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American University (DC) - 2 Positions
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"The Department of Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University seeks to hire two tenure-track Assistant Professors with expertise in some aspect of world literature to begin Fall 2011. We have particular interest in scholars of the literature from the following geographical areas: Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia and the Caribbean. We welcome approaches informed by post-colonial theory, transnationalism and diaspora studies, literature and cinema studies, poetics, and translation theory."

Deadline: Applications must be received by November 1, 2010.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1.7 x1 email; 1/10 e-mail.

MLA or phone interview scheduled: (12.9x1) see Spanish page; MLA interviews for American scheduled

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

Bridgewater State College (MA)
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Assistant Professor of English in Literature of the Ancient World in Translation.

Job Description: Design and teach upper-division and graduate courses in classical Greek, Latin and other ancient literatures (in translation), and lower-division courses in composition or literature. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Continue scholarly activity and active participation in departmental and college-wide professional activities are expected. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature with a specialization in the literature of the ancient world by August 2011. College teaching experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: Secondary specialization in world Anglophone or non-Western literatures would be welcome. Since faculty in the department teach freshman writing, preparation in composition will be an advantage. Candidates with a publication record are preferred.

Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled: phone interview request (12/7 x2)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/17

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Brockport (College of), SUNY (VAP World Lit)
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Non-European World Literatures

Description of Duties: Teach 4 courses per semester in literature and composition, as assigned by the English department chair (including courses in area of specialty)

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature. A record of teaching success. A record of scholarship in non-European world literatures, with evidence of potential for continued publication. Potential for increasing the diversity of the curriculum, student body or faculty through teaching/mentoring or research activities.

Apply online at: http://www.brockportrecruit.org. Please attach a cover letter, CV and writing sample. Official transcript showing highest degree earned required. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Deadline: Open Until Filled. For best consideration, apply before March 1, 2011.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Q: Does anybody know if this is a one year position or possible extension?

A: It's a three-year position (see the MLA listing).

Claremont Graduate University (California)
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Subfield/description: "The School of Arts & Humanities and the Department of Cultural Studies and the Department of English at Claremont Graduate University announce a tenure-track joint appointment in Cultural Studies and English....The ideal candidate will have strong scholarly credentials in some area of Latina/Latino Studies as well as 19th Century American Literature and Cultural and Literary Theory. Field of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates whose work is transnational or comparative and opens up new ways of thinking about gender and race within American hemispheric studies."

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2010 November 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter: Jan 27, 2011, by email.

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: Interview Scheduled for ASA meeting, called 11/11; interviewed Dec.

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Cross-posted at Early American 2011 & Other Ethnic American 2011

Coastal Carolina University
The Department of English at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for an assistant professor of World Literatures (tenure-track) to teach upper-division courses in non-Western literatures, world literature survey courses, and first-year composition courses. Teaching assignments may include evening/weekend courses and courses taught at off-campus sites. Appointment effective August 16, 2011. The position requires broad experience in Comparative World Literatures, with specialization in Middle Eastern and/or African literatures desirable. Candidates must demonstrate a strong transnational focus and be prepared to develop cross-cultural courses. Secondary strengths in new media, film, and critical theory are particularly desirable. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature or English. Preference will be given to candidates with an emerging record of research and publication, evidence of ongoing scholarly activity, and participation at conferences.

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Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: 2/3 by e-mail

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Colgate University (VAP)
Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Africana and Latin American Studies for academic year 2011-12. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after date of hire required. We seek someone broadly trained in African Studies with a research specialization in African Anglophone literature. Teaching assignment of five courses per year, including at least one course in African literature and contributions to the university's interdisciplinary Core Communities and Identities component. Applications may be emailed (as pdf files) to ALSTsearch@colgate.edu; they should include letter of application, vita, and dossier including three letters of recommendation. Regular mail submissions are also acceptable and may be sent to ALST/English Search Chair, ALST, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Preliminary interviews may be held at the MLA Convention in January.

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2010.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES

Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

Colorado College (CO)
ACM-Mellon Post-doctoral Fellowship for 2011-2013: "The Colorado College seeks a Fellow in Comparative Literature with an expertise in a non-Western language and literature."

LINK

Deadline: Materials should be received by Friday, December 3, 2010.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: MLA interview scheduled by phone (12/13)

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Emporia State University (KS)
Emporia State University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Latin American literature and culture and World/Comparative literature (e.g., Asian or African, etc.) to begin in August, 2011. Doctorate preferred; ABD will be considered. Normal teaching load of twelve hours/semester, including Latin American literature and culture as well as courses in the candidate's World literature specialization. Teaching, scholarly activity, and service are required.

Send a letter of application, a current c.v., and unofficial transcripts, and have a placement file or other documentation containing three letters of reference sent separately to Professor William H. Clamurro, Search Committee Chair, Emporia State University, Department of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism, Campus Box 4019, Emporia, KS 66801-5087.

LINK

Deadline: Screening begins December 1 and continues until position is filled.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Fitchburg State University
Full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position in literatures before 1500. Desired areas include World, British, Classical, Medieval, and Comparative literatures. Teaching responsibilities include survey courses, advanced courses within the field, and first-year writing.

LINK

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Cross-posted at Medieval 2011
 * Also posted at Generalist 2011

Koç University (Istanbul)
Assistant Professor, Generalist/Open

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at Koç University invites applications from scholars whose work ranges across multiple areas of literary study. We are especially interested in candidates whose specializations fall into one or more of the following areas: postcolonial studies, Literature of the Americas, and / or Middle Eastern literature (especially Ottoman studies). However, we also welcome applicants in other areas of specialization who can contribute to a small department that is striving to become increasingly international and interdisciplinary. The successful applicant will teach two courses per semester and collaborate to build a young and growing department. Salary is competitive and includes a housing allowance; reappointment hinges on continued research. Koç is a private university in İstanbul. It was founded in 1993 to provide a liberal arts education for Turkish and international students. The language of instruction is English. At this stage, please submit only cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Zeynep Kotevoglu via her email [mailto:zkotevoglu@ku.edu.tr zkotevoglu@ku.edu.tr ]. We will ask for further information if necessary.

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Deadline: January 14, 2011

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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NOTE from the Anglophone page: "A note for anyone interested, though this comment does not concern Koc in particular. Academic jobs east of the UK, even in parts of Europe, do not work the way you might expect. If you apply for this one, or others, especially in the Middle East--Lebanon and Egypt, for example--you will be interviewed by the dean, over the phone, and sent a contract in the mail. No faculty involvement, and probably no face to face at the MLA and on your first day your colleagues will be, well, very surprised to see a new office mate. If you have an office. Simply put, faculty have no rights and perks there as we do in the US and this concerns everything. Even the wrong comment on a curriculum matter might result in revocation of your work permit and an escort to the airport. Or worse treatment. If you don't believe me think about what it might mean to the university and beyond if you, say, decided to teach a feminist novel or theoretical text, or a novel with a sympathetic gay character, or a novel about an embattled minority in the country concerned (take your pick here and plug it in--Gypsies, Palestinians, Jews, Armenians, Shia in some places, Copts...). So, consider the authoritarian nature of the government concerned, and remember, you have no rights there as you do here. No AAUP standards, no due process, no academic freedom, nothing. If this works for you, and you can keep quiet and let it all go, well, these sorts of jobs are for you. If not, adjunct a little more in the US, work on that article or book, and when you get a stable job here, take a sabbatical break there, again, if you can look the other way. It took me a many years of work abroad in just this sort of job to see the light and appreciate why we have tenure and other forms of job security here in the US. There should be a special wiki site for overseas jobs so that prospective faculty can read about what they might be signing up for. And the AAUP should step up as American faculty go abroad. We need real protection from real dangers."
 * Also posted at Anglophone 2011 & Generalist 2011

--> While relevant for some schools,bear in mind Koc is a private university run like an American copllege, therefore, the standards are much higher!

--> Word goes that these standards include princely reception on campus interviews and then no response ever. Connections have a definite bearing, since "private" can have a certain connotation in new establishments. Please do NOT erase this comment.

I currently work in Turkey. I am an American, a feminist, and a queer. I work for a private university. I have my own office, travel research expenses and work with wonderful peers from top ranked international universities. My courses, as well as others in my department, focus on issues of gender, race, and sexuality. I teach texts and show films relating to transgender identities also. I generally just read the wikis and laugh (or cry) but I was compelled to respond to this one because of the ignorant comments made above about the way people are treated east of the UK. There of course are differences living and working here. The way the universities work are not always 100% transparent (as in the US). Yes, the hiring process was different for me somewhat; I was the top candidate and offered the position much like a postdoc candidate is selected--based on how you appear on paper. However it was my department that chose me, not a dean. Some of my fellow new faculty hires in other departments did have MLA interviews. Simply put, the person above may have been motivated to help people but really the comment confuses and continues creating negative stereotypes about the non-Western world. It is not perfect here. Sometimes I get annoyed with how things function and with my lack of power and control--however I think you ask any junior faculty member if they feel this way and the answer is yes. I will say the concept of tenure is different abroad. Mostly only natives seem to get tenure and the process is much longer. But to have a wonderful life experience in a country that is at once Europe, Asia, and the Middle East not only is transformative, it diversifies your dossier. I had 5 MLA interviews this year (ranging from tier 1 research institutions to a community college) as compared with 1 last year. I just wanted to present the flip side of this coin.

--> FYI: Comment 3 is by a different person than comment 1, and is an answer to comment 2. Your university (and I'm taking a guess here) works differently in its hiring processes, but if my guess is right, its firing processes are quite interesting. You should check them out. I am not completely without hope for my country though. ;)

Mesa State College (CO)
Assistant Professor of English/Early Literatures in Translation

RESPONSIBILITIES: Courses in early world literatures in translation that might include classical Greek and Latin literature, surveys of early world literatures (western and/or non-western), the Bible as Literature, and first-year composition. Teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with other responsibilities in scholarly/creative activities, service to the College and department, and academic advising. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. in appropriate field, evidence of scholarly potential and a demonstrated commitment to college-level teaching are required. The ability to teach structure of the English language is desirable.

LINK

Deadline: Review of complete applications will begin November 22, 2010. Position will remain open until filled.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Cross-posted at Generalist 2011 & Medieval 2011

Midwestern State University (TX)
From MLA JIL (12/23)

English: Tenure track position, fall 2011, Assistant Professor specializing in comparative/world literature. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load that includes undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization, survey courses, and freshman composition. The position also includes advising and serving on appropriate committees. Required: Ph.D., demonstrated excellence in teaching, and on-going research in the area of specialization. Send letter of application, graduate transcripts, C.V., and contact information for three references to Pam Marshall, Department of English, MSU, 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099, or submit materials electronically to [mailto:pam.marshall@mwsu.edu pam.marshall@mwsu.edu].

Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

The New School (NY)
Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a Ph.D. in cultural studies, media studies, comparative literature, or allied discipline. Candidates must have a demonstrated facility in ethnographic, textual, theoretical, or historical methodologies. Desired areas of study include (1) race and ethnicity, transnationalism (2) gender and sexuality, (3) subcultures and/or popular culture. . . We are looking for an emerging scholar to help us strengthen the cultural studies side of the program, with a particular focus on "media," broadly conceived. . . Requirements: Ph.D. in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Comparative Literature, or allied discipline. Teaching experience preferred.

Link to Chronicle Ad ("Tenure Track")

Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 30, 2010 and the position will remain open until filled.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone interview scheduled: yes (see below)

Campus interview scheduled: yes (see below)

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Cross-posted at Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2010-2011
 * Note: There is another version of this ad floating around, with virtually identical wording, except that it refers to the position as a "renewable term appointment" rather than "tenure track" . . . it's not entirely clear whether these are actually 2 separate positions (although there are two separate postings on the New School employment site). Can anyone out there clarify?
 * They are two separate positions.
 * Q: Anyone hear anything yet? At all?
 * A: From Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011 page: "Phone interview scheduled: 12/9; 12/10; Campus interview scheduled: 12/22"
 * - Thanks, and congrats on getting the interview!

NYU (Liberal Studies - Global History)
"The Liberal Studies Program at New York University invites applications for up to six full-time faculty positions to begin September 1, 2011, pending administrative and budgetary approval. We seek colleagues who will teach both introductory courses and more advanced classes in their fields of specialization. Introductory courses include Cultural Foundations, Global Cultures, Social Foundations, and Writing. (More about the Liberal Studies core curriculum). Higher-level undergraduate classes should fall into one of the following areas:

• Chinese Literature/Arts (any period; work will be taught primarily in translation)

• Latin American Literature/Arts (any period; work will be taught primarily in translation. Secondary expertise in Spanish Literature/Arts especially welcome)

• Global History

• Media/Cinema Studies

• Gender, Sexuality, Ethnicity, or Diasporic Studies (with a global emphasis; advanced degree in Anthropology/Sociology preferred)"

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Did anyone else even apply for this? Heard anything?

NYU (AFRICAN DIASPORIC LITERATURES)
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a scholar specializing in African diasporic literatures and cultures. Preference for scholars working comparatively across fields that may include African, African-American, and Caribbean literatures and cultures. We contemplate appointing at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track) or associate professor (tenured), but will consider more senior scholars as well. Appointment will begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010, and continue until the search is concluded. Applications received by November 1, 2010, have the best chance of being fully considered. To apply, see the NYU Department of Comparative Literature’s web site at http://complit.as.nyu.edu. Instructions can be found under the home page link “Employment.”

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011 & African American 2011

NYU (Asian American and/or Asian Diaspora Studies)
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University announces a tenure-track position in Asian American and/or Asian Diaspora Studies. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2011, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates should hold a PhD in social science, humanities, or interdisciplinary studies. The department welcomes cross-disciplinary and comparative approaches, and innovative scholarship and teaching.

LINK

Deadline: November 15, 2010

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Cross-posted at Other Ethnic American 2011

NYU (Classical/Ancient)
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a scholar in the field of classical and/or ancient literature, philosophy and rhetoric, whose teaching and research also engage directly with contemporary philosophy, literary criticism and theory. Rank open. Appointment will begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010, and continue until the search is concluded. Applications received by November 1, 2010, have the best chance of being fully considered. To apply, see the NYU Department of Comparative Literature’s web site at http://complit.as.nyu.edu Instructions can be found under the home page link “Employment.”

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: Anyone hear anything about this job?

Northwestern University
From MLA JIL: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY TRANSNATIONAL LITERATURE AND CULTURE

"The English Department seeks outstanding junior candidates for a tenure–track position in transnational, comparative ethnic, and cross-cultural approaches to 20th and 21st century literature and culture. We welcome applicants with expertise in any genre or critical methodology and are particularly interested in scholars who work with non-U.S. texts and traditions. The ability to teach post-war British literature is a plus, although not required."

Deadline: November 8

Acknowledgment received: 5 Nov.

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/15 by email

MLA or phone interview scheduled: According to Anglophone page: "MLA by phone Dec. 13"

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES: Does anyone know if there is an inside candidate?


 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011 & Modern British 2011

Ohio Wesleyan
Note: this position advertised in the Chronicle on Dec. 6 with the following language (an earlier version was posted on the MLA JIL):

"The Department of Humanities and Classics at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor position in European comparative literature, culture, and thought. The successful candidate must have a PhD and training in Medieval and Renaissance European Literature and expertise in one European continental literary tradition (e.g., Italian, French, German, Spanish). Teaching (six sections per year) will include introductory survey courses, mid-level "Great Books" style courses, and advanced courses in the field of the hire (e.g., Medieval Monsters, Renaissance Satiric Texts). Qualified candidates should go to http://jobs.owu.edu to obtain further position details and application instructions."

No deadline seems to be stated in the ad.

Acknowledgment received: 11/25

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Cross-posted at Renaissance 2011 & Medieval 2011

Pomona College (California)
From MLA JIL:

Subfield/description: "Assistant Professor of English: Asian Diaspora. Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in literature relevant to histories of contact/migration between Asia and the Americas. We welcome interdisciplinary scholarship and ped...agogy. Attractive secondary interests include drama and performance studies, postcolonial or transnational literary theories and comparative diaspora studies. Ability to teach in the nineteenth century is also a plus. PhD in hand or expected by September 2011. Department faculty teach two courses per semester, and are eligible for a one-year junior research leave, regular sabbatical leaves, and generous research support. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and project outline to [mailto:ENGL2010Search@pomona.edu; ENGL2010Search@pomona.edu]."

Deadline: complete applications received by October 15 will receive full consideration.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:


 * Cross-posted at Early American 2011 & Other Ethnic American 2011

Pratt Institute (NY)
FROM MLA JIL:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Global Literature and Writing: "Pratt Institute’s Humanities and Media Studies Department seeks an interdisciplinary humanities scholar with a commitment to innovative / experimental pedagogy. We are especially interested in teacher-scholars whose primary work is in (1) world literatures / cultures in transnational perspective, especially nonwestern; and (2) interdisciplinary pedagogies of writing, media, and visual arts, demonstrating an awareness of writing as a practice in relation to economics, politics, technology, and community. The successful candidate will have expertise in critical theory and be committed to incorporating diversity into curriculum and pedagogy.

The successful candidate should also be able to take leadership of an evolving Freshman English curriculum designed for students majoring in art and design, for several years. The faculty member will contribute to the ongoing coordination of the first-year writing sequence, nurturing its connections with the Department’s other disciplinary and transdisciplinary missions, and teach other courses in his/her fields of interest. Ideally, candidate will have a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline and three years of teaching experience, with scholarly achievements appropriate to level of experience.

To apply, please send letter, CV and writing sample (c. 20 pages) by Nov. 1 to Search Committee Chair, Humanities and Media Studies Dept., Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205. Please do not send reference letters at this time. We plan on interviewing at MLA."

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: 10/18 request posted on rhet/comp page, letters req 11/29

Rejection Letter: 1/26. X 2

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Cross-posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2011
 * caution here, Pratt only has a union contract, it does not have a real Tenure-track system, just a close simulation.
 * uh, i don't entirely get this comment--it looks to me like pratt does have a tenure system; there are stats available for the proportion of tenure to non-tenure to non-TT, and looking at the faculty union contract online suggests that they do have an autonomous tenure system. any more insight...?
 * Has anybody other than 10/18 heard from these guys yet? The deadline was Nov1 so any idea what is going on with this school?
 * Yes, I received a request for letters of reference from them on 11/24.
 * As I didnt get request for additional materials I was wondering those who got that request if you work also in film which the job seems to emphasize.
 * Have they at least sent rejection letters to anyone? At least I could stop wondering, since I never heard from them after sending the cv, sample chapter and cover letter...does anyone know what's happening? Has the position been filled?
 * Anybody has MLA interview with them?
 * Had an MLA interview. Waiting to hear about campus visits.

Princeton University
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of Comparative Literature invites applications for a tenured professorship beginning September 2011 from distinguished comparatists specializing in modern literatures and cultures (19th and 20th centuries). Please apply at: https://jobs.princeton.edu. Interested candidates are urged to apply before ''' November 15, 2010 ." Note: new ad (12/03/10) revises deadline: "Interested candidates are urged to apply before December 15, 2010'''."

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position beginning in fall 2011. This is a full-time, tenure track appointment. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field or expect to complete the doctorate by start of classes in fall 2011. The department seeks a specialist in Contemporary Literature of the Americas, emphasizing comparative analysis of North American, Central American, and South American literatures, and who can also teach American Literature since 1865. All faculty at Quinnipiac University are expected to teach in the University Core Seminar series. The English major at Quinnipiac University is growing and we seek someone with strong teaching credentials supported by an appropriate and rigorous research agenda. The expected teaching load is 3/3. We are interviewing at the 2011 MLA conference in Los Angeles.

LINK

Deadline: Applications must be received by November 30, 2010. We expect to conduct on campus interviews early in the spring.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: 12/16 MLA

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:
 * Cross-posted at 20-21 c. American 2011

Roger Williams University (RI)
The Department of English Literature invites applications from individuals with a specialty in global literatures, a desire to assist the Department in sustaining and creating courses specifically in African, Asian, Canadian, Caribbean, Latin American, and South Pacific literatures, and teach other English Literature courses as appropriate, who can demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to teach in the University's General Education/Core Curriculum Program. A demonstrable interest in eco-literatures and/or sustainability is also desirable.

Requirements: In general, all tenure-track RWU faculty must demonstrate effectiveness in the following four categories: 1) teaching; 2) scholarly, professional and/or creative activities; 3) academic advising and program development and 4) institutional and/or community service. A Ph.D. in English Literature or Comparative Literature by August, 2011, with a specialty in global literatures, evidence of successful teaching experience, along with a record of scholarly activity in global literatures, and background in teaching in Core Curriculum/General Education or interdisciplinary programs.

LINK

Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 30, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

San Diego State
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of European Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in European Studies, with interdisciplinary training in contemporary European culture and focus in one or more of: French, German, Italian, or Russian Studies at the rank of advanced Assistant Professor, effective August 22, 2011. Duties may include the teaching of undergraduate courses in European Studies and courses in French, German, Italian or Russian Studies, as well as coordinating the program in European Studies. Ph.D. (in hand at time of application preferred) in appropriate area with focus in European Studies, publications in the field of interest, native or near-native fluency in English as well as one of the following languages: French, German, Italian and/or Russian. Priority will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary experience and strong research and teaching profiles. Language-teaching experience will be considered an asset."

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2010 and continue until position is filled.

See also: Ad at Chronicle

Acknowledgment received: 11/3 (by mail)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): rec'd rejection dated 1/27 on 2/17 (postmarked 2/14) hilariously thanking me for my patience with slowness of search

MLA or phone interview scheduled: Skype intervew scheduled (11/8 by phone) Question: Say, did you hear from a person from your specific discipline?? Or just anyone from their dept?? Answer: The department secretary left me a voicemail. Was then in contact with the program director, BUT she happens to be in my discipline, so I can't say if they're doing it by discipline or not.

Answer 2: I was contacted by the same person, she's not from my discipline. Interview was conducted by three faculty members from different areas of study.

The other person who had an interview any news? Answer: I asked and they said they'd get back to me around mid December (after classes, I assume). I'm surprised how early they did this.

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: notified in rejection letter 2/17 that offer was made and accepted

NOTES:

SUNY College at Oneonta
Assistant Professor - Classics (position in Department of English)

Duties: Teach a variety of courses in ancient Greek and Roman literatures and mythologies, and composition. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, comparative literature, or classics (ABD considered with degree completion during 1st year of appointment). Record of publications and/or presentations. Experience teaching at the college/university level. Preferred: The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in ancient Greek and Roman culture, and composition, and complement our existing world literature surveys by developing courses which move beyond the Western tradition. Candidates able to teach Latin and/or the Bible will receive strong consideration. We also especially welcome candidates with inclusive pedagogies and experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds. To Apply, Go To: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=21265.

Link to Chronicle Ad

Deadline: ? (posted in Chronicle 10/18)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: Request for a writing sample (via email 12/22) x2

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled: Phone interview requested (via phone and email 1/6)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Campus invite 2/7 (via email)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Towson U. (MD)
Link

Assistant Professor of Global and Postcolonial Literature

"Areas of specialization may include comparative literature, world literature, transnational literature, and postcolonial theory."

Deadline: November 8, 2010

Acknowledgment received: 11/6 - by snail mail; 11/13 by post; 11.16 by mail

Request for additional materials: 11/25

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011
 * the job ad reads "Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; load afterwards dependent upon scholarly productivity."--does this mean that the course load has the potential to be reduced to less than 3/3 or to be increased beyond 3/3? and does anyone know how the "scholarly productivity" mesurement is made?

United States Naval Academy
MLA JIL:

"We anticipate (pending budgetary approval) a tenure‑track position at the assistant professor level in Comparative Literature, with an interest in Latino/Latin American Literature. We welcome subspecialties in Composition Theory, Creative Writing, and Film Studies. Tenure‑track faculty teach courses at all levels of the curriculum, including sections of our Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature sequence. While this sequence is required of all first‑year students, we individually design our own sections. The Naval Academy also has a comprehensive major in English, beginning with required survey courses. We are especially interested in candidates who are strongly committed to the teaching of writing. The position begins in fall 2011. Teaching Load: 9 hours/semester, Ph.D. in literature by August 2011 required. Letter and vita to Professor Michael Parker by November 8.

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than December 8, 2010

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: (11/19); (11/20)

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled: 12/17

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/10; congrats! Would you mind sharing what your field of specialization is? (1/14)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: I heard second-hand (friend in the department) that an offer was recently made and accepted (2/12).

NOTES: Any post-MLA news? (1/12)

University of California, Berkeley (Old Norse)
MLA JIL:

"The Scandinavian Department at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Old Norse, at either the Assistant or Associate level, with an employment start-date of July 1, 2011. We seek candidates with expertise in the field of Old Norse literature, broadly defined. As the members of the Scandinavian Department all work across disciplines, we require that candidates for this position also exhibit expertise in a secondary field. Historically, secondary fields among our faculty have included Folklore, Film, and 18th- and 19th-century Nordic literature; we would also welcome such fields as Art History, Cultural Studies, and Comparative Literature, to offer some examples. Strong ability in a modern mainland Nordic language (Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, or Swedish) is required; ability in modern Icelandic would be a welcome plus."

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2010

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled:

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Cross-posted at Medieval 2011

University of Iowa
From MLA JIL:

Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, 111 Phillips Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

http://www.clas.uiowa.edu/departments/dwllc.shtml

As part of a multi‑year hiring plan in a newly established Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (DWLLC), we invite applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in one or more of the following areas: Cultures of South Asia; Cultures of the Arab and Muslim World; Francophone World Cultures. We anticipate making two hires. Each position requires an ability to participate in the design and delivery of an introductory‑level interdisciplinary course (in English) on world cultures. Native or near‑native ability to teach at all levels in a language related to research specialization as well as ability and interest in interdisciplinary team‑teaching are also required. Applications should include a CV and a letter that describes teaching interests and experiences, as well as research plans. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Professor Marc P. Armstrong, Interim Director, at the above address. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2010. All applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu under requisition 58561.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

no news? other schools with this deadline have long ago taken action.

University of Louisville
From MLA JIL:

The Department of English at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Transnational Studies. We seek applicants with expertise in transnational theoretical concerns and approaches, transatlantic/transoceanic literary or cultural studies, cosmopolitan studies, and/or diaspora studies. Genre and period are open, but the department particularly invites applicants with further expertise in poetry (late 17th c - 19th c); early American studies; or, modern and/or contemporary drama. Evidence of superior scholarship and excellence as a teacher required. Teaching load appropriate to a research institution; salary competitive. The appointment will begin Fall semester 2011. Course assignments range from graduate seminars to undergraduate writing (which all professorial faculty teach). Ph.D. required by date of appointment. Please send your letter of application, dissertation or book description, and CV to Professor Aaron Jaffe, Chair, Transnational Search Committee, Department of English, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. All applicants must also apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs; this website will be available October 11, 2010.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before November 11, 2010.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: Writing sample, last week of October; x2 (1 Nov.)

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: MLA interview, 12/2 (x2)

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Q: Has anybody heard back? I interviewed and have competing offers and am wondering if they have invited candidates back yet. Thanks.

A: Yes they have scheduled campus visits.


 * Cross-posted at Early American 2011 & Anglophone 2011


 * Also posted at Theater 2010-2011

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature.

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, the Program in Comparative Literature and the Commonwealth Honors College invite applications for a position as Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to begin September 2011. Specialization in premodern mythologies and literatures of the Mediterranean basin ("Middle East" preferred) including expertise in Arabic literatures and cinema and the ability to teach them in English translation and within a comparative perspective. Candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2011, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and native or near-native fluency in English and two languages of the Mediterranean basin, one of which must be Arabic. The successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation for the intercultural, multi-disciplinary, and comparative nature of the position. In addition to offering graduate seminars, the new faculty will teach honors courses that serve the campus honors community and be engaged in and help strengthen the departmental honors program. Please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to: Professor David Lenson, 326 Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts 01003-9312. Review of all applications will begin December 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews of selected candidates will be conducted at the Modern Language Association meeting in January.

LINK (Chronicle)

Deadline: Review begins Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials: Nov. 22

Rejection Letter: Dec. 17; by e-mail

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: 1/21 interview (MLA equivalent)

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

has anyone been invited for a job talk? I've been waiting to hear after my 1/21 interview.

University of Pittsburgh
From MLA JIL:

"The Department of English of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications at the level of Assistant Professor for a position in the field of anglophone postcolonial/global south literary and cultural studies. We seek candidates capable of addressing, in both their scholarship and teaching, a diverse range of programmatic interests across cultural and critical studies at Pitt. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who in addition to postcolonial studies also work in comparative literature or creative writing. Teaching load is normally 4 courses per year. Salaries competitive. Tenure is awarded for excellence in research, teaching, and service. PhD required by September 1, 2011. Applicants should send letter and curriculum vita no later than November 5 to John Twyning, Chair, Department of English, University of Pittsburgh, 526 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. We will ask for a writing sample and references at a later stage of the review. We plan to interview at the MLA in Los Angeles."

Acknowledgment received: 5 Nov.

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter: 8 Nov.; 15 Nov. (emailx2)

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

University of Southern Indiana
Tenure track assistant professor, specializing in contemporary world literature in English. A PhD must be in hand by August 2011. The successful candidate will have broad scholarly and teaching interests. Desirable areas may include one or more of the following: Latin America, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Expectations include undergraduate teaching, active research, and departmental service. Teaching duties (4/4) include upper-division literature, composition, and core curriculum courses.

LINK

Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter:

Phone/MLA interview scheduled:

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011


 * "specializing in contemporary world literature in English. . . . Desirable areas may include one or more of the following: Latin America". This seems odd— is it an Anglophone position, or do they mean that the literature (from all over the world) should be taught in English, translations or otherwise?

University of Tampa
LINK

Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2011. A Ph.D. in English or a related literary field is required, with specialization in World Literature, especially from the Pacific Rim, and/or the near or Mid-East. Evidence of scholarship in non-Western literature and culture is expected. Secondary expertise in cultural studies, post colonial literature, and/or theory is desirable. Strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and first-year writing necessary. The teaching load is six courses in an academic year three of which will be in First Year Writing.Salary competitive. For details and to apply on line go to: jobs.ut.edu

Deadline:Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. We will schedule interviews at the MLA conference in January.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter: by e-mail (1/19)

Phone/MLA interview scheduled: 12/7

Campus interview scheduled:

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES AND QUERIES:

West Chester University
Comparative Literature: Classical Greek and Roman Literatures: Assistant Professor

"Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is rflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University is seeking applicants for the position of Classical Greek and Roman literatures. In addition to an ability to teach Classical Greek and Roman literature in English and/or mythology, expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: Classical rhetoric; Middle-Eastern studies; Mediterranea studies, or Asian studies. The teaching load is 4/4 with two courses each semester in general education writing.

The successful candidate should have the PHD in hand by August 2011, and whould have experience teaching courses in Classical Greek and Roman Literatures as well as basic writing. Interest in innovative course development and delivery is also sought. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an active research agenda in Classical Greek and Roman Literatures and/or mythology through a history of conference presentations.

Finalists must successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration. References with contact information will be required prior to the interview. Highly competitive salary and benefits. Applicants should send a letter of interest, vita, three letter of recommendation, and graduate and undergraduate transcript to Dr. Anne Herzog, Chair, Department of English, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383-2124. Review of applications will begin October 25 (or 15? see below), 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Develping and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and Strategic Plan of Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply."

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

MLA or phone interview scheduled: request for interview at MLA, via phone (12/3)

Rejection (after MLA or phone interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Via phone (1/13/2011)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * 10/1: Ad is now posted on MLA JIL (with deadline changed from Oct 15 to Oct 25), but still not posted on univesity's HR site: http://www.wcupa.edu/scripts/vacancies/v-list.asp
 * 10/6: Job now posted on University HR site. Note: HR post says review begins Oct 15.