The Medieval Academy Blog

The Yale University Department of English seeks to appoint an outstanding scholar at the rank of assistant professor specializing in medieval literature.  Scholarship may focus on any area of Medieval Studies, with particular attention to work that expands the reach and engagement of the field.

We are primarily interested in scholars who specialize in later Middle English, though applications from scholars of early Middle English are also welcome.  We seek applicants with research interests that might include (though are not confined to) the following areas: the theory and history of sexuality; ecocriticism and environmental studies; the global Middle Ages; digital humanities and media studies; contemporary and historical approaches to literary criticism and theory; Latin intellectual culture; Piers Plowman; manuscript studies; and/or topics addressing diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, and other categories of identity.

Candidates should demonstrate an exceptional capacity for original scholarship, a strong commitment to energetic and innovative teaching, and a willingness to work collaboratively to help promote research in medieval studies within and beyond Yale. The Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire is required.

All applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a statement of research interests, at least three letters of reference, and a 20-page writing sample prepared for anonymous reading at http://apply.interfolio.com/67884. Review of applications will begin on 1 Nov. Please contact search committee chair, Prof. Ardis Butterfield (ardis.butterfield@yale.edu), or chair’s assistant, Sarah Harford (sarah.harford@yale.edu) with any questions.

Medievalists at Yale are members not only of their appointing departments, but also of the PhD-granting Program in Medieval Studies, which brings together scholars from across the humanistic disciplines for events such as an annual lecture series and a work-in-progress lunch.  Research in medieval studies is also well-supported by university collections, including the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Center for British Art, and the especially rich holdings of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, including the Takamiya deposit of late medieval English manuscripts.  Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Classics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will start in Fall 2020 and qualified candidates should have completed the PhD at the time of the appointment. The field of scholarly expertise is open but the successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous research agenda in their area of scholarship and contribute to Haverford’s Classics curriculum, which is taught in collaboration with colleagues at Bryn Mawr College. The candidate will be expected to offer courses in Greek and/or Latin at all levels and courses in classical literature, history, and culture in translation. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their ability to expand Haverford’s Classics curriculum by (for example) offering courses in other historical languages or contributing to one or more of our interdisciplinary minors or concentrations (https://www.haverford.edu/academics/majors-minors-and-concentrations). The candidate should also be able to offer courses that can be cross-listed with the Haverford-Bryn Mawr program in Comparative Literature (https://www.haverford.edu/comparative-literature).

Applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/67303): a cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample of approximately 20–40 pages, and a 2–4 page teaching statement that highlights strategies for effective engagement with students from diverse backgrounds, use of varied pedagogies, and other experiences as a teacher and mentor. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm EDT on October 13, 2019.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Society for Classical Studies Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, January 2-5, 2020 or by video conference.

Questions about the position may be directed to Bret Mulligan, Chair, Department of Classics (bmulliga@haverford.edu). Questions about the application process should be directed to hc-classicssearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.  Haverford has a longstanding commitment to diversity rooted in values of inclusion and social justice, a commitment reflected in the curriculum, classrooms, and communal composition of the College.  Haverford welcomes applications from candidates who share these values and who will foster their contribution to the College’s mission.

Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Classics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will start in Fall 2020 and qualified candidates should have completed the PhD at the time of the appointment. The field of scholarly expertise is open but the successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous research agenda in their area of scholarship and contribute to Haverford’s Classics curriculum, which is taught in collaboration with colleagues at Bryn Mawr College. The candidate will be expected to offer courses in Greek and/or Latin at all levels and courses in classical literature, history, and culture in translation. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their ability to expand Haverford’s Classics curriculum by (for example) offering courses in other historical languages or contributing to one or more of our interdisciplinary minors or concentrations (https://www.haverford.edu/academics/majors-minors-and-concentrations). The candidate should also be able to offer courses that can be cross-listed with the Haverford-Bryn Mawr program in Comparative Literature (https://www.haverford.edu/comparative-literature).

Applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/67303): a cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample of approximately 20–40 pages, and a 2–4 page teaching statement that highlights strategies for effective engagement with students from diverse backgrounds, use of varied pedagogies, and other experiences as a teacher and mentor. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm EDT on October 13, 2019.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Society for Classical Studies Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, January 9–12, 2020 or by video conference.

Questions about the position may be directed to Bret Mulligan, Chair, Department of Classics (bmulliga@haverford.edu). Questions about the application process should be directed to hc-classicssearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.  Haverford has a longstanding commitment to diversity rooted in values of inclusion and social justice, a commitment reflected in the curriculum, classrooms, and communal composition of the College.  Haverford welcomes applications from candidates who share these values and who will foster their contribution to the College’s mission.

The American Academy in Rome invites applications from artists, scholars, and institutional leaders for the position of its Rome-based Director, beginning in summer 2020, for an initial term of three years (2020-2023), with the potential for two one-year renewals.  The candidate should have a distinguished record of achievement in one of the disciplines represented at the Academy as well as significant experience in management and administration.  For more information, visit the Academy’s website: https://www.aarome.org/jobs   or job application portal: https://aarome.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=17