Assistant Professor, Renaissance Literature
English
Posting: 7223
Closes: 2007-11-09
The University of Oregon English Department seeks candidates for a position in Renaissance/Early Modem British Literature (Assistant Professor, tenure track). We particularly encourage candidates who specialize in Renaissance prose, poetry and/or non-Shakespearean drama, and who demonstrate a broad understanding of the varieties of contemporary literary theory. The department is also committed to building on its current strengths in a variety of specialist sub-fields: these include, but are not limited to, issues of race, nation & empire; gender and sexuality, including queer theory; literature and the environment; and post-historicist aesthetics.
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in English or related field in hand by time of appointment. Salary is competitive. Applicants should send a letter, c.v. references, and a writing sample of approximately 20 pages to:
Professor Henry B. Wonham
English Department Head
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1286
Materials received after November 9, 2007 will not be considered. No electronic submissions.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.