St. Olaf College, 1978–80: assistant professor of English and tutor in the Paracollege. University of Kansas, 1980-81: post-doctoral fellow in English. Texas A&M University, 1981–93: positions included director of undergraduate studies in English. Florida Atlantic University, 1993-97: professor of English and associate dean of arts and humanities. Luther College, 1997–99: vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college. Denison University, 1999-2006, provost and professor of English.