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Hollins University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - pre-1800 (incl. Medieval Literature)
The English Department at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning July 2016.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist with strength in British literature before 1800. Applicants are sought who have the ability to teach speculative fiction, Medieval literature, and/or 17th and 18th century British literature. The successful candidate will be a strong teacher and scholar who can offer courses at all levels, including writing-intensive courses, in a variety of literary periods. Candidates should include other areas of interest in their applications. Teaching load is six courses per year. Other duties include advising students, conducting independent studies, supervising students doing honors thesis work, participating in department and university service, and ongoing scholarly activity in the form of publications and presentations.

Ph.D. required at time of employment. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and a writing sample to [mailto:englishsearchbritish@hollins.edu?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20English%20Application englishsearchbritish@hollins.edu]. Applications are sought from those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. All applications will be acknowledged, and interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Austin, TX on January 7-10, 2016. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college, Hollins is best known for its creative writing program, one of the oldest study-abroad programs in the country, and extensive internship opportunities. The campus is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and has the amenities of a mid-sized city in the immediate vicinity.

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 * Also posted at British Open 2016, Renaissance 2016 and Restoration/18th-Century 2016

Oregon State University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - Medieval Literature and Culture
The School of Writing, Literature and Film invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in medieval literature and culture.

The successful candidate will be a researcher with potential for distinction and a teacher of demonstrated excellence.

The successful candidate will join the literary studies faculty in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film, which also houses creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and film studies. Our new colleauge will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including the early British literature survey and introductory Shakespeare courses as well as topics in medieval literature and culture, and will also advise MA theses. Our surveys integrate collaborative and transatlantic elements as well as a wide range of texts (digital, material, archival, etc.). Innovative and interdisciplinary approaches are also encouraged at the upper-division and graduate levels. A typical load is two courses for two terms and one course for one term on a trimester system during the academic year.

The primary mission of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is research/creative activity and undergraduate and graduate education. The School offers the BA and MA in English, a minor in writing with courses in creative writing and professional writing, a film minor, and the MFA in Creative Writing.

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

PhD in literature with specialization in medieval literature and culture by August 2016.

Demonstrated effectiveness of high quality undergraduate teaching.

Demonstrated potential for establishing a research agenda that results in publication in refereed journals.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications:

We would be interested in secondary specializations in any of the following areas: material and visual culture, global and comparative studies, and medievalism across periods.

An advanced assistant will have demonstrated effectiveness of high quality teaching in pre-1800 and lower-division sections (including early modern/Shakespeare), and a record of publication that demonstrates potential for distinction.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Monday, November 2, 2015. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following documents:

1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Transcript of graduate work. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach transcripts if the PDF file is 5MB or less. If over 5MB in size, submit to contact person(s) listed below. Transcripts must be received by the closing date.

4) One page summary of dissertation or book project.

In addition, applicants must submit cover letter, cv, transcript, and three letters of reference electronically through Interfolio at the following site: http://apply.interfolio.com/30436

For additional information, please contact Richmond Barbour (rbarbour@oregonstate.edu) or Amelie Stoyer (Amelie.Stoyer@oregonstate.edu).

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67594

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University of Alabama at Birmingham (AL) - TT Assistant Professor, Medieval Literature
The University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Medieval Literature, beginning August 15, 2016. PhD must be completed by the start of the appointment. Duties will include a 3/2 teaching load of courses in Old and Middle English at the undergraduate and graduate level and also History of the English Language. Successful candidates will have evidence of strong college teaching, a demonstrated potential for ongoing publication in Medieval Studies, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population. Our 30+-member department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees within a nationally ranked teaching and research urban university with over 18,000 students. Visit us at www.uab.edu/english.

Deadline for applications will be October 19, 2015. Please submit letter of application and C.V. via the Interfolio ByCommittee platform at http://apply.interfolio.com/30656. Requests for writing samples and dossiers will be made after our initial screening. We will be conducting interviews at MLA and/or via Skype.

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 * The link to Interfolio on HigherEdJobs.com lacks a period after "apply" and takes you to a different site. Be sure to use this link or type in the link yourself into the URL bar.
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University of Chicago (IL) - Assistant Professor of Anglo-Saxon Literature and Culture
The Department of English invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English from candidates whose scholarly work is in Anglo-Saxon studies, as well as candidates who can teach courses in Anglo-Saxon language and literature but whose scholarship extends to other areas of medieval studies.

This position is anticipated to commence July 1, 2016. Conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2016 is highly preferred, and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, an abstract of the dissertation or book project, and a 20-25 page writing sample at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for posting number 02726: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu.

Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

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University of North Carolina at Asheville (NC) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Language (Middle Ages or Ancient/Early World Lit)
The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Literature and Language invites applications for a tenure-track position in Literature and Language to begin Fall 2016. An earned Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature is required; however, candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) with a defense expected prior to August 2016 may be considered. Candidates with scholarship in reception history and /or literature of marginalized communities are particularly welcomed. The person selected for this position will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester, to establish a significant record of scholarship, and to be involved in university and community service .Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and experience at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNC Asheville faculty members are committed to disciplinary teaching through an inter- and multi-disciplinary lens and providing a premiere liberal arts education. Faculty members are expected to teach across the University's Liberal Arts Core (LAC) program, our required interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum in courses that include, but are not limited to introductory (first-year) colloquia; diversity intensives; courses that satisfy the Arts and Ideas requirements; courses within the Humanities Program; and LAC Senior Capstone courses. In addition to teaching a wide-range of material including first-year writing, the department's early survey course, Introduction to Literature and other courses as needed, applicants for this position will teach courses in our interdisciplinary Humanities Program.

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Faculty members across campus are encouraged to lead the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion in the areas of pedagogy, programming, and service activity. The successful candidate will be expected to engage students from among under-represented groups and to assist in the development of pedagogies and experiences appropriate for diverse learning styles and perspectives.

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu. Complete applications should include a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy that addresses pedagogy in the context of the liberal arts, and copies of graduate transcripts. The applicant should request three letters of reference to be sent separately (or provided by Interfolio) that address the candidate's written, verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; and potential to develop and maintain a successful scholarly profile. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interviews at the MLA Convention. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Merritt Moseley (moseley@unca.edu), Search Committee Chair.

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of educational experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

An earned Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature with specialization in Literature of the Middle Ages or Ancient/Early World Literature; candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) with a defense expected prior to August 2016 may be considered. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate through application materials and in the interview that he or she has the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; bring diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives into the classroom; contribute to the scholarly community; and function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly diverse organization.

You can apply for this position online at http://www.Click2Apply.net/3np2dwg

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 * Also posted at Comparative 2016

University of Notre Dame (IN) - TT Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor, Middle English
The University of Notre Dame Department of English invites applicants for a tenured or tenure-track position in Middle English literature, at the rank of advanced assistant or associate professor. Exceptional scholar-teachers working in any area of Middle English literary studies are invited to apply. The study of medieval literature is fundamental to Notre Dame's vision of an English department strongly committed to engaging multiethnic, international, and interdisciplinary approaches to texts and criticism. The University houses a thriving community of medievalists centered on the globally significant Medieval Institute, with which the successful candidate will be affiliated. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/30804. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2015. Please direct any preliminary inquiries about this position to Chris Abram, cabram@nd.edu. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu.

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University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Literature and Science before 1900 (incl. Medieval)
The English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in literature and science before 1900. Conferral of Ph.D. by July 1, 2016 is expected. All applicants working in the medieval, early modern, long eighteenth-century, Romantic, and Victorian periods will be considered; transatlantic and global perspectives are also welcome. We are especially interested in applicants who work across traditional period boundaries and are conversant with recent theoretical debates in science studies. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited to, medicine, race and anthropology, technology and information, natural philosophy, animal studies, and the environment.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/642: a cover letter, a two-page dissertation or book abstract, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (20-25 pages), and contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin October 26th, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype.

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2016, Renaissance 2016, Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, and Restoration/18th-Century 2016

Medievalist Wiki Count
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Anglo-Saxon/Old English: 3

Middle English: 7

Early Middle English: 1

Anglo-Saxon/Middle English: 3

Comparative Medieval: 1

Medieval/Renaissance: 1

Germanic:1

Celtic:

Lurkers: 1


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Total: 18

Demographics:
ABD (early): 2

ABD (will finish this academic year): 5

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 7

Assistant Professor: 1

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor:

Search Committee:

Lurker: 1

Faculty "Job Coach": 1

Other:

TOTAL: 18 <---Don't forget to update!