English - Visiting Assistant Professor, One Year Replacement

Applications are invited for a one-year sabbatical replacement, for the 2012-2013 academic year, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, from candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence and publications in the field of poetics.  The successful candidate will be able to teach broadly in the history of British poetry, from the medieval period through the present.  Anticipated teaching assignments include an annual load of five (5) courses over two semesters, including one section of English composition, one introductory course in English studies, and three poetics courses in the major.  Composition is a shared responsibility of all members of the department. High priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence, publications, and completed Ph.D.

To apply, please send application materials as .docx or .pdf attachments, by no later than December 15, 2011, to:

Include cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and description of research interests.

In order to accommodate highly talented candidates who are simultaneously seeking tenure-track positions, we will interview on-campus for this one-year, non-tenure-track visiting assistant professorship beginning March 1, 2012.  Short-listed candidates will be invited for Skype interviews in February.  All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the search in late spring.