The St. Lawrence University English department invites applications for a one year leave replacement position in poetry writing, with primary or secondary interests in poetics and/or literary theory. Three course load per semester: two sections of our introductory craft course, Techniques of Poetry, two sections of the department’s Methods of Critical Analysis course, an
overview of research and theoretical methods for prospective English majors, a section of
advanced poetry writing, and the remaining course in the instructor’s area(s) of specialization.

Preference given to candidates with Ph.D. or M.F.A. in hand, teaching experience, and those who bring diverse cultural, ethnic, theoretical, and national perspectives to their writing and teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with a commitment to excellence in teaching and to a program founded upon strong ties between the study of literature and the practice of creative expression.

Please send a letter of application, a vita, and sample syllabi for two relevant courses to Peter Bailey, Chair, Department of English, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. Review of applications begins on November 15, 2007, and continues until the position has been filled. We will be interviewing candidates at the MLA Convention.

St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is an independent, private, coeducational institution of higher learning in New York State. For additional information, please visit SLU’s homepage at www.stlawu.edu.

Application Information
Postal Address:
Dr. Peter Bailey
English
St. Lawrence University
Richardson 107
23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617
Fax:
315-229-5628