English Department Head

Keo Cavalcanti (Sociology), Search Chair, cavalchb@jmu.edu, 540-568-6171
Dabney Bankert
Jean Cash
Susan Facknitz
Joan Frederick
Bruce Johnson
Matthew Rebhorn

James Madison University solicits applications for Head of the Department of English. With 26 full-time faculty, 500 majors, and 30 M.A. students, English is one of the largest majors in the College of Arts and Letters with faculty working in a diverse range of literary fields as well as in linguistics, creative writing, American studies, film studies, and women’s studies.  We seek a scholar and teacher with administrative experience in a comparable institution, one who will work collaboratively to facilitate the growth and development of this dynamic department and to represent the department effectively to the college, the university, and the discipline.  Responsibilities include recruiting new faculty, mentoring tenure-track and mid-level faculty toward promotion, assisting in the implementation of departmental initiatives, managing the departmental budget, and generally coordinating the activities of the academic unit, as defined by James Madison University policies and Faculty Handbook.The Ph.D. is required.  Candidates should be eligible for tenure at the rank of full professor or advanced associate professor.  The area of specialization is open, but candidates must demonstrate scholarly and teaching excellence in their fields. Salary competitive. Review of applications will begin November 5, 2007. To apply for this position you must first register at: joblink.jmu.edu  Ref # 0401884
Send letter of interest, c.v., research samples, statement of administrative philosophy, and letters of recommendation by regular mail to:
Dr. Keo Cavalcanti, Chair
English Department Head Search
College of Arts & Letters
Office of the Dean, MSC 2105
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Initial interviews will be conducted at the MLA.  James Madison University is an AA/EOE employer.

Assistant Professor, 20th Century British Literature

Annette Federico, Search Chair, federiar@jmu.edu, 540-568-6298
Maria Odette Canivell
Mark Facknitz
Debali Mookerjea-Leonard

The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Twentieth-Century British Literature at the level of assistant professor. Ph.D. is required by August 2008   Teaching responsibilities include General Education survey courses and introduction to the English major, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization. The Department welcomes applicants with a secondary interest in GLBT studies, critical theory, or film.  

To view ad and/or apply, go to: joblink.jmu.edu   Ref #0401864

Assistant Professor, 18th Century British Literature

Laura Henigman, Search Chair, henigmlx@jmu.edu, 540-568-6860
Katey Castellano
Joan Frederick

Assistant Professor of English, 18th-Century British literature, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2008.  Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) courses in all genres of 18th Century British literature, as well as the first half of the English literature survey.  The English Department faculty does not teach freshman composition.  Publication and service are expected for tenure.  Successful candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2008.To apply for this position, candidates must first register at: joblink.jmu.edu  Ref #0401874
We will begin reviewing applications on November 9.  Send application letter, vita, writing sample, teaching statement, graduate transcripts, and dossier of recommendations to:  
Professor Laura Henigman, Chair, 18th-Century Search Committee,
Department of English,
MSC 1801, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA  22807

JMU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor

Lamont King, Search Chair
Sandra Duvivier

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor to teach courses in her or his area as well as courses in Swahili and in an interdisciplinary minor, Africana Studies, where s/he will teach both the introductory and capstone/research course. Near native command of Swahili is expected since the candidate will teach beginning, intermediate, and conversation courses in the language. The candidate’s area of specialization is open. Ph.D. preferred. Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2007.  To apply for this position, you must first register at http://joblink.jmu.edu. In addition, send letter of interest, cv, and letters of recommendation to Dr. Lamont King, Chair, Search Committee, James Madison University, MSC 2105, Harrisonburg, VA  JMU is an AA/EEO employer.

Adjunct Faculty Positions

For all adjunct position information, contact Dr. Robert Hoskins, 540-568-6170