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Texas State University-San Marcos - TT Assistant Professor - British Medieval Literature
College of Liberal Arts- Department of English

Position:    Assistant Professor – British Medieval Literature - Job Posting #:    2014-14

Review Date:    November 1, 2013 Appointment Date:    Fall 2014

Position Description: Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in British medieval literature. Successful applicant expected to maintain active record of publication and to teach courses in area of specialization, including both undergraduate and graduate courses. Teaching assignment will also include core English courses, such as first-year composition and/or introductory literature surveys taught in a large lecture setting. Other course assignments may include history of the English language and courses within the candidate’s areas of interest. Teaching load is 2/2 first year, 3/3 thereafter. Appointment begins Fall 2014.

Qualifications

Required: 1) Ph.D. in English, comparative literature, or closely related field, with degree completed at time of appointment. 2) Specialization in medieval literature. 3) Demonstrated teaching ability.

Preferred: 1) Demonstrated ability in scholarly research. 2) Expertise sufficient to teach graduate courses in Chaucer and other medieval topics. 3) Ability to teach history of the English language and core English courses (first-year composition, large introductory literature surveys).

Application Procedures: Send a single pdf attachment to [mailto:englishapplicants@txstate.edu englishapplicants@txstate.edu] that includes the following only, in this order: 1) Letter of application addressed to Professor Victoria Smith, Chair, Medievalist Search Committee. 2) Current CV. 3) Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 500 words), and 4) Names of three references. To ensure full consideration, title the pdf YOUR LAST NAME-MEDIEVAL and specify in the first sentence of your application letter that you are applying for the position in medieval literature. The single pdf must arrive by November 1, 2013. Selected applicants will be contacted for web-based interviews.

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University of California, Santa Cruz - Asst. Prof (Literature), Mediterranean Studies: Medieval/Early Modern
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Department of literature Assistant Professor Mediterranean Studies: Medieval/Early Modern

The Department of Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz is searching for two positions during 2013-14 in the area of Mediterranean Studies, one in Ancient Comparative and one in Medieval/Early Modern, conceived of as a “cluster hire.” The position in Medieval/Early Modern Mediterranean Studies is found below. The description of the Ancient Comparative Mediterranean Studies position is available for viewing at the following URL: http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF00036-14.pdf.

Medieval and/or early modern Mediterranean Literatures and Cultures. Work in at least two languages, including Arabic, Byzantine Greek, Italian, Ottoman Turkish, Persian, Spanish, or other relevant languages. Candidates should have a strong grounding in the tradition of their primary literatures, with interests in ways the larger Mediterranean region is a relevant category of analysis. We seek scholars with the appropriate linguistic expertise whose work transcends traditional literary and textual approaches by conceptualizing the medieval and/or early modern Mediterranean as a dynamic space of cultural and historical significance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and to actively participate in the graduate program. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or equivalent degree (in hand by June 1, 2014) in Comparative Literature, Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, Romance Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book published or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in at least two linguistic traditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with graduate students; competence in a third language literature.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include an informative letter of application (clearly outlining your educational background, teaching experience, and publication record), vitae, three current confidential letters of recommendation* (2010 or later), two syllabi, and a short representative writing sample (30 pages max. in PDF format). Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00037

Refer to Position #JPF00037-14 in all correspondence

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.html

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.

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Also posted at Renaissance 2014 and Comparative 2014

Wellesley College -- TT Asst. Prof. (2 positions; fields incl. Medieval Lit.)
The Wellesley College English Department invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor, with specializations in one of three fields: African-American literature, queer literature, and medieval literature. Having a secondary interest in 20th and 21st- British and Anglophone literature is a plus. Candidates should have a promising program of research in their field. Ph.D. preferred (ABD considered). The teaching responsibilities of this position include a 2/2 course load and the development of courses in the candidate's specialty at all levels of the department's undergraduate curriculum as well as in other literature, in composition, and in the introduction of literary study to majors. Please submit letter of application, CV, writing sample and names of recommenders by October 15, 2013, to Kathleen Brogan, Chair of the Search Committee, through Wellesley's on-line application system at https://career.wellesley.edu. The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly. If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials electronically, email working@wellesley.edu for assistance. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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Also posted at African American 2014, Anglophone 2014, Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014 and Modern British 2014

Whitman College (WA) - TT Asst. Professor
Tenure-track position in English, with expertise in Medieval Literature, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2014. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in Medieval Literature, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and literature courses at the introductory level. An ability to teach courses in Renaissance literature or Victorian literature would be an asset. He or she will also help to staff expository writing courses and General Studies 145-46 (Encounters), Whitman College's required first-year course. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should address the candidate's interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature)."

Deadline: September 25, 2013.

No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see http://www.whitman.edu and http:/www.wallawalla.org.

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Also posted at Renaissance 2014

Medievalist Wiki Count
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Anglo-Saxon/Old English: 1

Middle English: 3

Anglo-Saxon/Middle English: 4

Comparative Medieval: 2

Medieval/Renaissance: 3

Germanic:

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Total: 13 + 2 lurkers 

Demographics:
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 2

Assistant Professor: 2

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Search Committee:

Lurker: 1

Faculty "Job Coach":

Other: 1

TOTAL: 10 <---Don't forget to update!