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Bilkent University (TURKEY) - Open-Rank Positions in British Literature
The Department of English Language and Literature at Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for open-rank positions in British literature.

Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in English literature, a good teaching record, and a clearly defined research agenda. Candidates who can offer specialized teaching but also teaching across the curriculum are particularly encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all subfields of English literature. The starting date for this post is September 2018.

The English Language and Literature Department currently offers an undergraduate program that covers British, Irish, and postcolonial literature and ranges from the medieval period to the present day. The regular course load is a 3-3, and junior faculty members are granted a reduction during the first two years of teaching.

Bilkent University, located in suburban Ankara, is a non-profit foundation university supported by its own endowment. Research is a priority at Bilkent University, and the university supports research through travel grants to archives and conferences as well as sabbaticals. Bilkent seeks to accommodate dual career couples. Bilkent is a vibrant international community; faculty members come from 40 different countries, and the language of instruction across the university is English. The university offers a generous benefits package including on-campus housing, health and retirement benefits, as well as subsidized private school for faculty members' dependents in the K-12 levels leading to an IB degree.

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr. Patrick Hart (patrick.hart@bilkent.edu.tr) or Dr. Valerie Kennedy (kennedy@bilkent.edu.tr).

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a short statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy, an article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Applications received by November 10, 2017 will be given full consideration.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/45365

MLA JIL 9/22/17

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Marlboro College (VT) - TT Position in Literature and Writing - British and Anglophone Literature
Marlboro College seeks applications from broadly trained, dedicated teachers for a full-time, tenure-track position in Literature and Writing. Successful applicants will connect their teaching and scholarship to larger questions related to race, migration, transnational experience, colonial and postcolonial experience and empire. Responsibilities include teaching Anglophone, British and world literature in translation to undergraduate students, teaching in Marlboro's Clear Writing Program, directing tutorials in literature, working in collaboration with faculty in other disciplines, and contributing to Marlboro's community governance. College teaching beyond the graduate assistant level preferred. PhD required by start date.

Marlboro College is noted for its intellectual rigor, lively classroom discussion, and commitment to democratic process. We are committed to the development of clear writing and a global perspective. Our intentionally small undergraduate student body enjoys unparalleled access to faculty, a responsibility in governing the community, and individualized courses of study on our campus in the hills of southern Vermont. Marlboro College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The faculty, students, and staff share a commitment to diversity and the values of equality, inclusion, and respect for all human differences.

Application consideration begins November 10, 2017; position begins August 2018. All applicants must apply online at http://www.marlboro.edu/offices/hr/jobs/faculty/. Electronic attachments to the online application should include: a curriculum vitae; a letter of application; a proposal (one page or less) for a potential course team-taught with faculty outside your discipline; evidence of effective teaching, including statement of teaching philosophy, and course evaluations if available. In addition, applicants will need to provide the names and contact information for three references, at least one of whom should be able to speak to their teaching.

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2018

St. Mary's University (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor of English - 17th and 18th Century Literature
St. Mary’s University, an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education, invites applications for a tenure track appointment in Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century English Literature commencing July 1, 2018. St. Mary’s is the only unaffiliated Catholic university in western Canada and is celebrating its 30th year as an educational institution.

Located on a historic site in Calgary, Alberta, our students are inspired to combine academics with a passionate commitment to ethics, social justice and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s has over 900 full- and part-time students, 80 full- and part-time faculty, and an average class size of 25. The university has grown by over 50% in the last five years alone.

This position requires a versatile teacher with diverse interests who is able to teach and develop a wide range of courses, including both halves of the British Literature survey. We particularly welcome applicants who have a secondary research or teaching interest in one of the following: drama and performance; gender and/or queer theory; postcolonial or Indigenous studies; media studies. Teaching load is 3/3.

Applicants must have a PhD in English by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate will display evidence of excellence in teaching and research potential by submitting a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and sample syllabi. Evidence of research potential is to be demonstrated by the submission of a statement of research interest and writing sample.

St. Mary's University offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, statement of research interest, writing sample, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by e-mail to [mailto:hr@stmu.ca hr@stmu.ca] with the subject line Assistant Professor of English by November 15, 2017.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

St. Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit, is committed to diversity and employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities, sexual minority groups, and persons with disabilities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

MLA JIL 9/15/17

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2018 and Restoration/18th-Century 2018
 * Link to original ad: https://apply.interfolio.com/45084
 * This job posting has now been updated on the JIL. The ad asks for a specialist in 17th and 18th century literature, rather than a generalist. [posted 9/18]

Texas Lutheran University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor of English - British Literature, incl. Shakespeare
Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full time, tenure track faculty position in the Department of English and Communication Studies to begin August 2018. We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to undergraduate education in the liberal arts tradition who is a flexible educator able to cover a wide array of courses in the department.

Requirements for the position include: D. in English, with a specialization in British literature. ABD considered with assurance of completion no later than August 2018. Ability to teach both general survey courses in British literature as well as upper-division courses in Shakespeare. Significant experience teaching composition. Willingness to teach 2 courses per semester of the 4/4 teaching load in the university’s first-year writing program. Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran In our considerations, preference will be given to candidates with additional specializations in postcolonial/migration/diaspora studies, queer studies, and/or composition theory.

The interdisciplinary TLU Department of English and Communication Studies (http://www.tlu.edu/academics/programs/english), with the affiliated Composition Program, also houses the Directors of the Women’s Studies Program and the Mexican American Studies Program. Students often double-major or minor in the department’s offerings. Students work toward a capstone thesis project which they defend to department faculty.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. Texas Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a statement of inclusivity, and contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers). Also arrange for three confidential letters of reference (from your listed professional references or from others) to be submitted separately. At least one of the letters should specifically address the candidate’s teaching experience. Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Please send your submissions to:

Dr. Steven S. Vrooman

Chair, Department of English & Communication Studies

Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W Court Street, Seguin, TX, 78155

Phone: (830) 372-8039. Email: englishsearch@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin October 16, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Texas Lutheran University has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and also is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to diversity.

Chronicle (posted 9/11/17)

Also posted in MLA JIL 9/15/17 with Interfolio link: https://apply.interfolio.com/45094

Deadline: review begins Oct. 16; Interfolio link closes Jan. 10

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2018

Hillsdale College (MI) - Asst. Professor of English (5 yr. appt. - renewable) - pref. Modern British Generalists
Hillsdale College, an independent, four-year institution with a traditional liberal arts mission, seeks applications from teachers and scholars of demonstrated excellence who are prepared to offer three courses per semester as follows: a) two courses in our core “Great Books” sequence (ENG 104-105); and b) either a period course in British literature (ENG 300 level) or an upper-level seminar in literature (ENG 400 level).

Position: This is a five-year position, beginning August 2018, with the possibility of renewal. Generalists in modern British literature are encouraged to apply; preference may be given to those prepared to teach twentieth century British literature. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. Other desirable attributes include a solid blend of teaching, research, and service preparation, and a strong commitment to our liberal arts mission. Love for undergraduate teaching is a must, along with the desire to work in a thriving, collegial department.

Directions: Applicants must send a letter of application that presents evidence of strong undergraduate teaching skills and an active, focused research agenda. Applicants must also include two separate documents: a) a statement of teaching philosophy and specific professional goals; and b) a detailed response to the College’s Mission Statement (please see http://www.hillsdale.edu/about/mission) that includes a discussion of the candidate’s ability to teach in the light of its commitments. The application must also include a curriculum vitae, three up-to-date letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Deadlines: All materials must be received by November 1, 2017. Review of applications will begin November 2nd. The first round of interviews will be conducted via Skype in mid December, followed by formal campus visits for the finalists after the new year. Send all materials to Dr. Stephen Smith, Chair, Department of English, Hillsdale College, 33 East College, Hillsdale MI 49242. 517-607-2637. EOE.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/44935

MLA JIL 9/11/17

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 * Also posted at Modern British 2018 and Generalist 2018