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Austin College (TX) - TT Asst. Professor, Medieval British Lit. - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The AUSTIN COLLEGE Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Medieval British literature (including Chaucer), with a secondary specialization in its European/global contexts, such as the Crusades, Islamic science and medicine, Judaism, and continental romance. A teaching interest in digital humanities and/or the history of the English language is especially welcome. In addition to upper-level courses in these areas, teaching responsibilities include introductory and intermediate courses in writing and literature, as well as college-wide programs such as first-year seminars and January Terms, with opportunities for involvement in interdisciplinary programs such as gender studies, environmental studies, global science and technology, and public health. The teaching load is 3-3; in alternate years faculty teach a January Term (3-1-3).

Ph.D. Required. Position will begin August 2015. Deadline for applications is November 3, 2014. Interviews at MLA.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, copies of graduate transcripts, a description of teaching philosophy and research interests (each one page), and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:facultyjobs@austincollege.edu facultyjobs@austincollege.edu] with the subject line English or, you may mail your materials to Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, Vice President for Academic Affairs, 900 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 6D, Sherman, TX 75090-4400. Austin College is an AA/EOE committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received: Nov. 3 (via Interfolio)

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA (12/10 by phone) x3

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===Binghamton University, SUNY (NY) - TT Assistant Professor of Medieval Studies (Digital Humanities) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED=== The Medieval Studies Program at Binghamton University (State University of New York) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medieval Studies in the field of Digital Humanities, beginning in Fall 2015. The appointment will be held jointly in Medieval Studies and either the Department of English or the Department of Romance Languages (French). Candidates for this position should have an active research agenda that engages new digital technologies in the study of either the literature(s) of Medieval Britain (with a primary interest in Anglo-Saxon and/or Middle English literature), or Medieval French literature. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 course load and will participate in the activities of both CEMERS (the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies) and the associated department. This is an affiliated position for Material and Visual Worlds, one of five Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAEs) that Binghamton University has identified for growth under the auspices of its SUNY2020 plan. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of this TAE as an area of intensive research and teaching. The search committee will include members of the Material and Visual Worlds steering committee, in addition to representatives of CEMERS, the Dept. of English, Rhetoric, and General Literature, and the Dept. of Romance Languages. For information on the TAEs, go to http://www.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/tae2013.html.

Requirements: Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand or have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. by summer 2015.

Additional Information: It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Application Instructions: Applicants will submit a cover letter and an up-to-date curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample (up to 20 pages), and three recommendation letters to http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com. Candidates may include other materials they deem pertinent to the application. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2014. Contact search committee co-chairs Olivia Holmes [mailto:oholmes@binghamton.edu oholmes@binghamton.edu] or Dana Stewart [mailto:stewart@binghamton.edu stewart@binghamton.edu] with questions. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Link to Apply: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=53474

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype interview via e-mail (x3) [posted 12/4]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: yes [posted 12/24]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

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 * Also posted at French and Francophone Studies 2014-2015

===Colorado Mesa University (CO) - TT Asst. Professor of English (fields incl. History of English Language)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015

Dickinson College (PA) - TT Asst. Professor of Medieval Lit. -  MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of medieval literature. The teaching load is five classes per year. The department seeks engaged teacher-scholars who are committed to a serious program of research and to teaching undergraduates. We value the ability to create an inclusive classroom for an increasingly diverse student body. All of our department faculty teach introductory and upper-level classes; we encourage innovative and imaginative course design. All faculty are eligible for funds for professional research and travel.

Candidates may visit the College website at http://www.dickinson.edu and should submit an electronic cover letter, c.v., writing sample, two syllabi, and three letters of recommendation through  by Nov. 14, 2014.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.dickinson.edu/postings/2201

Deadline: Nov. 14

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: Letters of rec requested; on "short list" for MLA interviews (x2) 12/2

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/8 (MLA, via e-mail) (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

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 * Question(s) for previous commenter: are these letters in addition to the ones submitted in the original application? And did they contact via email/phone? [12/02]
 * To above: I was using Interfolio to upload the letters originally, but it seems that they did not query the Interfolio addresses given until today. The contact was via e-mail.
 * I can maybe cast some light on the letters. One of my recommenders tried to submit his letter to Dickinson via the electronic prompt, but realized that it did not go through correctly. He e-mailed the head of department a couple of days ago to resend my letter. This may have caused them to realize that other people had problems and solicit copies of the letters they were missing.
 * Question: Can anyone comment on the "short list" remark above? Has anyone been told specifically that they've been shortlisted?

===Dominican University of California (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of English (pref. Early British Lit.) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED===
 * See full post at British Open 2015


 * --Additional Materials requested, per British Open 2015 page: "on 12/9 - Teaching dossier, letters of recommendation and writing sample (x2)"
 * From Renaissance 2015: "MLA interview scheduled via phone on 12/19  (x1)"

Florida State University (FL) - TT Assistant Professor, Medieval Literature - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Middle English Language and Literature. We seek candidates to teach a range of courses in the literatures and cultures of the period, and are especially interested in candidates with a strong specialization in Chaucer and his contemporaries. Starting date August 2015. Ph.D. required. Record of publication and commitment to research excellence. 2/2 teaching assignment; one graduate course per year. Competitive salary. Application materials (letter, c.v, writing sample, at least three recommendation letters) via Interfolio ByCommittee addressed to Prof. David Johnson, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32306-1580. Review of applications will begin Nov. 17 for MLA interviews; applications will be considered until position is filled. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women encouraged to apply. A Public Records agency.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27294

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview (phone) 12/10

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Campus interview scheduled: 1/14 (phone/email)

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Fort Hays University (KS) - TT Asst. Professor of English (fields incl. Medieval)

 * See full post at Generalist 2015

Gordon College (MA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of English - Medieval or Renaissance Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at Gordon College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor appointment with a specialization in either medieval or Renaissance British literature. Position to begin August 2015. Rank commensurate with experience.

Principal teaching responsibilities will include surveys of British literature, upper-division courses in both the medieval and Renaissance periods, and advanced senior seminars. Ability to teach Shakespeare required. In addition, candidates should be able to teach introductory literature courses within the college’s general education curriculum. The teaching load is 3-3. Faculty responsibilities include advising students and service on college committees.

The Department of English at Gordon College is composed of six full-time and eight part-time faculty.

The ideal candidate will have:


 * Ph.D. in English by the time of appointment (ABD will be considered)
 * Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
 * Evidence of a promising publication record
 * A strong commitment to the Christian mission of the college.

Gordon College is recruiting accomplished faculty who demonstrate the ability to combine outstanding scholarship and creative work with a passion for teaching and mentoring, and who are dedicated to preparing thoughtful Christian men and women for lives of service and leadership worldwide.

As one of the country's top liberal arts colleges with a vibrant Christian community, Gordon is uniquely positioned to lead the conversation at the intersection of faith and cultural engagement. We need scholars with a depth of understanding, a breadth of knowledge, and the desire to be part of the dialogue.

Interested applicants should submit: a Curriculum Vitae, a sample of academic writing (20-30 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and a letter of application that addresses their fit with the Christian mission of Gordon College and with the specific position.

For more information and to apply, please go to: http://www.gordon.edu/teachatgordon

The review of applicants will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Gordon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that diversity is necessary to our ability to achieve our goals and educational mission. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/17 (by email)

Rejection (no interview): x3 (by email)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):
 * From Renaissance 2015: "MLA x1 (12/3)"

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015
 * Of definite interest to LGBT applicants: Gordon College's administration is known for their vigorous defense of their right to discriminate based on sexual orientation, and all students and faculty are expected to abide by behavioral standards that ban, among other things, "homosexual practice." As a result,the city of Salem has severed contracts with the college, and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges is reviewing whether the college's policies conflict with its accreditation standards. On the bright side, there seems to be a vigorous discussion about these policies at the college. Something to be aware of.

Harvard University (MA) - Tenured Professor in Celtic Languages and Literatures
The Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures, Harvard University, proposes to appoint a Professor (with tenure) in Celtic Languages and Literatures, effective July 1, 2016. Candidates should be broadly qualified in Celtic studies, with particular competence in Old and Middle Irish and medieval Irish literature and culture. Candidates are required to have a doctorate, as well as a strong record of research, publication and teaching.

The appointee will teach and advise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and will be expected to develop innovative courses at both levels. The appointee will also undertake administrative responsibilities in the department and be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Division, the University and the wider scholarly community.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants should submit the following materials online through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu): letter of application, including statements of their research interests and plans and of their teaching experience and philosophy, together with a detailed curriculum vitae.

Contact info:

Professor Catherine McKenna, Chair

Search Committee

Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures

cmckenna@fas.harvard.edu

Candidates should apply online by November 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

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Also posted at Irish 2015

Harvard University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor in Celtic Languages and Literatures
The Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures, Harvard University, proposes to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Celtic Languages and Literatures, effective July 1, 2015. Candidates must have excellent reading, writing and speaking knowledge of Scottish Gaelic and Modern Irish, and expertise in both Scottish Gaelic and Irish literatures. We are open to applicants specializing in any period who have a strong research interest in the cultures of the Gaelic world. Promise of excellence in both research and teaching is required as well as a doctorate degree by the time the appointment begins.

The tenure-track appointee will teach and advise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and will be expected to develop innovative courses at both levels. The appointee will also undertake administrative responsibilities in the department and be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Division, the University and the wider scholarly community.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants should submit the following materials online through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu): letter of application, including statements of their research interests and plans and of their teaching experience and philosophy, a detailed curriculum vitae, along with the names and contact information for 3-5 referees.

Contact info:

Professor Catherine McKenna, Chair

Search Committee

Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures

cmckenna@fas.harvard.edu

Candidates should apply online by November 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

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Also posted at Irish 2015

===Lafayette College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing (fields incl. Medieval)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015

Loyola University Chicago (IL) - TT Associate Professor (Edward L. Surtz, S. J. Professorship in Medieval Literature and Culture) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHDULED
Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of English invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor of English with expertise in medieval literature and culture. The successful candidate will be reviewed immediately for expedited tenure. The Surtz Professorship is a five-year, non-renewable appointment, and following the completion of the term, the faculty member will return to a regular tenured appointment in the department.

The department serves 450 undergraduate majors and minors and offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. For information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/english/index.shtml. This position is an endowed junior professorship designed for a recent Associate Professor with strong credentials. In keeping with its commitment to diversity, LUC seeks applicants for this position from varied ethnic and racial backgrounds. Minimum Education or Experience Teaching responsibilities shall include courses in the English Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek candidates with qualifications to teach linguistics or the history of the language. In addition, we would expect this hire to participate in the CAS' interdisciplinary program in Medieval Studies and to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in English and the rank of Associate Professor. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate strong credentials in medieval English literature and culture. Priority will be given to applicants with a published monograph or its scholarly equivalent.

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement/research agenda, and a letter of interest to http://www.careers.luc.edu. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly on line at the preceding address or mailed to the address below. Finalists will be contacted and asked to forward additional materials related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications.

Joyce Wexler, Ph.D., Chair, Department of English, Loyola University Chicago, 1001 W. Loyola Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60626.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Link to Apply: http://www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57567

Deadline: open until filled (posted 10/14/14)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA 12/4

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

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Marquette University (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, Medieval Literature and Culture - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
Posting Number: 201100369

Position Title: Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature & Culture) - Fall 2015

Employment Status: Full Time

Position Type Faculty

Position Overview: The Department of English invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in medieval literature, language, and culture, primarily British, before 1500.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ph. D. (by 8/17/2015), college teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity and potential in field, strong commitment to both research and teaching.

Posting Date: 08/25/2014

Closing Date: 10/08/2014  10/29/2014 according to the JIL - where did the earlier date come from? <--thanks for updating - 10/08/2014 was the deadline originally posted at Marquette HR. Clearly they have now updated that to match the deadline in JIL.

All applications must be submitted through the electronic application system at https://employment.marquette.edu, where candidates upload: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current Curriculum Vitae, (3) a dissertation abstract, (4) a writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Marquette University’s Interfolio site at http://www.interfolio.com/universities/partners/MarquetteEnglish.cfm. [web site to be confirmed in August when this ad is posted]

Contact info: Kris Ratcliffe, Chair, at krista.ratcliffe@marquette.edu or Marquette University, Department of English, Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881.

Marquette University, an EOE that values diversity, is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University’s Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/3463

Deadline: 10/08/2014  10/29/2014

Acknowledgment received: 2

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 11/14 (x2) <--format of interview? Are they interviewing at MLA? <---Skype interviews

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/09 (via phone/email)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Just a general reminder/warning: Marquette rescinded a job offer four years ago.

Memorial University of Newfoundland (CAN) - TT Asst. Professor, Medieval and Early Modern Lit. - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2015. The areas of specialization are Medieval and Early Modern English Literatures. An area of concentration in Middle English is an asset. For an overview of departmental research clusters, applicants are encouraged to consult the departmental research page (www.mun.ca/english/research). A completed Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Please send a letter of application, CV, an example of scholarly work, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Jennifer Lokash, Head, Department of English Language and Literature, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL   A1C 5S7. Phone: (709) 864-8277; fax (709) 864-4528; email: [mailto:jlokash@mun.ca. jlokash@mun.ca.] All applications must reach the Head no later than November 7, 2014. Shortlisted candidates will be notified in January, 2015. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate whether they are currently legally permitted to work in Canada.

Department website

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/12 (via e-mail)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015
 * It's not uncommon for Canadian Universities to proceed directly to shortlist/campus visits

Murray State University (KY) - TT Asst. Professor of English, Medieval Lit. and German
Position to begin August 2015.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English required, with an emphasis in Medieval literature. Ability to teach German courses required (graduate coursework in German). Ability to teach composition required. Evidence of good teaching and scholarly potential required. Interest in / experience with Digital Humanities or teaching online preferred.

Responsibilities: Teach 12 hours per semester in composition, humanities, German (one course per semester), and areas of expertise (Medieval literature, early British surveys, history of English language); conduct scholarly research sufficient for tenure and advancement; engage in appropriate service.

Link to Apply: http://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/3724

Posting Date 09/29/2014

Closing Date 12/01/2014

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To assist the search committee in effectively reviewing your application materials, please be sure that your letter of application and vitae demonstrate your skill sets, credentials, and degrees held as requested by the posted advertisement. Please also upload with your application copies of transcripts. Please mail three recent letters of recommendation to Chair, Medieval Literature Search, Dept. of English and Philosophy, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.

If you are ABD, please include a statement that outlines your plan for completion which should also include the name of your committee chair, phone number and email address along with your anticipated defense date and anticipated graduation date. For example: My dissertation committee anticipates that I will be completed by August 1, 2025 as my defense date is currently set for May 28, 2025. Currently my data has been collected and analyzed and Chapters 1 through 5 of the dissertation have been submitted to the committee. My dissertation committee chair is: Dr. Michael Jordan, 1000 Eastman Way, Atlanta, GA 40012, 815-000-0000, email: Michael.jordan@dissertationcommitteeuniversity.edu

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

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 * Also posted at German Studies 2014-2015
 * Any word from these folks?

Occidental College (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Medieval or Renaissance Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English department at Occidental College, a highly selective liberal arts institution in Los Angeles, seeks applicants for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor with a specialization in either medieval or Renaissance English literature. Candidates should be able to teach standard surveys in a period that ranges from Beowulf to Milton, as well as specialized, upper-division courses in both the medieval and Renaissance periods. In addition, all members of the faculty are expected to contribute regularly to the college's first year general education program in cultural studies. Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to, and record of, scholarly publication.

In particular, the English department is interested in a candidate whose teaching and research demonstrate a sustained concern with the ways in which difference and exclusion (racial, sexual, gender, class, etc.) inform or are engaged by the literature of their period of specialization. We welcome innovative, theoretically nuanced pedagogical approaches that seek to illuminate the politics that shaped the literary production of the medieval and Renaissance periods. This is in keeping with Occidentals mission of excellence and equity as well as with the English departments commitment to developing historically informed critical perspectives among our students.

Applicants should submit a C.V., cover letter, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and a statement explaining the relation between the applicants teaching philosophy and scholarly activity. Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/26369. Occidental College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment, and especially welcomes applications from women and members of minority groups.

Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview scheduled 12/11

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015
 * Thoughts on whether the difference/exclusion part is a required qualification or just a preferred one? (In other words, is anyone applying who doesn't fit that criteria?)

Rice University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of Medieval Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with expertise in Medieval literature and culture in the Department of English at Rice University in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research, design and teach courses to a select undergraduate body and in a vibrant PhD program (2/2 teaching load), and contribute service to the department and university. Additional expertise in Old English; history of science, medicine, and technology; ecology and animal studies; or gender and sexuality desirable but not required. PhD and strong record or promise of publication required. We will conduct interviews at the MLA convention. Send letter, c.v., dossier, and writing sample (up to 25 pages) by Monday, November 3, 2014 to Search Committee Chair, English Department, MS-30, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005. Rice University is an AA/EO employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26359

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA interview scheduled (12/9, via phone) (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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 * What does "dossier" mean here? Just recs? Or teaching dossier too? (9/16)
 * Conventionally, a dossier includes the letters of rec and diss abstract.
 * Dossier refers to 3 letters of rec in this case, according to the search committee chair.

===Southern Arkansas University (AR) - TT Asst. Professor of English (incl. History of English Language)===
 * See full post at Generalist 2015

State University of New York at Oswego (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of Medieval Literature - PHONE / SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialty in Medieval Literature.

Posting Date: October 8, 2014

Review Date: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time UUP faculty, visit: http://www.suny.edu/benefits/

Date of Appointment: August 17, 2015

Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses on the History and Development of the English Language, Chaucer and other Medieval texts, College Writing, as well as other core courses in the English major. Additional responsibilities include advisement of students in the major and department and university service. Teaching and advising at a learner-centered institution, the successful candidate will demonstrate ability in guiding student inquiry at both the undergraduate and master's levels, while maintaining an ambitious program of scholarly research. The position includes opportunities to work with thriving interdisciplinary programs, including Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Gender and Women's Studies, Human-Computer Interaction, and Linguistics.

In addition, this position will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. by time of appointment. We seek an exceptional scholar-teacher whose work reflects the changing dynamics of literary studies, currently defined by comparative, interdisciplinary, and materially sensitive approaches to literature. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship situates Medieval texts within innovative frameworks such as disability studies, the history of medicine, and/or science studies. Familiarity with the methods and practices of textual studies and critical editing-with particular attention to the history of textual production, reception, and transmission in the Medieval period-aligns with the Department's broader focus on the material contexts of literature and on digital approaches to teaching and understanding the humanities.

To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, particular intellectual and professional interests, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53836

When your application is complete, the Search Chair will send invitations to your references so that they may upload your references to Interview Exchange.

Send inquiries to Professor Patricia Clark, Chair, Department of English and Creative Writing, SUNY Oswego at [mailto:patricia.clark@oswego.edu patricia.clark@oswego.edu] Official transcripts are required prior to hiring. Files must be complete to be considered.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 1

Request for additional materials: 12/11 (via email, writing sample and recommendations) (x4)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 1/12 (phone) -- (scheduled by phone or email? ), 1/15 (phone, scheduled by email)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * The job ad says the Chair will send invitations to your references when the application is complete. Has anyone (who used the Interfolio emails) had theirs solicited? When I log on to Interview Exchange, it says "Not Sent."
 * I checked this out with Interview Exchange, and got back the following:
 * "The employer will initiate this step of the online Reference check process when and if they are interested in your application. You will be notified by the employer via email to request those reference providers to submit a recommendation letter. You will then see the "Send" link for you to click. This will trigger an email notification to reference provider with a link to upload the recommendation letter on your behalf."
 * I imagine that we'll get e-mail alerts from Interfolio when (thinking positive!) that request is made.


 * Additional materials request said phone interviews would take place in mid-January.

Thomas University (GA) - Full-Time English Faculty (Generalist, pref. Middle Ages)

 * See full post at Generalist 2015

University College Dublin (IRL) - Permanent Lecturer in Old and Middle English - POSITION FILLED
Applicants are invited for a permanent appointment as Lecturer (below the bar) in Old and Middle English (specialising in Old English), located within the UCD School of English, Drama and Film.

The successful candidate will teach in the BA programme in English and in the MA in Medieval English Literature and Culture. S/he will have expertise in Old English, with a doctorate in the area and a research record in the field, as well as prior experience of teaching at third level. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a willingness to teach Middle English and be able to supervise and mentor MA and PhD students.

Note: It is envisaged this appointment will commence on 1 January 2015.


 * 2013 (2010) Lecturer (BTB) Salary Scale: €35,355 – €56,602 per annum


 * 2013 (2011) Lecturer (BTB) Salary Scale: €31,820 – €50,942 per annum*


 * Subject to all new entrants to public sector as of 01 January 2011

Appointment will be made at the lower end of the scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Job Vacancies website: http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies.

Closing date: <17:00hrs (GMT) on Wednesday 17th September 2014

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (GMT) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD do not accept late applications.

Link to Apply: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJP171/lecturer-below-the-bar-in-old-and-middle-english/

Deadline: Sept. 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): On campus

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Nov. 10 Rejection (after campus interview): Nov. 21

Offer made: Yes

Offer accepted: Yes [posted Nov. 21]

NOTES:


 * Position filled

University of Dallas (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of English (spec. Medieval Lit) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
One tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in English at the University of Dallas, a Catholic liberal arts institution featuring an extensive core curriculum for undergraduates, an M.A. program in English, and a Ph.D. in Literature within an interdisciplinary program, the Institute of Philosophic Studies.

The successful candidate will show demonstrable interest in teaching canonical literary texts from Homer to the present and have the philosophical, historical, and literary breadth to be successful in our curriculum. Candidates in any field of English or American Literature are encouraged to apply, especially those with interest in teaching Medieval literature, including Dante. Candidates should study our website for our mission statement, the role of the Core Curriculum, and the character of the English Department if they wish to craft a successful application. See http://udallas.edu/constantin/programs/english and http://udallas.edu/corecurriculum. The usual load is 3/3 with two preparations. Please submit a c.v. with a cover letter and one-page statement of deepest scholarly interests using Interfolio’s ByCommittee service. Applications are due November 1st, 2014. Interviews will be held at the MLA in January.

The University of Dallas is an equal opportunity, co-educational, Catholic institution of higher learning. The University is open to students and faculty of all faiths, and does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26251

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/24 (email)

Request for additional materials: reference letters and writing sample requested [posted 12/13]

Rejection (no interview): 12/4 via e-mail, > 350 applicants (x8); 12/5 via email

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/19 MLA via phone (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Generalist 2015
 * Does anyone know why this first round is taking so long?
 * Thanks for the 2 emails rejecting me. That was classy. (x3)
 * ^ If it makes you feel better: I got three.
 * I also got two emails. I feel extra special now!
 * The candidate pool so nice, they rejected 'em twice!
 * No benefits for same-sex spouses except those few mandated by the federal gov't (e.g. FMLA). See this page for policy.

===University of Delaware (DE) - Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in Print & Material Culture Studies=== ===University of the Incarnate Word (TX) - TT Assistant Professor in Early British Literature===
 * See full post at British Open 2015
 * See full post at British Open 2015

University of Indianapolis (IN) - TT Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Medieval / British Literature and History of the English Language - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
The English Department at the University of Indianapolis invites applications in British Literature for appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2015.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a collegial faculty team with diverse areas of specialty and international outreach, and to contribute to the department's program-building efforts. Desirable candidates will have a primary focus in Medieval Literature, British Literature, and history of the English language. Possible secondary areas of teaching and research include, but are not limited to, the following: linguistics, applied linguistics, Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL), and service-learning. Experience with administration is also desirable. Duties include teaching lower-division undergraduate courses in basic composition and world literature, plus upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's areas of specialty.

Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

For Assistant Professor: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in English Literature. Demonstrated record of teaching and potential for excellence in research and service. ABD candidates must be able to demonstrate that they will have degree in hand by position start date.

For Associate or Full Professor: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in English Literature. Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; demonstrated record of research, publications, and service.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should be prepared to upload: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of teaching philosophy; 4) a list of the three references with contact information including institutional affiliation, mailing address, email address, and phone number; 5) (optional document) additional materials that demonstrate the applicant’s qualities.

Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendations to be sent to [mailto:english@uindy.edu english@uindy.edu] or English Department, 1400 E Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

Apply electronically at http://www.uindy.edu/visitors/hr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Indianapolis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uindy.edu/postings/3133

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 10/23/14)

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 12/3 - references requested

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): Skype (12/23)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: x1 (invitation by e-mail)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)- TT Asst. Professor of Comparative Literature (European Medieval Literature and Culture)
The Program in Comparative Literature in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in European medieval literature and culture (2/2 load),including periodic large lecture courses. The effective starting date is September 1, 2015. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.

Requirements: PhD in hand by August 2015. Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Medieval Studies, or any other field of the Humanities with a research focus on European medieval literature and culture. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, outstanding scholarly potential or record, strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and professional engagement. We particularly welcome candidates with solid experience or training in modern European global literary relations or relations between Europe and other parts of the globe (as desirable sub-fields), dynamic scholars specializing in medieval literature and culture across several languages, including Latin, and with interest in one or more of the following areas: the role of women, book history, and medievalism in the post-medieval world. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

To apply submit the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two writing samples no greater than 25 pages in length(as PDF) and the names and e-mail contact information for three references to the link below: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=54588

Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of December 15, 2014, in order to ensure consideration. Application materials will not be returned.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27733

MLA JIL 11/07/14

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received: 12/22

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Comparative 2015

University of New Hampshire (NH) - Assistant Professor of English Lit. (Medieval Lit. and Digital Humanities) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department of the University of New Hampshire invites applications for an assistant professor with a specialty in medieval English literature and Digital Humanities beginning in August 2015. UNH actively creates an educational environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and quality engagement for all.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to an increasingly diverse cultural, social and ethnic community by including issues of such diversity in their teaching of medieval texts. Although candidates are not required to have a research project that addresses these issues directly, they should have competency in talking with students about issues of gender, sexuality, class, religion, and race or ethnicity in medieval literature. Acceptable Minimum Qualifications : The candidate should have his or her PhD in hand or a defense scheduled before July 2015. In addition to expertise in medieval English literature and Digital Humanities, experience in teaching composition, introduction to literary studies, and surveys of literature before 1800 is especially desirable (2/2 course load).

Additional Job Information:  Candidates should apply online through the UNH job site at https://jobs.usnh.edu by 11:59 PM October 17, 2014. Please upload the following materials: a letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial graduate transcripts, and writing sample (approx. 35 pages). Please submit three (3) letters of recommendation. These can be sent confidentially via email to Ms. Sabina Foote (Sabina.Foote@unh.edu).

Posting Number/Job Order # 0902477

http://www.Click2Apply.net/ypq9stv

https://apply.interfolio.com/26159

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 17

Acknowledgment received: 4 - (Beginning review Nov 1)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA (via email) 12/13 x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/17/15 x1

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Tennessee (TN) - Assistant or Associate Professor of Old English - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The University of Tennessee is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Old English. Other desirable areas of specialization include history of the English language and history of the book/manuscript studies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with UTs Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. We are a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, with a departmental endowment that supports research. The department offers the BA, MA, MFA, and PhD. Professors teach a 2/2 load, distributed across undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants should submit a letter of application and a CV by October 1, 2014, via http://apply.interfolio.com/25739. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 10/20

Rejection (no interview): by email, Nov. 24

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA (by email, Nov 23 x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * UTK does not offer equal benefits to its gay employees. See this page for details.

University of Toronto, St. George Campus (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor - Old English -- SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Job Field: Tenure Stream

Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts and Science

Department: English

Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)

Job Posting: Aug 22, 2014

Job Closing: Oct 31, 2014

Description: The University of Toronto invites applicants for a joint tenure-stream position in the Department of English (75%) and the Centre for Medieval Studies (25%) in the field of Old English. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2015.

Applicants must have earned a PhD by July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of English and the Centre for Medieval Studies offer the opportunity to teach and to conduct research in units that are committed to studying both medieval culture and English language and literature in historical depth and geographical range. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Department and the Centre reflect that diversity in their approach to English as a world language. The Department and Centre are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must display evidence of excellence in both these areas.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact careers.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to careers.english@utoronto.ca by the closing date, October 31, 2014.

For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://english.utoronto.ca or for the Centre of Medieval Studies please visit http://medieval.utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

LINK to Apply

InsideHigherEd

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received: 10/31

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): x1 (12/1)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of West Georgia (GA) - TT Assistant Professorship in Medieval British Literature - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English & Philosophy at the University of West Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in medieval British Literature beginning August 2015. Candidates specializing in any subfield of medieval literary and cultural studies who show promise of excellence in both research and teaching will be considered. This position includes undergraduate and graduate teaching with a 3/3 teaching load. Ph.D. by time of appointment and demonstrated scholarly activity in the field of medieval British literature are required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, CV, three confidential letters of reference, and a writing sample through Interfolio. Named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best Southeastern Colleges and one of America’s Best Value Colleges, UWG is located in Carrollton, GA, a reasonable commute from Atlanta and one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26758

MLA JIL 09.26.14

Deadline: review begins Nov. 12 (per their letter of acknowledgement) (posted 09/26/14)

Acknowledgment received: 2 (via Interfolio)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): by email 12/20 (x2)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 25 Nov. x 3 (MLA)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

[posted Mon 11/10/14]: Hello candidates,

I’m Laura Miller, the eighteenth centuryist at West Georgia. I’m on the 20th/21st/Anglophone search committee but this information applies to the medieval search as well so I'm posting here. I am writing to give you a heads-up that Interfolio submission to our positions will close this Friday so that search committees have enough time to review applications and meet to discuss interviews. We will contact interviewees in early December. So if you have been waiting to send in an application, I thought I’d come by the wiki and let you know in advance.

Best wishes and good luck on the market.

--Laura

Ursinus College (PA) -  TT Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature and Digital Humanities) -- CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED
Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in the English Department with specialties in medieval literature and digital humanities. The appointment, beginning August 2015, carries a 3/2 teaching load and the expectation of an active, ongoing research agenda, along with a serious commitment to undergraduate teaching.

With this appointment, the college also seeks to build a successful digital humanities initiative that draws from and serves a range of disciplines including English, History, American Studies, Art History, Media and Communication Studies, and others. To this end, applicants must demonstrate an active engagement with digital humanities—a research program with a specific and central digital component is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include upper- and lower-division classes in the English department as well as the required first-year seminar, the Common Intellectual Experience. We seek candidates who are comfortable with student-centered learning and able to work closely with students on independent projects. Ph.D. expected by fall 2015. Candidates should submit a letter of application addressed to Prof. Matt Kozusko, chair of the search committee, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, two syllabi, and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio by Nov. 20, 2014.

http://apply.interfolio.com/27077

MLA JIL 10.10.14

Deadline:  Nov. 20

Acknowledgment received: 10/28, 11/13 (very kind email from committee member)

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 11/30 (by email) X4, 12/19 (by email)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 11/25 (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: (rejection email said campus visits have been scheduled)

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * In case this differs from the rejection letters others have posted above, I received a letter indicating my application would be kept open, although I wasn't selected for initial interviews.The same e-mail said that another update would be forthcoming near the end of December. (x3)
 * ^ I indeed received a different kind of rejection that did not indicate my application would remain open. It was, however, a very kind and thoughtful note nonetheless. Ursinus really seems to be modeling how best to conduct a search on the job-seeker end.

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Jobs - POST-MLA Deadlines
===Averett University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - Early and Early Modern English Lit. (incl. Medieval)===
 * See full post at Renaissance 2015

Catholic University of America (DC) - Assistant Professor, High and Late Medieval English Lit. - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. seeks to make an appointment at the assistant professor level for a scholar of high and late medieval English literature, preferably with expertise in a second research field and interest in interdisciplinary studies. The department specializes in literary history and aesthetics, and is interested in candidates whose research is deeply invested in these approaches. The appointee is expected to contribute to the work of the English Department as well as of the Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment. 3/2 teaching load. Information about the departments and their programs is available at http://english.cua.edu and http://mbs.cua.edu. Send letter of application, C.V., three letters of reference, and chapter length writing sample via Interfolio ByCommittee. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2015. For inquiries about the search, contact Ernest Suarez, Chair of English, at suarez@cua.edu.

The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church and was founded as a center of research and scholarship. We seek candidates who, regardless of their religious affiliation, understand and will make a significant contribution to the university’s mission and goals. CUA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://apply.interfolio.com/28348

MLA JIL 12/24/14

Deadline: Jan. 15 2015 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 1/15  (<-really? preliminary interview scheduled on the day they begin reviewing files? x4 for bemusement)
 * Internal candidate? Might explain why it had such a small window? x2 for same suspicion
 * I wouldn't jump to conclusions (says a non-applicant). Catholic has an impressive network with medievalists, and it is likely they got several top applicants as soon as they posted the job.  So, while they may have reviewed other candidates starting on the 15th, I'd imagine they also had one or two top contenders already by that day.

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * Dear all, We will be conducting initial interviews via Skype, and then select candidates to bring on campus.  Ernest Suarez, Chair [posted 1/5/15]

Rhode Island College (RI) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Digital Humanities w/specialization in Medieval Literature)
Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is the oldest of the three public institutions of higher education in Rhode Island that operates under the aegis of the Rhode Island Board of Education. The 180-acre campus in the Mount Pleasant section of Providence combines easy access to the benefits and resources of the metropolitan area with a suburban atmosphere.

Rhode Island College invites applications for the following full-time, tenure-track positions (unless otherwise noted) at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are anticipated vacancies for Fall 2015. Final appointments are subject to available funding. The doctoral or other appropriate terminal degree is required for all tenure-track appointments and must be completed prior to the beginning of service.

-Assistant Professor of English (Digital Humanities w/specialization in Medieval Literature). Integrate digital humanities practices and scholarship into English department offerings. Teach undergraduate and occasional graduate courses in English Literature before 1500; teach History of the English Language and/or Modern English Grammar. Required qualifications include: Ph.D. in English or related field with substantial experience in digital humanities and specialization in Medieval literature. Preferred qualifications include: college teaching experience; evidence of scholarly potential. Application deadline: January 23, 2015.

IMPORTANT: For full job descriptions, which include additional responsibilities and requirements for the positions and application procedures, see our web site at https://employment.ric.edu/

Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island Colleges PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.

The doctoral or other appropriate terminal degree is required for all tenure-track appointments and must be completed prior to the beginning of service.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

https://www.ric.edu

Chronicle

Deadline: Jan. 23 2015

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Central Arkansas (AR) - TT Asst. Professor, Early British Lit. (Old, Middle or Early Modern)
The University of Central Arkansas English Department seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in early British literature and language, to begin in Fall 2015. Specialization may be in Old, Middle, or Early Modern literature. The ideal candidate would also be able to teach courses in language, such as History and Structure of the English Language, Modern Grammars or Gender and Language. Teaching load will usually consist of general education literature courses, surveys of British literature, and upper-level (or occasional MA-level) courses in the candidate’s field, including language courses. Other duties will include departmental service responsibilities. Applicants should have Ph.D. in English in hand by August 2015. To apply, please go to the web site http://jobs.uca.edu to upload a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts.

Applications should be received by January 15, 2015.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/1362

Deadline: Jan. 15 2015

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:
 * Also posted at Renaissance 2015
 * Anyone know what the teaching load is at U of Central Arkansas?
 * Anyone know how I'm supposed to upload reference letters directly to their site by attaching a file instead of using the Interfolio e-mail address? Do they know that this is not possible?
 * ^I emailed about this problem, and it should be fixed now (they just needed to remove the letters from the required documents section). If it doesn't work, try emailing Jay Ruud (department chair) or Tyra Phillips (HR) for help.

Visiting Positions / Limited Term Appointments / Fellowships
===Eastern University (PA) - Visiting Assistant Professor, Medieval and Early Modern Literature=== Eastern University, a university of the liberal arts and sciences located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor specializing in Medieval and Early Modern Literature to begin in August 2015.

The position is renewable after the first year, and the department anticipates a tenure-track position in the near future, subject to administrative approval. Required qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in British Literature or related discipline by August 2015.  2) Expertise in British Medieval and Renaissance Literature, including Shakespeare. Desirable qualifications: 1) Background in European Literature before 1700; Global Literature.  2) Ability to contribute to literature, writing, and journalism tracks within the English major of a small department, 3) Balanced commitment to scholarship and teaching excellence. Teaching load will be 4-4, including at least two writing-intensive courses in Eastern’s composition program, a yearly survey course in British Literature before 1789, and upper-level courses in Shakespeare, Milton, and Medieval Writers.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter to include a brief statement of their faith, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of recommendation to [mailto:jobs@eastern.edu jobs@eastern.edu]. Fullest consideration will be given to materials received by December 1, 2014.

All positions remain open until filled.

LOCATION: Saint Davids, PA

ABOUT EASTERN UNIVERSITY: Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with our mission and community standards. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER: This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

JOB NUMBER: 4304

See more at: http://www.eastern.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-medieval-and-early-modern-literature#sthash.EUNvCj1g.dpuf

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:


 * - Requires all faculty to sign (annually) the university's Baptist doctrinal statement


 * - Faculty handbook says employment can be terminated for "moral turpitude" such as "homosexual conduct"


 * - University president signed a letter requesting religious exemption to Presidential order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation.

Saint Louis University (MO) - New Chaucer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship
NEW CHAUCER SOCIETY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The New Chaucer Society and the Department of English at Saint Louis University, a Catholic Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, healthcare, and service, jointly announce a one-year residential postdoctoral fellowship for 2015-16, to be held at Saint Louis University. Candidates for the New Chaucer Society Fellowship must have received their Ph.D. degree between January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2015, and should have a research project for 2015-16 in the Society’s areas of interest, namely Chaucer and his age. The successful candidate’s main responsibility will be to work on his/her research project. The Fellow will teach one undergraduate medieval course for the Department of English in the spring semester. In addition, the Fellow may be invited to offer an occasional workshop, lecture, or seminar on his/her area of research. The term of appointment is nine months, from September 1, 2015 through May 30, 2016. Fellows are required to be in residence at SLU during this time. The fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000 plus benefits, health insurance, and a budget of up to $1000 towards moving expenses. Applications should be made by email attachment to Prof. Ruth Evans revans19@slu.edu, or by post to Ruth Evans, NCS Executive Director, Department of English, Saint Louis University, Adorjan Hall, 3800 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108. Applications, consisting of a single PDF file, must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research plans, and a writing sample of 20-30 pages. Please ask for two letters of recommendation that comment specifically on the candidate’s research plans for 2015-16 to be sent by email to Prof. Ruth Evans revans19@slu.edu, or by post to her at the Department of English, Saint Louis University, Adorjan Hall, 3800 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2015. For further information, please email revans19@slu.edu.

LINK: http://newchaucersociety.org/news/entry/saint-louis-university-new-chaucer-society-postdoctoral-fellowship

Deadline: Jan. 15

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Saint Mary’s College (IN) - Visiting Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature)
Saint Mary’s College seeks a visiting assistant professor of Medieval literature in English for the 2015-16 academic year (beginning August, 2015). Responsibilities will include upper-division courses in Medieval and Renaissance literature, history of the English language and/or linguistics, and writing-intensive first-year literature courses. Experience and proven ability in first-year writing instruction essential. Course load 3/3. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Possibility for renewal for a second year and/or conversion of position to tenure-track; dedication to undergraduate teaching and evidence of potential for scholarly publication expected.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation at the link above to Christopher Cobb, Chair, English Department. Materials must be uploaded by February 16.

Saint Mary’s College, with approximately 1660 students, is a Roman Catholic, residential women’s college committed to the liberal arts tradition. Saint Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity at all levels—students, faculty, and staff—and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27551

MLA JIL 10/31/14

Deadline: Feb. 16

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University of Sydney (AUS) - Lecturer in English, Medieval Lit./Language (4-year fixed term) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND MEDIA REFERENCE NO. 1712/0814


 * Opportunity for a scholar with expertise in medieval literature and/or language
 * Help to shape the future of a world-leading department
 * Full-time, fixed-term for 4 years, remuneration package: $110K - $131K p.a. (including salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)

The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the top twenty faculties of its kind.

The School of Letters, Art and Media is a vibrant school whose pedagogic practice, research profile and external engagements are shaped by lively synergies between traditional disciplines such as Art History, English and Linguistics and newer formations such as Media and Communications, Film Studies and Museum Studies. The school is home to The Medieval and Early Modern Centre, the Sydney node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, and Celtic Studies.

The Department of English is the oldest and largest in Australia. In the most recent ERA research assessment exercise the ‘Literature’ area delivered the highest score possible (‘5’). In the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2014), ‘English’ at the University of Sydney was ranked best in Australia and 19th in the world.

In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will:


 * teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on Medieval and Old English literature and language
 * make a contribution to the research strengths of the school, including the pursuit of research grants and regular publication in journals of high standing
 * supervise higher degree research students
 * participate, where appropriate, in interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and beyond
 * contribute to academic administration.

Applicants for this position will need to have:
 * a PhD in an area of Medieval literature and/or language
 * ability to teach Old English language and literature, and Middle English literature. Ability to teach Old Norse may also be desirable
 * teaching experience at tertiary level
 * an established research profile and detailed and achievable research plans
 * academic administration skills
 * excellent teamwork and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and intellectually ambitious department in a world-class university which attracts the very best students from Australia and overseas.

Remuneration package: Lecturer (Academic Level B): $110,802 - $131,575 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $93,629 - $111,182 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment/ and search by the reference number 1712/0814 for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 19 October 2014 (11.30pm Sydney time)

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University of Toronto, St. George Campus (CAN) - Asst Professor (Non-TT - 3 yr. term) - Old English Language and Lit. (Drafting Editor, Dictionary of Old English) - POSITION FILLED
Job Field: Contractually Limited Term (Professoriate)

Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts and Science

Department: Centre for Medieval Studies

Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)

Job Posting: Sep 30, 2014

Job Closing: Nov 1, 2014 Open Until Filled

Description: The Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, invites applications for a position as Drafting Editor at the Dictionary of Old English. This is a grant-funded contractually limited term appointment for three years, with the possibility of renewal, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on January 1, 2015.

The successful candidate will have a PhD by time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants must also demonstrate a deep familiarity and expertise with the Corpus of Old English and have excellent research ability. The successful candidate will have teaching experience and will be expected to contribute to teaching in the graduate program in the Centre for Medieval Studies. Knowledge of medieval Latin is essential and proficiency in a cognate Germanic language is desirable. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to draft entries for the Dictionary of Old English.

This position offers a rare opportunity to participate in team research in the humanities, and therefore the ability to work well with other members of the project and to complete entries efficiently and expeditiously to deadline is of paramount importance. The position also involves outreach to the public, so the ability to communicate the project’s research in a dynamic, engaging manner is also essential. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract and writing sample up to a maximum of 20 pages. If you have questions about this position, please contact director.medieval@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online. We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS word format.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the Centre for Medieval Studies via e-mail to [mailto:director.medieval@utoronto.ca director.medieval@utoronto.ca].

For more information about the Centre for Medieval Studies or the Dictionary of Old English, please visit our home pages: http://www.medieval.utoronto.ca, and http://www.doe.utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

U of T link

Deadline: Nov. 1 (open until filled)

Acknowledgment received: Oct. 2

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 * Received an email saying that an offer had been made and the position is filled. Email stated that a 4th drafting editor position may be available in the next year or so.

Medievalist Wiki Count
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Anglo-Saxon/Old English: 8

Middle English: 13

Early Middle English: 3

Anglo-Saxon/Middle English: 3

Comparative Medieval: 6

Medieval/Renaissance: 2

Germanic:

Celtic: 2

Lurkers:1


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Total: 40

Demographics:
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 5

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 23

Assistant Professor: 4

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Full Professor:

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Lurker:

Faculty "Job Coach": 1

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TOTAL: 34 <---Don't forget to update!