Academic Jobs 2010

The following is a list of academic jobs in African, African-American, and Diaspora Literatures for 2010. This includes a full listing of MLA postings as well as a handfull from other sources. If you know of other jobs to add to this list, please contact the Media Officer, Esther de Bruijn, at esther.debruijn@utoronto.ca.

1. Amherst College              

Women's & Gender Studies, PO Box 5000, 14 Grosvenor Hse CB 2257, Amherst, MA 01002 http://www.amherst.edu

Open-Rank Position: Gender, Images, and Textualities in the Global South  [8936]

The Amherst College Department of Women's and Gender Studies seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenure-track or tenured) to begin in the fall of 2010. "Images and Textualities" suggests a focus on interactive media, such as written or printed texts, pictures (including art) or film; the Global South is defined as Africa, the Middle East, Asia or Latin America. The person hired must have completed her/his PhD, in a humanities discipline, by the time of appointment. A degree from an interdisciplinary program such as Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, Cultural Studies, Film/Media Studies or the various Area Studies would be acceptable provided the person's main expertise is in the humanities. We would also entertain applications from social scientists with a strong humanities focus, though our already existing strengths in history and political science preclude hiring in those two fields.

The teaching load is two courses per semester. All members of the Women's and Gender Studies department participate in teaching required departmental courses, offer both lower and upper division courses in their area of expertise, and oversee honors theses. College-wide emphasis on writing encourages us to favor applicants with an interest, if not actual experience, in teaching writing. Strong commitments to scholarship and to undergraduate teaching, especially to working with a diverse student body, are essential.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to wags@amherst.edu: a letter of application that outlines the candidate's scholarly and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; and a one-page description of an interdisciplinary course (either upper or lower division) that the candidate would like to teach that fits broadly into the topic-area of Gender, Images, and Textualities in the Global South (writing samples should not be sent at this time). Candidates should also arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent either electronically to wags@amherst.edu or in hard copy to: Media Search, Department of Women's and Gender Studies, Box 2257, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Candidates whose application file is complete (including the three outside letters of recommendation) on or before November 15, 2009, will be assured full consideration. We expect to interview our shortlist at the MLA convention in Philadelphia, PA (Dec. 27-30, 2009). Inquiries may be directed to Amy Ford, Academic Coordinator, Women's and Gender Studies Department, wags@amherst.edu.

The Amherst College Women's and Gender Studies Department, founded in 1987, is committed to inclusion, diversity and a high standard of interdisciplinary scholarship and instruction. Our area boasts one of the largest concentrations of women's studies scholars in the world, and we also maintain linkages with the Five College Women's Studies Research Center and the Amherst College Center for Community Engagement.

Amherst is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for women and men, with 1,650 students and a teaching faculty of 200. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five College Consortium. More information about the College can be found at http://www.amherst.edu.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff to ensure that full participation and inclusion are an integral part of the culture of the institution. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

2. Bard C       

Lang & Lit Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504           

http://www.bard.edu

Assistant Professor, African American Literature  [8484]

The Division of Language & Literature at Bard College invites applications for a full-time tenure-line position in African American Literature at the rank of assistant professor beginning fall 2010. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or be ABD. He or she should demonstrate a lively interest in undergraduate teaching at a liberal arts college with an intellectually curious, sophisticated student body. The ideal candidate will be able to teach not only the African-American literary tradition, but courses outside that specialty, including survey courses in U.S. literature and First-Year Seminar. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in creative writing or cultural studies.

Bard is a highly selective college of the liberal arts and sciences with 1800 students, located 90 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. For more information on Bard, visit www.bard.edu.

Candidates should send a cover letter; cv; and three letters of recommendation by electronic submission to hr-lnl09-049@bard.edu by November 15, 2009. Please disable your spam blocker or add us to your safe list. You will be contacted if we require additional materials. Bard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. AA/EOE

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

3. Barnard C

Department of Theatre, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

http://www.barnard.edu/theatre/

Assistant Professor of World Theatre  [8268]

The Department of Theatre at Barnard College, Columbia University, seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in nonwestern theatre and drama studies. Field of research may include indigenous performance in the Americas, or any area of Asian or African theatre studies, and may also include theatre and performance in the Asian and African diaspora, as well as postcolonial or intercultural performance and/or dance studies. Ph.D. required. Candidate will contribute to the joint Barnard-Columbia undergraduate major in theatre, and be considered for teaching in the Columbia University Doctoral Program in Theatre; candidates with appropriate background may also teach courses in practical theatre and contribute to the Department's production season. A commitment to working closely with undergraduate students is essential. Application must be accompanied by complete dossier, including cover letter characterizing your work, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and writing sample. Applications must be received by 15 October 2009 to assure full consideration; please include email for acknowledgment.

Send to:

W. B. Worthen, Chair, Department of Theatre, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York NY 10027. Barnard College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

4. Brown U    

Theatre, Speech and Dance, Box 1897, Providence, RI 02912       

http://brown.edu/taps

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies  [8317]

Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment. We seek a theatre, dance, or performance studies scholar invested in the theatricality of cultures and with expertise in performance practices, theories, and histories in the following areas of specialty: African, Asian, Medieval, Middle Eastern, Pacific Rim, or Non-European traditions in diasporic formations. Candidates should present a strong record of publication and demonstrated experience in teaching courses at graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation. Applications due by October 20, 2009. Appointment begins July 1, 2010.

Contact info at brown.edu/taps.

Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Expires from JIL database 11 Dec 2009

5. Dominican U         

English, 7900 W Division St, River Forest, IL 60305

http://www.dom.edu

Assistant Professor of English: African American Literature  [8269]

Full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Ph.D. in English with specialization in African American literature and experience teaching composition required. Strength in Southern literature desirable. We seek candidates with demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and promise of scholarly excellence. Teaching load is 3/3. All faculty members are invited to contribute to the University’s Core Curriculum. Cover letter should address applicant’s teaching philosophy in the context of Dominican University’s mission. Located in suburban Chicago, Dominican is a distinctively relationship-centered educational community, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, and comprehensive in scope, known for its rigorous and engaging academic programs; for the care and respect with which it mentors students; for its enduring commitment to social justice; and for the enriching diversity of its students, faculty and staff. As a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Please send a letter of application and curriculum vitae only to Dominican University Human Resources, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305, or hr@dom.edu. Application deadline is November 6, 2009. Preliminary interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Philadelphia, PA. Dominican University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking applications from underrepresented groups.

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

6. Duke U      

English, Box 90015, 314 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC 27708     

http://theaterstudies.duke.edu

Assistant Professor of Theater Studies  [9057]

Duke University. The Theater Studies Department at Duke University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin September 2010.

We seek a theater/performance scholar interested in the relations among theater history, performance practice, and theory. Applicants may have a specialty in African, American (broadly conceived), Asian, or European theater and an interest in culture as performance. Candidates must combine a record of professional activity (in dramaturgy, drama criticism or production) with a commitment both to publishing in the field and to undergraduate teaching. PhD required. The successful candidate will join a growing department in an intellectually dynamic research university.

Send vitae and 3 letters of recommendation to Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Theater Studies, Duke University, Box 90680, Durham NC 27708. Applications received by November 2 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups under-represented in academia. Duke University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

7. Duquesne U          

English, 637 College Hall 600 Forbes Av, Pittsburgh, PA 15282      

http://duq.edu/english

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of English (Global Ethnic/Postcolonial Literatures)  [8576]

The English Department at Duquesne University seeks a specialist in Anglophone global ethnic / postcolonial literatures, especially African literatures, at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), to begin in the fall of 2010. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses, including specialized graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in global ethnic / postcolonial literatures as well as courses to satisfy the University Core Curriculum area requirements of “global diversity” and/or “social justice” and to contribute to the new Africana Studies Program. 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, but exceptional ABD’s who have made significant progress on their dissertations may be considered. 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 the English Department, ATTN: Global Ethnic / Postcolonial Literature Search, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15282. Applications should be postmarked no later than October 15, 2009. Initial interviews will take place at the MLA convention. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

8. Fayetteville SU     

Eng & For Langs, 1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301       

http://www.uncfsu.edu

Assistant Professor of English  [9276]

Fayetteville State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to begin in August 2010. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric with secondary credentials in African-American Literature or a Ph.D. in African-American Literature with demonstrated experience in Composition and Rhetoric. The teaching load is 4/4 and all faculty teach composition. The department offers Certificate Programs in Professional Writing and ESL.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, a vita, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, and letters of recommendation from three individuals familiar with their employment and academic history to Dr. Edward McShane, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Applications received by December 30, 2009 will be given full consideration. The position is open until filled. We will interview at MLA and on-campus. Candidates who will receive their degrees by August 15, 2010 will be considered.

Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Founded in 1867 as the Howard School for the education of African Americans, today FSU serves a growing student body of nearly 6,000 and ranks among the nation’s most diverse campus communities. Fayetteville is located in the scenic Cape Fear River Valley of North Carolina, between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Fayetteville enjoy mild temperatures, four distinct seasons, a low cost of living, and easy access to beautiful Carolina beaches.

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). [R]

Expires from JIL database 06 Nov 2009

9. Grambling SU      

English, 126 Woodson Hall, Grambling, LA 71245    http://www.gram.edu

Two Assistant Professors of English  [8855]

The English Department at Grambling State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions. Persons with a background in Early American Literature or African American Literature are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will teach composition and literature courses. The Ph.D. is required. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three letters of reference to Jennifer McMullen, Interim Chair, Department of English, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA 71245. Materials should be postmarked by November 20, 2009. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

10. Grand Valley SU            

English, 1 Campus Dr, 230 LHH, Allendale, MI 49401           

Assistant Professor of English  [9719]

The Grand Valley State University Department of English seeks an assistant professor of American literature with a specialization in African-American literature for fall 2010. We seek candidates who can combine one or more of the following interests: American Renaissance literature, slave narratives, 19th century novelization, Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, modern and contemporary African-American literature, theories of race and ethnicity, African-American women’s literature, theories of orality, and African American Diasporic Studies. In addition to one or more of these specialties, applicants should be able to teach lower-level courses in early, modern and contemporary African-American writing as well as one or more surveys of American literature. Ph.D. required. ABD candidates with a completion date of December 31, 2010, may be considered for hire at the Instructor level. Candidates should provide evidence of scholarly potential and the ability to teach successfully at the college level.

Typical teaching load is 9 hours (three three-hour courses). Salary and benefits competitive. Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three references. The online application system will allow candidates to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance or have questions, please call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215. Additional information about GVSU is available on our website at www.gvsu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 3, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

GVSU is a four-year comprehensive university on two campuses in Allendale and Grand Rapids with 23,000+ students in undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong teaching focus.

Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. [R]

Expires from JIL database 31 Dec 2009

11. Indiana U, South Bend  

English, PO Box 7111, 1700 Mishawaka Av, South Bend, IN 46634 http://www.iusb.edu/~sbeng/

Assistant Professor of Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the U.S. since 1900  [8629]

The English Department at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multiethnic Literatures of the United States since 1900, to begin August 2010. Demonstrated expertise in the literatures of one or more ethnically-identified American communities, broadly defined, including but not limited to African American, Asian American, Native American, Latino/a American, or European American where ethnic identity is highlighted. A second specialization in poetry writing, rhetoric/composition, or film/cultural studies would be a plus. Ph.D. or advanced ABD required; demonstrated scholarly activity in the field and excellence in teaching desirable. Applicant should have ability to teach first-year students and to develop a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including American literature survey courses. All members of the English department regularly teach expository writing courses; enthusiasm about first-year writing will be an asset. Candidates who can enhance the department’s commitment to diversity through teaching, research, and service are encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 3/3.

Send transcripts, 3 reference letters, curriculum vitae, and letter of application addressing research interests and teaching experience and philosophy by November 1 to Professor Elaine Roth, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, 1700 Mishawaka Ave., P.O. Box 7111, Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN 46634-7111. IU South Bend is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; members of under-represented groups, women, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

12. Iowa SU   

English, 203 Ross Hall, Ames, IA 50011       

http://www.engl.iastate.edu/

Assistant or Associate Professor, African American Literature and African American Studies  [8788]

Tenure-track. Will teach English courses in African American literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as interdisciplinary courses in the African and African American Studies Program. Position begins August 2010. Ph.D. in English or related field required; also publication, teaching experience, and expertise in African American literature and culture. The new faculty member will sustain an active program of scholarship in the area of specialization, teach courses in the English Department and the African and African American Studies program (2/2 load to begin), and function as a mentor and role model for African American students. Candidates for assistant professor must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching; candidates for assoc. professor must have a record of excellence in research and teaching.

Applications are being accepted through the ISU Hiring website at www.iastatejobs.com (vacancy #090486) and application review will begin October 15, 2009. Please be prepared to attach a vita; application letter; statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; summary of graduate courses completed that are relevant to African American Studies; and the name, address, phone number and email address of three references. Please send hard copies of 3 letters of recommendation to: Cindy Bartleson, Attn: African &African American Studies Search, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 202 Catt Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-1301. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages nominations of, and applications from, women and minority candidates.

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

13. Kutztown U of Pennsylvania    

English, 205 Lytle Hall, Kutztown, PA 19530            

http://www.kutztown.edu

Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric  [8438]

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure track position in Composition and Rhetoric with a specialization in Multi-Ethnic Rhetorics. Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric preferred, ABD may be considered with completion of dissertation within one year of hire. Candidates should have experience and research in Multi-Ethnic Rhetorics, defined broadly as American rhetorical traditions that have developed independent of, or in response to, the European American rhetorical tradition. Specialties may include (but are not limited to) African American, American Indian, Asian American, and/or Latina/o rhetorics. Research and teaching experience in other multicultural rhetorics a plus. Applicants should show a strong record of teaching college composition and be committed to a “stretch model” approach to introductory composition courses.

The 4/4 teaching load will include Introduction to College Composition, College Composition, Honors Composition, and Advanced Composition with opportunities to develop and teach upper-level and graduate courses in Composition, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies. Three years of college level teaching experience or equivalent required with significant experience teaching Composition. Successful interview and demonstration of teaching abilities required. Salary competitive.

Send a letter of application, vita, three current letters of reference, and all official college-level transcripts to Dr. Linda Cullum, Chair, Composition Faculty Search Committee, English Department, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530. Only complete application packets will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information on our program, visit our website at: http://kucomprhet.wordpress.com or contact the Committee Chair at cullum@kutztown.edu. The Search Committee will be interviewing at the MLA Convention in Philadelphia. Kutztown University is an AA/EOE member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minorities. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

14. Northwestern U

Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities, 1880 Campus Dr, #2-360, Eva nston, IL 60208 http://www.humanities.northwestern.edu

Middle Eastern Literature / Literary and Cultural Studies  [8586]

Northwestern University seeks to hire a scholar in modern and/or contemporary Middle Eastern literature / literary and cultural studies. The successful candidate will work in one or more primary languages of the majority-Muslim countries of the Middle East and North Africa (i.e., Arabic, Persian/Farsi, Turkish). Applications from candidates conducting comparative scholarship—linguistically, regionally, and/or disciplinarily—are especially welcome.

This newly-created position, at the rank of assistant professor, is part of Northwestern University's major and on-going expansion of Middle East and North African Studies. The new hire will be jointly appointed between an appropriate disciplinary home (a department or program) and the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities (see: http://www.humanities.northwestern.edu/), and will be a core member of the Middle East and North African Studies group (MENA). MENA is a faculty collective of scholars hailing from diverse parts of the university whose collaborative activities include conferences, working groups, speakers’ series and the development of a vibrant MENA curriculum for Northwestern (see: http://www.bcics.northwestern.edu/groups/mena/).

Please submit a letter of application (including a description of research and short career overview), CV, and an article-length sample of work (published or in manuscript), all in electronic form (doc or pdf format) to the search chair at melit2009@northwestern.edu. Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent as hard (paper) copies to the address below. To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2009.

We anticipate interviewing short-listed candidates at the 2009 meeting of the Middle East Studies Association in Boston in November. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you plan to attend.

Prof. Brian T. Edwards

Chair, Middle Eastern Literature Search, c/o Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities, Northwestern University, 1880 Campus Drive, #2-260 Evanston, IL 60208

Northwestern is an AA/EOE employer; applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

15. Old Dominion U

English, 5215 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529     

http://al.odu.edu/english/

African American Literature and Contemporary Race Theory  [8248]

Tenure-track specialist (rank open) in African American Literature and Contemporary Race Theory, to teach in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs starting in January 2010. Requirements: PhD in English by time of appointment, dissertation and publications in African American writing, and evidence of successful university teaching. Desirable: expertise in Textual Studies and/or African-American Rhetoric. Send a letter of application, c.v., and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Jeffrey Richards, Chair, Department of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529. Review of applicants will begin September 11, 2009 and continue until position is filled. Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

16. Penn State U      

English, 105 Burrowes Bldg, University Park, PA 16802      

http://english.la.psu.edu

Postdoctoral Fellowship in English and Africana Research Center  [8428]

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA. The Department of English and the Africana Research Center invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in African American literature, rhetoric, and/or culture, beginning Fall, 2010. During their residency, fellows have no teaching or administrative responsibilities but they are expected to attend professional development luncheons and other English and ARC events and be active in Penn State's community of Africana researchers. Each fellow will be matched with a mentor. Successful applicants should have completed their dissertations either before beginning the fellowship period or within the previous four academic years. Salary is competitive. Fellows also receive funds for research and moving expenses. Submit complete applications online at www.arc.psu.edu by November 16, 2009. For questions about the application process, please contact Charlene Jackson at cyj10@psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

17. Portland SU        

English, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207   

http://www.pdx.edu

Assistant Professor of Literature  [9476]

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Postcolonial Studies, beginning September 2010. The English department at Portland State University seeks a person specializing in postcolonial approaches to literature and culture in English to start September 2010. Period and field open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Anglophone literatures and cultures of Africa, Asia, or the Caribbean. Successful candidate will teach a wide range of courses focused on global, diasporic, and comparative approaches to theory, literature, race, and culture, 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) and excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2009. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference in December. For complete job announcement, please go to www.pdx.edu/hr, under “Faculty and Administrative Openings.” PSU is an AA/EO institution. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

18. Roger Williams U           

English, 1 Old Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809    

http://www.rwu.edu/

Assistant Professor of English/English Literature  [8747]

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Description and Responsibilities:

The Department of English Literature invites applications from individuals who can demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education, a desire to assist the Department in sustaining and creating courses specifically in area literatures such as African, Asian, Canadian, Caribbean, Latin American, and South Pacific, and a willingness to teach in the University Core Curriculum Program.

Primary responsibilities include delivery of courses in global literatures, the Core Curriculum, and other English Literature courses as appropriate.

In general, all tenure-track RWU faculty must demonstrate effectiveness in the following four categories: 1) teaching; 2) academic advising and program development; 3) scholarly, professional and/or creative activities; and 4) institutional and/or community service.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in English Literature or Comparative Literature by September 2010, with a specialty in global literatures is required. Also required is evidence of successful teaching experience, along with a record of scholarly activity in global literatures, and background in teaching in Core Curriculum/General Education or interdisciplinary programs.

Candidates must also present evidence of an on-going program of scholarly/creative activity.

Contact Person:

Please contact the department chair, Dr. Dianne Comiskey, at dcomiskey@rwu.edu for further information.

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit materials electronically, including: 1) a letter of intent along with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests; 2) a current vita; 3) names and contact information of at least three references. Electronic applications should be submitted via email to:

dcomiskey@rwu.edu

Diane Comiskey (indicate position reference #10-005), Roger Williams University, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2921

About Roger Williams University:

Roger Williams University offers an outstanding benefits package and salary commensurate with qualifications, as well as a superb quality of life in a scenic setting. Please visit http://www.rwu.edu/ for more information.

Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

19. Saint Xavier U    

English, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60655           

http://www.sxu.edu

Assistant Professor Rhetoric and Composition  [8852]

Saint Xavier University seeks an Assistant Professor of English, tenure-track, with expertise in Rhetoric and Composition, to begin August, 2010. Preference for candidates with secondary emphases in one or more of the following areas: Secondary English Education, creative writing, professional writing, minority rhetorics, African American Studies, or cultural studies. Viable candidates need to demonstrate scholarly potential and a commitment to excellent undergraduate instruction. Teaching load is 12 hours per semester, but opportunities exist for course releases. Responsibilities include introductory courses in composition, upper-division writing and rhetoric courses, and special topics offerings in the candidate's field. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Send application letter, current c.v., official transcripts, statement of teaching and research philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Gina Rossetti, Ph.D., Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages, 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655. For full consideration, applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2009. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, Saint Xavier University was the first Mercy College in the United States and is Chicago's oldest Catholic university. Serving approximately 5,300 students at its campuses in Chicago and Orland Park, the University offers 35 undergraduate majors, more than 40 graduate program options, and a variety of options in continuing and professional studies. Saint Xavier is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

20. Skidmore C         

English, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866      

http://cms.skidmore.edu/

Visiting Assistant Professor of World Anglophone Literature  [8748]

The Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a three-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor, with specialization in world Anglophone literature outside of Britain and the United States, to begin September 2010. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to teach literature of Africa, South Asia, or the Caribbean in the context of post-colonialism, globalization, and contemporary critical theory. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach at the intermediate and advanced levels and will demonstrate excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Teaching load 5-6 courses a year, averaging 19 credit hours. Teaching responsibilities include one section of a theme-based expository writing seminar each semester. Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs (e.g. Asian Studies, Gender Studies, International Affairs) desired. Doctorate expected by August 2010. Send cover letter and vita with names of at least three references to Prof. Mason Stokes, Chair, Department of English, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Review of applications begins on October 15. All applications will be acknowledged; interviews will be held at MLA convention.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

21. Stanford U          

English, Bldg 460, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305       

http://english.stanford.edu

Assistant Professor of African American Literature  [8850]

The Department of English, joint with the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) at Stanford University, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor working on African American literature. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in the English Department at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, two of which will be cross-listed in the Program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity and African & African American Studies. The successful candidate's home department for tenure review will be the Department of English.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, and a writing sample (20-30 pages), and arrange for three letters of reference to be mailed to Professor Jennifer Summit, Chair, Department of English, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2087. For full consideration, materials must be received by 11/02/09. The term of appointment would begin 9/1/10. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

22. Texas A&M U     

English, 4227 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843     

http://www-english.tamu.edu

Assistant Professor Positions in English Without Borders  [8601]

The Texas A&M Department of English is currently focusing on English without Borders as a research area of emphasis and investment. In literary terms, English without Borders means the transnational study of literature, language, and cultural practices in English with special attention to contact zones and contested discourses where national and geographic boundaries are in flux. Within British literature and cultural studies, it includes postcolonial studies and "literatures in English." In American literature, it touches on trans-Atlantic studies; North American, "New World," or hemispheric literatures; African diasporic discourse; and immigrant and ethnic writing. English without Borders also aims to interrogate the discipline of English and to expand its scope, to include new media, digital technologies, popular culture, non-western, vernacular, and indigenous traditions in writing and performance. Building upon established strengths in British and American literature and recent hires in ethnic, diasporic, postcolonial, immigrant, transnational, non-western literature and rhetoric, digital humanities, and film, we are looking to promote scholarship that features or blends a range of interests in English-language literature and culture.

With prospects for further hiring in the near future, we plan to fill three assistant professorships this year. The department invites letters of interest in any area of scholarship and teaching that will contribute to advancing our English without Borders initiative. More specifically, we are interested in one or more of the following fields:

1. Children's and/or Adolescent Literature and Culture with research interests that might include bilingual literature, translation and cross-cultural reception, diasporic and ethnic literature, interdisciplinarity (including but not limited to cultural studies, publishing studies, or literature and the sociology of childhood), the interplay between high and low culture and/or among different literary periods, multiple and/or new media.

2. Rhetoric and Composition with research interests in Latina/o and/or indigenous culture and rhetoric, diasporic and ethnic rhetorics, nonwestern rhetoric, and/or new media/digital studies in rhetoric and writing.

3. Film Studies with research interests that might include international and/or ethnic cinema; film's relationship to other media; relations among media audiences (e.g., child v. adult); cross-genre and cross/media studies of narrative, media and social change.

Candidates should say specifically how their work advances the research initiative in English without Borders.

Salary and teaching load are competitive. Faculty teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty and receive significant departmental research support, including travel funds. Applicant must have a Ph.D. or be eligible to obtain the Ph.D. by August 2010, the position start date.

Minorities and women scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples. Visit our website at http://www-english.tamu.edu/ for more information about the department and the university.

The Search Committees will begin to review applications immediately. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier with three letters of recommendation and an article-length writing sample. Applicants for all positions should send materials to: Patricia Phillippy, Chair / Search Committee / Department of English / Texas A&M University / 4227 TAMU / College Station, TX 77843-4227. To be assured of full consideration, applications must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2009. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

23. Texas SU, San Marcos  

English, 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

http://www.english.txstate.edu/

Assistant Professor--Anglophone World Literatures  [8300]

Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in Anglophone World Literatures. Successful applicant expected to maintain active record of publication and to teach advanced and graduate courses in area of specialization. Teaching assignment will also include core curriculum English courses, such as first-year composition and lower-division world literature surveys, and possibly other courses within candidate’s areas of interest. Usual teaching load is 3/3. Appointment begins Fall 2010.

Required Qualifications:

--PhD in English, comparative literature, or closely related field, with degree in hand at time of appointment

--Specialization in Anglophone World Literatures

Preferred Qualifications:

--Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Anglophone world literature (such as African, Caribbean, South Asian); global/postcolonial theory and literature

--Demonstrated ability in scholarly research

--Demonstrated teaching ability

--Commitment to teaching core curriculum English courses, such as first-year composition and lower-division world literature surveys

--Ability to teach literature, theory, writing, or media courses outside the immediate area of specialization

Send letter of application, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 500 words), and names of three references to Prof. Allan Chavkin, Chair, World Literature Search Committee, Department of English, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666. To ensure full consideration, all application materials must arrive by November 2, 2009. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews at MLA or elsewhere. [R]

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

24. U of Dayton        

English, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469         

http://jobs.udayton.edu

Herbert W. Martin Fellowship in Creative Writing and Diversity  [9405]

One year post-graduate fellowship, with possibility of renewal for a second year. Established in honor of the University of Dayton English Department’s longest serving poet and first African-American faculty member, the Herbert W. Martin Fellowship is designed to advance inclusive excellence and creative writing in the University and community. We invite applications from creative writers who demonstrate sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and who bring this asset to their teaching and scholarship.

Please visit http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50727 for full details on the position and the on-line application procedure. Review of applications will begin November 6, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. [R]

Expires from JIL database 06 Nov 2009

25. U of Houston      

English, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77204

http://uh.edu

African American Literature  [9500]

The Department of English at the University of Houston is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor in African American Literature. The period and specialized area of critical expertise are open. The succesful candidate would be expected to teach a variety of courses in African American Literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels; be able to supervise advanced doctoral students in the field; and should have a record of outstanding teaching and successful research and scholarship.

The University of Houston is the premier public doctoral institution in the nation's fourth largest city, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier, including three letters of reference, to Professor Wyman H. Herendeen, Chair, Department of English, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204-3013. Review of applications will begin on 1 November and continue until the position is filled. The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilties are encouraged to apply. [R]

Expires from JIL database 27 Nov 2009

26. U of Illinois, Chicago     

Gender & Women's Studies, 601 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607 http://www.uic.edu/depts/wsweb/WSweb.html

Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality and Popular Culture  [8471]

The Gender and Women's Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality and Popular Culture. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to teaching and interdisciplinary scholarship with an emphasis on some aspect of gender, queer theory, or women's studies as they relate to contemporary popular culture. Candidates with an intersectional perspective and who can teach core courses in GWS will be strongly considered.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. UIC is an exciting urban campus in the City of Chicago with a stellar faculty and a strong mission of engaged scholarship. We are also launching a new joint PhD program in 2010 in partnership with the Departments of Latin American and Latino Studies and African American Studies at UIC. We look to hire a new colleague who will be able to offer courses in this new graduate program as well. Please submit a cover letter, vitae, writing sample and three letters of reference to GWS Search Committee, c/o Ms. Geri James, University of Illinois at Chicago, Gender and Women's Studies Program, 601 S. Morgan, M/C 360, Chicago, IL 60607. To receive fullest consideration applications should be submitted by October 31, 2009

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gendered people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

27. U of Nebraska    

English, 625 N 14th St 202 Andrews Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588          

http://employment.unl.edu

Assistant/Associate Professor  [8618]

Assistant or Associate Professor: African and African American Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The Institute for Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professorship in Africana/African American Studies.

Applicants would hold a joint appointment with .40 FTE in Ethnic Studies and .60 FTE in a tenure home Department in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Specific areas of interest could include one or several of the following:

• Nineteenth or Twentieth Century African or African Diasporic literatures and/or cultures;

• The Atlantic World; or

• Colonial and/or post-colonial African Politics

Additional expertise in African Diasporic Studies is welcomed.

The Institute for Ethnic Studies was established over 30 years ago. It is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and draws upon faculty from across the campus. Additional information about the Institute may be found at

http://ethnicstudies.unl.edu/

Minimum Qualifications: PhD at the time of appointment plus evidence of a consistent and substantive record of research and teaching.

Application Deadline: November 2, 2009

To be considered for the position, applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form at http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #090520. Then send letter of application and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Kwakiutl Dreher, Committee Chair, The Institute for Ethnic Studies, 303 Seaton Hall, P.O. Box 880685, Lincoln, NE 68588-0685. For information about the application process and the position, contact Professor Amelia M.L. Montes, Director, The Institute for Ethnic Studies, amontes2@unl.edu, or 402-472-1663. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

28. U of South Carolina, Columbia            

English, 1620 College St, Columbia, SC 29208        

http://www.cas.sc.edu/engl/

Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Black Diaspora Studies  [8539]

The English Department at the University of South Carolina continues its hiring initiative in African American Literature and Black Diaspora Studies with a search this year to fill an Assistant Professor position. The person hired to fill this position will hold a joint appointment in the English Department (the tenure home unit) and the African-American Studies Program. Our initiative aims to bring together scholars working in traditionally defined fields with scholars whose work straddles and challenges conventional disciplinary boundaries. Candidates should demonstrate an active engagement with the theories and methodologies currently informing the study of African American and Black Diaspora literatures and cultures. These methodologies might include (but are not limited to) postcolonial, psychoanalytic, feminist, critical race, rhetorical, and/or Marxist approaches. We welcome applications from highly-qualified candidates working in any genre or area; we are especially interested in the following areas: pre-1900 African American Literature; the African Diaspora in the American South; African American Literary or Cultural Theory; Black Trans-Atlantic Cultural Studies.

Candidates must hold a PhD at the time of appointment (August 2010) and demonstrate clear potential for excellence in scholarship and teaching. Preferred candidates will be able to teach introductory undergraduate African American Studies courses.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 31, 2009. Please send application letter, a vita, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to William E. Rivers, Chair, Department of English, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

The University of South Carolina is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an institution of "very high research activity;" it supports over 27,000 students with 350 degree programs and a nationally-ranked library system. Located in the state capital, Columbia (conveniently close to both the mountains and the coast), the university is often considered to be one of the most beautiful campuses in an urban setting. With a population of over 650,000 in the greater metropolitan area, Columbia is a dynamic city in the midst of major renewal projects, many driven by joint ventures between the community and the university.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are especially 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. [R]

Expires from JIL database 30 Oct 2009

29. U of Washington            

English, Box 354330 A101 Padelford Hall, Seattle, WA 98195

http://depts.washington.edu/engl/

African American Literature and Culture 1770-1940  [8442]

The University of Washington English Department seeks a scholar in African American literature and culture, specializing in an historical period from 1770 to 1940. We are particularly interested in research that engages with slavery and colonialism as elements of a Black Atlantic experience. Position may be filled at the level of Associate Professor (with tenure), Assistant Professor or Acting Assistant Professor (tenure track), depending upon the candidate's qualifications. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree by the start of appointment. Candidates in the final stages of their Ph.D. program may be appointed on an acting basis. This position is part of a larger departmental hiring initiative in "Comparative colonial, anti-colonial and diasporic literary cultures." Other priority areas in this initiative include Caribbean literatures, histories and politics; South Asian literatures, histories and politics; ecocriticism; Native American literatures, histories and politics.

Applications, including curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references, should be sent to:

Gary Handwerk, Chair, University of Washington, Department of English, Padelford Hall A101, Box 354330, Seattle WA 98195

Priority will be given to applications received by November 6, 2009. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to mentoring underrepresented students at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. [R]

Expires from JIL database 11 Dec 2009

30. Wayne SU           

English, 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202

http://www.clas.wayne.edu/English

Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies  [9404]

REVISED--The Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Film and Media Studies. Candidates should have a strong interest in film history and theory, and a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Special areas of expertise may include, but are not restricted to, silent cinema, Asian cinema, African cinema, and African American cinema. Applicants should immediately submit an electronic CV and letter of application (addressed to Martha Ratliff, Interim Chair, Department of English) to Kathy Zamora, Department Coordinator, ab5790@wayne.edu. Do not send references or writing samples until requested to do so. After October 20th, all applicants must also post their materials online at http://jobs.wayne.edu. The application deadline is Monday, November 2nd. Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 14 schools and colleges to more than 31,000 students in metropolitan Detroit. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. [R]

Expires from JIL database 06 Nov 2009

31. Westminster C   

English, 1840 S. 1300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84105

http://www.westminstercollege.edu

Assistant Professor of U.S. Literature  [9291]

Westminster College invites applications for a full-time position in United States Literature since 1865. Desirable fields of expertise include Multicultural Literature of the Western U.S., Native-American Literature, Pacific Rim Studies, and African Diaspora Studies. Applicants must be qualified to teach composition, introduction to literature, and upper-division classes in U.S. Literature from 1865-1945. We seek a colleague whose experience and expertise can contribute to the college’s commitment to enhance student learning related to diversity and global issues. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, continued scholarship, and close collaboration with colleagues and students from across the campus. Ph.D. in hand by June 2010. We will be interviewing at MLA. For a complete job posting including application instructions please navigate to our online job board at https://jobs.westminstercollege.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2009. For more information about Westminster College, please visit our website: http://www.westminstercollege.edu/.

Westminster College is an equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and at all levels of the institution. We strongly encourage candidates from groups historically under-represented in higher education to apply for this position

Expires from JIL database 06 Nov 2009

32. Yale U      

English, PO Box 208302, New Haven, CT 06520    

http://www.yale.edu/english/

Assistant Professors of English  [8517]

The Yale English Department is now appointing all assistant professors under Yale's new tenure-track appointments system. This year the department is seeking two assistant professors in the following fields: literature of the Long Eighteenth Century (British, American, or both); and Postcolonial or World Anglophone Literature (including but not limited to South Asian, African, diasporic, Caribbean). Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Please send a letter of application clearly indicating your field of specialization, your c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, dossier, and a 25-page writing sample to Michael Warner, Chair, Department of English, Yale University, P.O. Box 208302, New Haven, CT 06520-8302. Applications should arrive by November 1, 2009.

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

33. Yale U      

English, PO Box 208302, New Haven, CT 06520    

http://www.yale.edu/afamstudies/ and http://www.yale.edu/english/

Assistant/Associate Professors of African American Literature  [8520]

The Departments of African American Studies and English Language and Literature intend to make one or more non-tenured joint appointments beginning July 1, 2010 in any area of African American Literature at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Yale's new tenure track system. Ph.D. 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 send a letter of application, your c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, dossier, and a 25-page writing sample to: African American Joint Search Committee, c/o Yale University English Department, P.O. Box 208302, New Haven, CT 06520-8302. Application deadline: November 1, 2009.

Expires from JIL database 13 Nov 2009

34. Bentley U 

English, 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452

Full/Associate Professor in African American Literature  [10244]

The Department of English at Bentley University invites applications for a full/associate professor in African American Literature. We seek a candidate with a strong record of publication, an active research agenda, a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and evidence of leadership in areas related to diversity and inclusivity. Bentley’s English department encompasses a rich mix of courses in media, cinema, writing, communication, and American and international literatures in English. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of multicultural literary offerings within the department and to the growth of a diverse, engaged community across the university. Salary, benefits, and teaching load are competitive.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.bentley.edu/. Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching philosophy. References will be requested at a later date

As a leader in business education, Bentley University’s mission is to create knowledge within and across business and the arts and sciences and to educate creative, ethical, and socially responsible organizational leaders. Bentley is an equal opportunity employer, building strength through diversity, and welcomes applications from members of under-represented groups. [R]

Expires from JIL database 18 Dec 2009

35. Boston C

English, 140 Commonwealth Av, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

African and African Diaspora Studies Dissertation Fellowship  [11144]

Boston College’s African and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) is proud to announce the inaugural year of its dissertation fellowship competition. Scholars working in any discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies are eligible. We seek applicants pursuing innovative, preferably comparative, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field.

This 2010/2011 fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend, health insurance, a $1,500 research budget, and a fully equipped office. The fellow must remain in residence for the 9-month academic year, deliver one public lecture, and teach one seminar course.

The successful applicant will have full access to BC’s seven libraries as well as several rare books and manuscripts collections. Of particular interest is the Nicholas M. Williams/Caribbeana Collection, consisting of materials from and about Africa, Jamaica, and the British West Indies. The fellow can also benefit from BC’s newly founded Institute for the Liberal Arts, as well as events sponsored by programs/installations in International Studies, American Studies, Asian American Studies, Middle East Studies, Islamic Civilization and Societies, as well as the internationally renowned McMullen Museum.

Applications must include the following: 1) a 2000 word, detailed project proposal that includes a plan for completion, 2) an 800 word personal essay that describes how this fellowship will assist you in achieving future professional goals, and 3) three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the dissertation advisor. Eligible applicants must complete all requirements for the PhD, aside from the dissertation, by the start of the fellowship year.

Applications must be submitted by 18 December 2009, either electronically to aads@bc.edu or postmarked by regular mail to Chair, AADS Fellowship Committee, Boston College, 301 Lyons Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467-3806.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from historically underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. [R]

Expires from JIL database 25 Dec 2009

36. Carthage C 

English, 2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI 53140

Assistant or Associate Professor of British Literature  [11440]

Carthage College invites applications for a multi-year renewable position in 19th-20th century British Literature at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Sub-specialties may include any of the following: African-American or post-colonial literature, creative writing-fiction, expository writing, literary theory, film and literature.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching survey courses and upper level courses. Service to the department and the College, including willingness to teach in our core curriculum, Western Heritage, also will be advantageous. In addition to teaching courses in the department, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach innovative courses to a general audience during our January term.

Situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, midway between Milwaukee and Chicago, Carthage offers quick urban access from the relaxed environment of a small city. Predominantly Midwesterners, students come from approximately half of the United States and from every inhabited continent. Founded in 1847, Carthage is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

In an application packet indicating whether or not you will be attending the MLA convention, please include a cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, experience and scholarly interests; along with three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae and any other supporting documents. Send packet to:

Professor Christian D. von Dehsen

Chair, Division of the Humanities


Carthage College

2001 Alford Park Drive

Kenosha, WI 53140-1994

englishsearch@carthage.edu

Carthage values the diversity of its faculty and student body and encourages applications from under-represented groups. [R]

Expires from JIL database 14 Jan 2010

37. Loyola U, New Orleans

English, 6363 Saint Charles Av, Box 50, New Orleans, LA 70118    http://www.loyno.edu

Status: MLA interviews will be held during convention            

Assistant or Associate Professor, African-American lit.  [10666]

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to teach African American and Caribbean literature, beginning August 2010. The position also involves service courses as well as advising and committee participation after the first year. Terminal degree required by June 2010. Salary commensurate with rank.

Send application postmarked no later than December 4, 2009, to Dr. Katherine H. Adams, Chair; Department of English, Box 50; Loyola University New Orleans; New Orleans, LA 70118. Applications must include curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

Loyola is an equal opportunity employer. [R]

Expires from JIL database 11 Dec 2009

37. Rutgers U 

English, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Postdoctoral Fellowships/African American Literature  [9936]

The Department of English at Rutgers University announces two post-doctoral fellowships for scholars pursuing research in African American and African Diaspora Literature. Applicants must have the doctorate in hand at the time of application and be no more than six years beyond the Ph.D. The fellowship of $45,000 with health benefits is of one year duration and includes a $2,000 research stipend. Recipients will each teach one course, serve as an informal mentor to graduate students in the field, and participate in the intellectual life of the department. Applicants are also invited to consider participation in the seminar series of one of the following research centers at Rutgers: the Center for Cultural Analysis, the Center for Race and Ethnicity or the Institute for Research on Women (whichever is the better fit). For information regarding the centers, see http://cca.rutgers.edu, http://raceethnicity.rutgers.edu, and http://irw.rutgers.edu.

Please send letter of interest, c.v., dossier with at least three letters of reference, and research proposal to Professor Cheryl A. Wall, Post-Doc Search, Department of English, Murray Hall, Rutgers University, 510 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2010.

Expires from JIL database 08 Dec 2009

38. Shenandoah U 

For Langs, 1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601

English-Comparative Literature Faculty Position  [10180]

The English Department at Shenandoah University invites applications for a full-time, career contract, assistant professor in modern and contemporary world literature to begin in August 2010. A Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature is required. The successful candidate will teach introductory composition and literature courses and will participate in the university’s required “Going Global” first-year seminar. Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge and teaching experience in Anglophone literature, including Commonwealth literatures, and/or post-colonial literatures of Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Teaching is recognized as the most important faculty activity at Shenandoah University, and we seek faculty members who focus on individual student learning styles and motivations. Academic service, most notably student mentoring, and scholarship are also expected to fulfill position requirements. We encourage applicants to visit www.su.edu for more details about our university.

Complete applications will include a cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and service and scholarship interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, c.v., official transcripts will be required, and three letters of recommendation. Send applications to: Office of Human Resources-Literature, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA 22601. Please address cover letter to the Dr. John Jacobs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the best qualified candidate is selected. Shenandoah University reserves the right to hire based on a contingency in alignment with budgetary guidelines. Shenandoah University supports and encourages diversity in the workplace. Minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Expires from JIL database 04 Dec 2009

39. Tulane U 

English, 6823 St Charles Av, New Orleans, LA 70118

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities  [10062]

The School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University invites applications for a two-year contract, renewable annually, as Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities beginning in August 2010. We expect to appoint two or three fellows for AY 2010-2011. Candidates must have received the PhD by June 30, 2010 and not before September 1, 2006. They must demonstrate successful teaching experience and an interesting and exciting research agenda. Fellows will be assigned to one of six departments within the School of Liberal Arts: Communication, English, French and Italian, History, Philosophy, or Spanish and Portuguese. Fellows will teach mid– and upper-level courses in their field of expertise, and these courses will be cross-listed with one or more of four interdisciplinary programs: African and African Diaspora Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, and Jewish Studies. Applicants should provide a one-page summary of their dissertation and a few sample titles of courses they would teach. The teaching load will be one course per semester, with the remainder of the fellows’ time devoted to strengthening their research profiles. Fellows must be in residence at Tulane during the tenure of their fellowship. Preference may be given to applicants who intend to make use of Tulane’s and New Orleans’ rich cultural and archival resources, such as the Amistad Research Center, the Hogan Jazz Archive, the Newcomb Center for Research on Women, the Southeastern Architectural Archive, the Latin American Library, the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Louisiana State Museum, and the New Orleans Public Library. The stipend is $45,900 per year, with some funding also available for research and travel.

Tulane University is a privately endowed institution located in New Orleans, one of the world's unique urban centers. The University holds membership in the Association of American universities and is a Carnegie Extensive Research University. Tulane is composed of nine academic divisions and home to over ten thousand graduate and undergraduate students. The School of Liberal Arts provides undergraduate students with an outstanding education in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, developing skills of analysis, research, and written and oral expression that will serve them in their chosen profession. Students work closely with faculty who are distinguished research scholars or creative artists and who are eager to engage students in their work. For more information on the School of Liberal Arts please visit the web site: http://www.liberalarts.tulane.edu/.

Send dossier including cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Kevin Fox Gotham, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, School of Liberal Arts, 102 Newcomb Hall, New Orleans, LA 70118 by January 20, 2010.

Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.

Expires from JIL database 08 Jan 2010

40. U of Alabama 

English, Box 870244, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Assistant Professor of African American Literature  [10101]

The Department of English at the University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant Professor of African American Literature with a specialization in critical theory. The successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an active scholarly research agenda and to teach both graduate seminars and lower to upper division undergraduate courses; these courses are often cross listed, providing a curricular and programmatic link with the University’s African American Studies Program. The typical teaching load is 2/2.

Minimum qualifications: Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. by date of appointment, August 16, 2010. Specializations in early (18th/19th to early 20th century) African American literature and critical theory are required. Candidates should provide evidence of successful teaching experience and publications and/or presentations in area of specialization.

Candidates for this position must visit the University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to upload a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and dissertation abstract. Review of applications will begin November 30, and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. [R]

Expires from JIL database 11 Dec 2009

41. U of California, Los Angeles 

Comp Lit, PO Box 951536 350 Humanities Bldg, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Mellon Assistant Professor in Residence at UCLA  [10863]

The Mellon-funded interdisciplinary program Mediterranean Studies: East and West at the Center invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Residence for a 2-year term beginning in the fall of 2010. The successful candidate must have earned a doctoral degree no earlier than January 2004 and no later than June 2010. He/she will have competence in at least one western (Catalan, French, Italian, Latin, etc.) and one eastern (Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Turkish) Mediterranean language, although other combinations of areas of expertise will be considered. The program’s focal point has extended from 900 to 1700, but we especially encourage applications on topics in the period from year 1000 to 1500. Its ultimate objective has been to help transform the way in which the humanities are taught at UCLA, by using the methodology of the Mediterranean (instead of in the Mediterranean) and by emphasizing transdisciplinarity beyond the traditional national, cultural, geographic and disciplinary categories that have dominated scholarly discourses regarding the development of society, culture, human relations and institutions in Europe, Africa and the Near East. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.cmrs.ucla.edu/mediterranean.html

The Mellon Assistant Professor in Residence position carries a salary of $53,000 a year, standard fringe benefits, a one-time moving allowance of $1,500, plus a research budget of $2,000. The Assistant Professor will be housed in Comparative Literature and, if appropriate, in another relevant home department for which he/she will teach two courses per academic year. The Assistant Professor is required to be in residence and to participate in the Mellon Mediterranean Studies Seminar, the scholarly activities of the UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, as well as the on-going intellectual life of his/her home department(s). Position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applicants should send a cover letter, a description (no more than 1500 words) of the scholarly project relevant to the program, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and three letters of recommendation by March 15, 2010 to:

Professor Zrinka Stahuljak

c/o Comparative Literature

Mellon Mediterranean Studies Search Committee

361 Humanities Building

University of California

Los Angeles, CA 90095-7233

USA

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. [R]

Expires from JIL database 29 Jan 2010

42. U of Massachusetts, Boston 

English, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125

Assistant Professor in World Literature in English  [10027]

English Department

University of Massachusetts Boston

Tenure-track position in world literature in English beginning September 2010 at a lively urban university with over 400 undergraduate majors and over 100 master’s students in literature, composition and creative writing. Strong candidates may possess specializations in the Anglophone literatures of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia or the Middle East. Candidates can encompass a variety of theoretical, cultural or generic interests as well as sub-interests. Attention to the historical contexts or developments of transnational literature is desirable as is an interest in helping to develop the department’s undergraduate concentration in transnational literature. Responsibilities include teaching and developing lower division and major courses and graduate seminars. Secondary areas of expertise are of interest to us and should be described.

Candidates must have completed their PhD. by September 1, 2010.

We are an AA / Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer.

Applications must be received by November 30, 2009.

Please apply online with your cover letter, CV, and writing sample of no more than 20 pages.

http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=15555&jobboard=192

Mail confidential dossiers to: Human Resources, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125.[R]

Expires from JIL database 27 Nov 2009

43. U of Northern Colorado 

English, 501 20th St Campus Box 109, Greeley, CO 80639

Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing  [10988]

Tenure-track assistant professor of English, Creative Writing – Fiction. Teaching experience and a record of publication in fiction required. 3/3 teaching load. Position will offer the opportunity to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in literature and writing. Standard workload also includes advising, committee work, and the supervision of MA theses. We are especially interested in hiring someone with secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas: African-American literature, contemporary literature, editing, new media, rhetoric and composition. MFA or PhD in creative writing in hand required by August 15, 2010. Please apply to the following website: https://careers.unco.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50888. Application should include letter, CV, and a published creative writing sample uploaded as PDF files. In addition, send three letters of recommendation via post to Tracey Sedinger, Director, School of English Language and Literature, Box 109, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. Application deadline: December 11, 2009. [R]

Expires from JIL database 18 Dec 2009

44. U of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Mod For Langs & Lits, 701 McClung Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Africana and Francophone Studies  [11161]

ARTS AND SCIENCES: TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee invites applications for four open-rank tenure-track positions from individuals whose research agendas encompass scholarship and creative activity related to the continent and/or peoples of Africa, the African diaspora, and/or the African-American experience. Individuals appointed to these positions will have a tenure home in one of the College’s 21 Departments or Schools (www.artsci.utk.edu) and will also be expected to make substantive contributions to the mission of the College’s Interdisciplinary Program in Africana Studies (web.utk.edu/~africana), including teaching undergraduate Africana Studies courses. We seek applicants who will be able to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity-related and intercultural aspects of the University’s educational mission. We welcome applications from candidates in all areas of research and teaching specialization. Candidates with expertise in Francophone literature and culture (Sub-Saharan Africa or the Maghreb) are especially invited to apply. Applicants must demonstrate promise of distinguished scholarship and creative activity and a commitment to excellent teaching. Appropriate terminal degree required at the time of appointment. Appointment will be made at a rank commensurate with an individual’s level of experience.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009. Positions will remain open until filled. Send electronic application, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a research prospectus, and a teaching statement to africanasearch@utk.edu. Letters of reference may be submitted under separate cover and should be sent to the same email address. Applications will be acknowledged.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. [R]

Expires from JIL database 25 Dec 2009

45. U of Tennessee, Knoxville

English, 301 McClung Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996   http://web.utk.edu/~english/

Four Tenure-Track Positions in Africana Studies  [11166]

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee invites applications for four open-rank tenure-track positions from individuals whose research agendas encompass scholarship and creative activity related to the continent and/or peoples of Africa, the African diaspora, and/or the African-American experience. Individuals appointed to these positions will have a tenure home in one of the College's 21 Departments or Schools (www.artsci.utk.edu) and will also be expected to make substantive contributions to the mission of the College's Interdisciplinary Program in Africana Studies (web.utk.edu/~africana), including teaching undergraduate Africana Studies courses. The Department of English is particularly interested in scholars working in African American or Afro British literary and cultural studies from the mid-19th century to the present. We seek applicants who will be able to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity-related and intercultural aspects of the University's educational mission.

Applicants must demonstrate promise of distinguished scholarship and creative activity and a commitment to excellent teaching. Appropriate terminal degree required at the time of appointment. Appointment will be made at a rank commensurate with an individual's level of experience.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009. Positions will remain open until filled. Send electronic application, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a research prospectus, and a teaching statement to africanasearch@utk.edu. Letters of reference may be submitted under separate cover and should be sent to the same email address. Applications will be acknowledged.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. [R]

Expires from JIL database 25 Dec 2009

46. U of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 

English, 1801 Fourth Av, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Ethnic Literatures of the United States  [11002]

Assistant Professor of English (Ethnic Literature(s) of the United States) [10-54F15]

Tenure-track position, starting August 2010. Teaching load 12 credit hours per semester, including at least 6 hours of freshman English. Remaining course(s) in area of specialization and / or other courses, depending on scheduling needs. Ph.D. and ongoing scholarly commitment preferred. Any successful ABD candidate will be hired at the instructor level until completion of the degree; Ph.D. in hand required at time of retention decision. We welcome applications from specialists in Native American, African-American, Chicano(a), or Asian-American literature, but not to the exclusion of other relevant interests. We are looking for outstanding teaching, a strong commitment to undergraduate education, and awareness of the importance of diversity in education. Evidence of continued scholarly/professional achievement and university service is necessary for retention, promotion, and tenure. Competitive salary dependent on experience. Send letter of application and curriculum vita to Michael Williams, Chair, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481. The committee will begin reviewing applications on January 1, 2010, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is committed to diversity in education and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. [R]

Expires from JIL database 01 Jan 2010

47. New York U

Gallatin School of Individualized Study, 715 Broadway, New York, NY 10003         

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MEDIEVAL AND/OR RENAISSANCE STUDIES  [10438]

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University invites applications from scholars who focus on Medieval and/or Renaissance Studies, or Early Modern Studies, for the position of Assistant or beginning Associate Professor to commence on September 1, 2010. Candidates’ research may focus in either Medieval or Renaissance fields or both. We welcome applications from scholars in the many academic fields that make up these interdisciplinary specialties: History, Political Theory, Philosophy, Literature, History of Religion, and Intellectual History. We have special interest in European culture in the broad period from the early middle ages through the end of Early Modern Period and in its relation to Mediterranean Studies, to the Islamic World, to Africa, to Byzantine Culture, or to the native cultures of the Americas (scholars of first and early contact), and in scholars whose areas of teaching and research include the discourses of race and civilization forged in response to travel, colonization, and cultural contact. The ideal candidate will focus, as part of his or her research and teaching interests, on one or some of the major texts from the period—including primary texts in philosophy, literature, and politics—and be committed to teaching them in an undergraduate setting. The ideal candidate will also have a deep interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching, and in working closely with students in an individualized program.

Qualifications: PhD; a strong record of research and writing; demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.

Founded in 1972, Gallatin is an experimental liberal arts college of 1,300 students within New York University, a leading research university. Its innovative, nationally recognized B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, multidisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor.

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (of up to 30 pages), three letters of recommendation, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a brief description of three dream courses to: Liz Greene, Director of Human Resources, the Gallatin School, New York University, 715 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10003 or email to hr.gallatin@nyu.edu. The deadline to submit is December 1, 2009 (postmarked).

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Expires from JIL database 11 Dec 2009

Other Listings

1. University of Maryland College Park, MD: Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in Nineteenth-century African American Literature - English

Starting Fall 2010; tenured or tenure-track appointment.  Salary competitive and dependent upon qualifications.  PhD, significant publications, and teaching experience required.  For best consideration, please send letter of application and c.v., by November 1, 2009, to Kent Cartwright, Chair, Department of English, 2119 Tawes Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.  Appointment contingent upon funding.  The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from women and minorities.

Contact: Kent Cartwright, Chair, Department of English, 2119 Tawes Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

URL: Department of English

2. University of Buffalo: Assistant Professor – African Studies

The Department of African and African American Studies at SUNY Buffalo seeks a specialist in literature of the African Diaspora (including Africa) for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, contingent upon funding. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with interdisciplinary research and teaching interests. Ph.D. in hand by August 2010. Responsibilities include research, service and a standard teaching load of two courses per semester. Submit application electronically at http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu; attach letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample. In addition, please have three letters of reference forwarded to Search Committee, Department of African and African American Studies, 732 Clemens Hall, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo New York 14260. Review of applications will begin on October 20 and will continue until the position is filled. The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter.

3. The City University of New York, Lehman College: Assistant/ Associate Professor – African & African American Studies

Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $81,645

Associate Professor: $55,602 - $96,635

Commensurate with credentials

www.lehman.edu

Closing Date: 12/31/09

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES: To teach undergraduate and graduate courses in African History in the Departments of African and African American Studies and History. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research and publish as well as develop grant proposals for funding. The candidate will also be expected to provide student advisement and serve on departmental, college and university committees. The position carries a twenty-one hour work-load for the academic year, which normally means teaching 3 or 4 courses each semester.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in History. We invite applications from candidates with outstanding scholarly and instructional records, who are interested in contributing to the mission of the Department.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation and publication or writing samples to:

Address:

Dr. James A. Jervis
Chair, Search Committee
Department of African and African American Studies
Lehman College
Carman Hall, Room 285
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468-1589

4. The City of University of New York, Hunter College - Assistant Professor (Postcolonial Literature and Theory) - English

Start Date:  Fall 2010

Compensation: $42,873-$74,133

www.hunter.cuny.edu

Closing Date: Nov 7, 2009.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The Hunter College, CUNY Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach and to publish scholarship in Postcolonial literature and theory. In addition to empire, decolonization, and nation in 20th century and contemporary Anglophone literatures, areas of interest may include cultural location and dislocation, race and ethnic identities, gender and sexuality. We welcome a variety of theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The position is at the Assistant Professor rank and begins in the fall of 2010. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the starting date. We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds and who show excellent scholarly potential. We are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.

TO APPLY

Interviews will be held at MLA convention in Philadelphia. Please submit a letter describing research and teaching interests and a dossier, including a CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation postmarked by Nov 7, 2009.

Address:

Professor Barbara Webb, Chair of the Postcolonial Literature and Theory Search Committee, Department of English, Hunter College, CUNY, 695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065.