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Bowdoin College - Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature and Culture)
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in Medieval English literature and culture beginning in the fall of 2013. Exceptional candidates in all subfields will be given serious consideration. We welcome candidates whose areas of expertise connect to one of the College’s interdisciplinary programs or to the larger community of medieval and early modern scholars at the College. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. Bowdoin has highly motivated students, a two-course per semester teaching load, a junior sabbatical leave policy, competitive salary, and excellent support for faculty research. Ph.D. must be in hand upon beginning appointment.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit letter of application, c.v., writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and the names of three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

http://www.bowdoin.edu/academic-affairs/curriculum-teaching/recruit/english-tt.shtml

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DePauw University - Assistant Professor of English (Medieval and Renaissance Literature)
English Department. DePauw University. Medieval and Renaissance Literature. Tenure-track position in Medieval and Renaissance literature beginning August 2013. Ph.D. required; publications preferred; rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Teaching includes introductory and advanced courses in literature, writing-intensive seminar for first-year students, and other writing-intensive courses for majors and non-majors. Candidates should show evidence or promise of teaching excellence and commitment to undergraduate teaching in liberal arts setting.

For information about Department, visit http://www.depauw.edu/academics/departments-programs/english/. Pre-tenure leave and funding available for professional/curriculum development (http://www.depauw.edu/offices/academic-affairs/faculty-development/).

Submit application letter and curriculum vitae to Harry Brown, Chair, English Department, Asbury Hall, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135. Application review begins October 29 and continues until filled.

DePauw is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Also posted at Renaissance 2013

Colby College - TT Assistant Medievalist
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with a joint specialization in the literature and culture of the medieval period (c. 5th-15th centuries) and in the history of the English language, beginning September 1, 2013. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose interests are cross-disciplinary, trans-historicist, and comparative.

The course load is five courses per year, including upper-level courses in the candidate's areas of concentration and one section of an introductory writing course, which is taught by all members of the department. Other teaching assignments may include the introductory English seminar, our comparative literature and cultures sophomore-level course, and/or literary and critical theory. An exceptional record of both research and teaching is required. The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than August 1, 2013.

To apply, please send application materials as .pdf or .docx attachments, by no later than November 15, 2012, to Professor Tilar Mazzeo, Search Committee Chair, to: [mailto:medievalistsearch@colby.edu medievalistsearch@colby.edu]. Include letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA in January.

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Ghent University - Tenure-Track position in pre-1900 European Lit.
Subject to final approval from university authorities, the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy at Ghent University (Belgium) will soon advertize two tenure-track positions as docent (equivalent of Lecturer in the UK system and Assistant Professor in the US system) with a focus on academic research. The advertisement will include four disciplines; the two posts will be awarded to the candidates most likely to contribute to the Facultys strong research profile. The Department of Literary Studies wants to draw attention to the vacancy in European literature from Antiquity to 1900, and asks potential candidates to get in touch now, so as to receive detailed instructions on application deadlines and procedures as soon as that information is available. Applications from individuals with expertise in any European literature taught in the department (Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian) and any period prior to 1900 will be considered. Applications from individuals with transhistorical, transnational, translingual or interdisciplinary research interests are particularly welcome. This may include but is not limited to:


 * publications or research plans that cover more than one period (for example, studies tracing the development of a concept, trope or textual tradition from antiquity through the Middle Ages or the reception of Classical works in the early modern period).
 * publications or research plans that cover more than one national or language tradition (comparative approaches, the study of influence and imitation across borders, etc.)
 * publications or research plans that create bridges to other departments and disciplines (history, art history, archaeology, history of science, law, philosophy, etc.)
 * publications or research plans that involve innovative methodologies (for example, New Philology, New Historicism, Digital Humanities, history of the book, textual materialism, stylometry, computational philology)

The successful candidate will play a central role in the organization of the new two-year M.A. programme in Historical Linguistics and Literature (ancient, medieval and early modern). This M.A. programme teaches students to decipher texts from earlier periods and to situate them in their wider historical, social, cultural and philosophical context. Coursework focuses on diachronic linguistics, techniques of textual analysis, history of ideas and cultural history as well as period-specific topics in the various languages taught in the department. For more information on the programme, see: tinyurl.com/75hqxvw The successful candidate will also contribute to one or more of the following interdisciplinary research groups at the university:


 * GICS: Ghent Institute for Classical Studies: www.giks.ugent.be
 * Henri Pirenne Institute for Medieval Studies: www.pirenne.ugent.be
 * GEMS: Group for Early Modern Studies: www.gems.ugent.be
 * Centre for the Study of Text and Print Culture: www.print-culture.ugent.be

The successful candidate will play a role in coordinating research collaborations across the language groups and research periods within the department and in establishing bridges between the department and other research units both at the University and beyond. Collaborations could include the development of new course offerings or programmes of study (for example, through Erasmus Mundus) or larger research projects (for example, through HERA: www.heranet.info).

Please note that the candidate must have obtained a doctorate in a relevant field between 1 Feb. 2006 and 1 Feb. 2011. This window, however, may be expanded in the case of medical or maternity leave or extenuating circumstances. If in doubt, please get in touch.

This is a tenure-track position. At the time of appointment, the lecturer and the university will agree upon a set of personalized goals, which will be laid out in an addendum to the tenure-track contract. After a five-year trial period, the lecturer will be granted tenure and promoted to Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) provided that s/he has met these goals.

Candidates are encouraged to clarify in their applications not only their past research and publications but also their future research plans and how they might collaborate with research groups and with colleagues both inside and outside the department. It is recommended that candidates give as much detail as possible about future projects and plans including possible sources of funding and the venues to which research will be submitted.

The Department of Literary Studies at UGent is a vibrant community of 168 people, including some 50 fully funded PhD-students and 20 postdocs; the professor will join 27 colleagues specialising in nine languages as well as General and Comparative Literature.

Ghent University is committed to internationalization and welcomes applications from foreign scholars. Knowledge of Dutch is not necessary to apply, but candidates should be willing to learn the language. The International Staff Office assists with the transition and orientation of foreign employees.

The deadline for application is likely to be 15 August 2012 (subject to confirmation), but candidates are advized to get in touch with the contact persons. Formal information on how to apply and the official announcement of the position (including confirmed deadline) will be available at: www.ugent.be/en/news/vacancies/autonomous

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Also posted at Comparative 2013 and Renaissance 2013

North Dakota State University
The English department at NDSU seeks to an Assistant Professor tenure track in Medieval literature beginning August 2013. We seek a colleague who can teach Medieval literature / Chaucer / Early British Survey and service courses, produce published scholarship, contribute to the English department's undergraduate and graduate programs. PhD, evidence of scholarly potential, teaching experience expected. Duties: 2/2 teaching load (four courses per year), conducting research that leads to publication, serving on appropriate committees, supervising graduate research, curricular development.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in English or closely related field, specializing in Medieval literature, Medieval studies. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. College teaching experience. Candidate must have completed all doctoral requirements by August 15, 2013.

Preferred Qualifications: Specific knowledge of or experience in one or more area: Online Application: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/1974
 * digital humanities
 * world literature
 * linguistics
 * gender or queer studies
 * rhetoric

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Pomona College - Asst. Professor, Medieval Lit. and Cultures
Assistant Professor in Medieval Literatures and Cultures

The English Department at Pomona College welcomes applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor with expertise in medieval literatures and cultures. Applicants may specialize within the field broadly defined both temporally (late antiquity to fifteenth century) and geographically (European, Mediterranean, African, etc.); candidates will have expertise in Old and/or Middle English but might specialize in other languages such as Arabic, Latin, Old Norse, or one of the Celtic languages. Rather than a specific subfield, we are interested in exciting and innovative work. PhD in hand or expected by September 2013.

Pomona College, founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a highly selective liberal arts college, located 35 miles east of Los Angeles and attracting a diverse, national student body. Department faculty teach two courses per semester, and are eligible for a one-year junior research leave, regular sabbatical leaves, and generous research support.

Please submit letter of application, CV, dissertation abstract, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Complete applications received by October 15 will receive full consideration. We will hold interviews at the MLA Convention.

Contact: See Sept. 14 MLA Job Information List. - Interfolio link from MLA JIL: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15696

Pomona College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Ability to address issues of diversity in courses and demonstrated commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented groups considered favorably.

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UCLA - Advanced Assistant
https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15610

The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for the position of tenure-track advanced assistant professor in Medieval Literature with expertise in Latin and Late Medieval/Early Modern Studies. Candidates should demonstrate engagement with the changing dynamics of the field, which is now characterized by comparative approaches and trans-historical and trans-cultural perspectives.

Through Interfolio using the link above, candidates should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; 20-page writing sample; and dossier including three letters of recommendation addressed to: Ali Behdad, Chair, UCLA Department of English, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1530. Application dossiers are due by November 9, 2012; interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Boston in January. The position is subject to final administrative approval. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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University of Chicago - Assistant Professor of Medieval Literature
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for up to two assistant professorships in medieval literature. We welcome applications from scholars interested in all areas of medieval literature and culture, including but not limited to the late Middle Ages, Anglo-Saxon, and work across various linguistic and national communities. We are searching at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels and may hire a total of two scholars of medieval literature. For candidates applying to the Assistant Professor level, conferral of Ph.D. by June 30, 2013, is highly preferred, and Ph.D. degree must be conferred within one year of start date. Candidates applying to the Associate Professor level, see our other posting.

Candidates for an assistant professorship are required to submit a cover letter, CV, abstract of dissertation or book, and writing sample (25-35 pages) online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting Number 01449: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be submitted by referees or a dossier service to the department's chair, Elaine Hadley, by e-mail to englishpositions@uchicago.edu. Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Letters of recommendation must be received by Sunday, November 18, 2012.

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University of Chicago - Associate Professor of Medieval Literature
The University of Chicago's Department of English invites applications for up to two associate professorships in medieval literature. We welcome applications from recently tenured scholars interested in all areas of medieval literature and culture, including but not limited to the late Middle Ages, Anglo-Saxon, and work across various linguistic and national communities. We are searching at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels and may hire a total of two scholars of medieval literature. Candidates applying to the Assistant Professor level, see our other posting.

Candidates for an associate professorship are required to submit a cover letter, CV, abstract of dissertation or book, and two writing samples (25-35 pages each, at least one from published work) online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, for Posting Number 01450: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu.

Online applications must be completed before midnight Central Time on Sunday, November 4, 2012.

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University of Missouri - Asst. or Assoc. Professor, Late Medival Lit.
The English Department at the University of Missouri seeks a tenure line Assistant or Associate Professor in late medieval literature with demonstrated excellence in research and ability to teach at all levels of the curriculum. Start date is August 2013; PhD required by time of appointment.

As the flagship campus of the state's university system, MU offers a wide range of resources, including multiple options for research leave and summer funding. The ordinary teaching schedule is two courses per semester, with opportunities for teaching graduate seminars on a regular basis.

Only electronic applications can be considered. Please apply online at: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. A letter of application, CV and the names of 3 references with contact information are required. Please attach these materials in the Cover Letters and Attachments section of the application system. Review of applications will begin by November 9 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be acknowledged by department letter.

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University of Texas - San Antonio - Asst. Professor, British Medieval Lit.
The UTSA Department of English seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2013. Required qualifications: Expertise in British Medieval Literature. PhD in English Literature or related discipline by August 2013. Preferred qualifications: 1) Background in Medieval Literature in English, especially Chaucer; 2) Ability to contribute to multiple degree programs, including a Ph.D. program which offers students opportunities for advanced study and research in cross-cultural, transnational approaches to English language and literary studies. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 20-30 page writing sample, a teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation. Send materials to the Medieval Search Committee, Department of English, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0643. All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by November 5, 2012. Electronic applications will not be accepted.

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University of Toronto, St. George Campus - Asst. Professor, Early English Drama (Late Medieval)
The Department of English at the University of Toronto, St George, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Early English Drama. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2013.

We are particularly looking for a late medievalist with research specialization in drama to 1557. An interest in participating in Digital Humanities projects would also be an asset. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in a related field by July 1, 2013 or soon thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of English, St George Campus, offers the opportunity to teach and to conduct research in a department that is committed to studying the literatures of English in both their historical depth and their geographical range. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, the Department reflects that diversity in its approach to English as a world language. With the presence on campus of the Centre for Medieval Studies, the Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies, and the REED Project, the University of Toronto is ideally suited to fostering a dynamic research environment.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on 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 chair.english@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online. The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to [mailto:chair.english@utoronto.ca chair.english@utoronto.ca] by the closing date, October 31, 2012.

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University of Toronto, Scarborough - Assistant Professor, Medieval Literature
The Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of Medieval Literature. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2013.

Candidates should have a PhD in English with a specialization in Medieval Literature. A focus on queer theory or gender and sexuality studies, issues of religious and ethnic diversity, and/or narrative would be particularly welcome. S/he will teach a variety of courses in medieval literature and culture; ideally including, in alternating years, the introductory course Critical Thinking about Narrative and a new historical survey of literatures in English.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and one writing sample. If you have any questions about this position, please e-mail to [mailto:medieval-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca medieval-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca]. All application materials should be submitted online.

The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (in total 10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department Chair, Professor Christine Bolus-Reichert, via e-mail to [mailto:medieval-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca medieval-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca] by the closing date, November 15, 2012. Please note that preliminary interviews will take place via teleconference.

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Washington and Lee University - Assistant Professor of English
https://www.interfolio.com/apply/14729

Tenure-track position beginning fall 2013. Assistant Professor with expertise in Middle English literature, responsible for upper-level courses in medieval studies (including Chaucer), lower-level literature courses, and an annual section of first-year composition. Opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration through the Medieval and Renaissance Studies program and other interdisciplinary programs.

Washington and Lee University, a highly selective national liberal arts college, is located in the Shenandoah Valley. Applicants should submit an initial letter of application and CV online at the link above by October 31, 2012. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials. Finalists will be interviewed at MLA in Boston. Washington and Lee, an EEO Employer, encourages women and minorities to apply

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Medievalist Wiki Count
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Anglo-Saxon/Old English: 2

Middle English: 7

Anglo-Saxon/Middle English: 1

Comparative Medieval: 3

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Germanic: 1

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Demographics:
ABD (early): 2

ABD (will finish this academic year): 5

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

Assistant Professor: 3

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Lurker: 1

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TOTAL: 17