Call for Papers ACLA VIRTUAL 2027 Annual Meeting (May 15 & 16, 2027) https://www.acla.org/seminars
Seminar Title: “Recounting Trauma and Defeat in Medieval and Premodern Literary, Visual and Other Cultural Artifacts” (see seminar description and paper proposal link below). Deadline for papers: September 22, 2026.
THE HARRY RANSOM CENTER, an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, invites applications for its 2027–2028 research fellowships. The fellowships support projects that require substantial on-site use of its collections in all areas of the humanities, including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history. For details and application instructions, visit: https://ransom.center/fellowships
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
$3,500 PER MONTH*
Postdoctoral fellowships are available for scholars with a PhD or other terminal degrees (e.g., MFA, MLIS), including current and former academic faculty and similarly qualified researchers without an institutional affiliation. Postdoctoral fellows may apply for one or two months of funding.
DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS
$2,500*
Dissertation fellowships are available for graduate students whose in-progress doctoral dissertations require use of the Center’s collections. Dissertations must not have been completed by the start of the fellowship period. Master’s students or other graduate researchers who are not working on a dissertation should apply for a travel stipend.
TRAVEL STIPENDS
$2,000*
Travel stipends are available for graduate students, current and former academic faculty, and independent researchers such as journalists and artists, whose projects require access to the Ransom Center’s collections. Travel stipends may not be combined with other Ransom Center fellowships.
*International fellows will receive an additional $500 stipend to offset visa and travel costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 5 PM CST
Manuscript Collecting in North America: Considering the Means, Motives, and Opportunities
Sponsored by Digital Scriptorium and the Peripheral Manuscripts Project
Regional and national efforts have recently increased the discoverability of the numerous medieval manuscript holdings found in North American collections. Such projects have made more–and better–data available about North American manuscripts, revealing complex histories of manuscript circulation on this continent. We invite papers that consider the many motivations that drove collectors, booksellers, and institutions to acquire and trade manuscripts, including economic, political, and social factors relating to the dispersal of libraries and collections in Europe and the Middle East, and the less savory aspects of the trade such as book-breaking, theft, and graft.
Proposals are due September 15, 2026, and can be submitted here.
“Boethius and His Afterlives”
Organizers: Flannery McIntyre (UC Berkeley) and Victoria Lansing (Williams College)
6 March 2027, University of California, Berkeley
Boethius defies categorization. A polymath writing across an extraordinary range of topics, he occupies a liminal space between the end of the classical past and the dawn of the Middle Ages. With his rare knowledge of Greek in the sixth century, he had mastered the classical philosophical tradition, seeking to translate and reconcile the works of Plato and Aristotle. His engagement with Latin literature spanned from Republican poetry through Augustine and Macrobius. As an authority of culture on both sides of the late antique divide, he became the transferrer of essential knowledge to countless medieval thinkers. His two quadrivial texts, De arithmetica and De institutione musica, shaped music theory and thought through the Middle Ages and the early modern period. Despite the breadth of Boethius’s literary impulse and his diffuse influence, approaches to this multifaceted figure have tended to stress his contributions in only one field at a time.
In response to this tendency toward fragmentation, this conference brings together scholars from a variety of backgrounds to consider Boethius’s multifaceted nature and ask what an interdisciplinary view makes possible. What do philosophy and music theory illuminate in each other when read together? What does situating Boethius within literary and cultural history add to our understanding of his reception? Can we build bridges between distinct Boethian studies, and what new avenues might those connections open? We welcome papers examining Boethius through literary, musical, cultural, historical, and philosophical lenses, and we particularly encourage work on Boethius’ reception and the many afterlives of his texts, both medieval and modern. Please send abstracts of no more than 300 words to boethiusafterlives@gmail.com by 1 October 2026.
PBSA is looking to appoint an Editorial Assistant to support the journal’s day-to-day operations. Details are in the text below, which can also be found online. We will review nominations on a rolling basis from Sept 1 through Sept 15. Please circulate amongst interested parties!
PBSA Editorial Assistant description and qualifications
The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America (PBSA) seeks an Editorial Assistant. PBSA is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal published on behalf of the oldest scholarly society in North America dedicated to the study of books and manuscripts. The journal focuses on textual artifacts across media, geographies, and periods, including both traditional and emerging media and perspectives. The Editorial Assistant works with PBSA Editor Sarah Werner and Associate Editor Jonathan Senchyne to support the journal’s day-to-day operations. You can learn more about the journal and browse available open-access articles by visiting https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/pbsa.
Responsibilities
The Editorial Assistant of PBSA will be responsible for the following:
Required qualifications
Desired qualifications
Compensation and terms
To nominate yourself please complete the form at https://forms.gle/kSYpxV9ZB9H2pxWx6. The form will ask you to identify your qualifying skills; you will also be asked to submit your CV and a 1–2-page letter expressing your interest in the role. Reviews of nominations will begin on September 1, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis until September 15, 2026. The expectation is that the successful candidate will begin work in early October. Questions should be directed to PBSA Editor Sarah Werner at sarah.werner@bibsocamer.org.
Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture Sponsored Panel
62nd International Congress on Medieval Studies
Western Michigan University, Kalamzoo, MI
May 13–15, 2027
Organizers: Catherine McNally (MIT) and Andy Chen (Harvard University)
This panel will bring into conversation emerging scholars working across Byzantine studies to reevaluate inherited historiographical traditions and to reflect on the epistemological conditions through which Byzantium has historically been construed. Papers will reexamine the twentieth-century historiographical frameworks that have shaped the study of the medieval Eastern Mediterranean, with particular attention to the scholarly marginalization of communities that resist clear confessional, ethnic, or imperial categorization. Long governed by disciplinary models rooted in nationalism, positivism, and colonialism, Byzantine historiography has often privileged imperial centers rooted in doctrinal orthodoxy at the expense of peripheral, typically heterodox communities that complicate fixed notions of empire. However, disciplinary predispositions towards normative accounts which present Byzantium as monolithic become untenable when confronted with the reality of the medieval Eastern Mediterranean’s fractured geopolitical landscape, linguistic hierarchies, and diverse forms of social organization.
The papers may come from relevant disciplines in Byzantine, Islamic, and eastern Mediterranean studies such as, but not limited to, history, art and architectural history, and comparative literature, with a preference for those incorporating innovative technological applications and/or integrating understudied archives into their approach.
Abstracts of 300 words are due September 15, 2026, and must be submitted using the ICMS CONFEX PORTAL (https://icms.confex.com/icms/2027/prelim.cgi/Session/8539).
A full description of the panel and funding information are available at https://maryjahariscenter.org/sponsored-sessions/62nd-icms.
Please submit any questions to Catherine McNally at csmcn[at]mit[dot]edu.
International Congress on Medieval Studies
Kalamazoo, Michigan
May 13-15, 2027
The medieval parish church was a place of architectural wonder, artistic power, and community life for worshipers across social strata. Thousands of medieval parish churches throughout Europe hold compelling evidence of artistic and architectural innovation, though they are often overlooked in broader histories of medieval art. In order to raise the profile of these important structures, the long-running parish church panels at Kalamazoo have provided space for new and established scholars to share research, test theories, and try out new methodologies in the study of parish church art and architecture. The conversation will continue at the 2027 International Congress on Medieval Studies with both in-person and virtual panels.
Scholars are invited to propose presentations on any aspect of the art and architecture of the medieval parish church. Possible research questions include, but are not limited to:
-How did the architecture, art, or visual culture of the parish define the medieval worship experience?
-How did individual churches change over time—and what can these changes reveal about each parish community?
-How can in-depth study of a local parish church expand or contradict broader national narratives?
-What new methodologies can 21c researchers use to tell the story of the medieval parish?
Speakers who incorporate art and architectural analysis, archaeology, archival research, landscape studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and other methodologies in their work are encouraged to submit a proposal for either an in-person or virtual presentation.
To submit a proposal for the in-person session: https://icms.confex.com/icms/2027/prelim.cgi/Session/8924
To submit a proposal for the virtual session: https://icms.confex.com/icms/2027/prelim.cgi/Session/8938
Proposals should consist of a title, an abstract (300 words or less), and a short description (50 words or less) which may be made public if the proposal is accepted. Please also include the author’s name and contact information.
For general information on the International Congress on Medieval Studies CFP process, see https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/call .
For questions related to this panel contact the session organizer, Catherine E. Hundley, at medievalchurches@pm.me .
Proposals are due September 15, 2026.
Limited travel funding is available. For more information, see https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/awards/travelawards .
The Department of Classics and Italian at Mount Holyoke College and the Department of German and Italian at Smith College invite applications for a joint tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Italian with a specialization in Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Early Modern Studies, starting July 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will teach four courses/year split between the two campuses (two at Mount Holyoke and two at Smith). We especially welcome candidates whose work engages Transnational Italian Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Global Early Modern Studies, digital humanities, visual and material culture, environmental humanities, race and ethnicity, and/or migration studies. We seek a colleague with a strong research and teaching record. The successful candidate will teach language, culture, and literature courses with broad interdisciplinary appeal, and will contribute to collaborations across the Five Colleges. The ability to teach both in Italian and in English is essential. PhD or ABD required.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. In addition to the teaching load, expectations for the successful candidate include maintaining an active research program, mentoring and advising students through honors projects, special studies, and other independent research.
Candidates will be required to submit, in addition to CV with the names of three referees, a letter of application, and writing sample not exceeding 20 pages, three statements (not exceeding one page each) concerning (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research interests, and (3) a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates should submit these materials by December 7, 2026. Three reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. Questions may be addressed to Denise Falk, Department Coordinator, Department of Classics and Italian, Mount Holyoke College at dfalk@mthoyloke.edu.
Minimum starting rate of pay: $90,000.
Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges are undergraduate liberal arts colleges with over 2000 students each. They are located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and are members of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts. They are women’s colleges that are gender diverse. The Colleges are committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. In compliance with state and federal law, Mount Holyoke College and Smith College do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law.
Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Mount Holyoke College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to fostering multicultural awareness and diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Medievalists in the Archives: Archiving and Researching the Papers of Medievalists
The call for papers to participate in the session “Medievalists in the Archives” in Kalamazoo next spring is open through September 15. The session will convene those working with the papers of medievalists, as archivists or researchers, to explore the historiography of medieval studies and the scholarly potential – and surprises – of medievalists’ collections.
2027 International Congress on Medieval Studies
May 13 – 15, 2027, Kalamazoo, MI
Description
Scholarship is an ongoing conversation among scholars and primary sources. The papers of earlier scholars may become primary sources, allowing the further exploration of research topics and historiographical investigation of medieval studies itself. This panel will focus on the research collections of medievalists that have been deposited in archives and libraries. Such collections offer insights into medievalists, their scholarship, and also the communications among scholars that spread ideas and affect research trajectories. We welcome papers from archives and libraries holding such collections, medieval studies programs that foster scholarly networks, and researchers who have explored the papers of earlier scholars.
Proposals for papers are due via the Confex tool on September 15, 2026.
This session will be onsite in Kalamazoo.
Submit your abstract here:
https://icms.confex.com/icms/2027/prelim.cgi/Session/8651
Feel free to contact the organizers with any questions.
Organized by:
Meg Phillips
Elizabeth A. R. Brown Medieval Historians Archive,
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Susan Steuer
University Libraries, Western Michigan University
Assistant Professor – Medieval Philosophy
Date Posted: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/03/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48733
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy / Ctr for Medieval Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Medieval Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in Medieval Philosophy. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Philosophy (75%) and the Centre for Medieval Studies (25%). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy, Medieval Studies, or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching covering medieval Latin philosophy. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.
The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy and medieval studies from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.
HIRING SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range is $130,000-$170,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
ABOUT US
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an intellectual leader in the field. For more information about the Department of Philosophy please visit www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
The Centre for Medieval Studies hosts one of the leading interdisciplinary medieval studies programmes in the world. For more information about the Centre see www.medieval.utoronto.ca.
The Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Medieval Study, along with the Department of Classics, run the internationally renowned graduate Collaborative Specialization in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (https://csamp.utoronto.ca/).
For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 3, 2026.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:
The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity. and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search.philosophy@utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Please visit https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Medieval-Philosophy-ON/604896817/ to apply.
