The Department of English at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton invites applications for a Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence on July 1, 2016. Candidates should have a completed PhD in English literature, with primary expertise in the later eighteenth century and Romantic British literature, though the chosen applicant may be asked to teach courses that begin with the Restoration (1660). A secondary area of expertise is desirable, with a preference given to children’s literature.

A small, research-intensive department with a reputation for high-quality teaching located in the capital city of New Brunswick, UNB’s Department of English offers wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including MA and PhD degrees in the academic and creative writing streams. Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching is required.

Interested individuals should ask three referees to send letters of reference and should themselves send a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a sample of their scholarly work (preferably in electronic format) to:

Dr. Jennifer Andrews, Chair
Department of English
Room #247, Carleton Hall
University of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
CANADA
english@unb.ca

The deadline for applications is October 1, 2015. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, permanent residents and Canadian citizens will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.