Colby College, English
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of 18th-Century British Literature
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Maine, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
We seek a tenure-track specialist in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature, beginning September 1, 2015. Additional areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, transatlanticism, Irish drama, queer studies, and visual and/or material culture. The course load is five courses per year, including upper-level courses in the candidate's areas of concentration and a section of intensive writing (W1), which is taught by all members of the department. Other teaching assignments might include the introductory English seminar, a 200-level lit. course, and critical theory. A strong record of both research and teaching is required. The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than July 2015. To apply, please send application materials as PDF attachments to Professor Cedric Gael Bryant, search committee chair, at TT_18thC_BritLit@colby.edu Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests and a writing sample not to exceed 25 pages. Review of applications will begin in early November and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviewing will take place at MLA in January.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. For more information about the College, please visit our website at http://www.colby.edu
Contact: |
To apply, please send application materials as PDF attachments to Professor Cedric Gael Bryant, search committee chair, at TT_18thC_BritLit@colby.edu Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests and a writing sample not to exceed 25 pages. Review of applications will begin in early November and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviewing will take place at MLA in January. |
Website: | http://www.colby.edu |
Primary Category: | Literature |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/17/2014 |
Closing Date | 03/16/2015 |