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The Department of Teacher Education has two vacancies for  Associate Professors of Literature and Culture in English
The Department of Teacher Education is announcing two permanent full-time positions as Associate Professor of Literature and Culture in English:
Associate Professor in Children’s Literature and Young Learners
Associate Professor in English Literature and Culture
Please indicate which position you are applying for in your application.
The positions are based in the Section of English and Foreign Languages. The Section is responsible for teaching modules as part of the 5-year integrated programme for a Master’s in Primary and Secondary Education.
The department offers three different programmes: Primary Education: Grades 1-7, Secondary Education: Grades 5-10, and Secondary Education: Grades 8-13. The department also offers a post-graduate certificate of education, a 2-year programme offering a Master’s in Foreign Language Education and inservice courses in English for teachers in primary and secondary school.
You will report to The Head of Section for English and Foreign Languages.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 1st, 2020
Institution: University of Glasgow, School of Education
Contract type: Full Time Permanent
The School of Education is a large and dynamic unit which brings together researchers with expertise across all sectors of education: formal and non-formal, pre-school through to higher, adult and community education. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD courses and hosts the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change (ROC); the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CRADALL) and the St. Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education.
The School prides itself on the effective integration of teaching, research, theory, policy and practice. The key feature of its research is its commitment to placing educational research as part of an interdisciplinary agenda to support the development of more equitable societies in the spirit of social justice. The School aims to contribute to producing better places locally, nationally and globally, providing a major source of research-informed evidence that contributes to positive economic and societal impact.
The School is situated within the College of Social Sciences (CoSS) and we welcome applications from candidates keen to contribute to interdisciplinary research, scholarship and knowledge exchange, working collaboratively in taking forward the CoSS interdisciplinary research themes which are: Addressing Inequalities; Challenges in Changing Cities; Digital Society and Economy; Justice, Insecurity and Fair Decision Making; and Sustainable Development.
This post aligns with these themes in addressing inequalities by supporting and extending equitable literacy practices through local and global texts and also aligns with the theme of digital society and economy through including media and digital literacies.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent in a related discipline with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience in Children’s Literature and Literacy Studies.
This position is open ended and full time.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Evelyn Arizpe, Director of Culture, Literacies, Inclusion and Pedagogies RTG, email address: evelyn.arizpe@glasgow.ac.uk
Click here for the full posting.
Closing date: 03 August 2020.
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
Position Posting: Special Collections Librarian for the Arne Nixon Center
Special Collections Librarian at the Henry Madden Library, Arne Nixon Center, California State University.
Anticipated starting salary: $86,000 annually
The Henry Madden Library seeks a highly motivated, creative and forward-thinking Special Collections Librarian for the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature, who will curate the collection and bring it to its full potential as a research collection. This is a full-time, tenure-track librarian faculty position. The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching faculty from multiple disciplines (for example, Art and Design, Art history, English, Creative Writing, and History) to develop high-impact classroom practices and library instruction sessions that advance the University’s goal of excellence in teaching, learning and innovation. Experience with applications to textual analysis, creative writing, illustration, and the history of children’s literature (especially as it relates to racial and ethnic diversity, foreign language materials, LGBTQ+ issues and social justice) is highly desirable. The ANC Librarian serves as an ambassador from the Library to the University and the larger community, finding a balance between the academic purpose of the ANC while using its collections and programs to build relationships in the community to support and expand the Center. The ANC Librarian is an active participant in the shared governance of the library and in the academic life of campus. The successful candidate will be a fully integrated member of the library faculty and will be expected to meet all of the requirements for retention, tenure and promotion, including service to the campus and the community. Tenure-track librarians receive an official probationary plan, mentoring and funding. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):
1. An earned M.I.L.S (or equivalent) from an American Library Association-accredited institution or program recognized by the American Library Association as an international equivalent.
Three to five years professional experience as a special collections librarian.
Minimum of one year of professional experience providing research, reference and instruction support in an academic or research environment.
Minimum of one year of professional experience managing the daily activities of a unit or department.
Minimum of two years of successful supervisory experience.
Demonstrated curatorial, organizational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in cooperation with faculty, staff, and students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds regardless of age, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of children’s literature research and research trends in the field.
Demonstrated facility and successful experience with current and emerging technology as it applies to collection management, outreach, and instruction.
Experience creating or maintaining a collection development policy for a multifaceted collection.
Experience working with digital collections.
Experience with overseeing, planning and preparing department or collection budgets.
Experience in developing working partnerships with diverse academic departments and campus units and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to build community relationships and increase support for the Center.
Experience with planning, organizing and executing successful events.
Experience designing and setting up exhibits.
Experience with grants and private fundraising.
Experience with working with an advisory board or friends group.
Experience with copyright issues and advanced research assistance.
Experience with assessment tools and methods.
For best consideration, apply by May 25, 2020.  This position vacancy remains open until filled.  Apply online at http://jobs.csufresno.edu and attach the following:
Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing all elements of required experience. Please also address any of the preferred qualifications you may have.
Names and contact information of three professional references
Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Philosophy on community engagement and donor relations.
List of past publications or professional creative activities or a statement of research interests and potential publications, projects or presentations.
Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items.
Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date.)
Search Chair: Tammy Lau
For full job vacancy announcement, please visit:  https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/496720/special-collections-librarian-for-the-arne-nixon-center
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Editorial Assistant International Research in Children’s Literature (IRCL).
Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin
Editorial Assistant International Research in Children’s Literature (IRCL).
The International Research Society for Children’s Literature (IRSCL: http://www.irscl.com/) is seeking to appoint an assistant to the Senior Editor of the Society’s journal: (https://www.euppublishing.com/loi/ircl ). The unpaid position provides excellent opportunities to develop knowledge of the field, working alongside established scholars, learning the skills required in journal publishing and developing networks. IRCL is in the process of adopting an online submission system which will handle most of the tasks currently undertaken by the Editorial Assistant creating opportunities for involvement in the editorial process. There will be a period of 2 to 3 months working alongside the current Editorial Assistant, learning the duties and becoming familiar with the new system. While the work is not onerous or time-consuming (it currently takes the equivalent of one hour a day), it is vital to the successful running of the journal.
Primary duties (to be revised with the Senior editor after the online system is in place):
Receiving and acknowledging articles submitted to IRCL
Keeping track of correspondence from contributors and would-be contributors
Assisting the Senior Editor in selecting articles for publication
Conveying decisions to authors
Contacting peer reviewers and tracking the review process
Sending digested readers’ reports to authors
Keeping records on the submission-acceptance process.
Performing other tasks related to the journal which may come up from time to time
Working with the editorial team to ensure that articles and book reviews are published in a timely fashion
Helping to enlarge the readership and enhance the journal’s profile
Minimum academic qualification: MA in a relevant subject
Anyone interested in this position is invited to contact IRSCL President Evelyn Arizpe at evelyn.arizpe@glasgow.ac.uk to express interest or seek further information.
Closing date: 16 March, 2020
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PhD Studentship in Periodical Studies
Posted on January 21, 2020 by admin
Professor Andrew Thacker and Dr Catherine Clay, Co-Directors of a new Periodicals and Print Culture Research Group at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), invite applications for PhD projects in any area of modern periodical studies under NTU’s 2020 PhD Studentship Scheme.
Further information about the scheme is available here. The closing dates is noon on 14th February 2020, and applications need to be submitted online here.
For more details about Professor Thacker’s and Dr Clay’s areas of expertise, please see their staff profiles on NTU’s website. If you would like to discuss a proposal before application, please contact Professor Thacker at andrew.thacker@ntu.ac.uk and Dr. Clay at catherine.clay@ntu.ac.uk.
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Assistant Professor of Children’s and Young Adult Literature at California State University, Los Angeles
Posted on October 29, 2018 by admin
Assistant Professor of Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Starting Date: Fall, 2019
1) An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in English or closely related discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/19/2019).
2) Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level.
3) Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of Children’s and/or Young Adult Literature.
1) Evidence of teaching expertise in Children’s and Young Adult literature
2) Evidence of research in Children’s and Young Adult literature that spans multiple periods and productively intersects with one or more of the following: print culture; genders and sexualities studies; critical studies of race and ethnicity; environmental criticism; and/or English Education.
The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.
The successful candidate will teach lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses in the department and will design new courses in their area of expertise.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.
Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the United States for the upward mobility of its students. The University is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good, offering nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, and the humanities. Founded in 1947, Cal State LA serves more than 28,000 students and more than 240,000 distinguished alumni. A majority of the University’s alumni live in the Los Angeles region, enriching their communities and contributing to the vitality of the local economy. Cal State LA is focused on developing a new bioscience entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley regions through partnerships with local business. To provide increased educational opportunities, Cal State LA recently opened a campus in downtown Los Angeles that offers graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as professional development and certificate programs. The university is home to the critically acclaimed Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs, Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center, Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility, Billie Jean King Sports Complex and the TV, Film and Media Center.
The College of Arts & Letters at California State University, Los Angeles, is an engaged, diverse, and creative community committed to nurturing the next generation of humanists and artists and to providing a distinctive liberal arts education to all Cal State LA students.
The College is home to nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities and the visual, media, and performing arts, delivered by an award-winning faculty committed to helping students reach their full potential academically, professionally, creatively, and personally. Our nine departments (Art, Communication Studies, English, Liberal Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, Music, Philosophy, Television, Film & Media Studies, and Theatre and Dance) include programs that lead to Bachelor and Masters of Arts degrees, Bachelor and Masters of Music degrees, and Masters of Arts and Masters of Fine Arts degrees.
Located in one of the most vibrant and creative cosmopolitan centers of the world, our students have access to renowned venues and a rich variety of scholars, artists, and performers from a host of fields and professions. Our campus boasts one of the most diverse student populations in the country, a fact that helps us to prepare Arts & Letters graduates for successful careers in today’s multicultural environment and global economy.
The English Department at California State University, Los Angeles, cultivates students’ imaginations and critical skills through the intensive study of literature and language. Offering programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts degrees, the department provides courses that build on the traditional study of British and American literary history while encouraging students to further explore literary theory and criticism, world literatures and transnational critical paradigms, children’s literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, interdisciplinary cultural analysis, and the history and structure of the English language. Drawing on the richness of L.A.’s geographical and cultural context, the department equips students to see the study of literature and language as both personally enriching and publicly meaningful within their own communities. Those communities may be defined through the department’s direct engagement with the neighborhoods of East L.A. and the San Gabriel Valley or regarded as a global terrain, in which Oxford connects to Oaxaca and where ideas resonate from ancient Greece and Rome to the contemporary Pacific Rim.
Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair at the email address below:
1) A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2) A curriculum vitae.
3) A list of three professional references.
4) A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students.
5) A University Application for Employment Form
Finalists will be asked to submit
1) Three current letters of recommendation
3) A critical writing sample of app. 15 pages
Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.
Please address questions to English Department Chair:
California State University, Los Angeles
Department of English, E&T A604
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Please submit application materials to Department Coordinator Stephanie Lai at Slai8@calstatela.edu. Please type “Children’s/YA Literature Application” in the subject line.
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Research Director of the Center for Children’s Books at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on October 12, 2018 by admin
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research Director of the Center for Children’s Books
School of Information Sciences
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Information Sciences, invites nominations and applications for the position of Research Director of the Center for Children’s Books. The School of Information Sciences at Illinois is an international leader in graduate education, and is home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science program that is consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report. Its mission is to lead the way in understanding the use of information in science, culture, society, commerce, and the diverse activities of our daily lives—and in doing so, change the world.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.
The Center for Children’s Books (CCB) at the School of Information Sciences supports critical inquiry, professional training, and educational outreach related to youth-focused literature, resources, and librarianship. The Center’s mission is to facilitate the creation and dissemination of exemplary and progressive research and scholarship related to all aspects of children’s and young adult literature; media and resources for young (age 0-18) audiences; youth experience and information use; and youth services librarianship. Formed in 1945 along with its affiliate unit, the journal The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, the Center has established an important role in the iSchool as the leader and supporter of youth-focused research, the host of scholar- and practitioner-focused events, and the home of a 16,000-volume special collection of youth literature.
The CCB seeks a Director with broad intellectual insights, top-tier scholarly credentials and accomplishments, and the leadership and managerial capacity to actualize a bold vision for its future. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research, and in coordination with the faculty, the School Librarian Program coordinator, and the Editor of the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, the Director will have responsibility for the strategic, programmatic, financial, fundraising, and management operations that support the mission and vision of the CCB and its role within the School of Information Sciences. Outstanding candidates will demonstrate strong commitment and experience in the education of youth and those who work with youth.
Candidates should hold a PhD in library and information science, children’s literature, or a related discipline, and have a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service that would warrant a tenured appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor in the School.
Define and execute a strategic vision for the future by articulating the distinctive needs and opportunities of the CCB;
Attract external funding from federal agencies, corporations, foundations, and interested donors to support the Center’s mission and develop relevant partnerships; and,
Identify and realize emerging opportunities for new research, programs, and multidisciplinary initiatives that leverage the excellence of the Center and the breadth and strength of the School’s interdisciplinary culture.
The next Director is expected to bring:
The intellectual leadership and curiosity to direct a robust research program;
An appreciation of the Center’s history and its potential for the future;
An understanding of the connections between youth-focused research and professional practice;
An approach that sees youth as agents and creators in their own right and partners in research;
A boundary-crossing approach to youth experience that spans various disciplines, print and digital media, and physical and virtual spaces;
Outstanding communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion;
A record of successful grant writing and/or fundraising;
An international-level reputation for scholarship and presentations in the field; and
Experience with the following is preferred:
Management of grant-funded projects;
Professional work with youth as a researcher and/or a practitioner;
Knowledge of and appreciation for diverse, historical, and contemporary children’s literature;
Work with diverse communities;
Supervision of student and professional staff.
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment starting in the fall of 2019; salary will be commensurate with experience.
The iSchool’s academic programs include the top-ranked Master of Science in Library and Information Science and one of the fastest growing programs at the University, the Master of Science in Information Management. In addition, the School offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science, the oldest program of its kind in the nation, an MS in Bioinformatics, a Certificate of Advanced Study, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Digital Libraries, and School Librarian Licensure Program. Plans for an undergraduate degree in information sciences are underway.
As a longstanding innovator in online education, the iSchool offers many programs for students who study from a distance. The total enrollment consists of more than 690 master’s students and nearly 50 doctoral students—including 195 international students—who learn with enthusiasm and contribute to the dynamic intellectual life of the School.
For more information, please visit http://ischool.illinois.edu/.
The university strongly encourages applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in academia. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 2, 2018. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest that addresses the candidate’s vision for the CCB, as well as the applicant’s motivation to apply, and a list of three professional references, including contact information. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed. For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Candy Edwards at cledward@illinois.edu.
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Two Postdoctoral Positions at Newcastle University
Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics is seeking to appoint two postdoctoral Research Associates, each lasting two years (if full-time). The successful candidates will work on projects funded by Newcastle University’s Research Excellence Academy and Research Investment Fund.
Research Associate in Children’s Literature (REA) – B131592R – https://t.co/xwZhsKjXm1
This post will be attached to the project “New Stories of Modern British Children’s Literature: the Chambers Collection,” and will map research pathways into the Aidan and Nancy Chambers archival material newly acquired by Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books (https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/). Applicants for this post should supply an academic CV and a cover letter in addition to completing the electronic application form.
Research Associate in Children’s Literature (RIF) – B131593R – https://t.co/xwZhsKjXm1
This post will support research aligned with one of these three broad themes:
Developing collections, archives and exhibitions of children’s books, with a particular focus on how we tell national stories of children’s literature.
Children/young people and heritage.
Diversity and inclusion in histories of children’s literature.
Details of how to apply for this post are given in full in the online ad.
Successful candidates will be based in the Children’s Literature Unit, within the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, and will be joining a large and successful team of academics, doctoral students, and other postdoctoral researchers.
Applicants should have been awarded a doctoral degree in children’s literature, children’s culture, 20th-century publishing or a related area (or be in expectation that the award will be made by 31 October 2018), and should be able to demonstrate ongoing research interests that align with one or more of the designated areas.
For informal enquiries relating to these posts, contact Professor Matthew Grenby (matthew.grenby@newcastle.ac.uk) or Dr Lucy Pearson (lucy.pearson@newcastle.ac.uk).
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Lecturer in Fantasy and Children’s Literature at University of Glasgow
Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin
Lecturer in Fantasy and Children’s Literature
University of Glasgow – School of Critical Studies
Salary: £42,418 to £49,149
Closes: 7 May 2018
To undertake high-quality research and research supervision in Fantasy and Children’s Literature within English Literature in the School of Critical Studies in the College of Arts to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in English Literature and to undertake administration as requested by the Head of School.
Standard Terms & Conditions
The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 7/8, £34,520 – £38,833 / £42,418 – £49,149 per annum, depending on experience.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
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Lecturer in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Manchester Metropolitan University
Posted on February 12, 2018 by admin
Lecturer (Writing for Children and Young Adults)
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute. Student experience is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.
The Department of English seeks to appoint a lecturer in writing for children and young adults. The post is suitable for you if you write creatively for young people in any medium, produce scholarly research on writing for children and young adults or do both. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of or a demonstrable interest in collaborative Youth Studies research which links English with disciplines such as Education, Sociology or Linguistics. We would also welcome your application if you have experience of or a demonstrable interest in working with children and young people as part of their creative and/or scholarly research.
This post will align closely with the work of the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (MCYS), a cross-disciplinary research centre which aims to be a centre of expertise for the use of participatory research with children and young people. Established in 2014, MCYS is located in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and has, over the last three years, generated over £800,000 of external income developing research and knowledge exchange projects that mobilise participatory methodologies. This income has come from a range of prestigious and ground-breaking research projects funded by the ESRC, AHRC, Leverhulme and government bodies (http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/mcys/).
The Department of English fosters a rich and diverse research culture in both critical scholarship and creative writing. It hosts a large undergraduate single honours English programme, and smaller joint honours programmes in English and American Literature, English and Creative Writing and English and Film, whose core units are taught by specialists in each area. The Department runs highly successful MA programmes in Creative Writing and English Studies and has the largest community of taught postgraduate English and Creative Writing students in the UK. The department is home to the Manchester Writing School, run under the creative direction of UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
You will to have a doctoral level qualification in a relevant area OR an established professional reputation as a writer of children’s and/or young adult literature, as evidenced in national broadcast media appearances, national broadsheet and literary press reviews, or major literary prize success. You will also need to have a track record of publishing high quality creative or critical research outputs which meet or exceed the 3* quality standard set by the Research Excellence Framework. The anticipated start date for the successful applicant is July 2018.
For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact, Dr Jess Edwards, Head of the Department of English (J.Edwards@mmu.ac.uk) and, Prof. Hannah Smithson (h.l.smithson@mmu.ac.uk) Head of the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies.
If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.
For more information about the position: https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/lecturer-writing-for-children-and-young-adults-0333-mmu-all-saints-campus/350/description/ajaxaction/downloadfile/?id=6876&pagestamp=006721be-faaf-4db7-ae30-73d58c6cb3a8
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IRSCL Book Award 2022- Applications open
Open Position: Assistant Professor in Global/Transnational Children’s Literature and Childhood Studies