This is of no use to me, alas, but might help someone else with their job search:

> From: Rob Latham <rob.latham@ucr.edu>
> Date: October 14, 2008 2:20:40 PM CDT
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> Subject: [IAFA-L] SF position in Creative Writing at UC-Riverside
>
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> Senior Position in Science Fiction/Speculative Fiction/Related
> Genres in the Department of Creative Writing
>
> The Department of Creative Writing at the University of California,
> Riverside, invites nominations and applications for a senior faculty
> member (associate or full professor rank) in the writing of
> speculative fiction. Significant publication required in one or
> more modes of contemporary speculative fiction: science fiction,
> fantasy, horror, magic realism, slipstream fiction, transrealism,
> interstitial fiction, the new weird, dark fantasy, new wave
> fabulism, cross-genre and post-genre fiction. Additional expertise
> in new media, new media technologies, and nontraditional ways of
> disseminating writing would be an advantage, as would professional
> experience in science writing or writing about technoculture.
> Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to continuing
> their professional writing and publishing activities and a broad
> knowledge of relevant literatures. Teaching duties will include
> undergraduate and graduate courses and the mentoring of MFA students
> and supervision of their theses.
>
> Starting date for the position is July 1, 2009. First organized
> teaching would be in the Fall 2009 quarter.
>
> Prerequisites are professional publication and prior teaching
> experience. Ph.D, MFA, MA in a relevant field or professional
> equivalent (at least two published books) required. Rank and
> salary are commensurate with education and experience.
>
> An application letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses
> of three referees should be submitted to:
>
> Professor Tom Lutz, Chair
> Creative Writing Search Committee
> c/o: Yvonne Howard
> Department of Creative Writing
> University of California, Riverside, CA 92521
>
> Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials, including
> evidence of quality teaching, writing samples, and additional
> letters of recommendation, after initial review.
>
> The review of applications will begin on December 17, 2008, but
> applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
>
> The University of California, Riverside is an Equal Opportunity/
> Affirmative Action Employer, committed to excellence through
> diversity.
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