CLA Job Information ListDisclaimer Listed by date received: Posted: 9/6/2011 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE Ithaca College's Department of English invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in African American literature, beginning AY 2012-13. In addition to teaching African American literature courses at the undergraduate level, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach courses in African American and/or multicultural literature to graduate students in MAT program. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to supporting the needs of all students. We also seek candidates who have relevant experience and/or a record of professional engagement with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Teaching experience and PhD in English or related field preferred; however, ABD candidates who have made significant progress towards completion of the degree are also strongly encouraged to apply. Interested individuals should apply on line at www.icjobs.org and attach submit letter of application and C.V. Under separate cover, please send three letters of reference to Claire Gleitman, Chair, Department of English, Ithaca College, 303 Muller Center, Ithaca, NY 14850. Questions about on-line application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until interviews are scheduled. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Seattle, WA, January 2012. To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at www.ithaca.edu. Posted: 9/14/2011 Full-time, tenure-track appointment in the Department of English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We invite applications from candidates working in any area and/or period of African-American literature and culture, broadly conceived. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment. Target starting date is August 16, 2012. Salary competitive. To ensure full consideration, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit initial application materials by November 4, 2011: letter of application, curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page description of dissertation or current research project, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date. For further information about our department, please see http://www.english.illinois.edu/. Widely recognized for its standing in American literature and cultural studies, our research-intensive department includes faculty with strong commitments to interdisciplinary fields both within and beyond the department. The successful candidate will join an active intellectual community with wide-ranging interests in approaches such as diaspora studies, critical race studies, queer studies, feminist studies, print culture, postcolonial studies, visual culture, and cultural studies. Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Siobhan Somerville, at sbs@illinois.edu. Illinois is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu) Posted: 9/14/2011 Assistant Professor in Professional and Technical Writing The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. The Department of English is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in professional and technical writing to teach upper-division professional writing courses and lower-division courses in composition beginning in Fall 2012. Teaching load is normally twelve credits per semester. Advising students,supervising internships, scholarly activity, and active participation in departmental and university professional activities are also expected. Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Professional or Technical Communication by August 2012 with a specialization in digital media, grant writing, technical editing, or visual rhetoric. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and evidence of professional activity which keeps the candidate abreast of scholarship within the field. Desired Qualifications: Experience teaching writing in hybrid or online environments and workplace experience in professional or technical writing. Applicants must send electronically: Cover letter, CV, a statement of their teaching philosophy, new media evidence, the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references, and a separate statement regarding their experience with and commitment to diversity to http://www.uwrf.edu/hr/employment_opportunities.htm posted: 9/14/2011 Assistant Professor in Creative Writing We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Creative Writing, beginning August 2012, to teach in the Department of English, which has an English-Creative Writing Emphasis major with more than 80 majors and minors in the program. We are looking for an accomplished writer with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, publications in one creative writing genre (preferably fiction) and the ability to teach in at least one other genre. Further teaching responsibilities include teaching composition and literature courses and designing writing, cultural, or humanities courses to fit specific goals in the General Education program. Second field is open, dependent upon the applicant’s areas of expertise. Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in literature or creative writing by August 2012, university teaching experience in area of expertise, fiction preferred, nonfiction or poetry also acceptable, publication in one creative writing genre, fiction preferred, and a willingness to advise and mentor students and to assist with visiting writers, student publications, and readings. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience. The normal teaching load is 12 units. The University expects creative/scholarly activity appropriate to field, including research, scholarship, and creative endeavor, that supports its programs. Desired Qualifications: Editorial experience with a literary magazine and experience in the literary editing and publishing fields. Applicants must send electronically: Cover letter, CV, names of at least three references (with name, email address, and phone number), sample of professional creative writing publication, fiction preferred, unofficial transcripts of graduate degrees, and a statement regarding their experience with and commitment to diversity to http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/Employment-Opportunities. cfm. UWRF is an EO/AA employer posted: 9/14/2011 Assistant Professor, English (Poetry) Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern and contemporary poetry. Faculty responsibilities include teaching three classes each semester, with no composition or creative writing; scholarly publication; and service to the department and university. Ph.D. required by August 2012. Salary is competitive. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information, and to apply, please go to http://careers.loyola.edu/hr. complete the application and attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Application deadline: October 15, 2011. Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic institution and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. posted: 9/14/2011 Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track position in British Romantic literature. An interest in transatlantic approaches is desirable, but not required. Faculty responsibilities include teaching three classes each semester, with no composition; scholarly publication; and service to the department and university. Ph.D. required by August 2012. Salary is competitive. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information, and to apply, please go to http://careers.loyola.edu, complete the application and attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Application deadline: October 15, 2011. Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic institution and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The College welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. posted: 10/3/2011 Tenure-track position in German Studies 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 Assistant Professor, Early American Literature (Beginnings through Civil War). The University of South Florida System is one of the nation's top 63 public research universities and one of 39 community-engaged, four-year public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. USF was awarded $394 million in research contracts and grants in FY 2009/2010. The system offers 232 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. It has a $1.8 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 47,000 students on institutions/campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference. USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution Assistant Professor. Early American Literature (Beginnings through Civil War), preferably with a broad interest in all periods of American Literature. Tenure-line. Ph.D. required; ABD applicants will be considered but must have the degree conferred by August 6, 2012. Candidates must have a strong teaching record and outstanding scholarly potential. The teaching assignment will include a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. 2/2 teaching load. Salary and benefits competitive. 9 month appointment per year; summer employment possible. Letter, vita and list of graduate courses only to Hunt Hawkins, Chair, English Department, CPR 107, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620-5550 by November 7, preferably sooner. Applications received after that date will be advanced only in cases of compelling merit. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Nancy Serrano (813-974-8211 or Serrano@usf.edu) at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EEO institution. University of California, Merced School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts: Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (P/SOE) The Merritt Writing Program invites applications for a position as Lecturer P/SOE in rhetoric and composition, a position that has Academic Senate standing. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student learning that is evidence-based, with related experience teaching scientific, technical or professional writing at a research university. We are also looking for a record of success in curriculum development and course planning; experience implementing online hybrid courses for WAC/WID purposes; and, thorough engagement in interdisciplinary and collaborative pedagogy. To apply or for more information, please visit our website: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=3552. AA/EOE. Posted 10/24/2011 University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tenure-track position, Greek philology. Ph.D. required. Greek poetry, emphasis on the Archaic period (8th-6th centuries BCE), including Homer, Hesiod and Greek lyric; interest in pre-classical/classical history, culture, and material culture. Also desirable: ability to integrate with the department’s strength in Aegean prehistoric archaeology, and active interest in classical (5th century) Greek poetry, especially tragedy. Promise of scholarly achievement, and demonstrated excellence in teaching the classical languages. Salary competitive. We will begin screening applications on November 15, 2011 and continue reviewing until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Aleydis Van de Moortel, Department of Classics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0413. Address inquiries to avdm@tennessee.edu. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. 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. Posted 11/18/2011 Cleveland State University Asst. Professor in Spanish Full-time tenure-track position in Spanish beginning August 20, 2012. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or Comparative Literature, ACTFL Superior in Spanish and English Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish, ACTFL Superior, Spanish and English, two years’ university teaching, some beyond intermediate; record of scholarship; experience and interest in directing study abroad; generalists with specializations in: Spanish linguistics, theater; Hispanic poetry and poetics, film; the Caribbean. Duties: Teach Spanish, from intermediate to specialty area at graduate level (M.A.). Normal load is two courses each semester; engage in research and service. Application Requirements: Application letter; current CV with courses taught; copies of all college transcripts; teaching philosophy; scholarly writing samples (minimum one in Spanish); teaching evaluation summaries; three reference letters under separate cover. Send to Chair, Search Committee for Spanish Position, Department of Modern Languages, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the State. Applications received by December 9, 2011 are guaranteed full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Preliminary interviews conducted at the MLA Convention. Cleveland State University is an A A/EOE committed to nondiscrimination: M/F/D/V encouraged. For more information: http: www.csuohio.edu/mod_languages Posted 12/8/2011 University of North Carolina Charlotte Assistant Professor of Japanese Assistant Professor of Japanese in the Department of Languages and Culture Studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. This is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 15, 2012. Specialty is open, but preference will be given to candidates with experience in digital humanities and teaching Japanese film, including anime, and/or Japanese business or translation. Candidate must have native proficiency in English; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese; a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates; enthusiasm for making dynamic, innovative contributions to the intellectual mission of Japanese Studies; clear potential for scholarly excellence as demonstrated by a focused research agenda; and PhD at time of initial appointment. Essential duties will include teaching language skills and content courses at all undergraduate levels, fully participating in the Japanese program, and working with colleagues to enhance use of technologies and social media resources in language instruction, delivery, and learning. AA/EOE employer and an ADVANCE institution: subject to criminal background check. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. All applicants must apply on-line at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Screening will begin on January 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Posted 2/03/2012 Concordia College, Selma, AL Assistant Professor of English: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This faculty position requires teaching writing courses (Composition 1 & Composition 2), with occasional opportunities to teach Literature courses. The successful candidate will be sensitive to a diverse student body with a wide range of academic preparedness. Teach up to five courses or fifteen credits hours each semester. In addition the candidate will: Participate in departmental planning and curriculum development. Monitor the curriculum in English as a member of the department... Provide academic advising for students. Provide college service such as serving on committees. Perform other duties as assigned by Division Chair or Vice President of Academic Affairs QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in English is preferred with a minimum of 18 ENGL graduate credit hours in composition or writing. Recent successful experience teaching Composition courses at the college level preferred. Recent successful experience teaching Literature courses preferred. Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations required. Knowledge of and experience with multimedia technology required. Knowledge of the application of technology to enhance teaching and learning Willingness to teach online or hybrid courses preferred. Evidence of scholarly presentation and publication or potential. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. STARTING DATE: January, 2012 Submit resume/CV and cover letter until filled. Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide official academic transcripts and names or letters of at least three references. 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