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

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

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

Deadline: Nov. 14

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

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

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

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

Contact info:

Professor Catherine McKenna, Chair

Search Committee

Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures

cmckenna@fas.harvard.edu

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

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Also posted at Irish 2015

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

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

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

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

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Professor Catherine McKenna, Chair

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Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures

cmckenna@fas.harvard.edu

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

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Also posted at Irish 2015

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

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

Employment Status: Full Time

Position Type Faculty

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

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

Posting Date: 08/25/2014

Closing Date: 10/20/2014

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

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct. 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posting Number/Job Order # 0902477

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

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

Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts and Science

Department: English

Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)

Job Posting: Aug 22, 2014

Job Closing: Oct 31, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Medievalist Wiki Count
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Anglo-Saxon/Old English: 4

Middle English: 6

Early Middle English: 2

Anglo-Saxon/Middle English: 3

Comparative Medieval:1

Medieval/Renaissance: 1

Germanic:

Celtic: 1

Lurkers:1


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Total: 18

Demographics:
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

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

Assistant Professor: 3

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Faculty "Job Coach": 1

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