Apologies for cross-posting.

I'd like to call members of this list's attention to two vacancies at the University of Lethbridge: http://www.uleth.ca/hum/Services/career_fac/English_Academic_Assistant_Novem...

I believe these are quite unusual positions and they may be of great interest to some on this list. They are probationary teaching positions focusing entirely on English literature. The probationary period is for two years at which point successful candidates will be given a continuing (i.e. permanent) contract. The rank is Academic Assistant (Instructor). The positions are still subject to budgetary approval.

We expect the focus of the positions will be junior-level (first and second year) literary and genre courses. Candidates with a PhD will be eligible to teach senior level courses in their area of specialisation. We do not anticipate any composition component (composition is handled by a different unit), there is no research requirement, and the course load is 3:3:1 or equivalent. We are willing to consider almost any area of specialisation. Among the areas where we have senior level courses open is Middle English. We don't have any Digital Humanities courses at the moment, though as hosts of the Digital Medievalist, we are active in the field.

What we are looking for in these positions are people who are enthusiastic and innovative post-secondary teachers. The jobs would be particularly well suited to PhD holders who love to teach but are less interested in maintaining an active research program. We will expect the successful candidates to stay current with contemporary developments in pedagogy and their discipline.

The position is open to all qualified applicants including those without Canadian citizenship or residency although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Application details can be found by following the link above. The closing date is February 15th, 2007. But please feel free to contact the chair of the department informally if you'd like to discuss the positions.

The Department Chair is Daniel Paul O'Donnell (i.e. me).