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Arizona State University - TT Professor of 19th c. American Lit.
The School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University seeks to appoint a tenured or tenure-track Professor of Nineteenth-Century American Literature. The search is open to ranks from advanced assistant to full professor. The successful candidate will conduct research, publish, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, perform appropriate service, and assist in the development of new programs. Required: Ph.D. in English or related field; evidence of research and teaching excellence; ability to develop a range of courses in nineteenth-century American literature and culture; ability to work collegially in collaboration with faculty across disciplines. Desired: teaching and research experience in one or more of the following areas: cultural studies, ethnic American literature, gender studies, print culture, theories of race, transnational studies; ability to contribute to American Studies program. Application procedures: Electronic submission of your application material is required; contact Jamie Howell with any inquiries about the position. Please send application letter and CV to Ms. Jamie Howell at: [mailto:NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu]. In addition, applicants should request that three letters of reference be sent electronically to Ms. Jamie Howell at: [mailto:NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu]. Applicants should reference position # 10206 in their application. Please visit our website at http://newcollege.asu.edu/jobs/. Search deadline: October 29th, 2012, or if not filled, every Monday thereafter until search is closed. We will conduct preliminary screenings by appointment at Modern Language Association Annual Convention.

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Baruch College (CUNY) - TT Asst. Professor, Early American Lit.
Assistant professor of American literature The Department of English at Baruch College, the City University of New York, seeks applicants for a fulltime, tenure-track position for an assistant professor in early American literature from “discovery” through 1865, with a preference for the pre-national period. Specialization may include literature of exploration, literatures of the Atlantic world, comparative ethnic studies, nation formation, and hemispheric literary studies. Teaching responsibilities will also include freshman composition and Great Works of Literature. Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. by fall 2013.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample to: Mary McGlynn, Chair, Department of English, Baruch College-CUNY, 55 Lexington Ave. #7-243, New York, NY 10010

Letters of recommendation to: [mailto:english.search@baruch.cuny.edu english.search@baruch.cuny.edu].

MLA JIL 09/04/2012

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Benedictine College (KS) - TT Asst. Professor, American Lit. (before 1900) & Composition
The Department of English at Benedictine College invites outstanding teacher-scholars to apply for a tenure track appointment in American literature and English composition starting in August 2013. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in English, with some degree of specialization in American literature before 1900, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the campus community. He/she will teach courses in survey of American literature and introduction to literature. In addition to courses within the major, the faculty member will contribute to general education, teaching two English composition sections each fall and two additional sections in the spring of every fourth year.

For application information please visit the following: http://www.benedictine.edu/english-faculty

Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2012

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Coe College (IA) - TT Asst. Professor, American Lit. to 1900
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15434

Assistant Professor of American Literature The Coe College English Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in American Literature up to 1900. We seek a broadly-trained Americanist, a teacher-scholar committed to the liberal arts who will develop curriculum in the field, teaching six literature courses a year at the lower, mid- and upper-levels and a first year seminar biennally. Interest in ethnic American studies, hemispheric studies, or transnational literatures is welcome. In addition, the opportunity exists to contribute to multi-disciplinary programs in American Studies, African-American Studies, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, and Gender Studies. Some teaching experience and PhD in hand by August 2013 required. Please submit a letter of application, vitae, a succinct statement of teaching interests and approaches, and three letters of recommendations at the link above by Nov. 5. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention.

MLA JIL 09/04/2012

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College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (MN) - TT Asst. Professor, US Lit. through 1900
The Department of English at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position to begin August, 2013. Ph.D. in English required. Specialization in U.S. Literature/Culture through 1900; candidates with expertise in Native American Literatures or Transnational/Transatlantic preferred. Teaching experience essential. The 3/3 teaching load includes upper-division and lower-division literature and writing courses. A commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, and service is essential.

The College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college for women and Saint John's University, a liberal arts college for men, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside metropolitan St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. For further information, see www.csbsju.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are accepted on line at employment.csbsju.edu. Applicants will complete a faculty application form and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and an unofficial transcript, (official transcript required for on campus interview).

You will also be required to submit at minimum 3 letters of reference. On the reference screen, you will be asked to list 3 names and email address. If you use a placement service, you will need to contact them to request the email address to list. The system will then automatically send an email to your letter writer or placement service requesting a letter of reference for you.

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College of Wooster (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, 19th c. American Lit.
Assistant Professor of English (American)

Assistant Professor of English, beginning Fall 2013. Tenure-track position in colonial or 19th-century American literature; we welcome additional expertise in the Black Atlantic, comparative study of the Americas, or transnational, ethnic American, gender, and/or environmental studies. Teaching in the College’s interdisciplinary programs, including First-Year Seminar and the Program in Writing, is expected; teaching load includes five courses a year as well as directing senior theses. The College of Wooster provides significant research support, including travel funds and a generous leave program. Ph.D. required. Submit letter of application, vita, unofficial graduate school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation no later than November 5 through Interfolio or electronically to Thomas Prendergast, Chair, English Department ([mailto:tprendergast@wooster.edu tprendergast@wooster.edu]).

https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/14974

MLA JIL 09/04/12

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Colorado State University - TT Asst. Professor, Pre-1900 American Lit.
The Department of English at Colorado State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of English with an emphasis on Pre-1900 American literature and culture. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is an entry-level, tenure-track, nine-month appointment, beginning August 16, 2013.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English or American Studies or closely related area in hand at time of appointment; A promising record of scholarship/research in pre-1900 American literature and culture; Ability to teach a range of subjects in American literature and culture between 1600 and 1900.

We prefer paper applications. International candidates may send electronic files. Please send vita, letter of interest, writing sample (10-20 pages), dissertation/book abstract, statement of teaching philosophy, syllabi from 2 courses that you either have taught or could propose, and three letters of reference to Professor Paul Trembath, Chair, Pre-1900 American Literature Search Committee, Department of English, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO 80523-1773. This is an open search: once the search committee has identified semifinalists, departmental faculty will have access to those files. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, for full consideration applications must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2012. Send routine inquiries to Amparo.Jeffrey@colostate.edu. Screening interviews will be conducted at MLA.

Full Ad at Chronicle

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 * Interesting article on this very advert's depressing decision to exclude any applicant who has received her or his PhD before 2010: http://parezcoydigo.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/old-phds-need-not-apply/
 * Here too: http://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2012/09/whats-the-academese-for-no-fatties-why-do-i-need-to-know-no-reason-no-reason
 * And here: Inside Higher Ed: "Restricted Entry," September 11, 2012
 * And an update: "In the Q&A, Bérubé said the CSU ad issue has been put on the MLA Exec Com agenda, and the MLA is un-approving the ad."
 * The job ad has been updated, without the "PhD after 2010" language: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000742727-01/
 * Follow-up story on the rewriting of the ad: Inside Higher Ed: Colorado State Rewrites Job Ad That Angered Many, September 13, 2012 ... and the controversy spreads to Harvard, Inside Higher Ed: Restricted Entry Redux, September 17, 2012

Connecticut College - TT Asst. Professor, 19th c. American Lit.
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15326 Assistant Professor of Nineteenth-Century American Literature

The Department of Literatures in English at Connecticut College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in nineteenth-century American literature. We welcome applications from scholars specializing in any period before 1900, from the pre-national and early national periods to the end of the century. Candidates should have experience teaching in multiple genres and demonstrate familiarity with American cultural expression in its diverse forms. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests include the natural environment and ecological considerations and will strengthen the department's connections with the natural and social sciences, and especially with the college's interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program and the Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment. All members of the department teach courses at all levels. Connecticut College is a private highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement in diversity.

Tenure-track faculty members teach a 3-2 load (2-2 in the first year). In addition to its ongoing support for teaching and research, the College offers tenure-track faculty in their probationary period a summer stipend for the first two years; a supplementary research fund; and a semester's sabbatical with full pay after a successful third-year review.

Ph. D. is required, but candidates close to completion of their degrees may be considered. Applicants are requested to send a letter detailing their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and a short writing sample (20 pp. maximum) to Prof. Janet Gezari, Chair, Department of Literatures in English, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent under separate cover to the same address. Completed applications (including confidential letters of recommendation) received in the department by November 1, 2012 will receive full consideration. Email inquiries can be sent to [mailto:janet.gezari@conncoll.edu janet.gezari@conncoll.edu]. Applications will be accepted in hard copy only; please do not send application materials via email. Interviews will take place at the MLA Convention.

MLA JIL 09/13/12

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Duquesne University - TT Asst. Professor, Nineteenth Century American Lit.
The English Department at Duquesne University seeks a specialist in Nineteenth Century American Literature, with expertise in fiction preferred, at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), to begin in the fall of 2013. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses, including specialized graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in Nineteenth Century American Literature and both parts of the undergraduate American Literature Survey. The ability to develop courses at all levels in secondary areas of interest is also desirable. Scholarship or the strong promise of scholarship is required for consideration. Excellent teaching and the publication of peer-reviewed research is necessary for both tenure and promotion. Successful candidates must be able and willing to teach and work with MA and PhD students. For faculty with established scholarly records, the typical teaching load in the department at the present time is 5 courses per year. The PhD degree is highly preferred, and completion of the degree is required for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of at least three professional references to Dr. Magali Cornier Michael, ATTN: Nineteenth Century American Literature Search, Department of English, 637 College Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15282. Applications should be postmarked no later than October 30, 2012. Initial interviews will take place at the MLA convention.

MLA JIL 10/12/12

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Erskine College (SC) - TT Asst. Professor, Early American Lit.
Erskine College, located in historic Due West, SC, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English with specialization in early American literature to begin fall 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in several of the following: literary criticism, young adult literature, journalism, and theater.

Successful candidates must show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and serious scholarship. The normal teaching load, eight courses per academic year, includes freshman composition and introductory literature courses.

The Ph.D. in English, college teaching experience, and evidence of serious scholarship are required. Applicants should complete the application at (https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1143177-KGA5DBTOKw). To learn more about Erskine and this position, please visit our website at http://www.erskine.edu/faculty-staff/jobsHR.html.

MLA JIL10/18/12

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Florida State University - TT Assistant Professor, pre-1900 American Literature (2 positions)
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16522

Two assistant professor positions, pre-1900 American literature. We seek excellent candidates working in any period pre-1900; we expect to define two interview pools for MLA, one earlier in the span and one later. Both positions tenure-line, Fall 2013. Ph.D. required. Record of publication and commitment to research excellence. 2/2 teaching assignment with one graduate course per year. Competitive salary. Application materials (letter, CV, writing sample, recommendation letters) via the Interfolio ByCommittee system, addressed to Prof. Tim Parrish, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32306-1580 by Nov. 15. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women encouraged to apply. A Public Records agency.

MLA JIL 09/13/12

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Fordham University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Early American Lit.
Assistant Professor, Early American Literature

The Fordham University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in early American literature, to be based at our Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus and to begin in Fall 2013. We are especially interested in scholars whose research includes work on 17th-century literature and Native American writing, as well as issues of indigeneity, race, and religion. The successful candidate should expect to do undergraduate teaching in all periods of American literature before 1865 and to have the chance to teach courses in his or her areas of specialization to our M.A. and Ph.D. students. By November 1, 2012, please submit curriculum vitae and cover letter—addressed to Edward Cahill, early American search committee chair—through Interfolio (https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15583).

MLA JIL 09/13/12

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Georgetown University (DC) - Asst. Professor, Transatlantic Literature & Culture of the Long 18th C.
Transatlantic Literature and Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century. We encourage candidates with special interests in the Early Americas and Africa, Poetry (1660-1798), Restoration Drama, Comparative Colonialisms, Material Cultures, and History of the Book. Candidates should expect to pursue an active research agenda, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this field and to contribute through service to the life of the University. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in literature or a related field by August 2013. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates as part of its commitment to professional excellence and diversity. This position is located in Washington, D.C. Please email your application letter and c.v. to [mailto:engjobs@georgetown.edu engjobs@georgetown.edu], noting in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. Applications sent by November 1, 2012 will receive first consideration. Writing samples and dossiers will be requested only after initial screening.

NOTE: MLA ad directs application through Interfolio: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15250

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Also posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2013

Kansas State University - TT Asst. Professor, Early American Lit. (to 1820)
Assistant Professor, Early American Literature

Tenure-track position in early American literature to 1820. Ph.D. in English or American Studies by August 2013. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of the development of American literary and cultural expression from Pre-Columbian indigenous cultures through the early Republic and a familiarity with the diversity of "American" writing and its global contexts. Digital humanities experience and innovative work across media are welcome. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses, including the first half of the undergraduate American survey; five course per year teaching load. Opportunities to develop innovative interdisciplinary pedagogies and mentor graduate students. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidence of research and publication or its potential required. Commitment to diversity through pedagogy and course content required.

Send letter of application, c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness (sample syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy), and a list of graduate courses completed to Karin Westman, Head, English Dept., ECS Building, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. (Letters of reference and writing samples will be requested later.) Review of applications begins November 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Background check required. Kansas State is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. [R]

MLA JIL 09/21/12

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Sam Houston State University (TX) - TT Asst./Assoc. - Transatlantic Studies & Early American Literature to 1800
This is a tenure-track position in Transatlantic Studies and Early American Literature to 1800 at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This position will hold a 3-3 teaching load with expectations in scholarship, advising, and both departmental and university service.

Educational Requirements for the Position: A Ph.D. specializing in Transatlantic Studies and Early American Literature to 1800.

Experience Required for the Position: The successful candidate will have scholarly production commensurate with rank of application and will demonstrate commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Special Instructions Summary: For consideration, please send a cover letter, c.v., names of three references, and one sample of publications to Dr. Helena Halmari, Chair, Department of English, Sam Houston State University, 1901 University Avenue (Box 2146), Huntsville, TX 77341-2146. Applicants being considered will be asked to provide additional information and materials. All initial materials to be submitted must be postmarked by October 15, 2012. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Boston.

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SUNY-Albany - TT Asst./Adv. Asst. or Assoc. Prof. - pre-1800 / post-bellum American Lit. (2 positions)
State University of New York at Albany seeks one assistant professor and one advanced assistant / associate professor, both in American literature. Primary specialization for one position in pre-1800 American literature; for the other, post-bellum literature. Desirable secondary fields for either position include Native American literature, African American literature, and ethnic, transnational, gender or women's studies. Both positions are tenure track.

Requirements: By date of initial appointment, candidates must possess a Ph.D. from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting agency. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com: • Letter of application • C.V.       • A writing sample of no more than 30 pages.

Dossier/letters of reference can be submitted electronically through Interfolio or mail to: Randall Craig, Chair, Department of English, HU 333, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222

Closing date for receipt of applications: December 1, 2012.

MLA JIL 10/5/12

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SUNY-Oswego - TT Asst. - Literature & Technology (19th c. British and/or American Lit.)
English, 302 Campus Ctr, Oswego, NY 13126

http://www.oswego.edu/administration/human_resources/vacancy

The SUNY-Oswego Department of English & Creative Writing invites applications for a tenure-track position in Literature and Technology. We seek a teacher-scholar committed to exploring the emergence of different technologies and media forms, with particular attention to the formal and/or ideological aspects of 19th century British and/or American literature.

Particular interests may also include a focus upon matters of gender, race, class, and sexuality; intellectual property, archives, digital humanities, or new media studies. We would also be interested in candidates whose work focuses on the redeployment of 19th-century literary strategies in later times using a variety of established or emergent media.

Statements of particular intellectual and professional interests are encouraged. Complete information about the position and application procedures can be found at http://www.oswego.edu/vacancies.

Application review begins November 1, 2012. Preliminary interviews at MLA. Inquiries to: bennet.schaber@oswego.edu SUNY Oswego seeks a diverse faculty committed to teaching and grounded in sustained scholarly and creative activities. Women, persons of color, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. An Affirmative Action Employer.

MLA JIL 09/28/12

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Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013‎‎ & New Media & Digital Humanities 2013

Swarthmore College (PA) - TT Asst. Early American Lit.
Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in early American literature and American Studies. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly and pedagogical expertise in the colonial period through 1800, as well as expertise in nineteenth-century American literature. Environmental Studies, Native American Studies, and Black Studies are especially welcome areas of focus. PhD should be completed by the beginning of the appointment; teaching experience required. Send letter of application, CV, dossier (including transcript), and writing sample (15-20 pages maximum) to Professor Nora Johnson, Chair, Department of English Literature, Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397. Deadline for applications is a postmark of November 1, 2012. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.

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 * This looks like a hire targeted towards an insider candidate (check out the early Americanist VAP). Anyone have information on this search?

Tufts University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, 19th c. American Lit.
Tenure-track opening for assistant professor of nineteenth-century American Literature. PhD must be awarded by August 2013. Expertise in American authors of the nineteenth century, preferably of the middle decades, along with the ability to teach introductory, advanced, and graduate-level courses in antebellum and post-bellum nineteenth-century literature. Preference will be given to those with secondary strength in colonial-era American literatures as well. Candidates must demonstrate significant research potential; strong teaching record preferred.

Job Requirements: Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA convention in Boston. Please send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation and writing sample (no more than twenty five pages) to Joseph Litvak, Search Committee Chair, via http://www.interfolio.com

Review of applications begins November 1, 2012, and continues until the position is filled.

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University of Alabama - TT Assistant Professor in Southern Literature/Early post-Civil War
The Department of English at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Southern literature/early post-Civil War. The successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an active scholarly research agenda, to teach both graduate seminars and lower to upper-division undergraduate courses, and to provide appropriate service to the Department, University community, and professional organizations.

Requirements: A Ph.D. in Southern literature by the time of appointment, August 16, 2013; evidence of effective teaching; publications and/or presentations in area of specialization.

Candidates for this position must visit the University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to initiate an application and upload various materials. The online application will include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Research Activities Statement (including dissertation abstract). A Writing Sample of no more than 25 pages and three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Professor Phil Beidler, Dept of English, Box 870244, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0244. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

MLA JIL 10/5/12

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Also posted at Southern 2013

University of Mississippi - Assistant Professor of American literature to 1800
The University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American literature to 1800. Expertise in native and new world cultures or transnational literature encouraged. We are looking for a colleague with strong research potential to teach a 2/2 course load in our graduate and undergraduate programs. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. To apply, visit the UM Human Resources website (jobs.olemiss.edu) and complete an online application, attaching letter of application, a CV, and a writing sample. In addition, have three letters of recommendation sent directly to Annette Trefzer, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of English, 123 Bondurant Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. For more information please contact Dr. Annette Trefzer (atrefzer@olemiss.edu). The University of Mississippi is anEEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.

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University of Notre Dame (IN) - TT Assistant Professor of American Literature before 1865
Assistant Professor (tenure‑track) of American Literature before 1865, preferably with strengths in transnational/multi‑ethnic perspectives or in poetics. Ph.D. in hand by August 2013. The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women, minorities, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu.

The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search. The University is also a member of the Greater Chicago Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.

Please send a letter of application and CV to [mailto:engljobs@nd.edu engljobs@nd.edu]. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 22, 2012.

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University of Southern Mississippi - TT Asst. Professor, 19th-Century American Literature
The Department of English at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position in nineteenth-century American literature, with expertise in the post-Civil War period preferred. Secondary specializations may include the antebellum period and/or hemispheric American studies. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in English by the time of appointment in Fall 2013, evidence of an active research agenda, and a commitment to teaching and service. Position is contingent on funding. Application letter, CV, writing sample (20-25 pages), unofficial graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically to http://www.usm.edu/employment-hr/ by November 2, 2012.

MLA JIL 09/27/12

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University of Tuebingen/Germany - Professorship in Early American Literary and Cultural History
Applicants should have a specialization in Early American Studies (colonial times, early republic) and in transnational literary and cultural relations. Both in their research and their teaching applicants should broadly cover the field of American Studies.

The holder of this position will be expected to contribute to all degree programs offered by the English Seminar (LA English, BA English and American Studies, BA Interdisciplinary American Studies, MA and PhD programs). She/He should contribute to research initiatives on all levels (department, faculty, university). Requirements/Qualifications: PhD, outstanding research and publication record, Habilitation or equivalent (2nd book), teaching experience.

The University of Tuebingen intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, and therefore encourages applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants disabled people will receive preferential consideration.

Applications should include the following documents: Academic curriculum vitae, copies of relevant diplomas/certifications, list of publications, list of courses taught, overview of teaching and research plans.

Applications should be submitted by October 18, 2012 to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leonhardt, University of Tuebingen, Wilhelmstr. 50, 72074 Tuebingen, Germany.

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 * Also posted at US History 2012-13 and American Studies 2013

Utah Valley University - TT Asst. Professor, Transatlantic Lit. (Victorian and/or 19th c. American)
Summary of Duties: Under the direction of the Department Chair of English and Literature, the Assistant Professor - English and Literature will: teach first year writing, lower and upper division courses per semester in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives; support and seek always to fulfill the guiding concepts for the college which are embodied in UVU's mission.

1. Design and teach Victorian literature classes, preparing appropriate instructional materials for the course (syllabi, exams, and other items as needed). Guided by measurable objectives for the course, evaluate student performance using rigorous methods; incorporate student-oriented approaches to learning.

2. Design and teach American Realism and Naturalism literature, preparing appropriate instructional materials for the course (syllabi, exams, and other items as needed). Guided by measurable objectives for the course, evaluate student performance using rigorous methods; incorporate student-oriented approaches to learning.

3. Design and teach two sections of first-year composition, preparing appropriate instructional materials for the course (syllabi, exams, and other items as needed). Guided by measurable objectives for the course, evaluate student performance using rigorous methods; incorporate student-oriented approaches to learning.

4. Attend assigned meetings, maintain regular office hours, and contribute to the success of the students and the department by participating on committees. In harmony with the Carnegie "engaged learning" designation, consider and implement projects that serve the "engaged learning" mission of the university, including service learning and other means of fostering collegial relations on campus and in the wider community.

5. Engage in scholarly activities, produce scholarly work.

6. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. (by August 2013) in Transatlantic Literature, British Victorianism, or 19th-century American literature.

Applicants with specialties in comparative colonialisms, industrialization and urbanization, gender and sexuality are especially encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Capacity to teach both British Victorian literature and American Realism and Naturalism. Capacity to teach first-year composition.

Prepare instructional materials, including examinations, course outlines, syllabi, visual aids and presentations for four courses each semester. Instruct, manage and supervise individuals and groups in regular classrooms and or computerized classrooms through lectures, discussions, conferences, demonstrations, laboratories, individualized instruction and other appropriate methods.

Evaluate instruction and learning through use of written, oral and performance tests; maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records regarding student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. Incorporate scholarship into classroom settings with dexterity. Uphold professional and ethical standards.

Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Employer.

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Deadline: Screening date: 11-18-2012; Open Until Filled

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2013


 * "The teaching load is 4/4; responsibilities include teaching two sections of first-year composition in addition to content courses."

Washington State University - TT Asst. Professor, 19th and/or 20th c. American Lit.
The Department of English at Washington State University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English at its Tri-Cities campus with a research specialty in nineteenth- and/or twentieth-century American literature and the ability to teach transnational literature across both periods. The position requires a Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature or other related field with an emphasis in nineteenth-or twentieth-century American literature; degree required by 1 July 2013. The position begins in August 2013. Preferred secondary areas of emphasis include post-colonialism, global literatures, and multiethnic literature.

The successful candidate will teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses in nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature at the Tri-Cities campus while also having the opportunity to teach specialized graduate courses to Pullman campus students. In each case the department maintains a strong commitment to interdisciplinary, transcultural curricula in literary studies. Teaching may also include undergraduate courses in world and comparative literature, cultural studies, humanities, and other areas of interest. Service on M.A. and Ph.D. committees, including the directing of dissertations, is expected. Strong candidates will show evidence of excellent scholarly potential; demonstrate the ability to teach successfully at the college level, work in diverse, multi-cultural communities, and contribute to the goals and growth of the department.

The Department of English combines a strong research orientation with a commitment to high-quality instruction. The graduate program in Pullman offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in English and American literature and Rhetoric and Composition. Faculty teach a standard 2/2 course load, but new faculty are eligible for reduced teaching loads prior to tenure review to develop their research programs. A range of research and travel funding is available for faculty at all levels.

The following application materials are required and should be submitted through the online system. Letter of application (Cover Letter), Curriculum Vitae, and a writing sample (maximum 20 pages). Three (3) letters of recommendation are required and will be automatically requested and obtained from the reference provider automatically through our online application system at to https://www.wsujobs.com (Position #116039). Only electronic application materials will be processed.

Screening of application materials will begin October 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be received no later than November 16, 2012 to be considered. WSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam era or disabled veterans, persons with a disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2013

Whitworth University (WA) - Asst. Professor [Full-Time Non-TT] - 19th-early 20th C. American Lit.
We are looking for a teacher-scholar in 19th- and early 20th-century American literature. This is a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track position eligible for promotion, professional leaves, and other faculty benefits. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in women's and gender studies. The ability to teach world literature or ethnic American literature will be a plus, as will interest in transnational approaches. 3-1-3 teaching load (3 courses in each regular semester and 1 course during a shortened January term): upper- and lower-division literature, two sections of freshman composition. Advising and participation in faculty governance expected. Salary commensurate with experience. Ph.D. in English or related field before August 2013; Evidence of the potential for teaching excellence at the university level; Evidence of the potential to make a scholarly contribution in area of specialization. For more information on this position and the application process, please visit our website; http://www.whitworth.edu/jobs.

Application Review Begins: Monday, October 08, 2012. Position will remain open until filled. See full job announcement (PDF).

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Wichita State University (KS) - TT Assistant Professor in early American Literature
The Department of English at Wichita State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in early American Literature (colonial through 19th century), beginning in fall 2013. PhD in English or ABD with documented evidence of defense required at time of appointment. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, with assignments in graduate and upper division literature courses and MA thesis supervision as well as lower division courses within the major. Successful teaching experience at the university level and evidence of scholarly promise are required; publications are highly desirable. Valued qualifications include a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Also desirable: expertise in transatlantic/transnational literary studies or poetry. All faculty teach general education and composition courses as needs arise. Wichita State University is an EOE/AA institution. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy. Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application online at http://jobs.wichita.edu. To ensure full consideration, application must be submitted no later than December 1. 2012.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype in January 2013. Position will remain open until filled.

MLA JIL 10/18/12

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St. Lawrence University (NY) - VAP, Early American and Ethnic American Literatures
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a visiting appointment (potentially renewable for up to three years) in early American literature (from its beginning through the end of the nineteenth century) and ethnic American literatures (with emphasis on African-American literature, Asian-American literature, Latin-American literature, and/or Native American literature). The successful candidate will offer introductory surveys and upper division courses in these subject areas, as well as the department’s research methods/theory course. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester. Ph.D. preferred. The successful candidate will join a department founded upon the essential relationship between creative expression and the study of literature, a department with a commitment to excellence in teaching as well as scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic, theoretical, and national perspectives to bear on their writing and teaching. Position begins August 2013.

Please send a letter of application, a CV, and sample syllabi for two relevant courses to Early American and Ethnic American Literatures Search Committee, Department of English, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012, and continue until the position is successfully filled.

MLA JIL 10/5/12

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2013

DEMOGRAPHICS:
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, post-doc): 5

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find academic employment at the moment): 1

Assistant Professor: 1

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Full Professor:

Lurker: 1

Total: 10