Restoration/18th-Century 2016

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Boston College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th-Century Literature and Culture
The Boston College English Department seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure-track, PhD required) in 18th-Century Literature and Culture. Applications must be received via Interfolio's ByCommittee by October 31, 2015. Applicants' dossiers should include a cover letter, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, a writing sample (up to 25 pages), an abstract of the dissertation, and a list of courses taught.

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD required

In order to be considered as an official applicant, please note that it is necessary to apply directly online at our site: http://apply.interfolio.com/30636

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,100 full-time undergraduates and 4,700 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities and a member of the Association of Research Universities, Boston College has 752 full-time and 1,080 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $886 million, and an endowment of approximately $2 billion.

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Hollins University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - pre-1800 (incl. 18th c. Literature)
The English Department at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning July 2016.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist with strength in British literature before 1800. Applicants are sought who have the ability to teach speculative fiction, Medieval literature, and/or 17th and 18th century British literature. The successful candidate will be a strong teacher and scholar who can offer courses at all levels, including writing-intensive courses, in a variety of literary periods. Candidates should include other areas of interest in their applications. Teaching load is six courses per year. Other duties include advising students, conducting independent studies, supervising students doing honors thesis work, participating in department and university service, and ongoing scholarly activity in the form of publications and presentations.

Ph.D. required at time of employment. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and a writing sample to [mailto:englishsearchbritish@hollins.edu?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20English%20Application englishsearchbritish@hollins.edu]. Applications are sought from those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. All applications will be acknowledged, and interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Austin, TX on January 7-10, 2016. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college, Hollins is best known for its creative writing program, one of the oldest study-abroad programs in the country, and extensive internship opportunities. The campus is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and has the amenities of a mid-sized city in the immediate vicinity.

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 * Also posted at British Open 2016, Renaissance 2016 and Medieval 2016

Suffolk University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th or 19th c. British Lit.
The Department of English at Suffolk University is seeking, pending final budgetary approval, a tenure-track Assistant Professor for fall 2016, whose research focuses on either eighteenth-century or nineteenth-century British literature, to teach courses in both periods. A successful publication record is expected. In addition, the candidate should be able to teach both halves of the British literature survey (pre- and post-1789) and composition as well as other general literature courses, and to contribute to emerging interdisciplinary initiatives, including our Seminar for Freshmen and Creativity/Innovation requirements. The teaching assignment is 3/2. Service to the department and the university through committee membership and student advising are also required. Ph.D. must be in hand by May 2016.

Application materials (cover letter that includes teaching and research interests, CV, three recommendation letters, and a writing sample of 15-25 pages) should be sent through Interfolio ( https://apply.interfolio.com/31187 ) and addressed to Prof. Bryan Trabold, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Suffolk University, Boston, MA 02108. The application deadline is November 15, 2015.

Suffolk University, a dynamic, mid-sized university located in the heart of the literary district of downtown Boston, is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity within its community.

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Literature and Science before 1900 (incl. Romantic and/or Victorian)
The English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in literature and science before 1900. Conferral of Ph.D. by July 1, 2016 is expected. All applicants working in the medieval, early modern, long eighteenth-century, Romantic, and Victorian periods will be considered; transatlantic and global perspectives are also welcome. We are especially interested in applicants who work across traditional period boundaries and are conversant with recent theoretical debates in science studies. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited to, medicine, race and anthropology, technology and information, natural philosophy, animal studies, and the environment.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/642: a cover letter, a two-page dissertation or book abstract, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-25 pages), and contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin October 26th, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype.

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (CO) - TT Asst. Professor - 17th- and 18th- Century British Literature
The English Department invites applications for a specialist in British Literature from the mid-Seventeenth-Century to 1780. Expertise in critical theory, global/postcolonial approaches, rhetorical history, and/or book history/media theory is desired. Teaching experience and a promising research agenda are required. Ph.D. in hand by July 2016. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses each semester in these areas: breadth courses in British Literature, 1620-1780; senior seminars in area of specialization; and other courses in desired areas. 2/3 teaching load. Preliminary interview of select candidates conducted at MLA meeting in 2016. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by 15 October 2015. Please upload application letter, CV, teaching philosophy (500 word maximum), unofficial graduate transcripts, names and email contacts for three references, and writing sample (30 pp. maximum) to www.jobsatcu.com. If interviewed, candidates should be prepared to discuss the relationship among literature, professional and technical writing, rhetoric, and other components of English Studies.

We will contact recommenders of all applicants via e-mail to arrange for their letters to be sent. Although these letters are not required to apply, it will be important for us to receive them promptly upon request; for this reason we advise all applicants to make preliminary arrangements. Applicants will be able to verify through Jobs at CU whether or not their letters have been submitted. Applicants who use a portfolio service, such as Interfolio, are asked to list the unique email address assigned to each recommender as the contact information. An automated message will be sent to that unique address with instructions on how to upload the references.

The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372. Please see http://www.uccs.edu for more information about our department and campus.

The English Department at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) has seen its number of student credit hours grow by 37% in the last ten years, yet we remain committed to small class sizes that foster discussion, academic rigor, and collaborative learning. As one of the fastest growing campuses in Colorado, UCCS currently enrolls over 11,000 students with 37 bachelor degree programs, 19 programs that lead to the master’s degree, and 5 programs at the doctoral level. UCCS strives for a diverse student body (currently about 33% minority students, 32% receiving Pell Grants). In the future, UCCS aims to become the top comprehensive regional research university in the nation. In August 2012, community support for our campus was demonstrated when Colorado Springs voters passed by 83% a proposal to establish a branch of the CU School of Medicine at UCCS. The university is known for its high-quality academics and engagement with its community. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report named UCCS a top Western public university. For more information about UCCS, see http://www.uccs.edu.

Applications received by October 15, 2015 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply and upload the following documents to http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/103020: Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Teaching philosophy (500 word maximum); Writing sample (30 pp. maximum); Email addresses for three references whom the Jobs at CU system will contact to provide recommendation letters – letters must be uploaded by references no later than October 31.; Unofficial graduate transcripts Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/103348

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Literature and Science before 1900 (incl. long 18th c.)
The English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in literature and science before 1900. Conferral of Ph.D. by July 1, 2016 is expected. All applicants working in the medieval, early modern, long eighteenth-century, Romantic, and Victorian periods will be considered; transatlantic and global perspectives are also welcome. We are especially interested in applicants who work across traditional period boundaries and are conversant with recent theoretical debates in science studies. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited to, medicine, race and anthropology, technology and information, natural philosophy, animal studies, and the environment.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/642: a cover letter, a two-page dissertation or book abstract, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-25 pages), and contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin October 26th, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype.

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2016, Renaissance 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, and Generalist 2016

University of Virginia, College at Wise (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th-early 19th c. British Lit. (Drama or Poetry)
The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant level in eighteenth-century and early nineteenth-century British literature with a preferred emphasis in drama or poetry. Ability to teach world literature or creative writing is also desirable. Salary is negotiable based upon experience and other achievements. Summer teaching and funded research are possibilities. Applicants must hold a Ph.D in English at the time of application or receive the degree no later than August 2016. Normal load is 4/4 including freshman composition. We seek a faculty member committed to teaching and to promoting a liberal arts education as well as one who can show potential for successful research and publication. The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a nationally ranked four-year public liberal arts college located in the scenic southern Appalachians.

To apply, please visit jobs.virginia.edu, posting number 0617140 and complete a candidate profile, attaching a letter of interest, current CV, contact information for three references, copies of unofficial transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin on November 30 and continue until the position is filled.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=77069

Deadline: Nov. 30 (review begins)

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016