Early American 2012

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Amherst College (2 positions)
The Department of English seeks to make two appointments in the area of American Literature before 1900. {C}Ideally we will be making one tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level and one appointment at the associate or full professor level, with tenure. Any appointment with tenure will be contingent upon tenure review. Tenured appointments will carry a share of administrative responsibilities, and at this level, we especially seek candidates with demonstrable administrative experience.

We seek scholars specializing in any period of American literature from “discovery” through the nineteenth century; candidates should also be able to teach across this range. Candidates should have experience teaching in multiple genres/modes/media and should demonstrate a familiarity with the development of American cultural expression in its diverse forms such as comparative ethnic, transatlantic, and hemispheric literary studies. Digital humanities experience and innovative work across media are welcome. Strong commitments to scholarship and to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting are essential. The Department of English is actively engaged in the teaching of writing and in working with a diverse student body. The successful candidate will teach two courses each semester with additional senior tutorials; annual teaching responsibilities include first-year writing-attentive courses, specialized advanced seminars, and open-enrollment courses in American literature.

To apply, please submit as PDFs to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/369 a letter of application, a CV, one writing sample not to exceed 30 pages, and the names and email addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations. '''Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011, and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates who submit their materials by November 1, 2011, will be assured full consideration.''' The positions, which require Ph.D. degrees, will begin in fall 2012. Candidates must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment.

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Columbia University (19th c. Associate or Full)
Professor/Associate Professor [14515]

We invite applications for a tenured position in nineteenth-century American literature at the level of associate or beginning full professor. We seek candidates whose work represents a fresh, broad-ranging, and significant engagement with the history and future of the field and who will show leadership in program building and the supervision of graduate students as well as excellence in undergraduate teaching. Applications must be filed online at http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54414 by September 10, 2011. All applications must be made through Columbia University's online application system. On the site, please upload a cover letter, current CV, and writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and arrange for three letters of recommendation.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Perhaps it's silly to post an Associate/Full listing here where we're mostly looking for beginning Assistant positions, but here it is.

Note: this position is also posted at Early American 2011

Duquesne University
The English Department at Duquesne University seeks a specialist in Nineteenth Century American Literature, with expertise in fiction preferred, at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), to begin in the fall of 2012. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses, including specialized graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in 19th Century American Literature and both parts of the undergraduate American Literature Survey. The ability to develop courses at all levels in secondary areas of interest is also desirable. Scholarship or the strong promise of scholarship is required for consideration. Excellent teaching and the publication of peer-reviewed research is necessary for both tenure and promotion. Successful candidates must be able and willing to teach and work with MA and PhD students. The typical teaching load in the department is 5 courses per year. The PhD degree is highly preferred, and completion of the degree is required for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.

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

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of at least three professional references to Dr. Magali Cornier Michael, ATTN: Nineteenth Century American Literature Search, Department of English, 637 College Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15282. Applications should be postmarked no later than October 15, 2011. Initial interviews will take place at the MLA convention.

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

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Eckerd College (FL)
Assistant Professor of Literature, tenure‑track position, to start in September 2012. Ph.D. in English required. Specialization in American literature, preferably poetry (although the position includes teaching in other genres), with possible secondary preparation in one or more of the following: British literature post‑1800, Southern literature, environmental studies, and/or women’s and gender studies, with a demonstrable commitment to both teaching excellence and scholarship. Teach seven courses per academic year at all levels (three per semester and a course with an experiential dimension in January), including American literature surveys and courses in American poetry and fiction. Opportunity to design courses appropriate to areas of specialization.

Participation in an interdisciplinary values‑oriented general education program is required, including a regular rotation in the two‑semester freshman program. Eckerd College, the only national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. Send letter of application, CV, recent teaching evaluations, graduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to Prof. Jared Stark, Letters Collegium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33711. Materials should be postmarked by Oct. 28, 2011; no electronic submissions, please.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Emory and Henry College (VA)
Assistant/Advanced Assistant Professor of American/Appalachian Literature. Tenure-track position to begin fall 2012. Ph.D. required. 7-course load. Candidate will teach composition, American literature, Appalachian literature, and courses in general education. Candidate will also direct annual Appalachian literary festival and edit Iron Mountain Review. Please send letter of application, CV, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable), teaching evaluations, and three confidential letters of recommendation to Dean Linda Dobkins, Box 947, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA 24327. Postmark deadline: Nov. 14, 2011. Electronic applications not accepted. Interviews at MLA. Emory & Henry is a four-year, Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college of 1000 students located in southwest Virginia. Check our website at www.ehc.edu. Emory & Henry is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates from under-represented ethnic and racial groups are encouraged to apply.

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

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Framingham State University (MA)
The Framingham State University English Department invites applications for a tenure‑track position in American literature starting Fall 2012. The position requires expertise in American literature with scholarship and teaching experience in poetry, African American literature, or Latino literature. The teaching load is 3/3 and responsibilities include first‑year writing courses, courses for the English major, American literature survey courses, and upper‑level American literature courses. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in American literature by the time of appointment and should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly and professional growth. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

To apply online, please submit a cover letter and CV to http://framingham.interviewexchange.com. Dossiers including transcripts and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Carolyn Maibor, Search Committee, English Department, Framingham State University, Framingham, MA 01701. For best consideration, applications should be received by Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Semifinalists will be asked to provide a half‑hour DVD of one of their classes.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Lebanon Valley College (PA)
Lebanon Valley College invites applications for a tenure track position in the English department to begin fall 2012. A Ph.D. in English is required and evidence of teaching excellence at the college level and scholarly potential. The successful candidate will have strong research interests in American literature, and preference will be given to those with communications or creative writing experience. The 4/4 teaching load will include first‑year writing courses, intermediate level literature, and more specialized upper level courses. Requirements and application information can be found on work@lvc.edu. Application materials must be received by November 11, 2011, and interviews will be conducted at the MLA Annual convention. LVC is located in south central Pennsylvania. More information about the College can be found at http://www.lvc.edu and the department at http://www.lvc.edu/english.

From MLA JIL 9/15

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
The Department of English and Technical Communication at the Missouri University of Science and Technology announces a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2012, pending funding. Teaching load is three courses (9 hours) per semester. '''Ph. D. required, with a specialization in American literature before 1900'''. Missouri S&T is a research university; scholarly publication is required for tenure.

With currently 10 full-time tenure-track lines, the Department of English and Technical Communication offers B.A.s in English and English education, a B.S. in technical communication, a cooperative M.A. in English, and an M.S. in technical communication. Missouri University of Science and Technology (http://www.mst.edu), one of the four campuses of the University of Missouri system, specializes in training undergraduate and graduate students in the sciences and engineering. Missouri S&T is located in central Missouri, about 90 minutes from St. Louis. For further information about the Department of English and Technical Communication, please visit our website at http://english.mst.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2011. We will conduct preliminary interviews at the 2012 MLA convention in Seattle. To apply, please send a letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference. All application materials must be electronically submitted to Missouri S&T's Human Resource Office using the following address: hrsinfo@mst.edu. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used include PDF and Word. Hard copy documents will no longer be accepted. Position is open until filled.

NOTE: All application materials must include the position reference number in order to be processed. Please address your application letter to:

Human Resources Services, Reference Number: R31161, Missouri University of Science & Technology {C}hrsinfo@mst.edu

Applications must be submitted directly thru the Missouri S&T Employment Opportunities website at http://hraadi.mst.edu/hr/employment/index.html

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Northeastern University (MA) - Assistant or Associate Professor
​The English Department at Northeastern University invites applications for an assistant or associate professor specializing in American literature. The department has particular needs in the nineteenth century but is open to innovative scholarship from the nineteenth century through the modern and contemporary periods of American literature. We welcome interdisciplinary scholarship that will contribute to the broader field of American Studies at Northeastern. The department is developing expertise in transnational and postcolonial literatures as well as in digital humanities and is participating in a college-wide initiative on the internationalization of the curriculum.

The successful candidate will have regular opportunities to teach in the graduate program (M.A. and Ph.D.) as well as in a vibrant undergraduate major serving close to 300 undergraduates. The teaching load for research faculty is 2/2, and junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support. Successful candidates must have the PhD in hand by the time of appointment, scholarly achievement appropriate to rank, and a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin immediately; for fullest consideration, applications should be submitted by November 16th.

To apply, please visit the College of Social Sciences and Humanities website, http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/, and click on the Faculty Positions link. If you are viewing this posting through a Northeastern University website, simply click the button below. Applicants will be asked to upload letter, c.v., and writing sample.

FROM MLA JIL (9/13/11)

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Old Dominion University
Professor of Early American Literature (rank open, tenure-track) to teach in undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs starting August 2012.

Requirements: Ph.D. in English, dissertation and publications in Early American Literature, evidence of successful university teaching. Expertise in using Digital Humanities for Early American scholarship highly desirable. Additional expertise in Transatlantic Studies and/or Native American Studies desirable.

Send letter of application, vita, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Dana Heller, Chair, Department of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2011 and continue until position is filled.

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Portland State University
The English department at Portland State University seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in 19th & 20th Century American Literature and culture in English to start September 16, 2012. Successful candidate will teach a wide range of courses in literature and culture from the 19th & 20th century as well as core courses in support of the English and University Studies curriculum. Ph.D. from a literature department or appropriate area studies program required for this position. 2/2/2 courseload; salary competitive ($50,265 minimum) and excellent benefits. Send letter, C.V., writing sample and three letters of recommendations to Chair, American Lit. 19 & 20th Century Search Committee, Department of English, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland OR 97207-0751. All application materials must be received by November 15, 2011. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference in January, 2012. Additional information at http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Rhodes College
The English Department at Rhodes College seeks a specialist in American Literature before 1850 to join the Department at the level of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) beginning August 2012. The successful candidate will join a department of active scholars and creative writers who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Teaching load is 3/2.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English with a specialty in American Literature in hand or expected by August 2012. Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence as well as a strong record of and potential for continued scholarly productivity and publication. Please apply online at jobs.rhodes.edu. We will begin reading applications on October 14. Completed applications must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation.

For additional information contact: Professor Marshall Boswell, Chair [mailto:boswell@rhodes.edu boswell@rhodes.edu]

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 * They have a trailing spouse VAP in this field (check his CV, not the website) who seems qualified for the job. They are probably required to do a national search before making a spousal hire, but that sure makes things hard for the spouse, not to mention the rest of us. I'm applying, and you should too, but don't get your hopes up.

Rutgers University - US Literature 1860-1945
Rutgers U. English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. http://english.rutgers.edu/

Assistant Professor in US Literature 1860-1945. The Department of English at Rutgers (New Brunswick) seeks a tenure track assistant professor in US Literature 1860-1945. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand (in English or a related field) by Fall 2012, and be ready to take on duties including undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Submit application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (or a dossier), and a writing sample no later than November 1 through Interfolio ( http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3100 ).

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

St. Francis Xavier University (Nova Scotia, Canada) - 19th c. British and/or American
The English Department at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in 19th-century British and/or American literature. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise spans the nineteenth century. A secondary expertise in one or more of the following fields is desirable: gender studies, American literature before 1800, and film studies. Ours is a dynamic department that values teaching and research and that is proposing a new curriculum designed to facilitate innovative approaches to the teaching of literature. The appointment begins July 1, 2012. A completed PhD by the time of appointment is strongly preferred.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae, transcripts, a writing sample (25 pp. maximum), a teaching dossier (sample syllabi, a statement of teaching philosophy, and teaching evaluations), and letters from three academic referees should be addressed to: Dr. Paul A. Marquis (Chair), Department of English, St. Francis Xavier University. Electronic submissions encouraged ([mailto:stfx.english.search@gmail.com stfx.english.search@gmail.com]). Regular mail: P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5. Consideration of applications will begin on October 24, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. St. Francis Xavier University is committed to employment equity, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

From MLA JIL 9/23/11

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Also posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2012

St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College, a small private liberal arts college in Rockland County, NY, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English. Position begins in January or September 2012; please specify available hire date in your letter. Candidate must have a Ph.D. in English and preparation in American Literature as well as in Composition, including first-year writing and writing-intensive sophomore surveys; experience in writing program administration a significant advantage. Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising is essential.

Please send cover letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, sample composition prompt, and 3 letters of recommendation, at least one of which directly addresses your teaching, to Dr. R. Murray, Chairperson of Humanities.

Postal Address: Dr. R. Murray, Chairperson of Humanities, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976

Phone: 845.398.4125

Fax: 845.398.4224

Online App. Form: http://www.stac.edu/jobs.htm

Email Address: humanresources@stac.edu

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Towson University
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2012. 19th/20th Century American Literature Specialist.

Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; load afterwards determined by balance of responsibilities. Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment. Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and email to [mailto:engl@towson.edu engl@towson.edu] Deadline for receipt of application is November 8, 2011. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire. Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for an assistant professorship in American literature from candidates who work on any aspect of literature and culture from the pre-national and early national period to the end of Reconstruction. We welcome applications from scholars working in a specific historical period or across periods, as well as from those working in or between specific subfields, but especially from those who are creatively rethinking literary and cultural history. Ph.D. required by July 1, 2012. Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and dissertation or book abstract online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting Number 00964: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be submitted to the department's chair, Elaine Hadley, by e-mail to englishpositions@uchicago.edu. Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Letters of recommendation must be e-mailed by Sunday, November 20, 2011. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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Wasn't this a search last year? what happened to that?

A: Last year's search (LINK to 2011 wiki) looks like it was historically broader and emphasized ethnic/transnational studies more. Not clear whether they actually made a hire last year though.

University of Montevallo
English & For Langs, Sta 6420, Comer Hall, Montevallo, AL 35115. http://www.montevallo.edu/english/

Ph.D. in English with specialization in 19th Century American Literature. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in fiction from the American Renaissance to Realism and Naturalism. This tenure track position begins August 2012. The University of Montevallo is a liberal arts college and member of COPLAC. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship. The normal teaching load is four courses (12 hours) per semester, including classes in freshman composition, world literature surveys, upper‑level literature courses, and graduate‑level courses in specialty. Applications should consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation, and should be received by November 15. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at MLA. To apply for this position, visit the University's employment website at: http://www.montevallo.edu/HR/employment.shtm.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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University of North Florida
Tenure-track assistant professor of American Literature to begin Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower- and upper-division and graduate courses and have a strong commitment to undergraduate education; to conduct research; and to engage in service to the university.

Required Qualifications: Basic: PhD in English, American Literature, or related discipline with degree conferred by August 1, 2012. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching and research in American literature, including literature of the Americas, in periods from the U.S. Civil War to the present.

Special Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete the one-page online application at http://www.unfjobs.org, upload required documents, and must mail required documents. Applicants who do not apply online or do not mail all the required documentation by postmark deadline (November 2, 2011) will not be considered for this position. When you apply online, you will receive a confirmation number. Please keep this confirmation number, which means that your application online was processed through the system. The confirmation number does not mean that your application is complete. Your application is not complete until the hiring office receives all of the required documentation as reflected below:

(1) Current CV (submitted electronically) {C}(2) Letter of interest (submitted electronically) {C}(3) A statement of teaching experience, teaching principles and practices, and assessment experience (submitted electronically as OTHER DOC) {C}(4) Three letters of recommendation (submitted by mail and postmarked on or before 11/02/2011, to A. Samuel Kimball, Chair, Department of English, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, Re: Position 315260)
 * You may be required to forward additional documents, such as a writing sample and official transcripts.

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Q: What is "assessment experience?"

A: This is a nice summary of assessment. Experience would include distributing pre- and post-course surveys, analyzing data, attending assessment workshops, etc. If you lack any, chances are your institution is running a workshop you could attend between now and the application due date.

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

University of Saint Francis (IL)
From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Tenure track position in American literature (pre‑ or post‑1900). Sub‑specialty in composition and rhetoric preferred. Other desired competencies from among this list: post‑colonial literatures, drama and/or film, performance studies, linguistics, ELL, language instruction (Spanish, French, Italian). Candidates in comparative literature welcome. Ph.D. required. Experience in organizing conferences and colloquia helpful. 4/4 teaching load. Submit cover letter, c.v., three letters of reference by Nov. 14 to Prof. Randolph Chilton, Department of English and Foreign Languages, University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet, IL 60435. The University of St. Francis is a Catholic institution in the Franciscan tradition. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all persons. Salary and other considerations will be competitive and consistent with the university’s commitment to recruiting the best‑qualified individual. For more information on the university, visit http://www.stfrancis.edu/.

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University of South Florida
Assistant Professor. Early American Literature (Beginnings through Civil War), preferably with a broad interest in all periods of American Literature. Tenure‑line. Ph.D. required; ABD applicants will be considered but must have the degree conferred by August 6, 2012. Candidates must have a strong teaching record and outstanding scholarly potential. The teaching assignment will include a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. 2/2 teaching load. Salary and benefits competitive. 9 month appointment per year; summer employment possible. Letter, vita and list of graduate courses only to Hunt Hawkins, Chair, English Department, CPR 107, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620‑5550 by November 7, preferably sooner. Applications received after that date will be advanced only in cases of compelling merit. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Nancy Serrano (813‑974‑8211 or Serrano@usf.edu) at least five working days prior to need.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa seeks a tenured associate or full professor with expertise in 19th‑century American literature and culture, commencing Fall 2012, to fill the Chapman Chair in English and to participate broadly in a small doctoral department with many curricular and administrative needs. We see English as a broad field with fluid boundaries, encompassing not only literary, cultural, and rhetorical studies, but also film, creative writing, art, media studies, history of the book, digital humanities, women’s and gender studies, periodical studies, pedagogy and other interdisciplinary areas. Teaching will include departmental courses and graduate seminars, participation in a humanities‑based general curriculum and honors program, service on dissertation committees, and direction of dissertations. Letter of application, vita, and contact information for three recommenders should be addressed to Professor Lars Engle, Chair, Faculty of English, The University of Tulsa, 800 S. Tucker Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104‑3189. Review of applications will begin in November 2011 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Tulsa is an EEO/AA employer

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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University of West Florida
The University of West Florida Department of English seeks a tenure‑track, assistant professor in early American literature before 1800. The ideal candidate will specialize in colonial or eighteenth‑century literature with secondary interests in one or more of the following areas: African American literature; Native American literature; literatures of the Atlantic world; and/or new world diasporas. The teaching load is three courses per semester, including courses in the M.A. program. Salary competitive. Apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu (position # 119470) by November 1, 2011. C.V., letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and a writing sample (25 pages) are required. Address letters to Gregory Tomso, Chair, Americanist Search Committee. Any person requiring special accommodations to respond may contact the UWF Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Office at 1‑850‑473‑7469 (Voice) or 1‑850‑857‑6114 (TTY). The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer. This position requires a criminal background screening.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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 * Was there a fungus that took out all of the early Americanists in Florida? North, West, and South Florida are all hiring in the same field--perhaps an early American hurricane?

University of Western Ontario
The Department of English, The University of Western Ontario (http://www.uwo.ca/) invites applications for a probationary (tenure‑track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin 1 July 2012, in American Literature and Culture, 1845‑1945. Applications from candidates with any area of specialization within this broad field are welcome; we are particularly interested in African‑American, Gender Studies, LGBT Studies, and/or Nationalisms. Duties will include commitments in research, teaching, and service. The completed PhD and experience and promise in teaching and research are minimum qualifications. ABD applicants welcome with evidence of timely completion to be provided by referees. Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. Please mail a cover letter, CV, and writing sample, and arrange for 3 references to be mailed to: Bryce Traister, Chair, Department of English, University of Western Ontario, London, ON Canada N6A3K7. Closing Date: November 30, 2011

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US Air Force Academy
The Department of English and Fine Arts anticipates filling a faculty position, at the level of assistant professor, in American literature after the Civil War beginning June 25th, 2012. Secondary specialty in minority or ethnic literatures is highly desirable. The initial appointment will be for three years. Successive reappointments of up to four years in length will be based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and funding availability. Responsibilities of this position include teaching American Literature survey courses, general/special topic literature courses, and composition. A Ph.D. in English is required, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. Applications must be received by November 14th, 2011. {C}For additional information about this position, including application instructions, go to http://www.usafa.edu/df/dfeng/positions.cfm

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 * Application instructions on USAJOBS.COM states"You MUST provide copies of “ OFFICIAL ” transcripts to support your educational claims." So are these copies or originals?

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012

Villanova University
'''Assistant Professor, American Literature and Culture before 1900, including the Colonial period. ''' Tenure‑track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2012 in American Literature and Culture before 1900, including the Colonial period. Ph.D. required but candidates close to completion of degree may be considered. To apply for the position, please go to https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Some elements of the application, including its initial steps, must be done electronically. The deadline for applications is Nov. 9, 2011; interviews at MLA Convention. In case of questions, contact Prof. Evan Radcliffe, Chair, English Dept., Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085‑1699, or evan.radcliffe@villanova.edu. Villanova University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. An AA/EEO employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

From MLA JIL (9/15/11)

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Whitman College
Tenure-track position, at the rank of assistant professor, in 19th-Century American literature. Candidates must have a solid grounding in multi-ethnic traditions and expertise in poetry/poetics. Competency in the literature of the early republic or trans-Atlantic approaches desirable. Effective August, 2012. Ph.D. required.

The successful candidate will teach the American Literature survey from pre-Contact to 1920; courses in multi-ethnic literatures; upper-level and introductory literature courses in his or her area of specialization; and general education courses, including Encounters, Whitman College's first-year shared-experience course.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of English." The online position description includes specific instructions on submission of the following materials: letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.

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