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===Bishop's University (Quebec Canada) - TT Asst Professor, Victorian and Modern Lit.=== Location: Quebec Date posted: 2013-11-28

Tenure-Stream Position in Victorian and Modern British Literature

The English Department of Bishop's University invites applications from candidates specializing in Victorian and Modern British Literature, for a tenure-stream position at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin July 1st, 2014, subject to final budgetary approval. Bishop's is a residential university in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, currently with about 2400 students from across Canada and around the world, nearly all of whom are undergraduates. With small class sizes, an intimate riverside campus, and a faculty of dedicated teachers, Bishop's is committed to the ideals of a liberal education and provides an ideal environment for the exchange of ideas both in and outside the classroom.

The English Department offers a wide range of degree options, in Literary Studies, Film Studies, and Cultural and Media Studies, as well as a minor in Creative Writing and Journalism. Candidates must be able to contribute to a range of these program areas, as well as to the numerous extra-curricular incentives originating in the department. Minimum qualifications are therefore a PhD (or ABD with scheduled defense date) in Victorian or Modern British literature (with the ability to teach both), a record of excellent teaching, and evidence of an ongoing commitment to scholarship and research. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, a writing sample, and three letters of reference. Cover letters should be addressed to the attention of Dr. Linda Morra, Chair, Department of English, and sent in PDF version to the following email address: lmorra@ubishops.ca. Applications must arrive by January 13, 2014.

Full advertisement: http://oraweb.aucc.ca/pls/ua/ua_re3?ADVERTISEMENT_NUMBER_IN=28628

Deadline: Jan. 13 2014

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th c. 2014
 * this looks like a 2/3 (or 2/2?) teaching load judging by the tt faculty's teaching schedule.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California - TT Asst. Professor, Modern or Contemporary Dramatic Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
ENGLISH - Full-time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 15, 2014. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Specialization in Modern or Contemporary Dramatic Literature, with the ability to teach both required; sub-specialty in Global Drama highly desired. All tenured and tenure-track faculty teach courses in their areas of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties for this position also include teaching general education literature survey and/or composition courses. Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university. In the English Department the typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter with correspondingly reasonable service and research expectations.

Complete online faculty application at WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and submit it to Requisition #103052. Please attach to your electronic application a cover letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and writing sample indicative of area of scholarship. Transcripts showing highest degree may be mailed to Kathryn Rummell, Chair, English Department, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0322 (specify Requisition #103052 on all documents mailed). For applicants using Interfolio or other dossier service, please have three current letters of recommendation mailed to above address. Official transcripts will be required of finalists.

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: November 22, 2013.

Job Link

Deadline: November 22 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received: 11/25

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):


 * Invitation for MLA interview x 3 (12/6)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: x 1 (1/15)

---could you tell us whether they told you they were finished inviting applicants or whether they are doing it in waves? They did not say one way or another.

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City College of New York, CUNY - TT Asst. Professor, Global Modernism - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

 * See full post at Anglophone 2014
 * From Anglophone page: "12/26 MLA interview scheduled by email."

Concordia University - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Poetics
We are seeking an outstanding researcher who will play a pivotal leadership role in cultivating interdisciplinary research in the areas of literature, media, philosophy, art history and the sciences, and stimulate investigations of innovative forms of poetic production and new ways of experiencing texts.

The ideal candidate will enhance the department’s recognized strength in the area of poetics in both our Academic and Creative streams, and will articulate and realize an exceptional, long-term research agenda that explores the intersection of literature and media with culture at large. Candidates of interest will have a doctorate in literary studies or a cognate field, an exemplary record of scholarly achievement and graduate supervision within the broad area of poetics, and will possess an established research agenda that explores how the profound changes in communication technologies have reshaped both the practice of poetry and poetics as a discipline. Potential research areas include: digital media and digital humanities; media poetics; the poetics of science and technology; ethnopoetics; ecopoetics; urban poetics; feminist poetics; queer poetics; and philosophy and aesthetics.

This position is directly linked to priority areas in Concordia University’s Strategic Research Plan (2013-18): http://vprgs.concordia.ca/programsandpolicies/researchstrategicplan/download/strategic_research_plan.pdf

The goal of the CRC program is to ensure that Canadian universities achieve the highest levels of research excellence to become world-class research centres in the global, knowledge-based economy. Concordia University’s academic culture celebrates research, creativity, and the transfer of knowledge in many ways that are ideal for today’s innovation driven society. The strategic deployment of CRCs is an integral part of Concordia’s overall plan to promote and develop its research enterprise.

In order to successfully compete for a CRC award, candidates are expected to have an outstanding and innovative research program, and the ability to attract excellent graduate students. Tier II CRCs will be exceptional emerging researchers who at an early phase of their careers (i.e. within 10 years of completing their PhD) have demonstrated the promise of a strong research profile and the potential to be leaders in their field.

Tier II CRCs are awarded for five years and are renewable once. These positions offer an attractive salary, an annual research stipend, reduced teaching loads, and the opportunity to apply for start-up infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF).

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement outlining academic experience and domains of expertise for academic supervision, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a statement of research achievements, a detailed five-year research plan appropriate to the goals and objectives of the CRC program, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference, one of which speaks to the candidate’s academic training and skills sent directly to:

Dr. Jill Didur Chair, Department of English Concordia University 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 chair.engl.fas@concordia.ca http://english.concordia.ca/

The successful candidate for the CRC position in Poetics will, in the first instance, be offered an unconditional tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, as appropriate. The candidate will then be required to work with the Department and the University to prepare the formal CRC nomination according to the CRC program guidelines. The University will submit the nomination to the CRC Secretariat at the earliest opportunity.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications should reach the department no later than November 1, 2013. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jill Didur, Chair, Department of English, [mailto:chair.engl.fas@concordia.ca chair.engl.fas@concordia.ca]. For additional information, please visit our website at http://artsandscience.concordia.ca/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

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Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2014 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2014

Cornell University - TT Asst. Professor, 20th c. British Lit. / Modernism - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Cornell University Department of English invites applications and nominations for one tenure-track assistant professorship (beginning or advanced) to begin July 1, 2014, in 20th century British literature, with a focus on modernism. Please submit a letter of application, c.v., dissertation abstract, dossier, and writing sample to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3123. Deadline: November 8, 2013. Cornell is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator.

https://apply.interfolio.com/23128

MLA JIL 09/27/13

Deadline: November 8, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/20/13

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/14, MLA interview scheduled by phone

Rejection (after preliminary interview):


 * Two sentence E-mail rejection on Christmas day -- thanks Cornell.

Campus interview scheduled:

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 * Any word on this Gorges position?
 * The silence from Cornell is ominous.
 * Aha! I sensed something in the air. (For other people.) Congrats to the invitees!
 * Just when I typed "The silence from Cornell is ominous." Assuming all of the telephone calls have been made, congratulations to those who got an interview!
 * did they say who is on the interviewing committee?

Dartmouth College - TT Assistant Professor of English (Modern British Literature) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor in modern British literature. We seek candidates who can teach across all major modernist genres, especially fiction, but whose scholarship may range across twentieth-century British and Anglophone global literature. Successful candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in literature or a related field by July 1, 2014, scholarly achievement appropriate to rank, and a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Applications will be received until November 1, 2013. Please submit a letter of interest and CV here: http://apply.interfolio.com/22248.

Writing samples and letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed at the MLA convention. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer strongly committed to diversity, and it encourages applications from women and minorities.

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/05 (X3) - writing sample and 3 recs

Rejection (no interview): rejection by e-mail 12/5 (after no request for additional materials) x3 (citing impressive cv, but not in line with specific needs of the dept at this time) x4 (pretty sure everyone got the same email)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview (scheduled 11/22) X3

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 01/14

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Framingham State University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Modern and Contemporary British Lit.
The Framingham State University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern and contemporary British literature, to begin in fall 2014. The position requires teaching experience in modern and contemporary British fiction and British multicultural literature, as well as substantial scholarship in at least one of these areas. We welcome secondary fields such as modern and contemporary British drama and poetry, continental literature, and composition and rhetoric. The teaching load is 3/3, and responsibilities include first-year writing courses, introductory literature courses, surveys, and upper-level specialized courses.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in modern or contemporary British literature by the time of appointment and should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly and professional growth.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressed to Dr. Kelly Matthews, Chair, Search Committee; a CV; copies of transcripts; and the names and contact information of three references to For best consideration, please submit materials by Friday, November 1, 2013. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Semifinalists will be asked to provide a half-hour teaching DVD of one of their classes.

Online App. Form: http://www.Click2Apply.net/xxxqghr

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: (11/26) Letter of congratulations from Chair for being semi-finalist with request for teaching DVD, writing sample, and three sample syllabi. --> Can you clarify if this was an actual letter or an email? (11/27). --> Yes. To clarify. Received an email to click on a link that took me to my online application. There was an ANNOUNCEMENT link which sent me to a pdf letter indicauting that I have been selected as semifinalist with details about the additional material requested, including teaching DVD, to be sent by Dec. 20th at latest.

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Has anyone else ever heard of a request for a teaching DVD? I suppose that means they'd rather not bring anyone to campus for a teaching demonstration.


 * I know someone who was shortlisted last year for a world lit job, and they still had campus visits for the position even with the DVD request.

Idaho State University - TT Assistant Professor of English, 20th c. British Fiction / Modernism - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Specialist in twentieth-century British fiction with experience in Modernism. Tenure-track position, assistant professor rank, August 2014. Ph.D. in hand by August 2014. Normal teaching load is 3 courses per semester, with responsibilities in literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as regular assignments in composition and general education courses. Possible course reductions for graduate supervision and other instructional duties. Desirable secondary interests include critical theory, literature and cognitive science, digital humanities, or on-line pedagogy. Send letter of application, c.v., writing sample (approx. 20 pages), dissertation abstract (or equivalent), and a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation (confidential letters preferred) to https://isujobs.net. All application materials must be received by November 21, 2013. Interviews at MLA. ISU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

MLA JIL 10/18/13

https://apply.interfolio.com/23528

Deadline: Nov. 21

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA (x1) [posted 12/18]

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Indiana University Northwest - TT Assistant Prof. of English, Modern British - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Applications are invited for TWO tenure track assistant professor positions in the English Department at Indiana University Northwest. Qualifications include a doctorate in English. One position requires expertise in CHILDREN’S and YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE, the other in MODERN BRITISH Literature, with an awareness of post-Colonial Literature. In each case, we are also looking for a second area of expertise, either in Eighteenth-Century British Literature, Fiction Writing, Professional Writing, OR Critical Theory.

The position requires teaching three courses per semester. A research program with publications will be expected. Salary and benefits are competitive.

To apply, submit electronic copies of letter of intent, vita, transcripts, and three letters of reference. For questions contact the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Alan Barr, abarr@iun.edu

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014; the position will remain open until filled.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest, is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The campus has a diverse student population of over 6,000 students and offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. IU Northwest emphasizes high quality teaching, peer-reviewed research, and service.

IU Northwest is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer with a commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by expanding employment opportunities for minorities, women and persons with disabilities.

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/660

Chronicle

Deadline:  Dec. 15, then rolling

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype interview scheduled 1/18 (x2)

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 * Any updates on this position? (1/17) x2 <--Skype interview scheduled 1/18

James Madison University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor of Postwar British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
James Madison University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English in post-1945 British literature. Tenure-track position, to begin Fall 2014. We are interested in candidates with a broad knowledge of postwar Britain, including the complex identities (black British, Scottish, working-class, etc.) that animate contemporary literary production.

We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2013. We will interview at MLA. Send application letter, vita, writing sample, teaching statement, graduate transcripts, and dossier of recommendations to: Dr. Katey Castellano, Chair, Postwar British Literature Committee, Department of English, MSC 1801, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) courses in British literature as well as introductory courses serving the General Education curriculum, with opportunities to teach in the Women's Studies and Film Studies programs. The English Department faculty does not teach freshman composition. Publication and service are expected for tenure.

Qualifications: Successful candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2014 and be able to demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence. To apply for this position, candidates must first apply at: http://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/joblink.shtml

Applicants are also required to send application letter, vita, writing sample, teaching statement, graduate transcripts, and dossier of recommendations to: Dr. Katey Castellano, Chair, Postwar British Literature Committee, Department of English, MSC 1801, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview scheduled (12/4) X 2

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===King University (TN) - Asst./Assoc. Professor of English, Generalist (fields incl. 20th c. British)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2014

Marygrove College (MI) - TT Asst. Professor of English - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Marygrove College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in English to begin August 2014. Preferred areas of expertise include postcolonial literature and theory, modern British, or world literature, with a strong second area of expertise such as cultural studies. Ph.D. required. We seek an energetic teacher, active scholar, and dependable colleague committed to advancing an ambitious schedule of undergraduate and graduate programs and activities, as well as the College's urban leadership mission. Normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Because Marygrove College strives to maintain a faculty that reflects its diverse student body, we encourage applications from members of communities traditionally underrepresented in college faculties.

Send application letter, vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by December 1, 2013 to Darcy L. Brandel, Ph.D., Chair, English and Modern Languages Department, Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit MI 48221-2599. Electronic submissions preferred; email materials to dbrandel@marygrove.edu. EOE

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): phone call to schedule MLA interview (12/20)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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===Mount St. Mary's University - TT Asst. Professor, 19th and 20th c. British Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at Romanticism/Victorian/19th c. 2014
 * From Romanticism/Victorian/19th c. page: "(11/27) Sype interview scheduled in December (x2). (11/29) Skype interview scheduled in December."
 * From Romanticism/Victorian/19th c. page: "Campus interview scheduled: 12/22"

Northern Michigan University - TT Assistant Professor, 20th-C. British Literature - CAMPUS VISIT SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure track position in 20th-Century British Literature. Responsibilities will include a 3/3 teaching load with a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in 20th-Century British and possibly Modern and/or Postmodern American Literature.

NMU is located in the vibrant City of Marquette named one of the ten best cities to raise a family, a top vacation destination and paradise for outdoor recreation.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Literature completed by August, 2014; college or university teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, demonstrated commitment to professional/scholarly/creative engagement and service, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and good interpersonal skills.

Additional desirable qualifications include expertise in Modern and/or Postmodern American Literature, knowledge of the principles and methods of course development and instruction, theability to assess outcomes, and the ability to meet the demands of the position in an effectiveand efficient manner.

This position provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile; cover letter; curriculum vita; unofficial transcripts; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. The position will be posted until December 1, 2013.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/13 (email) x6

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/10 phone call to schedule MLA interview (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: by phone 1/16

Rejection (after campus interview):

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===Penn State Erie - TT Asst. / Assoc. Professor, Digital Humanities (pref. 20-21 c. British Lit.)===
 * See full post at New Media and Digital Humanities 2014

Portland State University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor in 20th Century British Literature and Film Studies - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department at Portland State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in 20th Century British Literature and Film Studies to begin September 16, 2014. We seek an active scholar able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Modernist fiction along with survey courses in film theory and history. Other desirable subfields include, but are not limited to, drama and post-WWII literature, and contemporary literature. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. 2/2/2 course-load; salary competitive and excellent benefits package including healthcare and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Full position posting and online application at http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings. Online application to include a letter of application, current C.V., two writing samples, and three references to: Complete applications must be received by November 1, 2013. We will interview by Skype in January 2014. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/9

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/7 (x2)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype interview scheduled by phone 1/3/2014 (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

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- Can someone who is smarter than I am explain about the reference letters for this position? It doesn't ask for email addresses or anything, so I can't do the ol' Interfolio two-step in this case. . . Am I missing something? Thanks in advance, awesome Wikiers.
 * Maybe try [mailto:askhrc@pdx.edu askhrc@pdx.edu] and see what they say?

Rider University (NJ) - Asst. Professor, 20th c. British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in September 2014. A Ph.D. in Twentieth-Century British Literature, undergraduate teaching experience, and expertise and training in composition are required. The teaching load at Rider University is six sections per academic year and for this position may include upper-division courses in twentieth-century and contemporary British literature, core literature courses, and composition.

The successful candidate is expected to maintain excellence in student-centered undergraduate teaching and advising, scholarly activity, and departmental and institutional service.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Conference in January. For best consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2013.

Rider is a private, coeducational university located near Princeton, NJ, and within easy driving distance or train ride to New York City and Philadelphia. Rider is ranked in the top tier of northern regional universities in the "Best Universities (Master)" category by US News and World Report; and is among the top 15% of colleges and universities in the nation in Princeton Review's 2007 edition of The Best 366 Colleges. Further information is available at http://www.rider.edu.

All applicants must complete an on-line application at http://www.rider.edu/hr, 'Employment Opportunities,' 'Create Application'; and attach letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, and a detailed statement of research interests, plans, goals, and needs. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation also are required and can be sent separately to: Manager of Employment, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099. Please reference Position # 312301. A background check will be required upon hiring.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: November 15, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/11 (MLA) (x3)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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===Sophia University (Japan) - Position (Open Rank) in Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Media===
 * Deadline: 15 Feb.
 * See full post at Comparative 2014

Spring Arbor University (MI) - TT Position, Generalist (pref. 20th British Lit.)
Department: School of Arts & Sciences

Schedule: Full-time, tenure track with rank

Qualifications: A PhD in Literature with one year college teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with graduate courses beyond a Master’s Degree in Literature and teaching experience will also be considered. Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be able to articulate a Christian philosophy of faith and learning. Spring Arbor University seeks scholars who are engaged in the serious study of the liberal arts, are committed to Jesus Christ as their perspective for learning, and are dynamic participants in the contemporary world. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University concept and community covenant.

Responsibilities: Generalist sought. Primary teaching responsibilities in 20th Century British Literature with some Western Literature and Freshman Composition. Advising and other faculty duties as assigned.

Starting Date: 2014 – 2015 School Year

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until February 15, 2014.

Basic Requirement: Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values as an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.

Process: Please forward faculty application, vitae with a letter of interest to: Academic Affairs Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main St. Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799 1.800.968.9103 ext. 1755 or sarah.cole@arbor.edu

An EEO Employer.

Deadline: Feb. 15 2014

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===St. Ambrose University (IA) - TT Asst. Professor, British Lit. since 1800===
 * See full post at Romanticism/Victorian/19th c. 2014

Swarthmore College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor, Anglophone Modernism - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Anglophone Modernism. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly and pedagogical expertise in Anglo-American traditions as well as in global Anglophone Modernism. Anglophone Caribbean, Irish, South Asian and African literature are especially welcome areas of focus. PhD should be completed by the beginning of the appointment, September 1, 2014; teaching experience required. Send letter of application, CV, dossier, and writing sample (15-20 pages maximum) to Prof. Nora Johnson, Chair, Department of English Literature, Swarthmore College. Submission to ByCommittee preferred. Surface mail address: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397. Postmark or submit online by November 1, 2013.

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.

https://apply.interfolio.com/22173

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): by email (12/17) x4

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA (by email) 12/16

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/14

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Does anyone know if candidates need to send a dissertation abstract with this application? I don't see this mentioned in any of their job ads, but Interfolio is asking for one.

Yeah, I just saw that too. I'm assuming that perhaps "dissertation abstract" was implicitly contained in the word "dossier" in the job ad (though usually I just take that to mean LORs). In any case, if they're asking for it on Interfolio, I'll assume it's required.

The more I look into this job, the more it seems like a potential inside hire. There is a modernist studies VAP who fits this ad who also appears to have ties to another faculty member in the dept. Is this a fake search?
 * If so, at least they did the nice thing and made the application free!
 * These days VAPs rarely turn into permanent positions at elite schools like Swarthmore, even if the VAP in question "appears to have ties to" someone on the tenure track. Sorry, but "fake searches" don't often happen at this level and when they do, you're unlikely to find out by just Googling around.

Any word on this?
 * None here (12/14)

Texas A&M University - TT Assistant Professor in Transnational British Literature (20-21st c.)
Apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/23281

Assistant Professor in Transnational British Literature

The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in twentieth-century and twenty-first-century transnational British literatures and cultures. We are particularly interested in candidates with additional expertise in postcolonial theory. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, or another relevant field. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 load, conduct and publish scholarly research, and undertake appropriate academic service responsibilities. A strong record of academic publications is desirable.

Applicants should submit as PDFs a letter of application and a CV by e-mail to Professor Nancy Warren, Head, Department of English ([mailto:nwarren@tamu.edu nwarren@tamu.edu] ). We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO employer, committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples. Visit the English Department website at http://www.english.tamu.edu/.

MLA JIL 10/04/13

Deadline: review begins immediately (posted 10/4/13) - closes Nov. 20, according to Interfolio link.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Any word at all on this one? I assume interviews must be scheduled??


 * Is this position still active? Any info appreciated... :) (x3)
 * I just got an EEO e-mail today 1/14 (x3)

University of British Columbia - TT Asst. Prof. - Modernism - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the University of British Columbia seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Modernism. We would welcome expertise in sexuality studies and / or in science and technology studies. Applicants must have a PhD (or be near completion), publications, and experience teaching at the post-secondary level; they are expected to provide strong evidence of active and excellent research, and demonstrate a record of, or potential for, high quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV containing full contact information, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and an example of their published research. Applications must be submitted on-line at http://facultycareers.ubc.ca/16186 by October 31, 2013. In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be forwarded by the same deadline via email attachment to [mailto:english.recruitment@ubc.ca english.recruitment@ubc.ca]

Position start date: July 1, 2014. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Please consult the departmental website for details on our programs, faculty, and activities: http://www.english.ubc.ca.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Position Announcement

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/14 via e-mail

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): skype interview scheduled by e-mail 12/3 (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 1/14 via e-mail

Campus interview scheduled: 1/10

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Any word on this one given the October deadline?
 * NOTE from 20-21 c. American page: "I called today and they said they are just getting started with the review, people will probably hear next week at the EARLIEST. [posted 2 Dec.]"


 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2014
 * Anyone know what the next stage is here? PS Happy holidays!

===[http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Comparative_2014#University_of_California.2C_Berkeley_-_TT_Asst._Professor_of_Comp._Lit_and_English.2C_Comparative_Modernisms University of California, Berkeley - TT Asst. Professor of Comp. Lit and English, Comparative Modernisms - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED]===
 * See full post at Comparative 2014
 * From Comparative page: "MLA (12/17) x1"

===University of Evansville (IN) - TT Asst. Professor of English (fields incl. Modern British) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at British Open 2014
 * From British Open page: "[12/12] MLA"

===University of Illinois at Chicago - Full or Senior Associate Professor (Open Field, incl. Modern)===


 * See full post at Generalist 2014

University of Geneva (Switzerland) - Full or Associate Professor in Modern English Literature (19th-20th c.)
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time post which involves teaching in the field of 19th and 20th century English literature, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as the supervision of MA and doctoral theses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop research at national and international levels in his/ her field of specialisation and to attract external research funding. He/she will also be responsible for administrative tasks within the English department and the Faculty.

CONDITIONS: PhD in English literature or degree deemed equivalent, an internationally recognised record of research publication in the field of 19th and 20th century English literature, an international reputation within the field, experience of managing collective research projects and a record of attracting external funding, extensive experience of university teaching including the direction of doctoral theses, experience of university administration. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a willingness to teach and to conduct research in the entire field of 19th and 20th century English literature. English is the language of all teaching and assessment in the English Department; therefore, while bilingual competency in English and French will be an advantage, an excellent command of English is essential.

STARTING DATE: 1st August 2014 or date to suit.

TO APPLY: Applications must include a letter of motivation, detailed CV with a complete list of publications and a copy of the highest degree obtained. Applications must be made online before 15 November 2013 at the following address: https://jobs.icams.unige.ch. No applications sent by post will be accepted.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Groningen (Netherlands) - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Modern English Lit (post-1800)
The Department of English Language and Culture at the Faculty of Arts is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Universitair Docent) in Modern English Literature and Culture (1,0 fte).

Department: The Department of English Language and Culture is responsible for the BA and MA programmes in English Language and Culture as well as for English proficiency minors in other departments of the Faculty of Arts. The Department also contributes to teaching in the BA European Languages and Cultures and in the Research MAs in Literary and Cultural Studies and in Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The Department of English is one of the largest Departments in the Faculty of Arts. It is formed by three Chair Groups: English Language and Linguistics (headed by Dr. Marjolijn Verspoor), Medieval English Literature (headed by Professor Sebastian Sobecki) and Modern English Literature and Culture (headed by Professor Elena Gualtieri). The Department's programmes are taught exclusively in English for both Dutch and international students. Research in the Department covers the main areas of English literature and linguistics. Particular strengths lie in modernism, premodern culture and language development. Staff publish widely on such topics as critical theory, visual culture, travel literature, women's writing, medieval learning, and language acquisition and loss.

Job description: The position is housed in the Chair Group of Modern English Literature and Culture. The successful candidate will teach (60%) and conduct research (40%) in the field of Modern English Literature and Culture from 1800 to the present. Because of the structure of undergraduate degrees in the Faculty, the candidate is expected to be able to teach across a broad range of literary periods in Modern English Literature and be prepared to contribute to the teaching of Proficiency. The candidate will be expected to engage in the supervision of students at BA, MA and PhD level.

The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the activities of the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG is the Dutch acronym) http://www.rug.nl/research/icog/. Members of the English Department are currently associated with the Research Centres of Arts in Society and Historical Studies within ICOG.

The candidate will in time be asked to assume a share of organisational and administrative tasks.

Qualifications: We are seeking an internationally-oriented candidate with:


 * a PhD degree in modern English literature and culture
 * experience with various teaching and assessment methods in modern English literature at graduate and postgraduate level
 * willingness to teach English literature within a comparative, interdisciplinary and international context
 * an excellent research record in any of the fields of English literature and culture since 1800, demonstrable through a range of significant publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals and/or a monograph published by an international academic press or equivalent rank
 * a track record of applying for and attracting external research funding
 * native or near-native knowledge of English
 * a good knowledge of Dutch or willingness to learn Dutch within two years.
 * A dynamic and pro-active approach to research evidenced by the organisation of conferences, symposia and membership of editorial boards would be particularly welcome.

Conditions of employment: Depending on qualifications and work experience, salary will range from a minimum of € 3,259 (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 5,070 per month (salary scale 12), plus holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonus (8.3%) (Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities: http://www.vsnu.nl/files/documenten/CAO/CAO%202011tm2013_EN.pdf).

The appointment will be for a period of two years, with the prospect of an open-ended employment, subject to appraisal within two years. For international candidates an advantageous tax rule may be applicable.

The appointment will start on 1 August 2014.

Interviews for the positions are expected to take place in early April 2014.

The deadline for applications is 17 January 2014 CET. Please go to the Apply button and then click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university’s website to access the application form.

Full Job Announcement

Link to Apply

Deadline: 17 Jan.

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * This is a TT position equivalent to Asst./Assoc. Professor in the U.S.
 * Although advertised only in EU / UK, applicants from North America are strongly encouraged.

University of Mary Washington - TT Asst. Professor, 20-21st. British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The University of Mary Washington is seeking a candidate for Assistant Professor of British literature. This is a tenuree-track position, specializing in twentieth- and twenty-first-century British literature. A Ph.D. is required by the August 18, 2014. Teaching responsibilities for this position include courses in specialty and in general education. Opportunities exist for curricular development in areas of expertise. This position carries a 4/4 course load or equivalent. MLA Interviews.

Requirements for Position:


 * Ph.D. in British literature
 * Expertise in post-1950 British fiction and/or drama desirable.

Apply at https://careers.umw.edu/

Only applications submitted through this site will be considered. Applicants should submit a University of Mary Washington faculty employment application, letter of application, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and list of graduate courses and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., October 27, 2013.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 27, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA (12/12, by phone)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth - TT Asst. Professor of English, Early 20th c. British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English in early-20th century British Literature. Secondary specialization in at least one of the following fields is preferred: drama, poetry, critical theory, and digital humanities. A successful candidate will be expected to teach foundation courses for the major in literary studies and critical theory, the post-1800 survey of British literature, and to develop general education courses that would be attractive to students from other majors, as well as courses in the area of specialization. The candidate may also be asked to teach first year writing, as needed. Demonstrated success in blended and online teaching is a plus. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher-scholar who can help build the major.

Requirements: PhD in English; documented evidence of teaching excellence, and a clearly defined research agenda. In addition to teaching advanced and introductory courses and active publishing, we are looking for a dedicated colleague interested in student success and departmental and university service. Teaching expectations are three courses per semester. ABD applicants will be considered but PhD must be completed by August 2015 for contract renewal

Candidates should electronically submit Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Statement, 3 letters of recommendation, and significant writing sample (25-30 pp) http://www.umassd.edu/hr/employmentopportunities/.

An official transcript confirming award of terminal degree will also be required for consideration for contract renewal (prior to September 1, 2015).

Completion of the search is contingent on the availability of funding.

Formal review of applications begins November 22, 2013 and continues until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Chicago in January 2014.

The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees. UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Nov. 22

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: (11/29) x10 Letters of reference requested.


 * Note: Based on 4 reports of requests in 10 minutes on a holiday weekend in the US, I would assume this request was sent to all applicants and is more of an "acknowledgment" than a "request for additional materials."


 * -- According to the discussion below, perhaps HR has given the applications a once over and are selecting a wide swath of applicants to send references, based most likely on meeting HR requirements.

-- Question: I logged into my account and hit "send" next to my letters (the send box was lit up). These are linked email addresses to my Interfolio account letters. I did it this morning but have not had any response in Interfolio asking for a request. Is this the same for others? A: Interfolio is closed today.


 * --I contacted the Interfolio Help Desk-- they replied that their system seemed to have some trouble converting those requests into pending deliveries, and so the person replying had done that for me by hand. The delivery had by then appeared as pending for me. (x2)

- Question: Did anybody who applied NOT get a request for letters of reference?

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA interview (x2) (12/19)


 * Did they call or send an e-mail, and when?


 * ~I was contacted via email.

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Unlike other application sites, this one doesn't appear to automatically request letters from Interfolio when the links are entered (at least, it didn't for me). Is this everyone's experience? I'm assuming they'll either ask for the ones they want upon review (or ask for all of them together when the apps are in--but then why not just do it automatically?). But this seems weird (though at $4 a pop now for Interfolio letters, maybe considerate as well...) Has everyone had the same experience with the site? Thanks!
 * A: This was my experience too. I assume they will request letters from their long-list.
 * A: I actually contacted the HR department. In prior experiences with the Microsoft App platform, the pending request on the Interfolio site had always populated within an hour of submission. Indeed, the word from HR is that they only push the request button after the first culling.
 * Can someone explain the above please? I too entered the information for my references, but that is all I could do. Will UMass send out an e-mail request to the recommenders if one makes the first cut?
 * A: Apparently, yes.

University of South Carolina - TT Asst. Professor, Global Contemporary Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
https://apply.interfolio.com/22612

The Department of English Language & Literature at the University of South Carolina (http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/engl/) invites applications from qualified candidates for a position at the Assistant Professor level in Global Contemporary Literature. We seek a scholar whose commitment to literary analysis is complemented by an attention to the conditions of aesthetic production and consumption in an increasingly globalized world. Area of specialization (British, American, and/or other Anglophone literatures) is less important than a capacity to “think” literature and culture in relation to contemporary processes of globalization. We especially encourage applicants whose work focuses on shifts in the meaning of nationhood, transnational publication patterns, the globalization of “English,” and/or counterhegemonic constructions of the global. PhD. should be in hand at time of appointment. Relevant subfields include film/media studies, translation studies (broadly conceived), transnational queer or feminist theory, postcolonial studies, and world-systems analysis. To apply, please send cv, letter of interest, writing sample, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation (which may be sent either electronically through Interfolio [strongly preferred] or in hard copy) to: William E. Rivers, Chair, Department of English, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208. For full consideration, application materials must be received no later than November 1. 2013.

The Department of English Language and Literature features a strong and flexible undergraduate major and graduate degrees in literature, composition and rhetoric, creative writing, and speech communication. Our diverse faculty includes internationally-known scholars in English and American literature, African American studies, composition and rhetoric, history of authorship and publishing, literary theory, linguistics, communication studies, film, and creative writing. The University of South Carolina's main campus is located in the state capital, close to the mountains and the coast. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated the University of South Carolina as one of only 73 public and 32 private academic institutions with “very high research activity” and also lists USC as having strong focus on community engagement. The University has over 31,000 students on the main campus (and over 46,000 students system-wide), more than 350 degree programs, and a nationally-ranked library system that includes one of the nation’s largest public film archives.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

MLA JIL 09/13/13

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/13

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/10 Skype

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 1/13

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Has anyone heard anything about the status of this search (beyond receipt of materials)? (12/5)

University of Toronto (St. George campus) - TT Asst. Prof. - Contemporary British and Irish Literature (post-1960) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St. George campus, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Contemporary British and Irish Literature (post-1960). The appointment will commence on July 1, 2014. Research and teaching interests in all areas of the field will be considered but we are especially interested in candidates who specialize in literature in the context of historical and cultural change, specifically as the forms and aims of literature respond to such current concerns as globalization and national devolution, immigration and emigration, new ethnicities and sexualities, and scientific and technological advances. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in a related field by July 1, 2014 or soon thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

All qualified candidates 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), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact [mailto:careers.english@utoronto.ca careers.english@utoronto.ca]. All application materials should be submitted online.

The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/ho-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to [mailto:chair.english@utoronto.ca chair.english@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, October 31, 2013.

For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.english.utoronto.ca.

Link to Apply

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): rejection by email, not in the top 10 (Nov. 21/13)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Request for Skype interview 11/20/13

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/18/13

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * nothing heard yet; i'm guessing that not having heard about a skype interview is bad; annoying, because i have a book and several articles slap-bang in the area specified.


 * so, any real news?

Also posted at Irish 2014

===Valparaiso University (IN) - TT Assistant Professor, Modern/ Contemporary Multicultural Literature and Drama - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at Anglophone 2013
 * From Anglophone page: "12/9 (MLA) x3"

Wellesley College -- TT Asst. Prof. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Wellesley College English Department invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor, with specializations in one of three fields: African-American literature, queer literature, and medieval literature. Having a secondary interest in 20th and 21st- British and Anglophone literature is a plus. Candidates should have a promising program of research in their field. Ph.D. preferred (ABD considered). The teaching responsibilities of this position include a 2/2 course load and the development of courses in the candidate's specialty at all levels of the department's undergraduate curriculum as well as in other literature, in composition, and in the introduction of literary study to majors. Please submit letter of application, CV, writing sample and names of recommenders by October 15, 2013, to Kathleen Brogan, Chair of the Search Committee, through Wellesley's on-line application system at https://career.wellesley.edu. The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly. If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials electronically, email working@wellesley.edu for assistance. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):
 * From African American 2014: "12/5 (MLA) x2"

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014, Medieval 2014, Anglophone 2014, and African American 2014

Westfield State University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor, 20th- or 21st-c. British Lit - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Westfield State University (Westfield, MA) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in 20th- or 21st-century British literature, with demonstrated secondary strength in Global Anglophone Literatures. Experience teaching composition is required, and we also welcome candidates with additional strengths in one of the following: early world literature, film, or digital humanities. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester consisting of core classes in British literature and world literature; composition; and upper-level and occasional graduate classes in candidate’s area of specialization. We seek a scholar with a record of teaching excellence and with the potential to help us continue to diversify and deepen our undergraduate curriculum; to assist with recruiting, teaching, and advising students of diverse backgrounds; and/or to develop international education programs. The English department actively seeks diversity among applicants and supports the diversity of faculty.

Application Instructions: An online application is required in the university's hiring system. A letter of application, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy must be submitted with the online application no later than Monday, November 25. The search committee will request additional materials, including reference letters and transcripts, from shortlisted candidates. Interviews at MLA.

To apply, visit https://westfield.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=42798#pageTop

Other Instructions: Contact information for references should be completed on both the Employment Application and the Reference List form. Those applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing Confidential letter of Recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. reference1@interfolio.com) on the Reference List form. Please contact Interfolio for assistance.

Deadline: Nov. 25

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: rec letters and unofficial transcript (12/6) x 5  was asked for rec letters, but not transcript (?) (12/6) UPDATE: Received e-mail from Emily Todd, chair, clarifying that they would like me to send transcript. The e-mail was in my spam folder. Anyone else receive two separate e-mails? (12/7)

Since the application says that they will request additional material, including transcripts and rec letters, from semi-finalists, if we received this request we can assume we made the cut?

Rejection (no interview): email 12/20 x3   No rejection or invitation yet. 12/20

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/19 MLA x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Wichita State University (KS) - TT Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Wichita State University is now accepting applications for a tenure track assistant professorship in Modern and Contemporary British Literature, beginning in fall 2014.

Requirements include: Ph.D. by July 1, 2014; demonstrable strength in both poetry and fiction; a record of successful teaching with a diverse student body; strong evidence of scholarly promise. Publications in area of specialization are preferred, as well as a secondary competence in post-colonial Anglophone literature.

All faculty teach introductory literature courses and composition as needs arise. Course load is 3/3, and will include both graduate and undergraduate offerings and the direction of M.A. theses. Salary is competitive and Wichita State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline is November 1, 2013. Candidates should first submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, transcripts of graduate education, and an article-length writing sample online at http://jobs.wichita.edu, and then mail the same packet in hard copy to: William F. Woods, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260-0014

Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Chicago in January 2014. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.

https://apply.interfolio.com/23139

MLA JIL 09/27/13

Deadline: Nov. 15 [Extended, according to JIL]

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/6 (MLA) (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Would someone be kind enough to remind me who is on the committee here? Thanks! --Jane Griffith and William Woods
 * Thank you!!

Yale University - TT Assistant Professor of 20/21C Literature in English - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English Language and Literature intends to make one tenure-track appointment in 20/21C literature beginning July 1, 2014. We welcome applications from scholars working in the full diversity of British, American, and world Anglophone literature. Ph.D. by July 1, 2014 preferred. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its staff, students, and faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Please submit a letter of application, your c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, at least three letters of recommendation, and a 25-page writing sample to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1818, directed to 20/21C English Search Committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: the whole dissertation (12/5) (x2)

Rejection (no interview): by email (12/19) (12/20 )

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA interview (12/18)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: I don't have a dog in this fight, but I heard campus visits scheduled last  w eek...

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2014

Does anyone know whether this is a re-do of one of the two 20/21 searches from last year (1 was English, 1 English/Comp Lit)? Or is it a new search entirely?


 * It's a new search with a different committee.

This link will work better: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3084

Visiting Positions / Limited Term Appointments
===BNU-HKBU United International College (China) - Associate Prof./Assistant Prof. in Contemporary English Language and Literature (Non-TT, 2 yr. initial contract)===
 * See full post at 20-21 c. American 2014

===Whittier College (CA) - 1 yr. VAP Creative Writing (Poetry) and 19th-20th c. Lit.===
 * See full post at CreativeWriting 2014

DEMOGRAPHICS
ABD (early):

ABD and will defend this year: 3

Post Doc:

Have short-term gig (VAP, adjunct), looking for TT: 2

Unemployed PhD, looking for job: 1

Have TT position, looking for new one: 1

Tenured but hankering after greener pastures:

Lurker: 1

Search committee member: 1

Years on the Market
First time on market: 3

Second year on the market: 2

Three or more years on market: 1

Primary area of research
Fiction: 3

Drama:

Poetry:

Other:

Modernism: 5

pre-1945: 2

post-1945:

MLA Interview Statistics
4+ MLA interviews:

2+ MLA interviews: 3

1 MLA interview:

0 MLA interviews with 15+ applications sent: 2