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Ashoka University (INDIA) - TT Open Rank English Faculty (fields incl. Medieval / Early Modern)
We are looking for active scholars and committed teachers at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, who are engaged with one or more of the following fields:

1. Translation Studies 2. Digital Humanities 3. Literary Theory 4. Medieval/Early Modern literatures 5. Poetry and Poetics 6. Dalit Studies

Applications are welcomed from people working both in and out of the Anglophone world. Candidates should ideally be conversant with a broad sweep of literatures and theories. Classes to be offered include undergraduate gateway courses as well as upper-level and graduate seminars in individual areas of expertise. An active research profile in areas compatible with those listed above, as well as teaching experience pointing to a vibrant and dialogic classroom pedagogy will be welcome.

In addition to a popular undergraduate programme, we also have a growing graduate profile with the PhD in English already underway, and the Master’s programme starting in 2019. Ashoka University is an equal opportunity employer, and will offer competitive compensation packages.

Applicants should have the PhD in hand at the time of joining Ashoka. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and three letters of reference.

For questions or more information please email jgharris@ashoka.edu.in

For full consideration all materials should be submitted at http://ashoka.edu.in/facultypositions by December 1, 2018.

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Auburn University (AL) - TT Asst. Professor - Non-Dramatic Early Modern/Renaissance
The Department of English at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Early Modern studies, specializing in early British non-dramatic literatures, cultures, and technologies, to begin Fall 2019. The teaching load for research faculty is normally 2-2, with balanced assignments in upper-division and graduate courses as well as Auburn’s core curriculum.

The successful candidate will participate in and help to shape our undergraduate and graduate programs in English Studies.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can advance the Department’s commitment to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment through scholarship, creative activity, innovative teaching and course design. Women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: Required qualifications include a PhD in English or an allied field by August 16, 2019, the appointment date; a strong research, teaching specialization, and academic background in British Early Modern studies (1500-1700); evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level; evidence of potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the field; significant potential for continued successful research, publication, and other scholarly, professional, and/or creative activities; interest in teaching core curriculum courses; and strong potential as a colleague taking part in the life and work of a unified department of English Studies (including majors in creative writing, literature, and public writing; graduate concentrations in creative writing, literature, and rhetoric and composition, and a graduate program in technical and professional communication).

Desired Qualifications: Desired qualifications include a record of publication or scholarship in the field; successful experience teaching British Early Modern literature at the college/university level; successful experience teaching first-year composition and/or sophomore literature; preparation to teach courses on Milton and sixteenth-seventeenth century non-dramatic works. We seek candidates with demonstrated commitments to innovative teaching, scholarship, and service. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the impact of technologies on textual production and related cultural practices and, more generally, candidates who can contribute to our existing strengths in early literature, material culture, technology, and digital humanities, or who reinforce other key strengths among our faculty.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018.

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College of William and Mary (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern British Literature
The Department of English at William & Mary seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in early modern British literature, with expertise in early modern constructions of race, late medieval literature, literary theory, the history of the book, and/or gender and sexuality preferred. Teaching expectation is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper division courses, including Early Modern British Literature; Renaissance and Restoration; English Renaissance Drama; and Studies in Shakespeare. S/he will also teach lower-division courses, including a survey of British writers from the Middle Ages through Milton and the departmentâ??s new gateway course for English majors, Interpreting Literature. There will be opportunities to develop upper-level courses in the candidateâ??s specific area of expertise. William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The College conducts background checks on applicants for employment. Information on the degree programs in the Department of English may be found at http://www.wm.edu/as/english/.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in English or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10, 2019).

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, two relevant syllabi, student evaluations (scores and comments) from two courses taught within the past year, and a teaching statement. Please also submit a 25-page writing sample. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference. You may be asked for additional writing samples as the search progresses. For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, October 4. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

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Dartmouth College (NH) - TT Asst. or Early Associate Professor - Early Modern British Literature and Culture
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure track position in early modern literature and culture, at either the assistant or the beginning associate professor level. Core teaching responsibilities will involve courses in early modern literature ranging from the late-fifteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. While we are interested in all subfields related to early modern literary studies, we especially encourage applicants whose research engages with contemporary critical/theoretical models, including critical race studies, postcolonial approaches, queer theory and gender studies, ecocriticism, and digital humanities.

The Dartmouth Department of English and Creative Writing ranges across all periods of literary history and has a strong creative writing program. We are committed to developing new fields and to rethinking the relationship between critical and creative practices. Our faculty members participate in research initiatives across campus, and are involved in initiatives in the digital humanities and experiential learning. We are also active in the College's many interdisciplinary programs, including the African and African American Studies Program, the Comparative Literature Program, the Native American Studies Program, the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, the Program in Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies, and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in English Literature or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, have significant teaching experience at the college (post-secondary) or university level, and an appropriate record of publication and professional achievement.

Dartmouth College combines a commitment to innovative scholarship with a dedication to excellent teaching. The Dartmouth student body is diverse by many measures. We are especially interested in applicants with a record of successful teaching and mentoring of students from all backgrounds (including first-generation college students, low-income students, members of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to Dartmouth's undergraduate diversity initiatives in research, such as the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship. We encourage applicants to discuss relevant skills and experiences in the cover letter.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample of their scholarship, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Please address cover letters to Professor Alexandra Halasz and submit all material through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin October 19, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be held via video conference in December 2018.

You can apply for this position online at https://apply.interfolio.com/53196

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Jackson State University (MS) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature before 1900 (incl. Renaissance and Reformation)
The Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communication seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the literatures and cultures of the British empire prior to the 20th century.

Areas of research and teaching interest may include the Renaissance and Reformation, Enlightenment, Romantic, or Victorian eras. Special emphasis on colonialism and early ideas of race would be a plus.

There is a 4/4 teaching load except for graduate faculty, who teach a 3/3 load. We seek a faculty member with a commitment to student learning, diversity, innovative pedagogy, and undergraduate research. The successful candidate will contribute to JSU’s commitment to student learning through teaching courses that emphasize critical writing and are part of the university’s core curriculum.

Application materials should include a cover letter, CV, a statement addressing the candidate’s experience and potential as a teacher, a statement addressing the candidate’s scholarly interests, three letters of recommendation, and a graduate transcript.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated employment date is August 2019.

Minimum Required Education: Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in British literature before 1900. Candidates who are ABD and can show that the degree will be in hand by the start date will be considered.

Minimum Required Experience: Three (3) or more years of teaching experience at the college or university level. Proven effectiveness in teaching and research. Demonstrable excellence in teaching, and a record of scholarship in the discipline.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The teaching load is 9-12 credit hours per semester, depending on faculty status and advising responsibilities. The position requires a clear commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, an active research agenda, and service to the university. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate courses in British literature, including survey courses, Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer, and will have the opportunity to develop graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will assist in curriculum development. The successful candidate will serve on department, college, and university committees. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda. The successful candidate will serve as an academic advisor and assume an active role in the recruitment of majors. Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information: EEO Statement: Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Statement: Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.

Open Date:08/20/2018

Open Until Filled (overrides close field): Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials should include a cover letter, CV, a statement addressing the candidate’s experience and potential as a teacher, a statement addressing the candidate’s scholarly interests, three letters of recommendation, and a graduate transcript.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated employment date is August 2019.

Apply at: https://jsums.peopleadmin.com/postings/7065

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Oxford College of Emory University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - Shakespeare and Early Modern British Literature
Located 36 miles east of Atlanta, Oxford College of Emory University seeks a scholar to fill the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in English to begin August 2019. The successful candidate will specialize in Early Modern British Literature with an emphasis on Shakespeare. Preference will be given to those candidates whose teaching and research promote integrative learning where students practice discovery, exploration, and critical reflection across a breadth of disciplines. We also seek candidates who can contribute to Oxford’s goal of inclusivity and community engagement through explorations of the use, influence, and impact of Shakespeare’s works in various eras, places, and/or media. Teaching responsibilities are three courses per semester. Candidates will be expected to teach first-year writing, Shakespeare, British Literature before 1660, one of Oxford College’s distinctive “Discovery Seminars,” and other courses within their area(s) of expertise that contribute to Oxford College’s liberal arts curriculum and support Emory University’s English major/minor.

A PhD in English completed by time of appointment, significant experience in teaching, a commitment to and record of teaching excellence, and an active scholarly research agenda.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including student evaluations of teaching) ONLY via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/54036. Complete applications with cover letters submitted by October 1, 2018 will receive full consideration.

One of Emory University's four schools partnering in undergraduate education, Oxford College provides 950 first- and second-year students of high academic profile an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor’s degree. We are interested in candidates with a commitment to working with a remarkably diverse student body in an inclusive learning community. Applications from women and historically underrepresented minorities are particularly welcome.

For more information about Oxford College and for a full listing of open positions, visit http://oxford.emory.edu/hiring

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Saint Louis University-Madrid (SPAIN) - Full-Time Faculty Position in pre-1800 English Literature
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, invites applications for a twelve-month full-time position in its Madrid Campus English Department (Spain). We seek candidates in pre-1800 English literature, especially those who demonstrate additional expertise in Transnational Studies, Mediterranean studies, or Creative Writing. The position, to begin September 1, 2019, is for 12 months, renewable and continuing by mutual agreement.

The teaching responsibility is 6 courses (18 credits) per year and includes all levels of literature and first-year writing. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, a productive research agenda, and willingness to engage in advising and service to develop our small, dynamic Department and Campus programs, including the B.A. in English.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in pre-1800 English literature by August 15, 2019, have published in the field of the position, and demonstrate teaching and research excellence. Teaching experience in both literature and first-year writing, experience with diverse student populations, and knowledge of Spanish are helpful.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2018 to Dr. Anne Dewey, anne.dewey@slu.edu. Complete applications will be acknowledged promptly. Selected applicants will be asked to provide a teaching portfolio (teaching philosophy, sample literature and first-year writing syllabi, representative summary of teaching evaluations) and 20-page writing sample by November 20. Finalists will be interviewed by Skype starting in January.

Established in 1967, the Madrid Campus of Saint Louis University educates a student body of approximately 850 students from over 65 countries. SLU-Madrid offers 14 fully accredited American undergraduate and 2 fully accredited graduate degrees that can be completed in Spain or combined with studies at the St. Louis campus.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE); it encourages applications from women and minorities.

Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/54594

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2019, Restoration/18th-Century 2019 and British Open 2019

San Jose State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern Literature
San Jose, California

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY

Subject to Budgetary Approval

Specialization: Early Modern Literature

Job Opening ID (JOID): 24725

Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)

Qualifications: Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in Early Modern or Renaissance Studies, and an emerging record of peer-reviewed scholarship are required, along with a Ph.D. in English or related field of study by start of appointment, August 2019. Candidates with teaching experience working with diverse students with a range of preparations for college are especially of interest. Preferred attributes include training or interest in the Global Renaissance or the intersection of European literature and culture with Asia, the Americas, and Africa, and the role of race in this period. Knowledge and teaching ability in the literatures written before or after the Early Modern period, close textual analysis, a variety of theoretical perspectives, digital humanities/pedagogies, project-based learning, public humanities, and/or arts administration are a plus. Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities: Successful applicants would teach undergraduate and graduate courses, which could include, but not be limited to, English and World literature prior to 1680, Shakespeare, Milton, surveys in Homer to Dante, major courses focused on literary analysis, and/or General Education courses. Participation in service at department, college, and university levels, including grading of graduate exams and serving on MA and MFA thesis committees, is required. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation - through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date: August 2019.

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Procedure: For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by November 5, 2018, at 5 PM to https://apply.interfolio.com/54076. Questions may be directed to Professor Noelle Brada-Williams via english@sjsu.edu.

Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of English, British Literature 1500-1820 (2 Positions)
The Department of English at Stanford University seeks to fill two tenure-track positions in British literature from 1500-1820. We welcome applications from scholars working in any area, genre, or sub-field within these dates. Candidates need not cover the entire date range; for example, specialists in Renaissance, eighteenth-century, or Romantic literature are welcome to apply. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidates are expected to teach courses in the English Department at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Apply to this position at: https://apply.interfolio.com/54392

Applicants should use the link above to submit an application by October 15, 2018. Applicants should submit online a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-30 pages), and at least three reference letters. If applicants cannot send reference letters online, please address them to Professor Blakey Vermeule, Chair, Department of English, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 460, Rm. 201, Stanford, CA 94305-2087. We expect to conduct our initial interviews by video.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

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 * Also posted at British Open 2019, Restoration/18th-Century 2019 and Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2019

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Early Modern British Literature & Culture
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with a concentration in Early Modern British Literature and Culture to begin fall 2019. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: drama, transnational and/or translation studies, and critical gender, sexuality, and race studies. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in their teaching and research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the new hire will have a 3/3 teaching assignment and will be expected to teach a range of literary studies courses including sophomore literature theme-based or survey classes, upper-division courses in the major, and graduate courses in the masters program.

The English Department at TAMUCC offers courses in Literary Studies, Writing Studies, and Applied Linguistics. The department’s tenure-line faculty members are involved at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Our students and faculty take advantage of the university’s location along the Gulf of Mexico and near the border to foster learning, and they draw on Corpus Christi’s unique position in South Texas to encourage research and community involvement.

Required Qualifications:
 * A PhD in English or related field at the time of appointment.
 * An active and successful research agenda specializing in Early Modern British literature.

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 * Expertise in one or more of the following areas: drama, poetry, transnational studies, and critical gender, sexuality, and race studies.

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/Job_Opportunities/index.html To be considered for the position, all required documentation must be submitted. A completed application will include:1) A cover letter; 2) A current curriculum vitae; 3) A list of three professional references.

Review of applications begins immediately and the posting will remain open until November 1, 2018.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Late Medieval/Early Modern British Literature
The Department of English and Literary Arts at the University of Denver seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Late Medieval & Early Modern Literatures. Especially desirable are candidates whose scholarship crosses the medieval/early modern divide of the 14th to 16th centuries. Qualified applicants will demonstrate an emerging record of excellent and innovative scholarship; the ability to teach undergraduate courses ranging from Chaucer to Shakespeare as well as to direct PhD-level research; and readiness to contribute to a dynamic community of faculty and students. All methodologies and specializations are welcome, including expertise in race and ethnicity; circulations among Britain, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and East Asia; environmental studies; history of science; and digital humanities. The University of Denver and our department are committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching and/or service. Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Denver’s Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence to this end.

Anticipated start date is September 1, 2019.

Essential Functions: Teach five (5) courses per academic year. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Demonstrated potential for very good to excellent teaching. Ability to meet the department teaching requirements for tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in English; or ABD with the expectation that the dissertation will be finished by December 1, 2018 and Ph.D. completed by September 1, 2019. Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Late Medieval & Early Modern Literatures Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 16, 2018.

Special Instructions: Candidates must apply online through http://www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. C.V.

2. Cover Letter - Our department is committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching and/or service.

3. Three letters of recommendation and any additional support materials which should be sent to Maik Nwosu, Chair, Department of English and Literary Arts, 2000 East Asbury Ave., University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208 or Maik.Nwosu@du.edu by November 16, 2018.

NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 10 files. Please combine content if necessary to get all content uploaded.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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University of Haifa (ISR) - Open-Rank TT Position in English Literature (pref. Early Modern Lit.) - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED
The Department of English at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position, tenable from Autumn 2019, pending budgetary approval. Candidates specializing in Medieval or Early Modern Literature, or American Literature before 1900 are particularly encouraged to apply but other areas of expertise will also be considered. Priority will also be given to outstanding candidates for the Alon and Maof Fellowships for tenure-track faculty, which are awarded by the Israeli Council for Higher Education to citizens of Israel.

The English Department and the University of Haifa boasts a roster of internationally-renowned researchers, and the most ethnically diverse student body of any in Israel, providing opportunities for academics at all stages of their careers to participate in its dynamic scholarly and pedagogical life. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per year. The language of instruction in the department is English, but a working or rudimentary knowledge of Hebrew is beneficial. Candidates holding a PhD with relevant teaching experience and a strong publication record should submit a cover letter, a CV (including the names of three referees) and a statement of research interests via Interfolio. Further queries about the post and the fellowships may be addressed to Dr. Ayelet Ben-Yishai (abenyishai@univ.haifa.ac.il).

Review of applications will begin on August 1st. Interviews will take place in September/ October.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/50740

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 * Also posted at Medieval 2019 and Early American 2019

University of Iceland - Assistant Professor - Medieval and Renaissance Literature
The Faculty of Languages and Cultures at the University of Iceland invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in in British Medieval and Renaissance Literature.

The successful applicant will contribute to historical and theoretical first, second and third year BA courses and MA seminars on Shakespeare, British Medieval and Renaissance Literature, and academic writing about literature. The applicant will also supervise B.A. essays and M.A. and Ph.D. theses in English Literature. Teaching is in English and therefore near-native proficiency in English is required. Most compulsory courses are taught by distance as well as on-site, so the successful applicant must be willing and able to participate in distance teaching; interest in digital humanities is an advantage.

Qualifications: The positon carries full administrative responsibilities and therefore proficiency in Icelandic will be an advantage, though not a prerequisite; a willingness to achieve basic competence in Icelandic in the first two years is expected. Web site for additional job details https://english.hi.is/vacancies
 * Ph.D. in English literature
 * Specialist knowledge relating to British medieval and renaissance literature
 * Strong research competence
 * University teaching experience is desired
 * Excellent command of written and spoken English
 * Good command of Icelandic is an advantage
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 * Demonstrated interest in digital humanities is an advantage

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University of Memphis (TN) - TT Asst. Professor - Transatlantic Seventeenth-Century Non-Dramatic Literature
The Department of English of the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in transatlantic seventeenth-century non-dramatic literature to begin August 2019. We particularly welcome candidates who specialize in print and material culture, literature in the context of emerging global empire, digital humanities, and/or scholarly and critical approaches that engage discourses of gender, race, ethnicity, or class. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in early American literature and in seventeenth-century British literature, especially poetry (including Milton).

The University of Memphis is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class. We seek candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the department and in the University, in which students and faculty facilitate constructive dialogue in the classroom and community to inspire responsible citizenship in a diverse world.

Requirements include a PhD in English or a related discipline. Posting Date: 09/14/2018. Closing Date: 11/16/2018.

Apply at: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/20048

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 * Also posted at Early American 2019

University of Oklahoma (OK) - TT Asst. Professor - Early Modern Studies
The English Department at the University of Oklahoma seeks applicants for a tenure track position in early modern literature at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants may have a research focus in poetry, drama, prose or some combination, but should also demonstrate an ability to teach in various genres and across the Tudor-Stuart period. We are looking for candidates whose work is exciting and innovative, whether historicist, formalist or theoretical. Desirable secondary areas could include trans-Atlanticism, post-colonial, gender studies, digital humanities, history of the book or religion. The faculty position is a full-time, nine-month appointment and entails teaching four semester-length courses each academic year. Faculty teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our student body is wide, diverse, intellectually generous, highly engaged, and open to varied approaches. A supportive academic environment, the department also edits Genre, a major journal in literary and cultural studies, is affiliated with World Literature Today and Chinese Literature Today as well as the Translation Archive, the Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, the Variorum Chaucer, the Native Crossroads Film Festival, and the Mark Allen Everett Poetry Series. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Oklahoma offers an excellent benefits program.

The University of Oklahoma (known as OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars, with 311 scholars and now boasts a 90% student retention rate. The University is home to the History of Science Collection, the Western History Collection, and renowned natural history and art museums. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013. Visit http://soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

The campus is beautifully landscaped, is one of the most wired in the nation, and boasts of many top-ranked academic and athletic programs. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just half an hour south of Oklahoma City (a city with a sophisticated food culture, a top-notch art museum, a botanical garden, theatres, a symphony hall, an NBA team, and art districts among its attractions). With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on “Best Places to Live” rankings.

Qualifications: Required qualifications for the position include the promise of serious research, and the ability to teach and develop courses on early modernity, as well as a PhD by the time of appointment, 8/15/2019.

Application Instructions: Screening of applicants will begin November 1; applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, all materials (letter, vita, writing sample, and three letters of reference) should be submitted online at the University of Oklahoma’s ByCommittee website at https://apply.interfolio.com/54897. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to Prof. David Anderson, search committee chair, Department of English, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK 73072. Prof. Anderson can be emailed at dkanderson@ou.edu.

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University of Toronto (CAN) - Canada Research Chair - Associate / Full Professor - 17th Century English Literature
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George campus, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of 17th Century Literature and Culture; a strong interest in Milton would be an advantage. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and will begin on July 1, 2019.

Applicants must have a PhD in English or appropriate field and an established international reputation based on a record of scholarly excellence appropriate to their career stage. The successful candidate must display evidence of excellence in both research and teaching. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated by a statement of teaching experience and range, excellent teaching evaluations, and strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in research should be demonstrated by a record of sustained contributions and publications in leading presses and in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees themselves of high international standing. An appropriately qualified individual may also be nominated for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair. Tier 1 Chairs are for outstanding established scholars.

For further information on these federally endowed chairs, open to all nationalities, including eligibility criteria, please consult the Canada Research Chairs website. For more information about the CRC nomination process at the University of Toronto, contact Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President, Research Services - crc@utoronto.ca. For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.english.utoronto.ca, or the search process itself, please contact Paul Stevens, Chair of the Department of English - paul.stevens@utoronto.ca.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of English, St George Campus, offers the opportunity to teach and to conduct research in a department that is committed to studying the literatures of English in both their historical depth and their geographical range. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Department reflects that diversity in its approach to English as a world language.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and range, sample teaching evaluations, a research statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial, article-length writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact careers.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online by the closing date of October 1, 2018.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send signed letters on letterhead directly to the department via e-mail to careers.english@utoronto.ca by the closing date, October 1, 2018.

The University recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in any of the groups where applicable. Self-identification data is important to the University's ability to accurately respond to equity targets set by the Canada Research Chair program. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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University of Toronto Scarborough (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor - Early Modern Literature
The Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Early Modern Literature. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, and will commence July 1, 2019.

Candidates must have a PhD in English or related field with a specialization in Early Modern Literature, by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. We are seeking candidates whose research and teaching focus on critical race studies; the global early modern; early modern contact zones; and/or queer and sexuality studies. Applicants are encouraged to speak to how their research and teaching activities will complement and build on existing departmental strengths and contribute to early modern literary studies at UTSC and the tri-campus University of Toronto. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in early modern literature and culture, as well as a historical survey course on premodern literatures in English.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in both research and teaching. Evidence of research excellence will be shown through research of an internationally competitive caliber, demonstrated by publications in leading journals and/or with leading presses in the relevant field; or a research pipeline that is at a high international level; presentations at significant conferences; awards; and strong endorsements from referees of high international standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi) submitted as part of this application, as well as strong letters of reference. The successful candidate is expected to be able to communicate effectively as an undergraduate and graduate teacher.

The appointment is in the Department of English at UTSC with full membership in the tri-campus Graduate Department of English at the University of Toronto. The Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies, along with multidisciplinary collaborative programs in areas including Book History and Print Culture, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, and Sexual Diversity Studies, foster an especially dynamic research environment for early modernists at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level; graduate teaching and supervision in the tri-campus graduate program; undergraduate teaching on the Scarborough campus; and service activities in the undergraduate and graduate Departments. They also will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the UTSC Department of English.

UTSC is located in the east end of Toronto, in the beautiful Highland Creek Valley and on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. It is part of the tri-campus University of Toronto, a research-intensive institution with a strong interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages, multiple collaborative programs and institutes, and one of the largest library systems in North America. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Additional information about the Department of English at UTSC can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/engdept/. Information about the tri-campus Graduate Department of English at the University of Toronto can be found at http://www.english.utoronto.ca.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting the link below. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one article-length writing sample, a research statement, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi relevant to the position). Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS Word documents in one or two files. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed, and scanned) addressed to the department Chair, Professor Katherine Larson, and sent directly by the referees by email to earlymodern-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca by the closing date.

The deadline for applications is October 29, 2018. If you have any questions about this position, please e-mail earlymodern-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca. Please note that preliminary interviews will take place by teleconference.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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