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American University of Beirut (LEB) - Faculty Position in World/Comparative Literature (incl. Post-Colonial)
The Department of English at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a full-time faculty position in World/Comparative Literature, with a possible sub-specialty in Post-Colonial Studies, to begin August 15, 2019. The position is tenure-track and open to all ranks (assistant, associate, and full professor).

The field and period of specialization are open, but the primary concentration should be outside Arabic literatures. The successful candidate will be expected to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise, and to contribute to curriculum development in the department’s Literature programs, which include minors in Translation Studies and Women and Gender Studies.

Applicants should have a PhD in literature upon appointment. Appointments at the assistant professor rank are for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a writing sample (between 15 and 20 pages), and a sample syllabus. Applicants should arrange for three referees to directly send recommendation letters by email. Application materials must be submitted to as_dean@aub.edu.lb.

Applications received by November 1, 2018 will be given full consideration. The search will remain open until a decision has been made.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/55644

MLA JIL 10/5/18

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Amherst College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Global Modernist Literature
The Department of English invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in global modernist literature at the rank of assistant professor beginning in July 2019. We especially encourage applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: comparative modernisms; media studies; disability studies; postcolonial or decolonial approaches; race and ethnicity studies; eco-criticism; gender and sexuality studies; digital humanities; and trans-oceanic or hemispheric studies. Given Amherst's commitment to fostering an intellectually challenging and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, ability, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. With that in mind, we ask that candidates for this position, in addition to describing their scholarly growth and accomplishment, also take the application letter as an opportunity to speak briefly to teaching and the cultivation of classroom environments.

An application letter, c.v., short writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/54622. Applications received by November 2, 2018, will receive full consideration; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is a private co-educational liberal arts college of 1,800 students and more than two hundred faculty located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts and participates in the Five-College consortium with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and University of Massachusetts Amherst.

The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of all genders, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about the English department at http://www.amherst.edu/~english.

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Auburn University at Montgomery (AL) - TT Asst. Professor - Digital Humanities + Postcolonial Lit. and/or Victorian or Contemporary British Poetry
Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor of English, to begin Fall 2019. We are seeking a scholar with a research agenda in digital humanities and period specialty in one of the following areas: Victorian poetry, contemporary British poetry, Southern literature and folklore, or Postcolonial literatures. The successful candidate will have the opportunity not only to offer courses in period specialty but also to offer new courses in digital humanities that will expand our upper-level and graduate course offerings. S/he will also teach literature surveys, composition, and other areas based on qualifications.

3/3 teaching load with ongoing scholarship and publication; internal funding and professional improvement leave available. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related field. Competitive salary.

Please complete an online application at http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/3350 and upload 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) unofficial transcripts.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Search Committee Chair, Department of English and Philosophy, Auburn University at Montgomery, P. O. Box 244023, Montgomery, AL 36124-4023.

Priority given to applications received by November 1.

Inquiries to John Havard, Department Chair, jhavard@aum.edu.

About the University/College: Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers students a traditional liberal education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.

http://www.cas.aum.edu/

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Bard College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Novel in English (Open Period / Region)
The Division of Languages and Literature at Bard College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Literature for Fall 2019 with a focus on the novel written in English (period and region open). We seek a scholar who can add to the program's existing areas of specialization with a willingness and ability to also teach broadly.

Candidates must have a PhD in hand at the time of application, a developed scholarly record and active research agenda, a demonstrated commitment to teaching, and at least one year of university-level teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum in Literature, to advise Senior Projects, and to contribute to Bard's First-Year Seminar Program. The teaching load is 3-2 courses per year. It is our intention to find an individual who will enrich our curricular offerings, demonstrate scholarly excellence, and work closely and collaboratively with others. The successful candidate will also share the Division's commitment to an active and intentional diversity and will be able to engage and inspire students of all backgrounds and identities.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation by November 15, 2018 through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/52329

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===Bucknell University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor of English in Sexuality Studies and Literature (incl. Colonialism / Transnationalism)=== Bucknell University’s English Department seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in gender and sexuality in literature, with a particular emphasis on queer literature and theory. The department has a non-exclusive interest in candidates who demonstrate intersectional expertise in race, ethnicity, class, nation, colonialism, imperialism, transnationalism, transgenderism, indigeneity, and/or disability. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in English or a related field, demonstrable excellence in teaching, and a robust scholarly program. Candidates will also have an opportunity to contribute to the Race and Literature Concentration of the Literary Studies Program.

There is a 3/2 teaching load, and members of the department teach introductory as well as advanced-level courses. We seek an outstanding faculty member with a demonstrable commitment to undergraduate research, student learning, diversity, and inclusive pedagogy. The successful candidate will contribute to Bucknell’s commitment to the liberal arts through teaching courses that emphasize critical writing and are part of the college’s core curriculum.

Application materials include a cover letter, CV, a statement addressing your experience and potential as a teacher, a statement addressing your scholarly interests, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will only be accepted through Bucknell's online career center (http://careers.bucknell.edu).

Review of applications will begin on November 5th and continue until the position is filled.

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California State University, Channel Islands (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Anglophone/British and European Literature
The English Program at CI seeks an Assistant Professor with expertise in Anglophone, British, and European literatures to teach core courses in British and European Literature and to provide the necessary foundation for majors who plan to teach high school. Applicants should show a range of expertise that might include British and/or transatlantic and postcolonial literatures, literatures from elsewhere on the European continent, and multi-lingual or translation projects. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement in teaching and scholarship. Candidates must show evidence of commitment to undergraduate teaching and curriculum. Typical responsibilities include: consult with students on their Capstone projects; develop or revise curriculum to align with the vision of the program and the candidate's strengths; develop relationships with community colleges to align curriculum and promote articulation; and maintain a commitment to a rigorous research agenda. For more information and to apply online please visit our website at: http://www.csucifacultyjobs.com. Application review begins on September 24, 2018.

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Central College (IA) - TT Asst. Professor - Global Anglophone and British Literature of the 19th, 20th, and 21st c.
Tenure-line assistant professor position beginning August 2019 with responsibility for teaching Global Anglophone and British Literatures of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in a liberal arts context. Preference given to candidates who can teach writing-intensive courses, including Creative Writing (Poetry and/or Fiction), and can develop literature courses in interdisciplinary areas that might include Peace Studies, Cultural Studies, or Postcolonial/Transatlantic Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching and have an understanding of and appreciation for the liberal arts environment. Responsibilities include teaching Global Anglophone and British Literature of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in a liberal arts context. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach writing-intensive courses, including Creative Writing (Poetry and/or Fiction), and can develop literature courses in interdisciplinary areas that might include Peace Studies, Cultural Studies, or Postcolonial/Transatlantic Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in curriculum development and be able to teach the College's first-year or senior-year interdisciplinary seminar. In addition to teaching, all faculty at Central College are expected to participate in the life of the college and to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development.

The English Department enriches academic quality at Central College through traditional literary studies and innovative teaching and research across disciplines. All courses foster close reading, vigorous critical thinking, strong writing, and intellectual and artistic creativity. By studying language with respect and rigor, Central College English majors cultivate two of the most essential habits of successful people: self-reflection and empathy for others. While English faculty demonstrate expertise in literary theory and specific historical periods, department faculty mentor students and collaborate with colleagues across campus in major ways.

The department's areas of emphasis and distinction are Literature, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Teaching. English classes develop strong commitments to sustainability, social justice, and service-learning by emphasizing civic engagement in global and local contexts. The study of literature and creative writing produces agile professionals and Central College graduates in English have thrived in fields as diverse as journalism, architecture, business management, education, law, medicine, public administration, and library science. Our students deepen intercultural and international competence through study abroad and courses in travel writing and global/postcolonial literature. English faculty approach literature as the nexus of interdisciplinary learning, exploring connections between literature, science, aesthetics, history, gender studies, and cultural studies.

Requirements: Candidates should have a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in English. Preference given to candidates with recent college-level teaching experience. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of research and scholarly publications or clear indication of potential success in these areas.

Additional Information: Central College is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Central College is a drug/tobacco free workplace. Academic positions at Central College use E-verify.

Review of applications will begin 30 September and will continue until the position is filled.

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Clark University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - American, British, or Global/Transnational Modernisms
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, specializing in American, British, or Global/Transnational modernisms. The position begins in the fall 2019 semester. The area of specialization is open, but may include such topics as the relationship between aesthetics, political cultures, and social justice; race, gender, class, and sexuality studies; literature and science; the rise of metropolitan subcultures; and the emergence of networked technologies and screen cultures. An additional consideration is the ability to contribute to one or more of the College’s interdisciplinary programs and institutes, including the Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies; the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies; the Higgins School of the Humanities; the program in New Earth Conversations (an interdisciplinary initiative on climate change); or Women’s and Gender Studies. The teaching load includes courses in Modernism, conceived broadly and globally; survey courses pertinent to the faculty member’s field; and introductory courses required for the major, which all members of the department teach. The Ph.D. is required by August 2019.

The successful candidate will join an English Department with an established commitment to the study of English as a global language and to interdisciplinary study. With this position, we hope to continue our commitment to producing leading-edge research and coursework in the field. With existing ties to many of the interdisciplinary programs and centers listed above, the English Department at Clark University seeks to be a transformative and active influence on campus. This new tenure-track position in modernism will be fully based in English while remaining active in the campus community.

Clark University is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Tenure-track faculty members normally teach a 2–2 load. In addition to providing ongoing support for teaching and research, Clark offers pre-tenured faculty a reduced teaching load in the first year, and a semester’s sabbatical after a successful third-year review. Further information regarding support for faculty research and teaching may be found here: https://www.clarku.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/. Further information about the English Department may be found here: https://www2.clarku.edu/departments/english/.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a sample syllabus, a 20-page writing sample, and three recent letters of recommendation. Materials may be sent via Interfolio or emailed directly to englishsearch@clarku.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by November 7, 2018. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype, followed by campus visits for finalists. Questions may be addressed to Stephen Levin, Search Director, Department of English, at slevin@clarku.edu.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/54826

MLA JIL 9/14/18

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Colby College (ME) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor - Anglophone World Literatures
We invite applications for a tenured/tenure track position in Anglophone world literatures. We seek a passionate teacher and scholar to join a thriving English department. A broadly trained colleague will help us deepen our offerings in Anglophone literatures from globally informed historical, comparative, and theoretical perspectives. Work in public humanities or digital humanities would also complement our commitments to innovation and civic engagement.

The English Department at Colby is unusual among liberal arts colleges in offering majors both in English and in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. Many students from across campus also minor in English or in Creative Writing. We support a lively array of lectures, faculty work-in-progress seminars, and readings, and we foster both student and faculty research through grants and off-campus opportunities. Many Colby students and most English majors study abroad for at least one semester; our courses in Anglophone literatures provide a strong foundation for their understanding of cultural differences.

Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college recognized for excellence in undergraduate education and close student-faculty interaction. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their scholarship, teaching and service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

For this position we seek a teacher scholar with demonstrated teaching excellence and strong publications. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the area of specialty, core requirements for majors, and one W1 writing-intensive course for first-year students. PhD must be in hand no later than August 2019. For further information contact Professor Mary Ellis Gibson, Chair, Department of English. Mary.Ellis.Gibson@colby.edu

To apply, please submit applications through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/54082. Include cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, description of scholarly interests, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Review of materials will begin on Nov. 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.colby.edu

MLA JIL 09/14/18

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College of Wooster (OH) - TT Assistant Professor of English - 20-21 c. Global Anglophone Literatures
The Department of English at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in twentieth- and twenty-first-century global anglophone literatures. Research and teaching interests in film and media studies, digital humanities, and/or environmental humanities would be desirable, and we are especially interested in candidates who might contribute to one or more of the college’s interdisciplinary programs, including Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Africana Studies, Environmental Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, South and East Asian Studies, and Film Studies. A two-semester teaching load consists of 5.5 courses and includes introductory and survey courses, upper-level courses in the field of specialization, participation in the First-Year Seminar program, and advising projects in the College’s signature Senior Independent Study program. PhD Required.

The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three reference letters, unofficial transcripts, diversity statement, teaching statement, research statement, and a writing sample of no more than twenty-five pages through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/54872. The diversity statement should detail how the applicant has engaged and/or expects to engage with issues of diversity in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community. Interfolio accounts are free to applicants – simply press “apply”. Deadline for applications is November 2.

The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The College of Wooster is a drug-free workplace.

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Durham University (UK) - Assistant Professor - Anglophone African and/or Caribbean Literature
The Department of English Studies at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in African and/or Caribbean Literature (Grade 7 or 8). The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests in the broad field of Anglophone African and/or Caribbean literatures, as well as relevant interests in colonial, postcolonial and/or decolonial history and theory. Interests in one or more of the following areas are particularly welcome: anti-colonialism, ecology, transnational frameworks, critical and/or intersectional theories of race, war studies, visual culture, poetics. The successful candidate will join and contribute to a department with existing strengths in African American, Australian, Caribbean, Irish, Scottish, and South Asian literatures.

The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of outstanding research potential and/or achievement in any area of Anglophone African and/or Caribbean literatures and will be expected to develop undergraduate and postgraduate modules reflecting their research specialism, as well as to teach broadly on the Department's curriculum. S/he will also be expected to attract and supervise postgraduate research students at PhD level and will contribute to strengthening and enhancing the University's international profile through teaching and research of global reach and significance.

You will be joining a vibrant interdisciplinary community of scholars whose work in English Studies is recognised as world-leading. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates.

Online App. Form: https://www.durham.ac.uk/jobs/recruitment/vacancies/engl19-52/?utm_source=HED&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=arc2018

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Grove City College (PA) - Full-Time Faculty Position - 20th-c. British/Anglophone Literature
Grove City College invites applications for a permanent faculty position in the Department of English, with a specialization in 20th-century British/Anglophone literature. Ability to teach modern Christian writers, such as the Inklings, or Christianity and literature in global contexts, as well as literary theory, is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad literary survey for non-majors as well as first-year college writing. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching highly motivated students and to encouraging their spiritual formation in a Christian liberal arts setting. A Ph.D. in English or related field is required.

In addition to academic advising and service on academic committees, all faculty at Grove City College enjoy an array of professional development opportunities with regard to their research and teaching goals through support for conference presentations and professional organizations, summer research grants, faculty-student research, faculty-led travel courses and internships. In particular the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help the English Department host its annual Christian Writers Conference. Past Conferences have either served as regional meetings of scholarly associations such as the Conference on Christianity and Literature, the C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society, and the George Herbert Society, or hosted contemporary artists and highly regarded literary scholars (e.g., Makoto Fujimura, Scott Cairns, Jeanne Murray Walker, Roger Lundin).

Please send a current curriculum vitae, transcripts, names and contact information of four references (three professional and one pastoral), and a letter of interest that 1) explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with Grove City College's unique mission as a Christian liberal arts college and 2) outlines your scholarly agenda. Send these to: Ms. Jamie N. Kimble, Assistant Director of Human Resources at employment@gcc.edu.

Grove City College is a private educational institution noted for its academic excellence where scholarship is informed by Christian principles. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, non-job related disability, use of a guide or support animal, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other college-administrative programs.

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Kenyon College (OH) - TT Assistant Professor in 20th and 21st Century Global Anglophone Poetry and Poetics
The Department of English at Kenyon College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in twentieth- and twenty-first-century poetry and poetics with a specialization in global Anglophone poetry (effective July 1).

The candidate may focus on one or more specific regions or on transnational networks or orientations. Strong candidates with expertise in multi-ethnic U.S. poetry will also be considered. We encourage applications from candidates who are also practicing poets. The teaching requirement will be 3:2 or 2:3. A Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature required by July 1, 2019.

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Applications must include a letter of interest; a curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must speak to the candidate’s teaching); an unofficial transcript; and a writing sample of up to 25 pages. The letter of interest should detail research interests and teaching experience and philosophy, including ways that issues and practices related to diversity, inclusion, and equity have been or will be included in teaching and advising.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s website at http://careers.kenyon.edu. Open until filled. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 1, 2018. Applications will be acknowledged by an automatic response. Preliminary interviews will be held by Skype, with on-campus interviews to follow. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.

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Marquette University (WI) - TT Assistant Professor of English - African Continental and Diasporic Literatures - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE
The Department of English at Marquette University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in African continental and diasporic literatures after 1900. Additional expertise in gender and sexuality studies, African American literature, and/or peace studies is preferred. The department consists of 24 full-time, research-active faculty and offers BA, MA and PhD degrees. Early career and research-intensive faculty teach two courses per semester. Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is required, as is evidence of scholarly activity and potential and a strong commitment to service. Candidates should have earned the PhD by 8/12/2019.

Marquette is a Jesuit, Catholic university and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and equity for all individuals. The department actively encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and seeks candidates who respect the University's mission: http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.php

The application deadline is October 28, 2018, and first-round interviews will be conducted by Skype. Applications must be submitted via the Marquette University employment website: http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/10359. Required are a cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, writing sample, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of reference.

MLA JIL 9/14/18

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Occidental College (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Indigenous/Settler Colonialism Studies
Occidental College's Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice (CTSJ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor of Indigenous/Settler Colonialism Studies (ISCS). As an intersectional and interdisciplinary department, CTSJ seeks to harness emergent academic analyses at the nexus of such fields as Native studies, comparative empire studies, posthumanist theory, biopolitics, theories of sovereignty, and problems of justice broadly.

QUALIFICATIONS: We seek candidates with a PhD received by fall 2019, from either humanities or social science departments, with a specialty in the study of indigenous/native populations and cultures, analyses of empire and colonialism, and critical theory. We welcome recent PhD’s, as well as scholars who have been teaching for several years. Strong candidates will be able to teach a range of courses (five yearly across two semesters), including introductory critical theory courses, courses in Occidental’s Cultural Studies Program, extant CTSJ seminars, and new courses in ISCS-related fields.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates should send their application as an electronic file to ctsjsearch2018@oxy.edu. Please include: 1) a cover letter that details interest in teaching at Occidental and a discussion of the applicant’s research and teaching experience; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentor especially for underrepresented students; (3) a sample of scholarly work; (4) Curriculum Vitae; and (5) three to five confidential letters of recommendation (via Interfolio.com), including at least one that addresses the applicant’s teaching.

For information on the Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice, including current course offerings, please visit our website at: https://www.oxy.edu/critical-theory-social-justice. Direct questions may be addressed to ctsjsearch2018@oxy.edu.

All materials are due no later than November 15, 2018. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. Interviews of semi-finalists will be held via videoconference.

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 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2018-2019, Interdisciplinary Humanities and Liberal Arts 2018-2019 and Cultural Anthropology 2018-2019

Oklahoma State University (OK) - TT Assistant Professor of 19th-C British and Anglophone Literature
The English Department at Oklahoma State University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in British and Anglophone literature and culture of the long nineteenth century. Applicants focusing in any genre, critical approach, historical period, or across fields of the long nineteenth century are welcome. The faculty member would teach two courses a semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conduct research in their field of specialization. The English Department, and College of Arts and Sciences provide ample opportunities to define an individual research agenda. Like all members of the English faculty, this person would help to fulfill Oklahoma State’s land-grant mission of attracting and supporting a diverse student body. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2018. We will continue, however, to accept applications until the position has been filled. Candidates who will have completed their PhD by Fall 2019 should submit letter of application detailing their current research and their teaching philosophy, cv, writing sample, and dossier, including three letters of recommendation and transcript, through Interfolio using this link http://apply.interfolio.com/54670.

This position is contingent upon availability of funding. Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed to diversity and the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

MLA JIL 9/14/18

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2019

===Pennsylvania State University (PA) - TT Open Rank Faculty Position in Critical/Comparative Ethnic Studies (joint appt. in English / Af-Am Studies)=== The Departments of English and African American Studies invite applications for a tenure-line, jointly appointed position to begin August 2019. This is an open-rank search that is part of a cluster hire within the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State (http://la.psu.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/faculty). Applicants will have a Ph.D. (must be completed by time of appointment) in a relevant discipline or field of critical/comparative ethnic studies in the long 19th century and a strong research and teaching portfolio, with diasporic approaches welcome. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester. Information about the department can be found at http://english.la.psu.edu. Interested candidates must submit an online application, and should include as attachments a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications, and your current curriculum vita. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to Karen Davis directly at kmd16@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Aldon Nielsen, Search Committee Chair, at aln10@psu.edu. Initial interviews will be conducted electronically, followed by in-person interviews at the MLA conference.

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/83070

Deadline: Oct. 15 (review begins)

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 * Also posted at Ethnic American Literature 2019, African American 2019 and Ethnic Studies 2018-2019

Reed College (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - Postcolonial/Anglophone/Diaspora Literature
Reed College seeks a tenure-track appointment in English and Humanities beginning August, 2019. Candidates should specialize in Postcolonial/Anglophone/Diaspora literature. The successful candidate will teach a 3/2 load that typically includes courses (introductory and advanced) in the English department; a year-long interdisciplinary humanities course pedagogically focused on the development of analytical, critical, and writing skills of first-year students; and will advise year-long senior theses. Above all, we seek candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and who are engaged in a lively and serious program of scholarship. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.

The Reed community believes cultural diversity to be essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application materials, you must include a description of how, as a scholar, teacher, or community member, you would engage with and sustain the commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in Reed’s own diversity statement (http://www.reed.edu/diversity).

To ensure full consideration, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity and inclusion commitment statement, and dossier (3+ letters of recommendation) through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/53226 by November 15, 2018. The first round of interviews will be held via video conferencing in early January. For inquiries about this position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Jay M. Dickson, at English.Search@reed.edu.

Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Ryerson University (CAN) - TT Asst. Professor - Nineteenth-Century Transnational Literature
The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University in the city of Toronto on the territory of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat peoples invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2019, subject to final budgetary approval. The area of specialization is Nineteenth-Century Transnational Literature.

All candidates with research and teaching expertise in Nineteenth-Century Transnational literature will be considered, and we especially welcome applications from scholars with secondary specialization in one or more of the following areas: new media and digital culture studies; queer/gender studies; ecocriticism.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the following: teaching and supervising at the undergraduate and graduate levels; contributing to the undergraduate and graduate programs, including taking a lead role in curriculum development/expansion as appropriate; establishing and maintaining a strong, independent, externally-funded research agenda; and participating in the academic life of the Department of English, the Faculty, and the University.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in English or a related field (or will expect to do so by July 2019). Applicants should demonstrate research excellence through an active research program and scholarly achievements such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and awards and accolades. Other demonstrations of research excellence include strong endorsements/recommendations by referees of top international stature, evidence of (or demonstrated ability to generate) external funding, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

Evidence for excellence in teaching must be provided through a teaching dossier that features a teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, and sample syllabi and teaching evaluations. Candidates will also show experience with course/curriculum review/development, and demonstrate ability to supervise graduate students.

Equity at Ryerson University

At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, and 2017. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.ryerson.ca, check out @RyersonU, @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page.

How to apply?

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal. The application must contain the following:
 * A letter of application and curriculum vitae
 * Two (2) recent research publications
 * Results of teaching evaluations (or equivalent evidence, such as a teaching dossier)
 * The names of at least three (3) individuals who may be contacted for reference letters

Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

Confidential inquiries can be directed to: Dr. Andrew O’Malley, Chair, Department of English, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3. aomalley@ryerson.ca

Applications must be submitted via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by November 15, 2018. Any inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal can be sent to MS. Davina Chan, Senior HR Consultant, at davina.chan@ryerson.ca. Aboriginal candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Ms. Tracey King, M.Ed., Aboriginal HR Consultant, Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Initiative, at t26king@ryerson.ca.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA).
 * The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/faculty-affairs/rfa-collective-agreement/RFA_CA_2015_to_2018.pdf
 * The RFA’s website can be found at: http://www.rfanet.ca.
 * A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html.

APPLY AT: https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=517972

MLA JIL 10/05/18

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 * Also posted at Early American 2019 and Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2019

San Diego State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Black Literary/Cultural Studies
The Department of English and Comparative Literature at San Diego State University, the flagship campus of the largest and most diverse public university system in the U.S., seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Black Literary/Cultural Studies. We seek applicants with research and teaching interests in American, African, Afro-Latinx, transatlantic, or black diasporic materials. We welcome but do not require candidates in research areas that complement existing areas of strength on our campus, including environmental humanities, popular cultures, media studies, digital humanities, performance studies, and/or gender and sexuality studies. Historical period open. The successful candidate will contribute to the curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in English or an equivalent field and demonstrate potential for excellence as a scholar-teacher, including successful teaching experience, currency within the candidate's field, and/or publication of scholarly research. The normal teaching load is 3/3, including undergraduate courses as well as literature seminars serving our large and distinguished MA and MFA programs.

For more information about the Department of English and Comparative Literature, please visit our website: literature.sdsu.edu. For more information about SDSU, please visit sdsu.edu.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Applicants should apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/52698. To ensure full consideration, submit completed applications by October 26, 2018; the position will remain open until filled.

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San José State University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor - World or Global Literature
San José, California ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY Subject to Budgetary Approval

Specialization: World or Global Literature. Job Opening ID (JOID): 24724. Rank: Assistant Professor.

Qualifications: Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in World or Global Literature 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. Preferred attributes include training in postcolonial or other theoretical approaches, film, digital humanities/pedagogies, and/or project-based learning. 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. Candidates with teaching experience engaging diverse students with a range of preparations for college with the written word are especially of interest.

Responsibilities: Successful applicants would teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including, but not be limited to, courses in one or more of the literatures of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and/or Oceania, major courses focused on literary analysis, and General Education courses. Participation in service at department, college, and university levels, including grading of graduate exams and service on masters-level 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 5th at 5 PM to https://apply.interfolio.com/54078. 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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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of English, Global Literatures
The Department of English Language and Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an Assistant Professor with research specialization in Global Literatures, with a focus on Latinx literatures, border studies, and/or indigenous literary studies. This tenure-track position will enrich course offerings and participate in the ongoing scholarly and public humanities projects conducted by the department. The incumbent will teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the candidate's area of specialization, along with survey, general education, and composition courses. Along with course teachings, expectations include activity in the areas of service and scholarship. There is potential for extra start-up funds for collaborative work with faculty in other disciplines.

Qualifications

PhD in English Literature or related field required; however, ABD candidates may be considered for a one-year appointment at the rank of instructor.

Terms of Appointment: Continuing academic year (nine month) appointment beginning August 2019; tenure eligible.

Source of Funds: State

Salary: Commensurate with credentials and experience. Excellent benefits package included.

Application Process: Candidates should submit an initial letter of application and vita through Interfolio. Candidates who advance to the second round will be asked for a writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Initial interviews will be held via phone or video conference.

Application Deadline: Completed applications must be received by December 3, 2018.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran's status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the "Campus Fire Safety Right to Know." For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

Online App. Form: http://www.siue.edu/employment/cas/FY19-080.shtml

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 * Also posted at Ethnic American Literature 2019

SUNY Geneseo (NY) - TT Assistant Professor - West African Literatures
The department of English at SUNY Geneseo is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in West African literatures and cultures to begin August, 2019. Our priority is teaching excellence. We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting, who is dedicated to interdisciplinary and integrative approaches to undergraduate education, and who is prepared to teach both introductory and advanced courses in their area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: knowledge of at least two African languages, a demonstrated ability to expand the department’s global literature offerings, and an interest in contributing to Black Studies or African Film Studies. English faculty typically teach 4-credit courses, alternating each year between a 2-2 and a 2-3 load. This position will join a Global Studies learning community of new assistant professors designed to support and enhance interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching, scholarship, and cross-campus conversations. Applications are due by November 15. For more information or to apply, please go to: http://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/2386.

MLA JIL 10/12/18

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2019

Temple University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Literature (Open Field - 19th c.-present) Specializing in Digital Humanities
The English Department at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in literature specializing in any method of digital humanities research, broadly conceived. The position is open to applicants in any literary field from the nineteenth century to the present, including global, British, and American literatures. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching and have a strong desire to work with a heterogeneous student population. We are especially interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

The successful candidate will have earned the PhD in English or a closely related field by August 2019 and will have a strong research agenda in literary digital humanities. Teaching responsibilities include a 2/2 load with a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses. The initial application should include a cover letter, CV, three references, and a writing sample of under 30 pages, submitted through Interfolio. Applications received by October 15, 2018 are assured of receiving full consideration.

Temple’s interdisciplinary digital scholarship center, humanities center, and new graduate certificate program in cultural analytics support digital research by faculty and students. Temple University is a state-related R1 Carnegie Research University located in Philadelphia. English is a nationally ranked doctoral department training students in literature, composition, rhetoric, and creative writing. The College of Liberal Arts is home to 32 undergraduate majors, 32 minors, 23 certificate programs and 15 graduate degree programs. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in Temple University’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded.

Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/54127

Chronicle

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2019, British Open 2019, American Open 2019, New Media and Digital Humanities 2019 and Generalist 2019

Trinity University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor - Anglophone Literature
Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212

Anglophone Literature

Trinity University invites applications for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English for fall 2019.

Recent Ph.D. (or near Ph.D.) in English with a research specialty in Anglophone Literature, with broad-based, survey knowledge of British or American Literature after 1800. Teach three undergraduate classes each semester, including upper-level courses Anglophone Literature, lower-level survey courses in British or American Literature after 1800, and first-year writing courses. Application letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential academic reference letters (not to be sent by the candidate), dissertation abstract, and writing sample (no more than 20 pages), to be sent through Interfolio only by November 12, 2018.

Inquires can be made directly: Professor Claudia Stokes, Chair Department of English Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200, Email: cstokes@trinity.edu

Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/53791

MLA JIL 09/14/18

Deadline: Nov. 12

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Tulane University (LA) - TT Asst. Professor - Comparative / Transnational American Modernisms (Poetry)
The Department of English at Tulane University seeks to hire an assistant professor (tenure-track) specializing in comparative/transnational American modernisms with a starting date of July 1, 2019. Candidates working on 20th-century modernist poetry and poetics of the Americas including the Caribbean, with an emphasis on hemispheric, transnational, latinx, queer, and/ or sound studies are especially welcome.

Faculty in the English Department work closely with Tulane’s Africana Studies Program, the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies. We are especially interested in candidates who understand comparative/transnational American modernisms from international, interdisciplinary, and intersectional perspectives. Located in a vibrant port city with distinctive literary and cultural traditions, New Orleans is the custodian of many historical archives conducive to new projects in comparative American modernisms.

The teaching load for tenure-line faculty in the School of Liberal Arts is 2-2. We offer a generous sabbatical policy and support for research and professional travel. Our dynamic faculty enjoys a collegial environment, flexibility in course offerings, accomplished and engaged students, and small class sizes.

Tulane University, located in the historic Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, is at a key moment of growth and ambition. With the arrival of a new dean in the School of Liberal Arts joining new leadership in other schools at the university and an energetic new provost and president, Tulane is poised to emerge as a leader in global, liberal arts education.

Qualifications: Candidates must have the PhD degree in hand by the start of the appointment, demonstrate a record of or potential for significant scholarly productivity, and possess a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, a C.V., three letters of recommendation, a 25-page writing sample, and sample course syllabi. We will begin to review applicants on November 15th, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. For information, please contact the Departmental Chair, Rebecca Mark, [mailto:rebecca@tulane.edu. rebecca@tulane.edu]. All materials should be submitted to INTERFOLIO (http://apply.interfolio.com/56758).

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

MLA JIL 10/26/18

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2019 and Comparative 2019

University of the Bahamas - Assistant/Associate Professor, English (Cultural Studies and Rhetoric & Composition)
The Faculty of Liberal and Fine Arts is pleased to invite applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor, English (Cultural Studies and Rhetoric and Composition). This full-time appointment will begin 1 August 2019.

English Studies invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, English (Cultural Studies and Rhetoric and Composition). We seek a dynamic professor who desires to develop curricula and engage in research informed by the unique cultural contexts of Bahamian and Caribbean theatre within a global perspective. We are interested in candidates who also specialize in gender and sexuality studies and/or critical race theory. The candidate must show strong commitment to undergraduate instruction; knowledge of current pedagogical trends; evidence of excellence in teaching; and evidence of scholarly research and publications. The candidate will also be responsible for teaching lower and upper level composition courses. Applicants must have a PhD.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach first-year writing and advanced writing courses; engage in research; assist in securing external grants and other funding opportunities; participate in curriculum review, revision and design; develop and participate in departmental projects; contribute to the development of teaching materials and serve on departmental, school and university-wide committees. Qualifications. Candidates must have an earned PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or Cultural Studies or a related field from an accredited institution; excellent undergraduate teaching experience; and an active research agenda in Transnational/Diasporic Studies.

SETTING: University of The Bahamas (UB) is a vital catalyst for national development. Chartered on 10th November 2016, UB had its genesis in The College of The Bahamas which was established in 1974. Since 1995, the institution's academic offerings have expanded through the introduction of baccalaureate degree programmes offered across a broad range of approximately 60 majors. Master's degree programmes have included an MBA and an MSc in Reading and Inclusive Education as well as graduate degree programmes offered in collaboration with various US universities. UB operates from the Oakes Field Campus and the Grosvenor Close Centre in New Providence; UB-North in Grand Bahama; and the Gerace Research Facility in San Salvador. Additional sites are planned for throughout the archipelago.

APPLICATION: Application materials should include: 1. A cover letter describing academic philosophy and vision, research and publications; 2. Copies of academic certificates; 3. Copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degree programmes completed; 4. A current and complete curriculum vitae; 5. Copy of relevant pages of a valid passport showing photo ID, passport number and expiration date; 6. Names and contact information of three persons who can provide letters of reference; 7. Completed UB Application for Employment Form found at this link: http://www.ub.edu.bs/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UB-Application-for-Employment-Faculty.pdf

To Apply: Apply electronically at facultyapply@ub.edu.bs noting the position in the subject field. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Attach the following documents (in one e-file/document) with your electronic submission: cover letter; academic certificates; transcripts; curriculum vitae; copy of relevant pages of valid passport; names and contact information of three persons who can provide letters of reference; and a completed UB Application for Employment form. Additional materials will be required of shortlisted candidates. For additional information or informal inquiries, contact provostoffice@ub.edu.bs

Deadline: 11/09/18 (per HigherEdJobs.com)

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2019 and Rhetoric/Composition 2019

University of California Los Angeles (CA) - "Ladder Faculty" (Adv. Asst. - Full Prof.) - 20th-Century British and Anglophone Literature
The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for a tenure-track position in 20th-Century British and Anglophone Women’s Literature, with rank ranging from advanced Assistant to Full Professor. We welcome candidates whose teaching, research, and service reflect a commitment to diversity and excellence. Candidates should demonstrate engagement with recent developments in feminist studies, race studies, and/or postcolonial studies for addressing women’s writings across racial, ethnic, religious, or national lines. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research is interdisciplinary and who have a commitment to teaching innovative curricula to both undergraduate and graduate students. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20-page writing sample, a statement detailing the candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and three names of references to be contacted later (Optional: 2-3 letters of recommendation welcomed with application materials), to Lowell Gallagher, Chair, Department of English, via the UCLA Recruit system at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03931. Application dossiers are due by November 15, 2018; interviews will be via teleconferencing in early December. The position is subject to final administrative approval.

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University of Copenhagen (DK) - TT Asst. Professor - Anglophone Literature
Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship. The position, which includes research-, teaching- and administrative responsibilities, is available from 1 April 2019 or as soon as possible.

Applications must be uploaded by 27 October 2018, 23:59 GMT + 1.

Please apply using the provided link in the job advertisement.

Please find the full description of the position here: https://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/?show=147860

MLA JIL 9/28/18

Deadline: Oct. 27

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University of Dayton (OH) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor in Global Anglophone/Postcolonial Literatures
Tenure-track assistant or associate professor in global literatures of postcolonialism with a specialization in the literatures and cultures of Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and/or the Caribbean. Must be able to teach both Postcolonial and Colonial-era literature courses to majors and non-majors. Desired subfields include indigenous rights, human rights, sexuality/gender, and/or environmental justice. We seek a teacher-scholar prepared to contribute to the ongoing development and diversification of our curricula concerning global power structures related to imperialism, and specifically one that will contribute to larger university initiatives like the Human Rights Center, the Hanley Sustainability Institute, the annual Native Peoples of the Americas Colloquium http://go.udayton.edu/npac, and/or the recent Global Voices Symposium https://ecommons.udayton.edu/global_voices/. Responsibilities include maintaining an active agenda of research and scholarship leading to publication; teaching three courses per semester, including courses in first- and second-year composition, courses in the university’s Common Academic Program, and undergraduate or graduate-level courses in candidate’s areas of specialization; and contributing to the department, university, and profession through service. The position begins August 16, 2019.

Minimum Qualifications for Candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank: MA in English or related discipline. Promise of excellence in research that specializes in colonial and postcolonial African, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and/or Caribbean literatures and cultures. Promise of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and MA level. Experience as instructor of record in undergraduate teaching. Ability to teach and develop courses and programming in postcolonial literature, theory, and composition.

Minimum Qualifications for Candidates applying at the Associate Professor rank: D. in English or related discipline at time of application. Demonstrated experience at building successful programming in postcolonial studies. Demonstrated excellence in collaboration with different campus partners and constituencies.

Record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the criteria for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of English and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top-ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. For Department information, please visit https://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/english/.

Apply online at http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/27356 by November 4, 2018. First round interviews will be conducted via video conference during the second week of December. Finalists will have on-campus interviews beginning in late-January.

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University of Florida (FL) - TT Asst. Professor - Critical Theory (incl. Post-Colonial) + Modernist / Contemporary Literature
The Department of English at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2019. Specialization: Critical theory, with an additional emphasis in English-language modernist and/or contemporary literatures.

Successful candidates must demonstrate scholarship and commitment to teaching in both historical theoretical movements (post-structuralism, hermeneutics, psychoanalysis, feminism) and contemporary practices (Marxist, Lacanian, queer, globalization, affect, post-colonial, feminist, critical race theories), as well as in one or more English-language twentieth-century and/or contemporary literary traditions. We especially welcome candidates with additional expertise in one or more of the following: multiple media and genres, digital humanities, cultural studies, comparative approaches, and non-Anglo-American English-language literatures (South Asian, Irish, Caribbean, African). The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in hand by August 15, 2019, a strong record of publications in the field, and evidence of successful teaching. The Department of English has a strong commitment to diversity, and we are especially interested in increasing the diversity of our faculty. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted on-line at http://apply.interfolio.com/56289 and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, ongoing research directions, and interests in the Department, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) an article-length writing sample, and (4) a list of at least three references. After initial review, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to request confidential letters of recommendation from the references and for online interviews. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 15, but the position will remain open until filled. Send email inquiries or nominations to Phillip E. Wegner (pwegner@ufl.edu).

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 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2019, Modern British 2019 and Theory 2019

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (NC) - TT Assistant Professor of Postcolonial and World Literatures
The Department of English at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anglophone Postcolonial and World Literature to begin August 1, 2019. This is a joint appointment with the International and Global Studies Program (IGS); the tenure home of the position is in English. The successful candidate will teach both English courses and core courses in IGS, as well as IGS courses in the concentrations of International and Global Human Rights and/or Global Arts and Belief Systems. We welcome diverse critical approaches and specializations, including but not limited to human rights studies. All applicants should show evidence of a strong research program, a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, and excellence in teaching.

The Carnegie Foundation classifies UNCG as a high research university and a community-engaged institution. In addition to the BA, the English Department offers the MA, MFA, and PhD degrees. The IGS Program offers the BA with multiple concentrations, including those listed above.

Regularly ranked highly in national surveys of the best places to live, the city of Greensboro offers an affordable, high quality of life, with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities. UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution, with an undergraduate population of 44% ethnic minority students. UNCG and the English Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNCG is in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNCG is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

Competitive salary and benefit package; teaching load will include courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as active engagement with MA and PhD candidates.

Applicants must apply here with a cover letter, c.v., a statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample not to exceed 20 pages.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should hold or anticipate a PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or related discipline by August 1, 2019.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in postcolonial and world literatures, theory, human rights studies, and international and global studies.

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2018. Applicants should submit all materials electronically (to apply, visit https://jobsearch.uncg.edu and click on “Faculty” and apply to position #1324), including a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample not to exceed 20 pages.

Applicants are asked to provide the names and email addresses of at least three (3) References, in the References section of the electronic application. These References will be solicited by the UNCGjobsearch system via email, and they will be asked to provide a confidential Letter of Reference/Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant successfully submits the application and receives a confirmation number from the UNCGjobsearch system. This is the applicant’s only notification that the electronic references in the reference section are being notified when the application is submitted.

Candidates can also submit email addresses generated by Interfolio to have individual letters submitted to the UNCG Jobsearch system. Instructions for the the Interfolio Online Application delivery service can be found here: https://apo.ucsc.edu/docs/dossier.pdf.

MLA JIL 10/5/18

LINK to Apply: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/12068

Deadline: Nov. 15

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University of Toronto Mississauga - TT Asst./Assoc. Professor, South Asian Literatures
The Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in South Asian Literatures. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2019 or shortly thereafter.

Candidates with expertise in South Asian literatures of any period will be considered. We are most interested in applications from scholars whose research is focused on Anglophone South Asian literatures but whose courses will integrate Anglophone writing with South Asian literatures from a range of periods and traditions (in translation where necessary).

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in literature or a closely related field by the time of appointment or soon thereafter. Excellence in teaching and research is required. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must have a record of scholarly accomplishment including publications with highly ranked academic journals and presses and other evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by forthcoming and/or in print publications meeting high international standards, a submitted research statement, presentations at major conferences, fellowships or other research awards, and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching through documented teaching accomplishments, teaching evaluations, sample course syllabi, strong letters of reference, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. The successful candidate will be a full member of the Graduate Department of English, which consists of faculty from the University’s three campuses (UTM, University of Toronto Scarborough, and the Faculty of Arts and Science). Duties will consist of research; the supervision of PhD dissertations; and teaching undergraduate courses at the Mississauga campus and graduate classes at the St. George campus. For further information on the UTM Department of English and Drama, the tri-campus Graduate Department of English, and the University of Toronto, see  http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/english-drama/ ,  http://www.english.utoronto.ca/  and http://www.utoronto.ca.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample course syllabi), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a one to two page statement about their contributions to equity and diversity in the communities to which they belong, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on marginalized literatures; the development of inclusive pedagogies; or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Please submit attachments in PDF format only. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in the following format: Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referee--on official letterhead, signed and scanned--by email to  [mailto:edassist.utm@utoronto.ca edassist.utm@utoronto.ca].
 * 1) letter, CV, research statement, statement on contributions to equity and diversity, teaching dossier;
 * 2) writing sample.

All application materials including letters of reference are due by 1 November, 2018.

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.

Assistant Professor posting: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1804022&tz=GMT-04%3A00

Associate Professor posting: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1804022&tz=GMT-04%3A00

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Utica College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English (Literature since 1650 Outside British / American Traditions)
The Department of English at Utica College seeks an Assistant Professor with a speciality in literature since 1650 outside of the British American traditions.

This position will not require MLA interviews. Review begin date: 11/01/2018. Open Until Filled: Yes.

Applicant Documents Instructions: Candidates are asked to submit an additional reflective statement about teaching in the required applicant document titled “diversity statement.” Since Utica College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica College, please see the following web page: http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm.)

Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.

In line with the College’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

Major Responsibilities: Expertise in European or non-European literature welcome; the position will entail teaching a survey of world (including European) literature since 1650.The teaching load will include the development of topics courses in the applicant’s specialty at the advanced level for English and liberal studies majors and at the introductory level for general education core literature requirement. The 4-4 course load will typically include two sections of first year composition every semester. We especially encourage applicants with an interest in postcolonial and/or transnational literature. Development of graduate courses in the applicant’s field for students seeking secondary education certification is likely.

Education & Experience Qualifications: Ph.D. should be completed before position begins on August 1, 2019

Minimum Skills/Abilities: Experience in teaching college level courses.

EEO/AA Statement: Utica College is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Apply at: https://uc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2336

MLA JIL 10/12/18

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2019 and Comparative 2019

Western Washington University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor - Black Diasporic Literature
About the University: Western Washington University, with almost 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 82,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department: The department has 31 tenure-line faculty members and offers B.A. programs in Literature and Creative Writing with or without a secondary teaching endorsement, an M.A. program in English Studies, and an M.F.A. program in Creative Writing. The department also offers minors in Film Studies, Linguistics, and Writing Studies, as well as courses that provide training in composition/rhetoric, professional and technical writing, editing and publishing, and teacher preparation. To learn more about the Department of English visit https://chss.wwu.edu/english.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the English Department support Western’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position: Standard quarter system teaching assignment (currently 2-2-2), with specialty courses at the undergraduate and M.A./M.F.A. levels; general education courses and other courses depending on the candidate's interests and departmental needs; exemplary teaching, including fulfilling teaching responsibilities in ways that support an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students; a rigorous program of scholarly activity; service to the department through a range of activities including advising and contributions to the development of programs and curricula.

Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications
 * Ph.D. in English or a related field by September 1, 2019
 * Strong scholarly and pedagogical expertise in Black Diasporic Literature
 * Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
 * Potential for strong scholarship and publication in relevant fields
 * Ability to cultivate learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
 * Secondary area of expertise (for instance in critical and cultural theory; critical race studies; gender and sexuality studies; childhood studies; disability studies; colonization/empire studies; transatlantic or hemispheric studies; studies of the digital humanities; and/or other literacies)

Bargaining Unit:  United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and graduate transcripts are required. Three confidential letters of recommendation are required and will be requested of your referees by our online application system. The materials should clearly evidence how the applicant's experience (academic or non-academic) has prepared them to effectively teach Western's increasingly diverse student body. Screening interviews will take place via videoconference in early winter. To receive priority consideration for a screening interview, applications should be received by November 2, 2018, when application review begins. Finalist interviews will be conducted on campus.

Closing Date Notes: Application review begins November 2, 2018; position is open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Online application form: http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496098

Deadline: Nov. 2

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Yale University (CT) - TT Asst. Professor in World Anglophone Literature
Yale University’s Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for one or two tenure-track assistant professors in World Anglophone Literature beginning July 1, 2019, with PhD preferred by that date. We are searching for outstanding scholars and teachers who will contribute broadly to Yale's profile in the Humanities by working in Anglophone literature and culture from beyond the United States and Great Britain, in any period, including but not limited to research centered in Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, Canada, and the Pacific. Please submit a letter of application describing your research and teaching, your full curriculum vitae, and a 20-page writing sample prepared for anonymous reading, to http://apply.interfolio.com/54705, directed to Professor Langdon Hammer, English Department Chair. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities,protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

MLA JIL 09/14/18

Deadline: Oct. 15

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