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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

Lafayette College (PA) - TT Asst. Professor - Medieval English Literature
The English Department of Lafayette College invites applications for a full time tenure track position in Medieval English Literature at the rank of assistant professor. Secondary area in digital humanities strongly desirable. The successful candidate will be able to teach lower division courses in writing and introductory literature, and upper division courses in Medieval English Literature and History of the English Language, in addition to courses that fulfill the requirements of the Common Course of Study. The teaching load is 2/2 in the first year, 3/2 thereafter. Research support is generous. Ph.D./ABD near completion required. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher committed to the mission of a liberal arts college. If your scholarship, teaching, mentoring and/or community service might support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the college’s diversity statement (https://about.lafayette.edu/diversity-statement/), please address in your letter. Application materials (letter and C.V.) may be submitted either through Interfolio or sent directly to Professor Patricia Donahue, Department of English, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042. Deadline is November 3, 2015.

http://provost.lafayette.edu/english-department-assistant-professor/

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Linfield College (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - British Literature (pref. Medieval or 18th c.)
The English Department at Linfield College invites applications for an approved tenure-track position in British literature at the rank of assistant professor, beginning Fall 2016. Expertise in the medieval or long eighteenth-century (1660-1830) periods is preferred. Expertise in gender and sexuality, race, class, ecocriticism, transnationalism, cultural studies, digital humanities, or other critical/theoretical approaches is welcome. A yearly five-course teaching load includes alternating semesters of an introductory British literature survey, a first year Inquiry Seminar, and an upper-division course in one's specialty. Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching and the ability to integrate an active scholarly program with their classroom practice. A Ph.D. in English or a related field is required by July 1, 2016.

Applicants should submit a C.V. and cover letter to Dr. Barbara Kitt Seidman, English Department Chairperson, at http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs. Letters should explain qualifications: undergraduate teaching philosophy and experience, research interests and projects related to the preferred areas of expertise, and ways that one's teaching, scholarship and service will support Linfield's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants will receive email acknowledgment upon electronic receipt of these materials.

Review of initial applications will begin on October 1, with final application deadline October 16. Selected applicants will be asked to submit a complete dossier, including letters of recommendation, by November 10. Skype interviews will be conducted in mid-December, with campus visits to follow in mid-February.

https://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/48981.html

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

Loyola University Chicago (IL) - Edward L. Surtz, S. J., Professorship in Medieval Literature and Culture (early Associate Professor)
Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of English invites applications for a full-time position (with expedited tenure review) at the rank of Associate Professor of English, Medieval Literature and Culture. The Surtz Professorship is a five-year appointment. When the term ends, the faculty member will hold a regular tenured appointment in the department. The Surtz Professor will assume the teaching load of a research-intensive faculty member and receive a generous research stipend. Proud of its strong research record, the department serves 300 undergraduate majors and minors and offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. For additional information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/english/index.shtml.

Teaching responsibilities include a range of courses from Old English through Middle English at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, the successful candidate would participate in the CAS interdisciplinary program in Medieval Studies.

Minimum Education or Experience: This position is an endowed junior professorship designed for a recent Associate Professor with strong credentials, including a record of excellence in research and teaching, and a capacity for strong student mentorship. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in English and the rank of Associate Professor. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate considerable expertise in medieval English literature and culture. Priority will be given to applicants with a published monograph or its scholarly equivalent. Research and teaching that takes a broad approach to the Middle Ages is particularly welcome. Candidates should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore

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Job Open Date: 09-10-2015

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

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 provide the names and email addresses of three referees from whom we can request letters of recommendation. In order to expand the applicant pool, and as the MLA suggests, we will conduct initial interviews by SKYPE after December 15, 2015. We will ask finalists to forward additional materials related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications to jwexler@luc.edu or:


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

Apply at: http://www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58391

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 * This position was also advertised last year; see Medieval 2015
 * This appears to be an OE position being advertised misleadingly broadly. Talk up your OE folks! Everything's coming up Anglo-Saxon!
 * What makes you say that, Allen Frantzen's presence in the department? If they had wanted an OE person only, presumably they would have advertised for such. I mention this just in case someone would read the previous comment and not apply. Not to rain on the OE parade (I do OE myself), but many departments are choosing not to constrain searches to OE even when replacing Anglo-Saxonists.
 * because I know in part how the failed search went down, that's why. Now, obviously there's no reason ME folks can't apply too. I was just encouraging OE applicants because the ad itself does not, but based on last year's search, that is in fact what they're looking for. We've got a great wiki, let's play nice and professional, eh? Some of us are genuinely trying to help.
 * OK. Not sure what was not nice or not professional about my reply. It's great that Loyola may in fact prefer to hire an OE person. My comment was just meant to offer my opinion that there is probably nothing "misleading" about the ad as written, at least no more than any job ad. As an aside, I'm fairly sure no OE person ever saw an ad for general medieval and thought, 'Not targeted to an OE person; I won't apply.'


 * Thanks to the commentator who alluded to the "failed search." Can you say more, please?
 * I'm trying to be both politic and anonymous. I know for a fact that last year they ran the same ad, and obviously did not close the search. I know for a fact that they very much wanted OE last year. It's not impossible that they have changed their minds about that, but based on last year I continue to strongly urge OE candidates to apply. I'm sorry if I've annoyed people, I just thought I could help candidates apply more successfully by sharing what I know. I'm happy for my comments to be deleted if they are inappropriate.
 * Thanks very much!

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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Pacific University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - Medieval and Renaissance Lit.
Pacific University (Oregon) invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor in British Medieval and Renaissance Literature beginning August 2016. Teaching load: five courses annually including Medieval Literature, Chaucer, Shakespeare, expository writing, first-year seminar, and capstone supervision. Subfields in creative writing (fiction, creative nonfiction, play writing) or theater are a bonus. Required: PhD complete by August 2016, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and indication of scholarly promise. U.S. work permit also required. Salary and benefits competitive. Pacific University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Application review begins October 16, 2015. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at MLA, and possibly at AWP. Submit a letter of interest, CV, evidence of successful teaching, a sample syllabus, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to English Search Committee (humanities@pacificu.edu). We accept only electronic submissions, PDF preferred. For additional details see http://www.pacificu.edu/hr/employment/

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 * Also posted at Renaissance 2016

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.
 * Thanks. Link now fixed above (08/20)

University of British Columbia (CAN: BC) - TT Assistant Professor of Medieval Literature
The Department of English at the University of British Columbia seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Medieval literature. We invite applications from specialists in Old and/or Middle English. Expertise in digital humanities would be an asset.

Applicants must have a PhD (or provide solid indication of imminent completion), publications, and experience teaching at the post-secondary level; they are expected to provide strong evidence of active and excellent research, and demonstrate a record of, or potential for, high quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service.

Applicants should apply through the UBC Faculty careers website by October 31, 2015 at: http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/21401 and they must be prepared to upload (in the following order): a letter of application, a current CV containing full contact information, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as evaluations and/ or peer reviews; complete teaching dossiers are not requested at this stage), and an example of their published research. In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be forwarded by the same deadline via email attachment to english.recruitment@ubc.ca.

Position start date: July 1, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Please consult the departmental website for details on our programs, faculty, and activities: http://www.english.ubc.ca.

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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 the Incarnate Word (TX) - TT Assistant Professor in British Literature (pre-18th c.)
(tenure-track, 4-4 load) beginning August 2016.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate will have the ability to teach upper level British Literature courses and Core courses in World Literature and Composition. We prefer candidates with scholarship in and experience teaching Pre-Eighteenth-Century British Literature. Applicants with experience teaching Eco-Criticism, Multi-Ethnic Literature, and History of the English Language are strongly urged to apply. Application Deadline: November 15, 2015. We anticipate conducting preliminary interviews at MLA in January 2016.

Required Education: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in English or Comparative Literature with specialization in British Literature by July 2016.

Required Work Experience: The successful candidate will have at least one year of demonstrated successful teaching experience in the discipline.

Apply at: https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/5994

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The HR application website excpects us to upload letters of recommendation directly ourselves without the mediation of Interfolio. The application cannot be submitted otherwise. I wrote to the Chair asking what we were supposed to do. Still haven't heard back. 9/7
 * Also posted at British Open 2016 and Renaissance 2016

University of Mary (ND) - English Faculty Position - British Generalist (incl. Chaucer)
The University of Mary invites applications for a faculty position in English to begin Fall 2016. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank. A Ph.D. is required by time of employment. Candidates with demonstrated ability as a British generalist, with a focus on literature from its beginnings through the Victorian period, are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in canonical authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, or the Romantics. An aptitude for noting points of convergence between literary theory and traditions and the broader Catholic intellectual tradition would be a distinct asset.

Applicants should also excel in teaching at the undergraduate level and be able to teach broadly among the various areas of English while having an active research agenda. All faculty are expected to demonstrate a willingness to support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission and identity of the University of Mary (see http://www.umary.edu/about/mission/missionidentity.php).

The University of Mary overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 80,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3000 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. AA/EOE.

Qualified applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching portfolio, (4) writing sample, (5) official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and (6) three letters of recommendation to: [mailto:employment@umary.edu employment@umary.edu]

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 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2016, British Open 2016, and Renaissance 2016

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
 * Anyone see anything about a due date?
 * I contacted the department chair about this: apparently the university's HR dept removed the application deadline from the formal advertisement; he said the deadline for submitting applications is November 1.

University of North Carolina - Charlotte (NC) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Ecostudies (pref. Medieval Lit.)
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the position of assistant professor of English specializing in Ecostudies, beginning August 2016. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position. Required qualifications: PhD in English with a focus in Ecostudies (Ecocriticism, Ecofeminism, Postcolonial Ecocriticism, Queer Ecostudies, Posthumanism, or related area); area of specialization open, but preference given to applicants who have research and teaching interests in British Romanticism or Medieval literature. Applicants should provide evidence of a commitment to continued scholarly activity; experience in successful university teaching; and a commitment to promoting diversity in the department and college. Research-intensive faculty in the department typically teach a 2/2 load with opportunities for periodic research leave; teaching for this position will include graduate and undergraduate courses in the related subject area. The ability to contribute to emerging interdisciplinary programs in environmental studies is desirable. The Department of English comprises 34 full-time faculty and offers BA and MA degrees with area emphases in Literature, Creative Writing, Children's Literature, Linguistics, and Professional/Technical Writing. The program has over 400 majors and more than 80 graduate students. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the largest college at UNC Charlotte, houses 20 departments in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and military sciences, as well as 24 applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight doctoral degrees, 34 master's degrees and graduate certificates and 34 undergraduate degrees.

For consideration, please apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, and a research statement; a full dossier should be available upon request. Screening of applicants will begin October 16, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Professor Jennifer Munroe (jamunroe@uncc.edu).

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 * Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2015-2016, Environmental 2016 and Romanticism/Victorian/19th 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

University of Toronto (CAN) - Associate/Full Professor – Tenure Stream (Old English Language and Literature)
The Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto invites applications for the Cameron Professorship in Old English Language and Literature. This is a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, to be held in the Centre for Medieval Studies (51%) and the Department of English (49%). The appointment will be effective July 1, 2016.

The successful incumbent for this position will demonstrate a deep commitment to the field of Old English language and literature, both in the classroom and in the public sphere. As the leader of a team of researchers and staff at the Dictionary of Old English, he/she will forge critical links between scholars of Old English language and literature at the University of Toronto and their counterparts at universities and research institutions across Canada and abroad. Candidates are required to have a PhD in a relevant discipline and demonstrated evidence of research and teaching excellence in Old English and other relevant fields (e.g., Medieval Latin or Old Norse), and must be prepared to work with the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Office of Advancement on fundraising initiatives that support the Dictionary of Old English.

The Centre for Medieval Studies and the Department of English 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 Centre and the Department reflect that diversity in their approach to English as a world language. The Centre and Department are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must display evidence of excellence in both these areas. Evidence of excellence in teaching can be demonstrated through teaching evaluations, a strong statement of teaching philosophy, and endorsements from referees. Candidates must also provide evidence of research of an internationally competitive calibre, as demonstrated by publications in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by visiting http://www.uoftcareers.utoronto.ca. See job # 1501205. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement outlining current and future research interests, representative writing sample, and teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy).

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 email letters directly to Prof. Suzanne Akbari, Search Committee Chair, at director.medieval@utoronto.ca by the closing date of December 1, 2015.

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

MLA JIL 10/2/15

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University of Washington (WA) - TT Asst. Professor - Middle English Literature and Culture
The Department of English at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position of Middle English literature and culture at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department particularly welcomes scholars with expertise in Digital Humanities and Textual Studies to build on existing strengths in these areas across our campus. Candidates should demonstrate a sustained commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly research, departmental and college service, and student advising. As a public institution, the University of Washington seeks candidates committed to working with diverse student and community populations; therefore, applicants are encouraged to describe in their letter of intent how their scholarship, teaching, and service contribute to diverse communities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, or foreign equivalent, by the start of the appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Please submit letter of application, C.V., dissertation abstract, teaching portfolio, three letters of recommendation, and writing sample via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/31415). This position has an anticipated start date of Autumn 2016, and will have a 9-month service period. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2015.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please direct inquiries to Brian Reed, Department Chair, at bmreed@uw.edu.

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Valparaiso University (IN) - TT Assistant Professor, Medieval Literature and Professional/Technical Writing
The Department of English at Valparaiso University seeks a specialist in medieval literature with a secondary area in professional and technical writing. Courses include an upper-division survey of medieval English literature, occasional topics courses and seminars, courses in general education in humanities, and courses in technical and business communication, science and medical writing, computers and writing, and/or visual rhetoric. We especially welcome candidates who come from historically underrepresented groups and bring issues of diversity to their scholarship and teaching. The position is tenure track, to begin August 2016. Ph.D. required.

Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. In addition to strong academic qualifications and excellence in teaching, the University highly values experience in working across cultural and other significant differences.

Teaching load is normally three courses per semester and includes graduate, upper-division, and general education. Traditional service functions, such as advising and committee work, are expected. Publications are necessary for advancement. Salary competitive.

Submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation electronically on Interfolio. CV and letters must be received by Nov. 2 and will be acknowledged. We will request writing samples from candidates we wish to consider further. For questions about the department or university, please contact Professor Elizabeth Burow-Flak, Chair, Department of English, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46383. (Betsy.BurowFlak@valpo.edu).

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Austin prior to invitations for campus visits.

Employment at Valparaiso University will require a satisfactory criminal background check. Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to develop and support a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at http://www.valpo.edu/equalopportunity/index.php

MLA JIL 09/25/15

https://apply.interfolio.com/31972

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 * Can we agree that this add is absurd?
 * It doesn't strike me as absurd. Is it the specificity of the service course subspeciality that bothers you? If the position appeals to you, just make your best case for filling that role and understand that the department expects something more than upper-level medieval courses and Brit lit surveys from this hire.

Medievalist Wiki Count
(please add yourself under the appropriate heading and also update the total)

Anglo-Saxon/Old English: 3

Middle English: 15

Early Middle English: 1

Anglo-Saxon/Middle English: 3

Comparative Medieval: 1

Medieval/Renaissance: 2

Germanic:1

Celtic:

Lurkers: 1


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Total: 26

Demographics:
ABD (early): 3

ABD (will finish this academic year): 7

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 11

Assistant Professor: 2

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor:

Search Committee:

Lurker: 1

Faculty "Job Coach": 1

Other:

TOTAL: 24 <---Don't forget to update!