Assistant Professor – African-American Literature and Culture

The English Department, University of Kentucky, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African-American literature and culture. Work that crosses the literature and cultures of the African Diaspora is especially welcome. Evidence of scholarly promise and teaching ability required. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment. Teaching load is two courses per semester; teaching responsibilities will normally include graduate, advanced undergraduate, and introductory courses in this area.

Please send letter of application, c.v., and three letters of recommendation to:

African-American Literature Search

c/o Ms. Lucy Combs

English Department

1207 Patterson Office Tower

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40506

Deadline is November 2. We will conduct interviews at the MLA Convention.

Appointment begins August 2008.

The English Department is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minorities.

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Assistant Professor – British Literature of the Long 19th Century

The English Department, University of Kentucky, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in British literature of the long 19th century. Evidence of scholarly promise and teaching ability required. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment. Teaching load is two courses per semester; teaching responsibilities will normally include graduate, advanced undergraduate, and introductory courses in this area.

Please send letter of application, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to:

British Literature Search

c/o Ms. Lucy Combs

English Department

1207 Patterson Office Tower

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40506

Deadline is November 2. We will conduct interviews at the MLA Convention.

Appointment begins August 2008.

The English Department is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minorities.

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Advanced Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Composition and Rhetoric

The English Department, University of Kentucky, seeks a tenure-line advanced assistant, associate, or full professor in composition and rhetoric. Candidates must show evidence of research, teaching, and administrative abilities.  Duties include serving as writing program director in alternation with other faculty; and teaching upper-division and graduate courses in writing pedagogy, the essay/creative nonfiction, and style or editing. The teaching load for the position is 2/2; 1/1 when serving a term as WPA. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by video link or conference call beginning November 14th.

Please send letter, vita, and the names of 3 references, by November 5th to be considered for the November 14th preliminary interviews, to:

Composition and Rhetoric Search

c/o Ms. Lucy Combs

English Department

1207 Patterson Office Tower

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40506

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Appointment begins August 2008.

The English Department is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minorities.

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Assistant Professor – Renaissance Literature

The English Department, University of Kentucky, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Renaissance literature, either non-dramatic, or dramatic, or a combination. Evidence of scholarly promise and teaching ability required. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment. Teaching load is two courses per semester; teaching responsibilities will normally include graduate, advanced undergraduate, and introductory courses in this area.

Please send letter of application, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to:

Renaissance Literature Search

c/o Ms. Lucy Combs

English Department

1207 Patterson Office Tower

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky 40506

Deadline is November 2. We will conduct interviews at the MLA Convention.

Appointment begins August 2008.

The English Department is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minorities.