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Professional Listings: Conferences, Calls for Proposals and Teaching Opportunities

NJCEA will post opportunities here to submit proposals for conferences related to the the teaching of college English, information about conferences in the field, and teaching opportunities.

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Teaching Positions

The Department of English at Ohio University invites applications for an assistant professor of Medieval Literature. Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2010, required. The successful candidate is expected to teach; pursue, direct, and publish research; and participate in departmental/university governance. Must be qualified to teach History of the English Language. Position available September 7, 2010. Deadline for applications: July 11, 2010.
Women and other minorities are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is an EEO/AA employer. Ohio University is a Research-Extensive institution, enrolling 19,500 students on the Athens campus and more than 8,000 students on five regional campuses. The College of Arts and Sciences includes 340 tenured and tenure-track faculty and contains 19 departments, 7 of which offer the doctoral degree. To apply: www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56869 The successful candidate is expected to teach 7 course load, must be able to teach History of the English Language, will also include some writing and/or lower level literature classes; pursue, direct, and publish research; and participate in departmental/university governance. We seek a candidate with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Send letter of application, C.V., and three current letters of recommendation to the following address: Marsha Dutton, Chair ATTN: Medieval Literature Search Department of English Ohio University Athens, OH 45701 (posted July 2010)
The English Department at Seton Hall University is seeking adjunct instructors for fall 2010 for College English I and II and Business Writing (the fall semester begins August 30). Successful candidates will have at least an M.A. in English or Composition, college teaching experience and strong course evaluations, and will be able to demonstrate the ability to work within the parameters of an existing writing program. Applications should be sent to Mary Balkun, English Department Chairperson, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ, 07079, and should include a cover letter, current CV, sample student evaluations, sample teaching observations, and three letters of recommendation. (Posted July 2010)

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, seeks adjunct instructors to teach English Composition I and II in the Writing Program, Fall 2010 semester.
Qualifications: Master’s degree or doctorate in English or in Composition/Rhetoric. Experience in and commitment to the teaching of college composition. Facility with Blackboard, teaching with technology, and learning outcomes assessment.
To apply, email cover letter, resume, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three teaching references to: Dr. Ellen Spaldo, Director of Writing, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus spaldo@fdu.edu (posted June 2010)

Georgian Court University has openings for Adjunct Faculty in English for the Fall 2010 semester. Available courses include composition and surveys in American and World Literature.
Courses are offered during the mornings, afternoons, and evenings at our Lakewood location.
Qualifications: Master’s degree or doctorate in English or English Education. College teaching experience. Experience using education software programs, such as Angel. Competence in teaching with computers.
To apply send 2 copies each of cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Georgian Court University, AdjEngF09 Search Committee, Office of Human Resources, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit our web site at georgian.edu  AA/EO Employer (Posted March 2010)

Professional Opportunities & Calls For Proposals

The MLA Two-Year College Discussion Group is seeking nominees to be candidates for the fall 2010 election to the Discussion Group's Executive Committee.
The new member of the committee would serve from 2011-2016, and would chair the committee in 2015. Instead of the election process taking place at the committee's session during the convention, the election will be conducted beforehand in the fall of 2010.
For more information about how the Executive Committees work, please go to: mla.org

Conferences

NeMLA 42nd Annual Convention at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey on April 7-10, 2011
The Northeast Modern Language Association (NeMLA) is a scholarly organization for professionals in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and other modern languages. Most members are professors and students at colleges and universities from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and eastern Canada.
http://www.nemla.org/convention/2011/