Restoration/18th-Century 2011

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Cal State Fullerton
"Assistant Professor specializing in Restoration and 18th Century Literature"

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Deadline: October 29th

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Cal State Northridge
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Description: Assistant Professor "with a specialization in Eighteenth-Century British Literature and Culture. . . particularly interested in candidates who work on the rise of the novel, and/or literature and science, and/or the prose and poetry of the period. Secondary areas of expertise may include Restoration and 18th C drama, postcolonial studies of the 18th C, popular fiction by women of the period, gender studies, and cultural studies."

Deadline: November 19, 2010

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NOTE: this is a repeat of a search that was cancelled due to budget problems last year. See Restoration/18th-Century 2010.

Claremont Graduate University
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Description: A senior position in English, with appointment at the rank of advanced associate or full professor. The ideal candidate will have strong scholarly credentials in some area of British eighteenth century, romantic, or nineteenth century literature, plus a willingness to teach and direct graduate study in other areas of British literature, 1700-1900, and in literary theory.

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Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011

This hire will fill the spot vacated by Marc Redfield, now at Brown U.

Columbia University
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Assistant Professor in the literature of the long 18th century

"A focus on romantic, restoration or eighteenth-century poetry of particular interest, but innovative and wide-ranging work on any genre or topic welcome."

Deadline: 11-15-2010

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 * Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011

Cornell University (2 positions)
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Assistant Professor of 18th or 19th-century literature.

"The Cornell University department of English invites applications and nominations for two full-time, tenure-track, beginning assistant professorships to begin July 1, 2011, with a focus on 18th or 19th-century literature in English, including British, American, colonial, transatlantic, ethnic, or legal studies. . Ph.D. or Ph.D./J.D. is required. Please send a letter of application, c.v., and a two-page dissertation abstract to Appointments Committee, Department of English, 256 Goldwin Smith Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-3201."

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 * Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011 & Early American 2011

Dartmouth College
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Assistant Professor of English [12870] The Department of English at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor specializing in British literature of the long eighteenth century (1688-1832). An ability to teach courses across the entirety of this period, and in all its major genres, is expected. Expertise in Trans-Atlantic literary and cultural studies, or in the processes of internal colonization, would be welcome. Applications will be received until November 1, 2010. Please submit a letter of interest and a CV electronically to: [mailto:English.department@dartmouth.edu English.department@dartmouth.edu] Writing samples and letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed at the MLA convention.

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 * Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011

Dickinson College (PA)
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"tenure-track Assistant Professor in literature of the long eighteenth century, with particular interest in the transatlantic eighteenth century. . . A strong secondary area of interest is an asset in a department where there will be opportunities to teach outside the candidate's primary area of interest, including drama, postcolonial literatures, film studies, and the history and structure of the English language."

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Furman College
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"The Department of English at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focusing on literatures in English written during the long eighteenth century, beginning August 20ll. Candidates should have the ability to link the period to a critical history of modernity, commitment to teaching and scholarly excellence in a liberal arts setting, and Ph.D. by August 1, 2011.Teaching load is five undergraduate courses each year, including upper-level literature courses and first year seminars.

Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 15-page writing sample as pdf or MS Word attachments by November 15 to [mailto:18centurylit@furman.edu 18centurylit@furman.edu]. Address application letter to Dr. Lynne Shackelford, Chair, Department of English, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613. Selected candidates will be invited to interview at the 2011 MLA Convention in Los Angeles."

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Lawrence University
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Tenure-track opening in 18th-century British literature and culture in the English Department at Lawrence University. Secondary fields of interest would include: drama, Shakespeare, gender theory, cultural studies or film. The successful candidate will teach 2 courses per term, with three 10-week terms per academic year. Lawrence values excellence in teaching and active scholarship. Send letter of application, cv, 3-5 letters of recommendation, a 2-page dissertation abstract, and a 20-page writing sample to Faith Barrett, Chair, English Department, Lawrence University, 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911. To ensure complete consideration, please submit materials by November 1.

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 * Cross-posted at Renaissance 2011

Lehigh U.
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Assistant Professor: Eighteenth-Century Anglophone Literature and Culture

"We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching focuses on intersections among anglophone literatures, including those of England, the Americas, Ireland, India, the Carribean."

Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010

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 * Cross-posted at Anglophone 2011

Loyola University Maryland
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Assistant Professor, English Literature Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track position in 17th-Century literature for candidates with an interest in transatlantic studies and the ability to teach Milton. Faculty responsibilities include teaching three classes each semester, with no composition. Ph.D. required by August 2011. Salary is competitive. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.For more information, and to apply, please go to http://careers.loyola.edu, complete the application, and attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae.

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 * MLA interviews will be scheduled in late November or early December for the January meeting.
 * Cross-posted at Renaissance 2011

Queens College, CUNY
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"Assistant Professor of English, with a specialization in 17th century and Restoration British prose and poetry including Milton. The start date of the position is January 28, 2011."

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University of California, Berkeley
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"Assistant Professor position specializing in Renaissance/Early 18th-Century British Literature."

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 * Cross-posted at Renaissance 2011

University of Chicago
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"tenured or tenure-track appointment in the long 18th century. We are looking for a scholar of distinguished accomplishment and continuing promise in this large field. Our preference is to appoint a colleague in early to mid-career."

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University of Connecticut
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"full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in 18th century British Literature (non-dramatic) . . . Preferred qualifications: expertise/experience in Irish literature, Trans-Atlantic literature and/or LGBT Studies."

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University of Toronto Mississauga
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"tenure-stream appointment in the field of Eighteenth-Century Literature. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2011."

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Wheaton College (IL)
Description: 17th or 18th century British literature

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NOTE: "Wheaton College is a highly selective evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty members affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of our Community Covenant."

Not sure if the hire is replacing this particular English prof, but I thought this was interesting: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/education/04wheaton.html?ref=us

>Thanks for posting this! I'm wondering if any prospective applicants are concerned about how one would teach some of the bawdy literature of the Restoration at an evangelical school. How would one teach Rochester?

Willamette University (OR)
"assistant professor, tenure-track, specializing in 18th or 19th-century British Literature and with preparation in both fields."

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Cross-posted at Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011

Believe this is to replace the person who went to Miami U (Ohio) in last year's round.