/2 videoconference interview request x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Q: When it says " Please submit a letter of application and a current curriculum vitae to Professor Wyman H. Herendeen, Chair, Department of English, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204-3013" does that mean we need to snailmail those documents to Herendeen directly in addition to filling out the application?


 * A: Yes, that's my understanding. It's not so onerous, though, when you consider the fact that the instructions tell us that we can have the recs mailed to him, too. That saves a few bucks since mailing all of the materials (letter, CV, recs) is considerably cheaper than having Interfolio upload the recs to the job site--especially if you have more than three to send.
 * FWIW, the ad only mentions CV and a Cover Letter. "Please submit a letter of application and a current curriculum vitae to Professor Wyman H. Herendeen, Chair, Department of English, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204-3013." Even easier and cheaper.
 * The application instructions on the job site ask us to "note that the three letters of recommendation may be sent to Wyman H. Herendeen at the above address or provided via the University's online job site." Recs must be sent somehow, but they are giving applicants the option to have them sent either by post with the other materials (i.e., cover letter and CV) or via upload through Interfolio or by faculty recommenders directly.
 * I just spoke with Ms. Judy Calvez on the phone, and she stated that it wasn't necessary to submit both an online application and a snail mail application - she said one or the other would suffice (x2).

University of North Alabama (AL) - Assistant Professor of post-1865 American Lit (incl. 21st c.)
The English department at the University of North Alabama is seeking an Assistant Professor of post-1865 American literature (to include the 21st century). An emphasis in poetry and drama is particularly desired, and we welcome candidates with a secondary expertise in one or more of the following: critical theory, African American literature, gender studies, literature and the environment, and/or ethnic literatures. The successful candidate must demonstrate a dedication to teaching excellence and a commitment to an active program of scholarship and research. Primary teaching assignments include first-year composition courses (which all faculty teach), the second half of the American literature survey, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in appropriate areas of expertise. All faculty are expected to teach a 4/4 load with possible reductions for graduate courses. Participation in college service and student advisement will be expected.

Competitive salary commensurate with degree, rank, and experience.

This position will be filled pending budget availability.

Applicants must have PhD in hand. College teaching experience is required. The position is open until filled; however, application review begins on December 1st. To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu. Applications will only be accepted through this system. For questions, please email [mailto:employment@una.edu employment@una.edu] or call 256.765.4291.

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Deadline: Dec. 1 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

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Offer accepted:

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University of South Dakota (SD) - TT Assistant Professor of English - 20th-century American Modernist Lit.
The University of South Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with specialization in twentieth-century American modernist literature. Interest in poetics is desirable, but not required. Teaching responsibilities focus on courses in twentieth-century American literature, and may include general education literature and writing courses. Excellence in teaching is expected, both in the classroom and in mentoring students outside the classroom.

The English Department is interested in developing its engagement with digital humanities, material culture, and theories of gender.

Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, USD's English Department offers BA/BS, MA, and PhD degrees. USD is the state's flagship liberal arts university.

PhD in English (or equivalent) and teaching experience are required; publications and presentations are desirable. An ongoing research agenda is assumed. Anticipated date of appointment is August 22, 2015. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. To apply, submit CV, application letter, graduate transcript and at least three letters of reference via https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

Additional materials may be submitted to: Darlene Farabee, Chair, English Department, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion SD 57069-2390.

Screening begins December 6, 2014 and continues until a suitable candidate is hired. The University of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27699

MLA JIL 11/07/14

Deadline: Dec. 6 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Does anyone know what is meant by the suggestion that "additional material may be submitted" to the department chair?


 * -Letters of reference? I don't think there is a place to upload letters from Interfolio on their "yourfuture" online application, but an alternate email address is not given for additional material...

University of St Andrews (UK) - Lecturer in Literature in English post 1945
The School of English seeks to appoint a Lecturer specializing in any aspect of later twentieth century and contemporary literature.

The School has particular strengths in modernism, war writing, postcolonial literature and genre fiction. We are seeking someone whose work will either be complementary to these areas, or might open up new kinds of specialisation within the School.

You will be expected, in the first year, to teach a module on contemporary fiction and, thereafter, to design and deliver honours modules in twentieth century and/or contemporary literature. You will also be expected to take a significant role in the organisation and delivery of the School’s MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature, and to contribute to various other aspects of teaching at all levels within the School.

You should have a PhD in a relevant area and an established record of high quality publications.

Please quote ref: SB1379R

Link to Apply: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJU969/lecturer-in-literature-in-english-post-1945-sb1379r/

Deadline: 17th November 2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Also posted at Modern British 2015

University of Tampa (FL) - TT Asst. Professor of English and Writing (20th and 21st c. Hemispheric American Studies) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
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 at the Assistant Professor level in 20th and 21st century Hemispheric American Studies beginning in August 2015.

The desirable area of expertise is American literary/cultural exchange (including Afro-Caribbean, Latino/Latina, African-American, Cuban, or transnational literatures) with a possible secondary area of knowledge in digital literacy, intermedia and mixed media forms, or post-print publication. Experience with editing/publishing is also ideal.

Teaching load is 3/3 (6 four-hour courses each academic year), half of which will be taught in First Year Writing or sophomore Academic Writing.

The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than August 2015. The successful candidate will be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching and will maintain a record of scholarly/creative work through publications, student advising, and service to the department, college, university, and broader community. For details and to apply, please go to: https://jobs.ut.edu Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a sample of academic writing, and examples of other professional, editorial, or creative work, including a digital portfolio of multimedia work if appropriate. In addition, applicants will be requested to enter name and email address for three (3) reference providers.

Application review will begin November 11, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 11

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA scheduled 11.21 (I know! I was surprised, too.)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2015

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - TT Asst. Professor, Contemporary American Fiction - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Washington University in Saint Louis seeks an Assistant Professor in Contemporary American Fiction to begin in fall term 2015. Fiction of the post-1945 period is the designated coverage area; additional emphases may include ethnic literatures, sexuality studies, queer theory, film and new media. Our new faculty member will be expected to produce significant scholarship while engaging in the work of teaching and advising students, department governance, and university service. The teaching expectation is two courses per semester.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and dissertation précis or book description by October 6 to our online application service, https://jobs.wustl.edu, and provide the reference job number of 28484.

The search will continue until the position is filled.

HERC

Deadline: Oct. 6

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: (11/04 - letters of rec, syllabi, writing sample) x7

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA 12/5 x3

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Wingate University (NC) - Assistant Professor - Modern / Contemporary American Lit.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Wingate University, a private residential university with a liberal arts core located near Charlotte, North Carolina, announces a full-time, continuing Assistant Professor position in the Department of English in modern or contemporary American literature for the 2015-16 academic year. The successful candidate will teach freshmen composition, world literature, and an American II survey course (post 1865), as well as a limited number of courses in his or her specialty. Interest in digital humanities desireable. Typical teaching load is four courses per semester. Ph.D. must be completed before starting date. A strong commitment to undergraduate research is required and participation in undergraduate research is expected.

Please apply electronically by sending files as a PDF to [mailto:english-search-2014-grp@wingate.edu english-search-2014-grp@wingate.edu]. Initial application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications received by December 15, 2014 are guaranteed consideration. Further material may be required after committee does its initial screening.

Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private, four-year co-educational institution offering students active learning opportunities through personalized instruction, world travel, career discovery, faith development and community service. More information about the university may be found at http://www.wingate.edu EOE

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Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received: 12/3

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Yale University (CT) - TT Assistant Professor of 20/21C Literature in English (2 Positions) - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of English Language and Literature intends to make one or two tenure-track appointments in 20/21C literature beginning July 1, 2015. We especially welcome applications from scholars working in British and world Anglophone literature. Ph.D. by July 1, 2015 preferred. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Please submit a letter of application, your c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, at least three letters of recommendation, and a 25-page writing sample to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4524, directed to 20/21C English Search Committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014.

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:
 * From Anglophone 2015: "12/8 (whole dissertation)" x 2

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Also posted at Modern British 2015 and Anglophone 2015

Gettysburg College (PA) - Visiting Assistant Professor of English (2015-2016) - 20th c. American Lit.
Position Summary: The Department of English at Gettysburg College seeks candidates for a one-year visiting position in TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN LITERATURE to start in August 2015. We seek candidates with a sub-specialty in African-American Literature. The 3/3 teaching load will include introduction to college writing, broad intermediate-level courses, and specialized upper-level courses.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will combine a commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching with and a sound research agenda. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment.

Application Details: Applicants should apply online at http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/1181.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy should be submitted. Requests for dossiers will be made after an initial review. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2014, and will continue until a successful candidate is found.

Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Suzanne Flynn, American Literature Search Chair: [mailto:sflynn@gettysburg.edu sflynn@gettysburg.edu].

This position is nonrenewable.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of approximately 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability.

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Deadline: Feb. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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DEMOGRAPHICS
ABD (early):

ABD and will defend this year: 10

Post Doc: 2

Have short-term gig (VAP, adjunct), looking for TT: 2

Unemployed PhD, looking for job: 1

Have TT position, looking for new one: 1

Tenured but hankering after greener pastures:

Lurker:

Search committee member: 2

TOTAL: 9

Years on the Market
First time on market: 4

Second year on the market: 4

Three or more years on market: 2

Primary area of research
Fiction: 6

Drama:

Poetry: 2

Other: 1

Modernism: 2

pre-1945: 2

post-1945: 7