Kathryn A. Smith, Professor of Art History at New York University, was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
If you have something you’d like to share, please send your good news to Executive Director Lisa Fagin Davis (LFD@TheMedievalAcademy.org).
Fletcher Jones Chair in Western Culture– Professor/Endowed Chair
Pepperdine University’s Seaver College announces the Fletcher Jones Chair of Western Culture. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in a discipline such as Art History, Classics, History, Literature, Philosophy or a related field, a demonstrable commitment to excellent teaching, and an outstanding record of peer-reviewed scholarly publication. The Fletcher Jones Chair in Western Culture will be dedicated to increasing students’ knowledge of the culture, history, and institutions of the world’s major regions and countries while significantly strengthening faculty recruitment, retention and development. Key responsibilities will include teaching large undergraduate lecture classes in the Western Culture program, providing leadership in developing and coordinating curriculum and special projects, and extending the global presence of Pepperdine University through public engagement. The chair will serve as a role model and resource for faculty who teach in the program both on the Malibu campus and in International Programs, coordinating instruction. He/she will also provide program leadership in assessing student learning and working together with faculty colleagues to adapt curriculum to meet changes in learning expectations.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2016 and continue until position is filled; effective date of employment is August 1, 2017. For information on how to apply, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/36453.
Parchment, Paper and Pixels. Medieval Writing and Modern Technology. – Maastricht, The Netherlands. – Call for papers (until 1.X.2016). – https://www.historici.nl/nieuws/call-papers-parchment-paper-and-pixels-medieval-writing-and-modern-technology
The Newberry Library’s long-standing fellowship program provides outstanding scholars with the time, space, and community required to pursue innovative and ground-breaking scholarship. In addition to the Library’s collections, fellows are supported by a collegial interdisciplinary community of researchers, curators, and librarians. An array of scholarly and public programs also contributes to an engaging intellectual environment.
We invite interested individuals who wish to utilize the Newberry’s collection to apply for our many fellowship opportunities:
Long-Term Fellowships are available to postdoctoral scholars for continuous residence at the Newberry for periods of 4 to 12 months; the stipend is $4,200 per month. Applicants must hold a PhD by the application deadline in order to be eligible. Long-Term Fellowships are intended to support individual scholarly research and promote serious intellectual exchange through active participation in the fellowship program. The deadline for long-term fellowships is November 15.
Short-Term Fellowships are available to postdoctoral scholars, PhD candidates, and those who hold other terminal degrees. Short-Term Fellowships are generally awarded for 1 to 2 months; unless otherwise noted the stipend is $2,500 per month. These fellowships support individual scholarly research for those who have a specific need for the Newberry’s collection and are mainly restricted to individuals who live and work outside of the Chicago metropolitan area. The deadline for short-term opportunities is December 15.
Many of the Newberry’s fellowship opportunities have specific eligibility requirements; in order to learn more about these requisites, as well as application guidelines, please visit our website. Questions should be addressed to research@newberry.org
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Title Tenure-track faculty position in English — Medieval British Literature
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area English
Position Description
The Department of English at Harvard University seeks to make a tenure-track appointment in Medieval British Literature at the rank of Assistant Professor, expected to be effective July 1, 2017. The successful candidate will have a record of publication and strong scholarly potential in any area of the field. Teaching areas include Old English, Middle English, Insular Multilingualism, and the History of the English Language.
Keywords:
assistant, faculty, tenure track
Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England
Fields: English, British, Medieval, Old English, Middle English, Insular Literatures, History of the Language
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate or terminal degree in English or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than October 7, 2016
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy)
4. Research statement
5. Names and contact information of 3-5 references, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of reference once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is complete only when all three letters have been submitted.
6. Sample of scholarly publication, 25-30 pp
Those in serious consideration for the position will be expected to submit in early November the entire dissertation or as much of it as is completed (or, alternatively, a book-length publication).
Contact Information
Tenure-Track Medievalist Search Administrator, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email sabatini@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
The Speculum fellowship represents a significant fulfillment of one aspect of the Medieval Academy’s continuing efforts to recognize and support extraordinary medievalists in the early stages of their careers. We believe that after the fellowship tenure, the Speculum fellow will be a more experienced scholar and editor and will be an exceptionally attractive candidate for academic positions, as well as for significant publishing and editorial opportunities.
This two-year full-time post at Speculum, which will begin 1 July 2017, offers qualified individuals the opportunity to develop as scholars and editors. The term of the award is subject to the Fellow’s acceptable performance of the duties required, as determined by the Editor of Speculum. Fellows will receive:
Fellows are expected to:
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements and demonstrate the following qualifications:
The deadline for applications is 15 October. The application will consist of a cover letter detailing editorial experience and relevant skills, CV, unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should directly address the applicant’s editing skills.
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by 15 October 2016 for full consideration. There is no application fee.
Portland State University is pleased to announce its upcoming conference on October 12, 2017
The Art and Archaeology of the Silk Road
We invite papers that explore the portable arts and built environment of the Silk Road from its beginnings through the period of its fragmentation under the Mongol Empire. Papers may investigate case studies in specific visual and material culture topics or archeological sites or take a broader, comparative approach. We are particularly interested in having a geographic range of topics represented in the material shared at the conference in order to explore possible themes such as diplomacy in art, hybridity, exoticism, regionalism, and globalization.
Call for Papers:
The language of the conference presentations will be English, and the presentations will be 20-minute papers grouped around themes for discussion panels following each set of talks. Please submit an approximately 300-word abstract and curriculum vitae to Professors Junghee Lee and Anne McClanan (on website have names be links to email please)
Key Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2016
Acceptance Notification: March 1, 2017
Early Registration Deadline: August 15, 2017
Registration Deadline: September 29, 2017
Conference Date: October 12, 2017
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Saints and Sinners: Literary Footprints of Mary and Margaret, Queens of Scots
6th & 7th of October 2016
IASH, University of Edinburgh
With kind support from University of Birmingham CeSMA
Call for Papers
This conference will focus on the two most famous Queens of Scots, St Margaret (d.1093) and Mary (d. 1587), exploring how female threat is represented and – potentially – neutralised in literature and visual culture across the medieval period. To date, little serious academic study of Margaret has been undertaken, and further study into Mary beyond her infamy and demise has been limited. This conference seeks to both promote and explore the two most famous queens of Scots, both in terms of their literary and historical representation and in terms of their impact on the representation of Scottish queenship throughout the medieval period. We wish to encourage study into the way prominent women, especially queens, attracted discussion on medieval gender roles. Margaret and Mary function as opposite sides of the Madonna/Whore, Saint/Sinner stereotypes that dominate female representation in the medieval period and through to the modern age, and this conference would also encourage all submissions that encompass female representation more widely, taking these two opposites as a basis.
Papers can address, but are not limited to, the topics of:
This conference is open to all, particularly current graduate and early career researchers.
We invite abstracts of up to 300 words for 20 minute papers, and a short CV. These should be sent to ssconf2016@gmail.com by the 31st of August 2016. There will be limited financial help available for graduate students and unwaged postdoctoral researchers to assist with travel.
For further queries please contact:
ssconf2016@gmail.com
Part-time intern position starting at the end of September to input bibliographical data and help with the book review process, including mailing books to reviewers. The position is budgeted for 8 hours/week at $14 an hour and could be filled by an undergraduate or graduate student. The job requires strong attention to detail and some bibliographic experience, while offering participation in the editing and production of Speculum. Preference will be given to applicants in the Boston area able to work for the full academic year.
Please contact Sarah Spence (sspence@themedievalacademy.org) to apply.
The Villanova Digital Library, part of Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library, located in Villanova PA, has available a dynamic and innovative internship position for the Fall 2016. academic semester. The primary mission of Villanova’s Digital Library is accomplished through the ongoing development, maintenance, and preservation of digital collections and online digital library resources. These include materials such as medieval manuscripts, letters, typescripts, books, photographs, maps, sheet music, posters and broadsides, newspapers.
Interns will work a 20 hour work week. During the course of the internship, an intern will follow a project through the development life cycle and will acquire and enhance digital project management skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current enrollment or recent graduation from a library, information science, or archival studies Graduate Degree programs required.
Interest in digitization in cultural heritage settings;
Ability to perform diverse and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to exercise independent judgment;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Ability to work successfully in a production-oriented environment;
Ability to direct the work of others;
Good written and oral communication skills;
Working knowledge of historical research methodology and experience with standard bibliographic tools;
Creativity required.
To apply:
