Academic Jobs:
California
California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Lecturer,
one-year temporary appointment for the 2002-03 academic year, beginning
Sept. 16, 2002, with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Salary
commensurate with qualifications & experience. Introductory &
junior-level
literature classes in either British or American literature as well
as
introductory world literature classes & possibly composition. PhD
or ABD in
English required, teaching experience in both literature & composition
courses. Send letter, c.v., three letters of recommendations, &
application
form (e-mail request to cdavis@calpoly.edu) to: Douglas Keesey, Chair,
English Dept., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,
CA
93407 by April 22, 2002. Refer to Recruitment Code #4132. EEO (CHE)
University of California, San Diego. Invitation to submit applications
for
one half-time lectureship in the Warren College Writing Program. The
position will begin on July 1, 2002 for one year, with the possibility
of
two one-year extensions. The Warren College Writing Program teaches
academic
argumentation in writing workshops. Lecturers teach two lower division
sections every quarter, serve as academic consultants, advise the program
director on curriculum, attend weekly staff meetings, & help organize
&
participate in annual teacher orientations. Graduate course work in
composition theory & pedagogy required; PhD preferred. Salary commensurate
with experience & based on public UC pay scales. Send letter of
application,
c.v., & writing sample to: Warren Writing Search Committee, Warren
College,
University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA
92093-0422. Enclose a self-addressed postcard for acknowledgement of
application & SASE for the return of the writing sample. Closing
date is:
April 30, 2002. EOE/AA (CHE)
Florida
Flagler College. Full-time teaching position, Assistant Professor level,
preferably a PhD in rhetoric or English literature, or a combination
of
both, to begin in Fall 2002. Teaching duties include: basic writing,
first-year composition, & advanced expository writing. Duties also
include
teaching literature courses: 19th century English literature, literary
criticism, world & western literature. Teaching load: five sections;
one
year contract; salary: negotiable. Publications: not required, but
desirable. Other duties: committee assignments. Applications should
be sent
to: Paula Miller, Dean of Academic Affairs, Flagler College, St. Augustine,
FL, 32805. Deadline for applications: April 15. (MLA)
Broward Community College. English Dept. Head, #426. Qualifications:
Master's degree in English, with background in ESL &/or Journalism
a plus;
four years full-time post-secondary teaching experience with community
college teaching experience a plus & evidence of administrative
experience
in an educational setting. Salary: Based on credentials. Closing date
to
apply: April 15. Please include a copy of your transcript (highest
degree
completed) with your c.v./application. Please forward official applications
with position title/# & copies of transcripts & licenses to:
Broward
Community College, 225 E. Las Olas Blvd., Human Resources, Ft. Lauderdale,
FL 33301. Web site: http://www.broward.cc.fl.us/jobs/
.
Please call: (800) 682-3646 for an
official application. EA/EO Institution (CHE)
Idaho
Boise State University. Assistant or Associate Professor of English.
Tenure-track position in English Education to begin in Fall 2002. Would
also
consider making a one-year appointment. Qualifications: an earned doctorate
in English Education or related field & successful secondary school
teaching
experience. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate & graduate
English methods courses & freshman composition or other English
courses,
helping to administer the English Education emphasis, carrying out
research
& scholarship in English Education, & performing service to
the university &
to area schools. The normal teaching load is 9 credits per semester.
Send a
letter of application & c.v. to: Dr. Richard K. Sanderson, Chair,
Dept. of
English, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725-1525.
Screening of materials will begin on April 19, 2002; the search will
continue until the position is filled. Web site:
http://english.boisestate.edu
. AA/EOEE (MLA)
Illinois
Barat College of DePaul. The school invites applications for a tenure-track
position in Interdisciplinary Humanities to begin Autumn 2002. Applicants
with specializations in 19th/20th British & American literature,
with
demonstrated teaching areas in popular culture, feminism/women's literature,
& cultural studies preferred. The candidate should have a clear
commitment
to interdisciplinary studies & an appreciation for the small college
environment. Applicants should be prepared to teach some of the literature
survey courses in the English major, as well as thematic courses in
the
Humanities interdisciplinary program at beginning & advanced levels.
This
position will also involve freshman composition as well as literature
courses for the general education program. Development of courses related
to
the candidate's interests will be encouraged. PhD required; teaching
experience & prospect of continuing scholarship preferred. Applications
must
include a cover letter, c.v., a sample of scholarly work of not more
than 20
pages, & three letters of recommendation. We also welcome course
syllabi &
evidence of teaching effectiveness. All applications received by April
15,
2002 will be assured consideration. Address all communications to:
Dr.
Eugene Beiriger, Barat College of DePaul, 700 East Westleigh Rd., Lake
Forest, IL 60045. Barat College of DePaul offers the strengths of a
small,
suburban college within the context of the largest American Catholic
University. Web site: http://www.depaul.edu
. (MLA)
Indiana
Grace College & Seminary. Full-time Professor of English at Grace
College, a
private, evangelical college in Winona Lake, Indiana. PhD in literature
required. For information, contact: Dr. Paulette Sauders at Grace College,
200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590, or e-mail: <sauderpg@grace.edu>.
(CHE)
Kansas
Wichita State University. Distinguished Writer-in-Residence. Temporary
one-month position for a writer of fiction to teach a tutorial course
to
approximately 15 graduate & advanced undergraduate fiction writing
students.
Appointment for the Fall 2002 semester. Qualifications: extensive high
quality publications in national or regional periodicals; high quality
novels or collections of short stories; awards & fellowships; &
successful
experience with diverse populations. Salary $9000 for the month. Previous
applicants must re-apply in order to be considered. Send letters of
application & professional c.v. to: Margaret Dawe, Chair, Dept.
of English,
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260-0014. Phone: (316) 978-6410.
Deadline for receipt of applications is June 15, 2002. Wichita State
University encourages women & ethnic minorities to apply. EO/AAE
Louisiana
Louisiana State University at Alexandria. Full-Time faculty positions
anticipated for Aug. 2002. Louisiana State University at Alexandria
(LSUA)
is a two-year campus in the LSU System. Located in Central Louisiana,
Alexandria is a medium-sized city with friendly people & excellent
opportunities for outdoor activities. LSUA values teaching & learning
highly
& is seeking outstanding teachers to join the faculty. LSUA faculty
also
serve as academic advisers for students with interests in related fields.
Significant campus & community service activities are also expected.
LSUA
anticipates initiation of bachelor's degree programs in Spring 2003
& is
seeking new faculty members who are comfortable teaching all levels
of
undergraduate instruction. Full-time faculty openings are anticipated
in
several academic divisions. To learn more about a particular opening,
contact the individual indicated below for the position(s) of interest.
For
more information about LSUA visit our Web site at:
http://www.lsua.edu
.
LSUA strives to hire faculty with the doctorate when appropriate &
available. Unless otherwise stated, all positions require a master's
degree
& at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Rank is
dependent
on education & experience: initial appointments for master's degree
holders
are normally at the rank of instructor; initial appointments for doctoral
degree holders are normally at the rank of assistant professor. Teach
English courses including developmental, composition, & literature.
English
composition instructors are especially needed at this time. Doctorate
in
English preferred. Application review will begin immediately &
will continue
until all positions are filled. Interested applicants for all positions
should send a letter of interest, c.v., transcripts, & three recent
letters
of reference to: Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Office of
Academic Affairs, 8100 Highway 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302. (CHE)
Maryland
Morgan State University. 1) Assistant or Associate Dean for Administration:
The Assistant Dean is responsible for coordinating departmental budgets,
faculty records, faculty & program development, grantsmanship,
interdisciplinary projects, annual reports & accreditation reports,
& the
intellectual life of the College. Appointment are for the fiscal year.
Candidates for this position should hold the PhD in a liberal arts
discipline; should have a record of substantial scholarship; should
have a
record of successful post-secondary teaching, preferably with some
experience teaching minority students or teaching in an urban setting;
&
should have a record of achievement or show strong potential in
grantsmanship. Position & salary are dependent upon qualifications,
&
appointment as Associate Dean also requires substantial administrative
experience in academic affairs in higher education.
The Assistant Director of the Writing Center provides
assistance in administering the Writing Center, with occasional teaching
responsibilities in composition. Candidates must hold a Master's degree
in
English or instructional design, with a high degree of expertise in
recent
developments in composition & technology, network management &
computer
maintenance.
Morgan State University seeks outstanding candidates to fill positions
as
departmental chairperson for July 2002 & to fill a number of faculty
positions for the 2002-2003 academic year. Appointments as chairperson
are
for 12 months (beginning July 1, unless otherwise specified). The College
seeks senior candidates with distinguished records of teaching, scholarship,
grantsmanship & administration to provide leadership in faculty,
program,
urban research, & grantsmanship development. Candidates must hold
the PhD in
the discipline, have a distinguished record of scholarship & a
record of
excellence in teaching in post-secondary education. Some experience
at a
minority &/or urban university is desirable. Appointment as chairperson
includes appointment to a tenure-track faculty position. Salary &
faculty
rank are dependent upon credentials. Appointments begin July 1, 2002
(unless
otherwise specified).
Tenure-Track Faculty. Candidates must hold a PhD (or terminal degree)
in the
discipline, have a proven record of research, grantsmanship, scholarship
&
publications/creative works & have several years of post-secondary
teaching
experience, preferably at a minority or urban university. The standard
teaching load is twelve credits per semester in the undergraduate program
&
nine credits per semester in the graduate program, with the opportunity
for
released-time to conduct research, to write grant proposals, &
to direct
graduate theses & dissertations. Appointments begin in August 2002
& are for
9 1/2 months.
education courses in freshman composition & humanities & undergraduate
&
graduate courses in fiction, poetry, & drama. Candidate must have
a track
record as a creative writer or teacher of creative writing, as well
as a
substantial record of publication in nationally known presses &
journals
and, preferably some experience teaching creative writing or editing
a
literary journal.
Management & Acting): To teach theatrical design courses (including
scenic,
lighting, costume & sound); or theatre management, public relations,
acting
& directing courses, as well as box office supervision, public
relations &
drama criticism=8Bas well as courses in introduction to theatre, fundamentals
of stagecraft, & designing main stage productions. The faculty
member will
also direct main-stage productions at the undergraduate level. Terminal
degree (PhD or MFA) in theatre arts, drama, drama criticism, or cognate
are
required, plus record of successful theatre production. Send letter
of
application, c.v., three letters of recommendation, & official
transcripts
to: Search Committees, Office of the Dean, The College of Liberal Arts,
Morgan State University, 1700 E. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21251-0001.
Inquiries may be sent to the address above or to this e-mail address:
<bjhollis@moac.morgan.edu>. Application Deadline: April 30, 2002
(CHE)
2) Assistant Director,
Writing Center:
1) English (Creative Writing): To teach undergraduate general
2) Theatre Arts (Design & Performance or Theatre
Michigan
Southwestern Michigan College. All faculty positions require computer
literacy, use of active learning strategies & involvement with
recruiting,
advising, & retaining students. Anticipated full-time positions
beginning
Fall 2002, include: English Composition. Workload consists primarily
of
Freshman Composition courses. Experience teaching computer-assisted
composition highly desired. Master's degree is required, doctorate
preferred. All applicants must provide evidence of a working knowledge
of
computer & technological skills commensurate with subject area.
Applications
received by April 19, 2002 will receive full consideration. Interested
applicants should send letter of application, c.v. & names of three
references to: Dr. Diane K. Chaddock, Vice President for Instruction,
Southwestern Michigan College, 58900 Cherry Grove Rd., Dowagiac, MI
49047-9793. Fax: (616) 782-1481 (CHE)
Nevada
Community College of Southern Nevada. The college is currently recruiting
for the following tenure-track positions with competitive benefits
& salary.
These faculty positions begin Aug. 2002. Assignments may be multi-campus
with the possibility of day, evening, Internet based & weekend
classes.
Proven ability to be a team player, demonstrate vision & embrace
progress &
change demonstrated commitment to community college education &
technological skills are required. All positions are contingent on
funding.
1) English, 2) ESL (English as a Second Language). Deadline for all
application materials: Friday, April 19, 2002 (CHE)
University of Nevada at Reno. The Western Traditions Program is seeking
candidates for a post-doctoral fellowship in the humanities. Each semester,
fellows will normally teach a lecture/discussion course in the program,
&
teach a capstone course, an honors core course, or occasionally an
advanced
course in the candidate=B9s field. For complete position description
&
requirements, contact: Lisa Quam, Search Coordinator, University of
Nevada,
Reno, Western Traditions, at <lquam@unr.edu>; or view the Web
site at:
http://www.unr.edu/artsci/wt/
& http://.jobs.unr.edu
. Closing date is
April 12, 2002. EEO/AA (CHE)
New Jersey
County College of Morris. Anticipated faculty openings 2002-2003. Minimum
of
a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline is required. Responsibilities
include maintaining office hours, providing advisement for students,
assisting in curriculum design, participating in committee work &
maintaining an active professional life. Full-time faculty positions
at the
rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor anticipated for Fall 2002
include:
English (Job #802-5C). Minimum of a Master's Degree in
English/Communications required. Responsibilities include teaching
30 credit
hours per academic year in Speech & in remedial or college-level
writing
courses. College-level teaching experience preferred. For complete
information regarding these vacancies, visit our Web page at:
http://www.ccm.edu
& select the Human Resources page. First five years of
employment based on annual contracts after which tenure may be awarded.
Applicants should submit a c.v. along with a cover letter summarizing
relevant experience & qualifications. Please be sure to reference
the Job #.
Review of c.v.s will begin April 19, 2002 & continue until the
positions are
filled. For full consideration, c.v. & other pertinent information
should be
sent to: Human Resources Dept/Jr#, County College of Morris, 214 Center
Grove Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869-2086. Fax: (973) 328-5067; TDD: (973)
328-5034
(For Hearing Impaired); phone: 973-328-5038. (CHE)
New Mexico
New Mexico State University. Visiting Assistant Professor. Creative
Writing-Fiction. The University seeks to hire a fiction writer for
a
one-year nonrenewable appointment. MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or
English
& teaching experience required; at least one full-length book of
published
fiction required. Will teach undergraduate & graduate courses &
serve on MFA
thesis committees; course load is three courses an academic semester.
Approval of position is pending. Duties commence Aug. 13, 2002. NMSU
is
designated a Carnegie Research Extensive university, one of only three
minority institutions on the list. With a minority enrollment over
40%, we
are a Hispanic Serving Institution. We enroll the fourth largest number
of
Native American students of any university in the U.S. We encourage
applications from women & minorities. Applications will be acknowledged.
Send letters of application & c.v., with the names of three references
to:
Dr. Jim Payne, Chair of the Personnel Committee, Dept. of English,
MSC 3-E,
Las Cruces, NM 88003. We will conduct telephone interviews beginning
in
March 2002. Applications should also include examples of published
work.
Applications accepted until position is filled. EE/AAE
New York
Adelphi University. Long Island's first liberal arts college, seeks
a
Writing Director to establish a center for writing & other communications
skills. Responsibilities will include working with faculty who teach
Freshman Composition, training tutors to help students develop their
writing
skills, working with faculty to improve writing across the curriculum,
developing writing assessment instruments, & conducting workshops
for
students in portfolio development. A PhD in Composition or Rhetoric
is
preferred, with a minimum of two years experience directing a writing
program or four years experience participating in a writing program.
The
Director will report to the Office of the Provost. Salary commensurate
with
experience. Send/fax c.v. including related samples of written work
along
with salary requirements to: Office of Human Resources-WD, Adelphi
University, South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. Fax: (516) 877-4970;
e-mail: <humanres@adelphi.edu>. EO/AAE (CHE)
North Carolina
East Carolina University. Assistant Professor of English, tenure track,
specializing in discourse studies, starting Aug. 19, 2002. The successful
candidate will take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of language.
Areas of interest might include one or more of the following: stylistics;
pragmatics; linguistics; mediated, visual, &/or virtual discourse
studies;
cultural studies approaches to discourse analysis; textual analysis;
literacy studies. PhD with evidence of scholarly potential required.
Teaching, research, & appropriate professional service expected.
Screening
begins April 8; position open until filled. Send letter, c.v., statement
of
teaching philosophy & research agenda, & three current reference
letters to:
Dr. Bruce Southard, Box D, Dept. of English, East Carolina University,
Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Accommodates individuals with disabilities.
Applicants must comply with provisions of the Immigration Reform &
Control
Act. Official transcript required upon employment. Visit the departmental
Web site at: http://www.ecu.edu/english
.
EO/AAE (MLA)
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University. Possible one-year, visiting appointment
(3-3
teaching load) in Technical Communication/Professional Writing, beginning
Aug. 2002. PhD & teaching experience required. Salary competitive
&
commensurate with experience. Oklahoma State University offers the
BA, the
MA, & the PhD in Technical Writing. For further information on
the dept.,
see our Web page at: http://english.okstate.edu
. For information on the
Technical Writing Program see
http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/techwr
. To
assure full consideration, applications must be received by May 1,
2002.
However, we will continue to accept & consider applications until
the
position is filled. Send letter of application, c.v., writing sample,
&
dossier including three letters of recommendation to: Carol Moder,
Head.
Minorities & women encouraged to apply. AA/EOC (MLA)
Tennessee
University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The English Dept. seeks up to
five
lecturer appointments beginning Aug. 2002. These non-tenure-track positions
are renewable for three years upon evidence of excellent teaching.
At that
point they become renewable yearly, contingent upon the dept.'s staffing
needs. Requirements include evidence of effective teaching & PhD
in English
or related discipline. Salary is $28,000-$32,000 depending upon
qualifications & experience. Teaching load is 12 hours per semester,
at
least half in first-year composition & the remainder in sophomore
and,
possibly, upper-division courses, subject always to curricular needs
&
teacher qualifications. Applications are due by May 1 & should
include a 1-2
page cover letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, three letters
of
recommendation, & any other documentation of teaching ability.
Send
materials to: David Goslee, Associate Head, Dept. of English, University
of
Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0430. In case of questions, contact
Prof.
Goslee by phone at: (865) 974-6930 or by e-mail at: <dgoslee@utk.edu>.
Web
site: http://web.utk.edu/~english
. Minorities & women are particularly
invited to apply. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title
IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education
&
employment programs & services. (MLA)
Belmont University. The College of Arts & Sciences at Belmont University
seeks four individuals for its new Teaching Fellows Program beginning
Aug.,
2002. These are one-year (Aug.-May) appointments with the possibility
of
renewal for a second year. Fellows will be chosen from recently completed
PhD's &/or ABD's who demonstrate the greatest potential for successful
careers as faculty members in smaller colleges that emphasize careful
attention to quality teaching, interactive student learning, &
ethically-based education. The program is designed to support &
to prepare
new faculty to make the transition to permanent positions in similar
academic settings. As an institution dedicated to being a premier teaching
university,Belmont provides an exceptional set of resources &
opportunities for individuals who share these values of reflective
&
innovative teaching excellence. Fellows will reside in private campus
housing & engage in the University's general academic & co-curricular
life.
(As these are on-campus apartments, fellows will be subject to all
relevant
University policies. Candidates may examine the accompanying website
for
additional details.) The College & the University's highly regarded
Teaching
Center will coordinate a cohort experience to cultivate professional
development related to interactive college teaching. Fellows will receive
the benefits associated with full-time faculty status, but will teach
a
reduced course load each semester while they participate in these
development opportunities. Benefits include a stipend of $16,000-$20,000
(depending on discipline & experience), medical plan, private housing,
office & general technical support, a partial campus meal plan,
& additional
support for professional development. A more complete description of
the
program may be found at:
http://www.belmont.edu/socsci/fellows.htm
.
The fellow will offer three sections each semester of
the University's Fundamentals of Speech Communication course. In appropriate
cases, work with the University's Speech & Debate program may satisfy
a
portion of this load. Send application to Dr. Mary Vaughn, Dept. of
Communication Studies; e-mail: <vaughnm@mail.belmont.edu>.
2) English/Composition:
first-year, four-hour composition course & will work additionally
in the
faculty-staffed University Writing Center. Refer application to: Dr.
Margaret Monteverde, Chair, Dept. of English; e-mail:
<monteverdem@mail.belmont.edu>. Please send letter of application,
c.v.,
statement of teaching philosophy, & three current reference letters
to the
appropriate search committee chair listed above, Belmont University,
1900
Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. Candidates are also asked to respond
to
Belmont's mission, vision, & values statement in writing, articulating
how
the applicant's knowledge, experience & beliefs have prepared him/her
to
function in support of the statements (see
http://www.belmont.edu/visitors/vision.cfm
). Committees will begin review &
interviews after April 22. All position-specific inquiries should be
referred to the search committee for the particular department. General
inquiries may be directed to: Dr. Larry Hall, Dean of the College of
Arts &
Sciences; e-mail: <halll@mail.belmont.edu>. A comprehensive,
coeducational
university located in Nashville, TN, Belmont is a student-centered,
teaching
university focusing on academic excellence. The university is dedicated
to
providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging
education in a Christian community & is affiliated with the Tennessee
Baptist Convention. Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable
civil
rights laws. Women & minorities are encouraged to apply. (CHE)
Texas
University of Texas-Pan American. Position No. 400009. Readvertisement.
English Education. Assistant Professor, tenure-track position beginning
Fall
2002. Required: PhD in English (in hand by Aug. 31) with specialization
in
one or more areas related to teacher certification of English Language
Arts,
expertise in integrating technology into English curricula. Evidence
of &
strong potential for scholarship. Responsibilites include teaching
English
Language Arts methods courses, coordinating preparation of teacher
certification candidates, & serving as liason to College of Education.
Preferred: middle or secondary school teaching experience. Women &
minorities are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: May 31. Position
open until filled. Send application letter, c.v., all official transcripts
(undergraduate & graduate), & three letters of recommendation
to: Dr. Steven
Schneider, Chair, Dept. of English, University of Texas Pan-American,
Edinburg, TX 78539. Web site:
http://www.panam.edu/dept/English
. (MLA)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Tenure-track assistant professorship
beginning Aug. 2002. We are looking for applicants with preparation
in two
or more of the following areas: ethnic literature, women & gender
studies,
children's literature, critical theory, secondary English education,
&
grammar. PhD preferred, ABD considered. Send application letter, c.v.,
graduate transcripts, & three letters of reference to: Elisabeth
Mermann-Jozwiak, Chair, Dept. of English, 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi,
TX
78412. To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be
received
by May 1. The A&M-CC English faculty emphasizes teaching (3/4 standard
load), equal respect for literature & writing & linguistics,
& service to
the diverse communities of South Texas. Our MA in English degree emphasizes
composition & rhetoric. Teaching loads are half lower-division
& half upper
division/graduate courses. A rapidly growing institution, Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi has a commitment to diversity & specifically
encourages women & minorities to apply. EOE (CHE)
Virginia
Bennington College. Bennington College seeks a published writer (fiction,
poetry, drama, nonfiction) who is interested in teaching literature
&
writing to highly motivated undergraduates. At Bennington, literature
is
taught by writers. Bennington is committed to teaching the major works
in
the history of literature, & the writers at Bennington assume the
teaching
of this tradition. Previous teaching experience is desired but not
essential. Please send application & supporting material to: Amy
Kuzmicki,
Literature Search Committee, Bennington College, Bennington, VA 05201.
AA/EOE
James Madison University. Assistant Professor, one-year appointment,
English
Dept. The successful candidate will teach upper-level & survey
courses in
American Literature of the 18th &/or 19th centuries. Applicants
should be
ABD or have PhD The salary is competitive. First review date: June
1. Send
c.v. to: David K. Jeffrey, Head, Dept. of English, JMU, MSC 1801,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807. James Madison University especially encourages
applications from minorities, women & persons with disabilities.
Web site:
http://www.jmu.edu/english
EO/AA/EAE (MLA)
International
University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras. The University announces
a
tenure-track position (assistant professor) beginning in Aug. for a
specialist in 19th & Early 20th Century American Literature &
Culture.
Candidates should also demonstrate backgrounds that reflect studies
in at
least one of the following: Race & Empire, Postcolonialism &
Globalization,
Feminism & Gender Studies, or Ethnicity & Cultural Debates.
Must be prepared
to teach undergraduate courses in Introduction to Literature, Literary
Genres, & Survey of American Literature, graduate courses in specialized
fields, & serve as thesis advisor. A willingness to also teach
ESL &/or
composition courses is helpful. A PhD in literature & a commitment
to
research & publication are required. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable
but
not required at the time of initial contract. Teaching load of 12 credits
per semester, competitive salary. Send c.v., three letters of
recommendation, transcripts from all colleges & universities attended,
statement of teaching philosophy & research interests to: Director,
Dept. of
English, College of Humanities, P.O. Box 23356, San Juan, PR 00931-3356.
Web
site:
Fellows positions available for the 2002-03 academic year include:
1) Communication
Studies:
The fellow will teach sections of the University's
http://rrpac.upr.clu.edu:9090/~{humanity/ingles.htm
The position will remain open until filled. EEO/AAE/M/W/V/H (MLA)
Simon Fraser University. The Dept. of English at Simon Fraser University
invites applications for an appointment as Lecturer, effective Sept.
1,
2002. Candidates must hold a PhD or be near completion. Currency in
the
discipline is essential, but there is no requirement of research activity.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated strength in
teaching. Normal teaching load is eight courses over 12 months, with
eligibility for research terms & study leave. The appointment will
be
probationary for one year, after which it becomes an appointment without
term. Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, c.v.,
transcript of academic record, evidence of teaching record & philosophy,
&
ask three referees to send letters to: Dr. Paul Delany, Chair, English
Dept., Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C.
V5A 1S6.
Web site: http://www.sfu.ca/english
.
Application deadline: April 15, 2002. In accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian
citizens & permanent residents. Simon Fraser University is committed
to the
principle of equity in employment & offers equal employment opportunities
to
qualified applicants. Position subject to budgetary approval. (MLA)