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Averett University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor of English (2 Positions - Early/Early Modern and Later British Lit.)
Averett University's English Department invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August, 2015.

Early and Early Modern English Literature: The ideal candidate will have the reach to teach Shakespeare and Renaissance literature through the early modern period as well as medieval literature.

Writing and Later British Literature: The ideal candidate will have expertise in creative and technical writing with the ability to teach a variety of courses in Later British Literature (Restoration/18th century to contemporary literature). Averett is looking to expand the number of English majors through the growth of a writing program.

Both candidates must have a sound background in the teaching of composition to support the general education curriculum in addition to offering courses in the major. Background in one or more of the following areas-English education, technical writing, literary theory, service learning, minority writers, environment and literature, and women's and gender studies-would be a plus. The ideal candidates will teach general education, lower level and upper level major courses, and will be willing to teach in both face to face and online modalities. Faculty also participate in ongoing multidisciplinary curriculum development and assessment, engage in academic scholarship, and serve on appropriate university committees.

Qualifications: Candidates should have appropriate graduate education in the fields listed above, and priority will be given to those with a completed doctorate by the time of appointment. Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Rank & Salary: Assistant professor rank. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications: Candidates will submit a letter of application, a current vita, names of three references, and evidence of teaching effectiveness electronically to Engprof@averett.edu or may fax their materials to 434-799-0658.

Deadline: The position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to applications that arrive by February 27.

Averett University is a small comprehensive liberal arts university with both traditional and adult programs founded in 1859. We are located in Southern Virginia in Danville, Virginia, one of the historic cities of the South. We enjoy a mild climate on the Virginia-North Carolina border in the heart of the beautiful Piedmont area of the South.

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015, Modern British 2015, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2015 and British Open 2015

Cameron University (OK) - Asst. Professor (17th or 18th c. British Lit.)
POSTED JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor, English & Foreign Languages

JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary specialization in 17 or 18th Century British Literature, secondary in early Transatlantic World Literature; able to teach the first half of the British and World Literature surveys, as well as Freshman Composition. 4/4 teaching load; 2 sections of Composition and 2 sections of Literature courses to meet department and university needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D in English with the specializations noted above and at least one year teaching at the university level and the potential for scholarly production.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D in English with the specializations noted above, 2 or more years teaching at the university level, and an active research profile.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience.

APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, vita, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), and letters from three professional references.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by January 15, 2015 are assured of receiving full consideration.

LINK TO APPLY

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015

Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) - TT Assistant Professor in post-Renaissance British Literature
The School of the Humanities at the Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in post-Renaissance British Literature.

The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. All English faculty are expected to teach a variety of literature courses at all undergraduate levels, as well as academic writing. The successful candidate will share the commitment of the faculty to student-oriented teaching, advising/mentoring, and a continuing process of learning assessment and will be expected to develop a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service at the levels of discipline, school, college, and university.

Requirements: Applicants must have completed a PhD in British or Comparative Literature and have strengths in at least two traditional period-fields (e.g. eighteenth and nineteenth centuries). Prior teaching experience is expected. We look for evidence of teaching effectiveness and of scholarly accomplishment/promise. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Deadline for receipt of applications: March 25, 2015.

Application Information

Contact: Teresa Montani Acting Director - School of the Humanities Fairleigh Dickinson University

Online App. Form: https://jobs.fdu.edu

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 * Also posted at Modern British 2015, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2015 and British Open 2015

University of Bristol (UK) — Lectureship in English (Long Eighteenth Century 1700-1830)
The University of Bristol invites applications to a full-time permanent Lectureship (Lecturer B) in English (Long Eighteenth Century, 1700-1830). The post is designed to foster research and teaching across conventional period boundaries. Candidates who can demonstrate excellence in research in any area of the subject are eligible to apply.

The successful candidates will join a Department with a long-standing reputation for the quality of its teaching and its research, and become part of a dynamic community of scholars in the School of Humanities and the Faculty of Arts.

For further information about the department, see www.bris.ac.uk/english.

Grade: Lecturer B, Pathway 1, Grade J

Salary: Starting salary £35,256 to £39,685

To Apply: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AKG370/lectureship-in-english-long-eighteenth-century-1700-1830/

Contact for informal enquiries:

Professor Ad Putter a.putter@bristol.ac.uk

Ms R Jacks r.jacks@bristol.ac.uk Tel. +44 (0)117 331 7982

Please note that the University will be closed for Christmas from 24 December to 4 January so you may not get a response to your email until 5 January.

Timescale of appointment:

Long-listed candidates will be notified on or about Friday 6th February 2015. They will be required to submit a sample of their work (in English, not more than 8,000 words) by Wednesday 11th February 2015.

Short-listed candidates will be notified on or about Friday 20th February 2015 and invited to interview.

Interview date: Week of 16 March 2015

Anticipated start date: September 2015

Deadline: 19. Jan. 2015

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Albion College (MI) - TT Position in 18th- or 19th-century British Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Albion College. Tenure-track position in 18th- or 19th-century British literature beginning fall 2015.

PhD required. Candidates must have broad intellectual interests, experience teaching both literature and writing, and a record of scholarly activity. Teaching responsibilities include period survey courses, composition, and advanced seminars in either 18th- or 19th-century British literature. The English department has a long-term commitment to diversity in the curriculum and its faculty and to excellence in teaching and scholarship. 3/3 teaching load. Please e-mail letter and cv to Ian MacInnes, chair of the English Department, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224 no later than November 15, 2014 to imacinnes@albion.edu. Will interview at MLA.

Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1400 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan within an hour's drive of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and committed to diversity as a core institutional value. The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Visit our Web site at http://www.albion.edu.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26135

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: November 15

Acknowledgment received: 11/8 (x1)

Request for additional materials: 12/8 (x9) letters and teaching statement

Rejection (no interview): 12/8 (x2)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/22 x1
 * Interview also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2015 (12/22)

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• You should get a quick email acknowledgment of your application. • Any word that their 18th century prof. is leaving? Or is this more of a 19th century search? Seems odd to maintain two 18th century experts at a school of this size, while lacking a Victorianist. [''Answer: Yes, our 18th-century professor is retiring. We also lost our Victorianist a few years ago and were unable to replace that position, hence the large net cast by this job posting'']. Any progress on this search?
 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2015
 * Applications formally closed Nov. 15 at midnight.
 * Requests for more information sent out 12/8.   [If you have not heard back with either a request for more information or a rejection please email the chair.]
 * The request for additional materials asks that a teaching statement and letters be sent as a single PDF to the Chair and CC'ed to the secretary. I just spoke with Interfolio, and apparently others have called them to ask about CC'ing. It is not possible. Is everyone else going to send two separate Interfolio deliveries (and pay twice)?
 * I realized the same thing. Decided to send two separate emails, hence two payments, too.


 * I was wondering the same.

Ambrose University (CAN) - TT Asst or Assoc. Professor of 18th or 19th Century English Literature
Alberta, Canada

Ambrose University seeks qualified applications for the tenure-track position Assistant or Associate Professor of English, to begin July 2015. Qualified applicants are those who can teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses. Preference will be given to candidates with specializations in eighteenth-century British literature or Victorian literature. Applicants with secondary interests in children’s literature and religion and literature are also desirable. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching informed by research and the ability to teach composition, survey courses, and senior courses in one or more areas of their specialization. A completed Ph.D. is mandatory, with a commitment to integrate Christian faith and academic excellence. Ambrose Faculty Members agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and govern the conduct of his or her teaching in accordance therewith. The compensation package will be commensurate with education and experience.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

To apply, send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three reference letters by November 28, 2014 to Dr. Linda Schwartz, Dean of Arts and Science Ambrose University c/o [mailto:SSylvester@ambrose.edu SSylvester@ambrose.edu] indicating “Position in English” in the subject line.

Link to Job Posting at Ambrose University website

Deadline: November 28, 2014

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2015

Colby College (ME) - Assistant Professor, 18th c. British Literature - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
We seek a tenure-track specialist in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature, beginning September 1, 2015. Additional areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to transatlanticism, Irish drama, queer studies, and visual and/or material culture. The course load is five courses per year, including upper-level courses in the candidate's areas of concentration, and a section of intensive writing (W1), which is taught by all members of the department. Other teaching assignments might include the introductory English seminar, a 200-level lit. course, and critical theory. A strong record of both research and teaching is required. The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than July 2015. To apply, please send application materials as .pdf attachments to Professor Cedric Gael Bryant, Search Committee Chair, at TT_18thC_BritLit@colby.edu. Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests and a writing sample not to exceed 25 pages. Review of applications will begin in early November and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviewing will take place at MLA in January.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.colby.edu

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MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Early November

Acknowledgment received: 10/22 (EEO Survey) (x2), 11/11

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 * Any news on this?
 * I am curious about progress on this search.

Columbia University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Long Eighteenth Century -- CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
We invite applications for a beginning tenure-track assistant professorship in the long eighteenth century. We welcome innovative and wide-ranging work on any genre or topic in British or Comparative Literature of the Restoration, eighteenth-century, or Romantic periods. Beyond teaching in the field of specialization, the successful candidate also will teach "Literature Humanities," a two-course sequence in Columbia's Core Curriculum, each year for the first three years of the appointment. Ph.D. must be awarded by July 1, 2015. The review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Job Announcement

Deadline: Nov. 1

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Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): Email 12/18 x1

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview scheduled, 12/12 x4

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Edge Hill University (UK) - Full Time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in English Lit. (Long 18th C.)
The Role: We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with an established specialism in any aspect of the literature and culture of the ‘long Eighteenth Century’; an additional secondary specialism in international / world literatures in English would also be welcome.

You will contribute to the core English Literature curriculum, as well as enhancing the diversity of the programme by developing new specialist options. You will provide expert teaching in a variety of modes, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and online interaction, and facilitate student work in a range of different media.

You will have the opportunity to make substantial and innovative contributions to curriculum design whilst in this intellectually fulfilling role. You will contribute to external projects, facilitate collaboration within the university and enhance our research profile with personal research and professional activity.

Location: Ormskirk

Salary: 32,277 to £48,743/annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Placed on: 7th October 2014

Closes: 3rd November 2014

Job Ref: EHT0053-0914

The University: Edge Hill is a dynamic university with a clear sense of direction, a forward-thinking culture and significant resources to invest in its future. Shortlisted for University of the Year in 2014 by the Times Higher Education, this is the fourth time in seven years that the University has been a finalist for this prestigious accolade. Edge Hill also came top in the North West in the National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction, boasts high levels of graduate employment and is one of the top two universities in the UK for social mobility. The University seeks exceptional individuals to join our intellectually stimulating, creative and inclusive community set in the outskirts of a pleasant market town, with easy access to nearby cities of Liverpool and Manchester.

The Faculty of Arts & Sciences is the largest in the University with a developing postgraduate portfolio and buoyant applications to its diverse portfolio. As part of its on-going success and growth it is continuing to expand the Faculty of Arts and Science team and wishes to appoint outstanding individuals who bring with them innovative and creative ideas and are enthusiastic about being part of a team that leads the way at a national and international level in the field.

The Applicant: As an ambitious researcher with a growing profile of publications, you will actively generate peer-reviewed outputs and pursue external income. Experience of degree level teaching in English Literature is essential as is a relevant higher degree.

Candidates should be committed to innovation in Learning, Teaching and Assessment, and be reflective practitioners of HE teaching.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Professor George Talbot at [mailto:George.Talbot@edgehill.ac.uk George.Talbot@edgehill.ac.uk]

For further details about the Posting, see PDF of Particulars

'''Apply online. '''

Deadline: Nov. 3

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 * Set aside a good 4-6 hours to complete the interminable online application. (10/21)
 * Not only is it interminable but it demands that one parcel out elements from the cover letter, CV, teaching and research statement, etc, etc, into truly strange categories. Eg: prepare complete and separate statements on your “effective communication style and excellent interpersonal skills” and “Ability to develop and use effective, flexible and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment” and “Ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning” and “Ability to contribute to the assurance of academic quality and standards” and “Ability to support the diverse academic and personal needs of individual students” and “Ability to engage in innovation, knowledge construction and knowledge dissemination”... seriously, there are twenty, TWENTY, different categories of such statements required. Then they have the temerity to ask you to upload a CV and cover letter!

What on earth was the search committee thinking with clusterfuck of an application...


 * For non-UK applicants who may not know this: Edge Hill is one of the UK's newest universities, which usually means a lot of teaching and very little research funding/time. This is not a reflection on the quality of Edge Hill's degrees, of course.

Howard University (DC) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor, Long 18th c. (1660-1830) - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to teach the long 18th Century (1660-1830) with duties to commence Fall 2015. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in hand and research, teaching, and publication interests that reflect attention to how British literature of the period (including homeland and colonial authors) addresses issues of empire, colonization, globalization, slavery, revolution, and cosmopolitanism. An additional expertise in Black British authors would be 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/26978

MLA JIL 10/03/14

Deadline: Nov. 10 (according to Interfolio link)

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):  Skype 12/7

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===Lafayette College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing (fields incl. 18th c. British Lit.)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015

National Taiwan University (TWN) - Assistant Professor - Eighteenth-Century British Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (DFLL) of National Taiwan University announces the following faculty positions:

I. General requirements (see also Additional requirements under each track): Except otherwise specified, minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in a track-related field and a strong publication record. All fulltime faculty members are required to teach DFLL service courses such as English writing, English conversation, and Freshman English and are obligated to direct theses and serve on various university and department committees and as mentors. Teaching experience at the college level strongly preferred. Some knowledge of Chinese and experience teaching in a Chinese-speaking environment a plus. Application deadline: September 10, 2014.

II. Openings:

Track One—American Literature. 2 fulltime positions:

-- 19th-Century American Literature preferred

-- Early American Literature preferred

Track Two—Drama/Shakespeare/Film Studies. 2 fulltime positions.

'''Track Three—Eighteenth-Century British Literature. 1 fulltime position.'''

Track Four—Literature/Culture/Theory. 2 fulltime positions:

-- Literary Theory / Cultural Studies

III. Salary and Ranks:

Commensurate with qualifications. Initial salaries range approximately from 69,000NTD (ca. 2,287USD; subject to exchange rates) for assistant professors to 90,000NTD (ca. 2,983USD) for full professors per month with regular teaching load (8 hours per week for full professors, 9 for associate and assistant professors). Additional teaching hours and administrative assignments extra. Other benefits include family health insurance, research grants and awards (on a competitive basis), and university housing (subject to availability).

IV. Application Deadline and General Information:

Appointment begins on August 1, 2015. All applicants must email a completed application form (available at http://www.forex.ntu.edu.tw/news/news.php?Sn=2700) together with a CV and a list of publications (must include publications in English or in a specified target language) to wenlin@ntu.edu.tw on or before September 10, 2014 for initial screening. Successful candidates will be asked to provide a substantial dossier and other credentials for further evaluation. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in Taipei. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. We apologize for not being able to return application materials. DFLLappointments are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

International applicants must comply with local labor laws and meet immigration requirements. Other college and university regulations may apply. Please direct inquiries to Ms Wen-lin Hsueh (wenlin@ntu.edu.tw). This announcement and other information about DFLL are also available at http://www.forex.ntu.edu.tw.

Job Announcement (Chronicle)

Deadline: Sept. 10

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Request for additional materials: 9/30 (publications, transcripts, recommendations, research statement, etc.)

Rejection (no interview): 10/22

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015
 * $28,000 / yr? Man, where do I sign up?

Texas Woman's University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor, Restoration and 18C British Literature - CAMPUS VISTS SCHEDULED
Tenure-track position in Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature. We seek a colleague to contribute to our BA and MA programs in English and the PhD program in rhetoric. We are a small, lively, engaged department that values collegiality and collaboration. Candidates should be prepared to teach broadly at the undergraduate level, including both surveys of British literature, and graduate courses in the long eighteenth century. PhD in English, literature or closely related area required. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent teaching; clear evidence of an active, ongoing program of research; and a commitment to service. Interest in or experience with online instruction desirable. To apply, email letter of application, vita, one-page statement of research interests/plans, one-page teaching philosophy, unofficial graduate transcripts for all degrees, three letters of recommendation, writing sample of about 20 pages, sample official course evaluations, and a sample syllabus to Facultyjobs@twu.edu. E-mail Subject line must include job title and job code number 15AS-ESFL01. Review will begin November 1, 2014. TWU is an AA/EOE employer.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26836

MLA JIL 09/26/14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/3 (Skype) x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 12/31

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 * [CAMPUS VISITS posted in header on 1/2/15]

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 * This little tidbit about the school might interest some: http://www.twu.edu/faculty-handbook/faculty-compensation.asp.
 * Does anyone know if this is an inside hire so they can give a TT position to their current VAP, who is an 18th centuryist? http://www.twu.edu/english-speech-foreign-languages/faculty-staff.asp

Tufts University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor, British literature of the Long 18th Century - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Tenure-track opening for Assistant Professor specializing in British literature of the long 18th century.

Ph.D. must be awarded by August, 2015. Evidence of superior scholarship and excellence as a teacher required. Research should address any aspect of British literature from 1660 to 1780. Candidates should be able to teach a wide range of courses in 18th-century poetry and prose, the early English literature survey, and additional courses that may include Milton, Restoration drama, and special topics seminars at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and mentor students writing senior theses and doctoral dissertations.

Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA convention in Vancouver. Please address letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and writing sample (no more than 25 pages) to Professor Joseph Litvak, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. All materials must be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/25842. Review of applications begins November 1st, 2014 and continues until the position is filled.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

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Still waiting to hear about campus visits. Any news?

===University of Delaware (DE) - Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in Print & Material Culture Studies===
 * See full post at British Open 2015

University of Louisiana at Lafayette (LA) - TT Asst. Professor, British Literature and Culture, long 18th c.
The Department of English at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in British literature and culture of the long 18th century, from the Restoration to the Romantic period, beginning Fall 2015, pending budgetary approval. An additional area of expertise may include, but is not limited to, digital humanities. The normal course load is six courses per year. Candidates should be able to teach introductory and capstone courses, British literature surveys, upper-division classes and graduate seminars in British literature of the period 1660–1830. Expectations include a strong record of teaching excellence, research, student advising, and college service. Qualifications: Ph.D. in English required, must be in hand no later than July 2015, record of professional activities and publications, teaching experience. Please send letter of application, CV, writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. John Greene, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P.O. Box 44691, Lafayette, LA 70504, no later than December 1, 2014. Review of applications will begin as they arrive. AA/EEO LA 6-14.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27581

MLA JIL 10/31/14

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/17, 12/01 (nice personalized acknowledgement) x3

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 * NOTE: the search committee has set up its Interfolio account so that you must submit your application in paper format. I'd recommend to everyone interested in applying that you complete your application as much in advance of the Dec. 1 deadline as possible.
 * No news on this front yet? Anyone know if UoL is planning to conduct interviews at the MLA?
 * Perhaps UoL will conduct Skype interviews soon?
 * I'm still waiting to hear as well. Mysterious!
 * There was this concerning news last night. Jindal is working to cut $300mil from higher education funding. I wonder if the committee is taking it slow until they know more about the financial situation. http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/01/college_university_closures_mi.html

===University of Montana Western (MT) - Assistant Professor of English, British Literature (18th to 21st century)===
 * See full post at British Open 2015

University of Montevallo (AL) - TT Asst. Professor, Long Eighteenth Century - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
We seek a tenure-track specialist in the literature and culture of the Long Eighteenth Century. Additional interest in the Victorian period is welcome but not required. Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by start of appointment, August 2015. The University of Montevallo is a public liberal arts college and member of COPLAC. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship. The normal teaching load is four courses (12 hours) per semester, including classes in first year composition, global literature surveys, upper-level literature courses, and graduate-level courses in specialty. Other responsibilities include academic advising, scholarship, and service to the university, both departmental and campus-wide. Applications should consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin November 7, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at MLA. To apply, visit the University's employment website at https://jobs.montevallo.edu

Link to Apply: https://jobs.montevallo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51046

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/3 x4 (MLA interview)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Portland (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - 18th c. British Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2015. Eighteenth-century British/Restoration literature, especially poetry. Secondary expertise in early modern period, modern/contemporary poetry, and/or poetry writing especially welcome. Ph.D. at appointment. Also demonstrated teaching in composition/rhetoric, and writing program experience. Teaching excellence, ongoing program of research/publication, service to department and university necessary for advancement. Three course per semester teaching load. Our department of nine full-time faculty rotates through writing-intensive core courses and upper-division courses in specialties. Preliminary interviews at MLA conference. Submit application (letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and a 20-page writing sample) through Interfolio via the link above by October 20, 2014 to: Eighteenth-century British Search, Geneviève Brassard, Chair, English, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203. Direct questions to brassard@up.edu.

A background investigation check is required before final hiring can be completed. Founded in 1901, the University of Portland is a private, comprehensive, Catholic university of 3900 students with a mission of Teaching, Faith, and Service. We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER striving to employ personnel at all levels who will support and enhance our educational mission and purpose. Please visit our website at http://www.up.edu for more information about this position and the University of Portland.

https://apply.interfolio.com/25789

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 20

Acknowledgment received:  10/16 -- automatic acknowledgement from Interfolio (x2)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/01 (kind email from search chair alerting us that candidates have already been notified of their MLA interviews) x6

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

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Any news on this search?
 * I imagine there will be some activity on a number of searches after the long holiday weekend.

University of San Francisco (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature of the Long Eighteenth Century - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track position in British literature of the Long Eighteenth Century. We are seeking applicants who can teach a wide variety of classes, including undergraduate literature courses in both the Core (general education) and within the English major.

Job Responsibilities: Candidates should be able to teach introductory and capstone courses, British literature surveys, upper-division classes in the areas of British 18th Century, Romanticism, and courses in critical theory. We are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in or can develop classes that explore issues of (1) the Black Atlantic/Trans-Atlantic Crossing, and /or (2) literature and empire and/or (3) literature, gender, and sexuality.

Other Responsibilities

Requirements: Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, or related literary field at the time of appointment, demonstrated expertise in teaching British literature of the 18th and 19th centuries, and evidence of strong scholarly activity.

Special Instructions Summary; Applicants should submit their application at https://gnosis.usfca.edu/search/. The required documents are: cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and curriculum vitae. All must be in PDF format. Applications must be received by November 14, 2014. Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and dossier. We will interview a short list at MLA. Please direct inquiries to englishlitsearch@usfca.edu

About USF: The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.

EEO Policy: The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.


 * Requisition Number:* 2013-0111Faculty
 * Position Title:* Assistant Professor of English Literature, Tenure-Track

Job Announcement

Deadline: Nov. 14

Acknowledgment received: 10/30; 11/06, 11/11; 11/14, 11/14

Request for additional materials: 12/5/14 (rec letters, writing sample, grad transcripts);

Rejection (no interview): 12/19 x2

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/18- email regarding MLA interview

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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West Virginia University (WV) - TT Assistant Professor in British Literature, 1500 to 1700 - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in British Literature from 1500 to 1700. Applicants must have a PhD by August 1, 2015. The position requires an active research agenda evidenced by a dissertation and conference presentations on British Literature 1500-1700, as well as effective teaching ability. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses in the applicant’s field and undergraduate courses in Shakespeare and British Literature to 1800. The teaching load is 2- 2.

The Department of English has a faculty of 43 in creative writing, literature, socio-linguistics, and composition and rhetoric, and we offer a full range of academic programs (B.A., M.A., M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing, M.F.A., and Ph.D.). The teaching load for research-active graduate faculty is two courses per semester. West Virginia University is designated a “research-high activity” university with more than 30,000 students. The city of Morgantown, which is often ranked among the best small cities in the United States, is conveniently located within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Washington, D.C.

The position begins August 16, 2015. For possible interviews at MLA or via Skype, initial review will begin October 15, 2014; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

APPLICATION. Please send a letter of application and c.v. to Lara Farina, Chair, British Literature Search Committee, Department of English, PO Box 6296, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6296. Additional materials may be requested later. E-mail applications consisting of a single PDF file can be sent to lara.farina@mail.wvu.edu For more information, please visit our website: http://www.english.wvu.edu

https://apply.interfolio.com/26483

MLA JIL 09-12-14

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: Posted in Renaissance 2015: "11/3 (x4), 11/5 (x6), 11/6 (x7), 11/7(x4) (email indicated that MLA or Skype interview request would be sent out in the second week of Dec.)."

Rejection (no interview): 11/10

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):
 * From Renaissance 2015: "12/11 at MLA, by email"

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015

Full-Time / Non-TT Positions - Pre-MLA Deadlines
===Misericordia University (PA) - Full-Time Non-TT Asst. Professor of English (Comp. Lit - pref. 18th c. Lit.)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015

Maryville College (TN) - Visiting Instructor of English  [pref. 17th-18th c.] - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Non-tenure track, full-time appointment, August 2015. M.A. in English; college teaching experience required. Strength of focus in 17th and 18th centuries desirable.

Experience teaching composition and research methodology; broadly trained/committed to strong teaching in the liberal arts tradition. Teaching duties: British literature survey (beginnings through eighteenth century); eighteenth-century literature; the first-year composition and first-year literature courses in the general education (core) curriculum. Limited senior study supervision in the major may be required.

Application dossiers completed by December 15, 2014 are guaranteed full consideration. Complete applications include: letter of interest, CV, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference (two of which fully address teaching experience and potential). Applications should be submitted electronically through Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/27550. Address cover letter to Dr. Sam Overstreet, Chair, Division of Languages & Literature, Maryville College. An equal opportunity employer specifically inviting applications from women and minorities. See: http://www.maryvillecollege.edu.

MLA JIL 10/31/14

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Phone Interview Scheduled (1/8)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015