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California State University, Channel Islands - TT Asst Professor of Literature & Writing
The English Program at CI seeks an Assistant Professor to teach core courses in various literatures, in a small but growing English department. Applicants should be able to show specialty and/or teaching experience in two or more of the following areas: nonwestern literatures, British literature, interdisciplinary writing, and innovative pedagogies such as interdisciplinary team teaching. Candidates must show evidence of commitment to undergraduate teaching and curriculum development and to an active scholarly and/or creative agenda. Also desirable is an ability to work with faculty from other areas; to contribute diverse perspectives, perhaps international and multicultural ones; and to participate in the service needs of the department and university.

Job Open Date: 07-16-2012

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Review Begins On: 09-10-2012

Apply at www.csucifacultyjobs.com (Position Title: Literature and Writing (Undergraduate) - Assistant Professor)

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Lebanon Valley College - Assistant Professor of English
Lebanon Valley College invites applications for a tenure‑track position in the English Department to begin fall 2013. A Ph.D. in English is required as well as evidence of teaching excellence at the college level and scholarly potential. The successful candidate will have strong research interests in American literature, and preference will be given to those with communications or creative writing experience. The 4/4 teaching load will include first‑year writing courses, intermediate level literature, and more specialized upper‑level courses. Complete applications, including curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, original transcripts, publication sample, and three letters of reference should be emailed to [mailto:work@lvc.edu work@lvc.edu]. Applicants also must email a teaching portfolio consisting of a statement of teaching philosophy, at least two official course evaluation summaries, and two recent syllabi. Application materials must be received by Nov. 11, 2012 and interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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Also posted at American Open 2013

North Carolina A&T State University
Position Title: Assistant Professor Department: English Position #: 1036 Department/Program Overview: The Department of English at North Carolina A&T State University is a vibrant and growing program with approximately 100 undergraduate majors and approximately 36 graduate students. The department offers degrees with a concentration in African American Literature, English Secondary Education, Technical Writing and Creative Writing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate literature and specialized courses in literature and composition. Candidate will serve on department committees and participate in departmental activities, which may include grant writing and curriculum development, college wide activities, academic advisement, student assistance, professional research and other responsibilities as assigned. This is a nine-month tenure track faculty position.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must hold the Ph.D. in English, British literature, critical and/or cultural theory. Candidate must have experience teaching British, African American, African literatures, composition, technical writing, and/or another related area of specialty with an established record of scholarly research and/or potential. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years teaching experience on the college or university level is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must submit (a) Administrative and Faculty Employment Application ( http://www.ncat.edu/hr/documents/rec-sel/EPA-Application.doc)(b)aletterofinterest, (c) a current vitae (d) three current letters of recommendation, (e) copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts and (f) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, to: Department of English Search Committee c/o Ms. LaChelle McLean, Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, A411 General Classroom Building, North Carolina A&T State University, 1601 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411 APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 12, 2012

POSITION AVAILABLE: January 2013

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Park University (MO) - TT Asst. Professor of English
Park University. Department of English and Modern Languages. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English.

Position Responsibilities: The Department of English and Modern Languages is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of English on our home campus in Parkville, Missouri. This position will start in Fall, 2013 with potential for a spring 2013 start date. Duties include teaching a mix of literature and writing courses to fulfill the University's 4/4 teaching load and engaging in scholarship and university service.

Required Qualifications: The position requires a Ph.D. in hand at the time of application; substantial classroom teaching experience (minimum of two years of collegiate teaching); and a record of scholarship and university service.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include formal preparation and classroom experience in rhetoric and composition, and experience teaching and maintaining online courses. The successful candidate will be a generalist with a primary interest in undergraduate teaching.

Application Procedures: Candidates will apply on line and must upload a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of three professional references (using the "Other" file upload option). Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2012. Possible interviews at MLA.

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Ryerson University - Asst. Professor - Urban Literatures and Cultures
The Department of English, Ryerson University, invites applications for 1 Assistant Rank position in Urban Literatures and Cultures. The appointment will be effective August 1, 2013. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Required qualifications include an earned PhD and a record of excellent research and teaching. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong research record in Urban Literatures and Cultures, with secondary or related interests in one or more of the following: youth culture; immigrant literatures and cultures; and critical/cultural theory related to urban life and/or “the city.” Demonstrated experience with innovative and applied pedagogy, in relation to urban settings, would be an asset. The successful candidate will conduct research/creative work and teach in programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our campus is located in downtown Toronto — one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and dynamic cityscapes. Our diverse student body and our distinctive urban environment present many opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research as well as creative pedagogy. The department, a member of the Faculty of Arts, offers a BA in English and an MA in Literatures of Modernity. We also contribute to three inter‑departmental programs: a humanities BA in Arts & Contemporary Studies, and graduate programs in Communication & Culture and Immigration & Settlement Studies.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their areas of research and teaching interests, along with a curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference, two samples of their research work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Chair, Randy Boyagoda (boyagoda@ryerson.ca). Please note that applications by fax or e‑mail will not be accepted. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Randy Boyagoda, Chair, Department of English, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3.

MLA JIL 09/14/12

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St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences

Assistant Professor of English (Tenure-track). The College seeks an English Literature generalist with experience teaching Shakespeare and 17th and/or 18th Century; ability to teach History of the English Language a plus. Other teaching duties include First-Year Composition and Literature surveys. Additional expectations include advising and committee service. The College prides itself on the high quality of the teaching of its faculty, as well as on their scholarly contributions to their field. Ph.D. in English strongly preferred; college teaching experience expected.

Please send cover letter, c.v.; three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching; and a statement about teaching to: Dr. R. Murray, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Rt 340, Sparkill, NY 10976. or [mailto:rmurray@stac.edu rmurray@stac.edu].

Materials received before November 30 will receive priority.

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Also posted at Renaissance 2013

University of Alabama at Birmingham - Full-Time non-TT Asst. Professor of English
Full-time, non-tenure-track position, 9-month contract, beginning August 15, 2013, with possibility of renewal. Experience teaching freshman composition and sophomore literature survey courses required. PhD must be completed by August 15, 2013. 4/4 course load. Our 30+-member department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees within a nationally ranked teaching and research urban university with over 17,500 students. Visit us at www.uab.edu/english.

Review of applications will begin 15 October. Apply via Interfolio By Committee or send letter and CV to NTE Search Committee, Department of English, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1260. Requests for writing samples and dossiers will be made after our initial screening.

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Université de Montréal - Asst Professor of English Studies, Open Field
Apply to this position: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15946

Assistant Professor of English Studies, Open Field

The Department of English Studies invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor in an open field. Starting Date From June 1, 2013 Interested parties should consult the detailed description of this position, information about the competition and deadlines on the Department of English Studies Web site at: http://www.etang.umontreal.ca/. Applicants are encouraged to apply through Interfolio via the link above. The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities. In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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University of North Carolina, Asheville - TT Asst. Professor of English
The Department of Literature and Language seeks to fill a tenure-track position in literature. Candidates should have Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature in hand by Aug. 2013. Candidates should demonstrate the capacity to develop a generalist breadth to suit the needs of a small, interdisciplinary department with a curriculum spanning British and American as well as world literature in translation. Needs in the department include candidates prepared to teach non-Western and pre-1800 literatures.

Projected course offerings include composition, introduction to literature, historical surveys, and ethnic and minority literatures. Consideration will also be given to candidates with demonstrated experience or potential for leadership in serving our institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to programs outside the department such as our Integrative Liberal Studies program-UNC Asheville's interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum, required of all our undergraduates-as well as the Humanities Program, Africana Studies, and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts university in the North Carolina system, with a dynamic and interdisciplinary Literature and Language Department, located in one of the most livable regions in the country. UNC Asheville is committed to diversity, and women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNC Asheville does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race and ethnicity, age, religion, disability, socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, national origin, culture and ideological beliefs.

Application procedure: send application letter of about 500 words, highlighting your fit with our needs, your electronic dossier including 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of your teaching philosophy to Dawn McCann, Department Assistant, at [mailto:dmccann@unca.edu dmccann@unca.edu]. Only electronic submissions will be considered. Interviews at MLA convention.

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Wheaton College (IL) - Two Asst. Professors of English
The Department of English at Wheaton College (IL) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in any field of English (except creative writing). We would especially welcome expertise in world literatures in English, or rhetoric and composition, but we are searching broadly for outstanding teacher-scholars and are open to a range of fields. The ideal candidate will also have strengths in teaching composition and general-education literature courses. Teaching load is 3/3. Ph.D. required by August 2013. Please see College website for more information: www.wheaton.edu

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of references by November 1 to Dr. Sharon Coolidge, Chair, English Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il 60187 or via email: sharon.coolidge@wheaton.edu. Application forms will be sent to promising applicants.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2013

Wilmington College (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of English
Wilmington College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution affiliated with the Society of Friends (Quakers). The main campus is located in southwestern Ohio; two additional locations serve adult learners in the greater Cincinnati area. Information about Wilmington College’s Cincinnati Branches may be found at wilmington.edu/cincinnati.

The Wilmington College English program invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 13, 2013 who specializes in the teaching of basic writing and composition to first-year students. The successful candidate will teach 3 courses per semester, mostly or exclusively in writing. Demonstrated expertise in teaching composition, a minimum of two years classroom experience, and a PhD in English or Rhetoric and Composition required by the time of appointment. Ability to teach creative writing or children’s/young adult literature desirable. Email cover letter incorporating brief statement of teaching philosophy, CV, and contact information for three references to: Scott Farkas, Director of Human Resources, Wilmington College, [mailto:humanresources@wilmington.edu humanresources@wilmington.edu].

Applications due by 10/31/2012.

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Deadline: Oct. 31

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2013