Hi all,

We just received the following job ad: since we all know what the market is like this year, please cross-post and distribute widely.

The Department of English Studies at Nipissing University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2010, subject to final budgetary approval. Candidates will have expertise in American literature, with the ability to teach an American survey from the colonial to the contemporary. Willingness and competence to teach an introduction to literature are required. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., publications, a promising research agenda and a strong teaching record.

English Studies is an important program at Nipissing University. Roughly 300 students are enrolled in the introductory course, ENGL 1106, and close to 400 upper level students have declared an English major.  Faculty are encouraged to involve upper level Honours students in their research.

Salary levels are competitive and we offer an attractive benefits program.  The university is located in a beautiful natural setting on an escarpment overlooking Lake Nipissing in North Bay.  The city, which is located 3.5 hours from Toronto, has a population of 53,000 and is a major center of cultural activity in Northeastern Ontario. For more information on Nipissing University visit www.nipissingu.ca.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian Citizens.  Nipissing University is an equal opportunity employer.  Applications must be received by May 3, 2010.

A letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (preferably, one commenting on teaching experience),  teaching evaluations (if available), and a writing sample should be sent to:

Dr. Craig Cooper, Dean of Arts and Sciences

Chair, Search Committee

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Nipissing University,

100 College Drive,

North Bay, Ont.

e-mail craigc@nipissingu.ca Fax: 705-474-3072