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Joseph S. Micallef Curator, Malta Study Center

OPENING DATE: 09/26/13

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John’s University, invites applications for the full time position of Joseph S. Micallef Curator, Malta Study Center.

The Malta Study Center was founded in 1973 for the photographic preservation, cataloging, and study of archival materials related to the history of:

• the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Sovereign Military Order of Jerusalem, Rhodes, and Malta)
• the island of Malta, especially during the period of rule by the Order
• the Crusades and the Crusader presence in the Holy Land

The collection is particularly strong in documentation from the 14th to late 18th centuries.

The Curator takes primary responsibility for the activities of the Malta Study Center, which include cataloging the archival collections, making them accessible through HMML’s digital platforms, publicizing the work of the Center, collection development, maintaining partnerships with relevant partner institutions in Malta and elsewhere, and pursuing new opportunities for digitization of archival materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works with OLIVER, HMML’s manuscript catalog, and vHMML, a new online research environment for work with manuscripts. The Curator will be familiar with standards for electronic cataloging of archival and other manuscript materials.
• Along with HMML’s Director of Development and the Friends of the Malta Study Center works to advance awareness of the Center among both general and scholarly audiences. The Curator edits Melitensia, a semi-annual publication about the work of the Center, and provides content about the Malta Study Center for HMML’s digital platforms.
• Participates in the educational programs of HMML, and may also teach in the undergraduate program at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
• Represents the Malta Study Center and HMML at academic meetings and participates in the international scholarly community.
• The Curator, like other HMML academic staff, makes presentations about HMML’s manuscript preservation work and collections to visiting classes, other groups, and important guests.
• The Curator works with all of HMML’s collections as needed to assist researchers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctorate in medieval or Renaissance studies, with research expertise in a relevant field.
• Excellent knowledge of Latin, good reading ability in modern European languages.
• Knowledge of a language used by the Christian communities of the Eastern Mediterranean would be an advantage.
• Interest or secondary experience in the economic, social, political/diplomatic, military and religious history of the Mediterranean region desirable.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards and digital handling of manuscript archival materials (TEI, etc). Substantial experience with projects in the digital humanities, especially those related to manuscript studies, would be highly desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are accepted online. A complete application includes an application form, and attach a cover letter and resume. Letters of reference are optional.

Women and individuals with diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Saint John’s University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://employment.csbsju.edu
Position #00075
JOSEPH S. MICALLEF CURATOR, MALTA STUDY CENTER
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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track. Early Medieval, Byzantine, or Islamic art
The University of Kansas

The Kress Foundation Department of Art History at the University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of the visual arts of the Middle Ages with strength in early Medieval, Byzantine, or Islamic art, to begin as early as August 18, 2014. Ph.D. with specialization in early Medieval, Byzantine, or Islamic art history is expected by the start date of the appointment.   The appointee will teach four courses per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses in Medieval art history, and participation in the two-semester introductory art history survey; advise undergraduate and graduate students; guide research of graduate students and supervise dissertations; maintain an active program of research disseminated through peer-review publications and public presentations; and provide service to the department and university, including membership on committees and participation in university governance. Candidates, who will contribute to the climate of diversity, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are encouraged to apply.

The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge; and (4) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities. See www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/.

The University of Kansas is a Research 1 (RU/VH) institution, the flagship of the Kansas system, and a member of the AAU.  It is located in Lawrence, a thriving and progressive community a short drive from Kansas City.

For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu and click “Search Faculty Jobs,” then search openings by keyword. A complete electronic application will include a letter of application, CV, a list of 3 references, copies of a publication and/or a writing sample.  Candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent separately by mail or as a PDF email attachment to Anne D. Hedeman, Judith Harris Murphy Distinguished Professor, Kress Foundation Department of Art History, The University of Kansas, 1301 Mississippi Street, Room 209, Lawrence, KS 66045.  ahedeman@ku.edu

Review of applications will begin on 11/1/13 and continue until a qualified pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Position/Title Rank:  Associate/Full Professor – Tenure Stream (Old English Language and Literature)

Faculty/Division:  University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science

Departments:  Centre for Medieval Studies and the Department of English

Campus:  St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Deadline/Closing Date for Application:  October 31, 2013

The Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto invites applications and nominations for the Cameron Professorship in Old English Language and Literature. This is a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Centre for Medieval Studies (51%) and the Department of English (49%) with special responsibility as Chief Editor of the Dictionary of Old English (DOE). The appointment will be effective July 1, 2014.

The successful incumbent for this position will demonstrate a deep commitment to producing the highest quality scholarship in the field of Old English language and literature. The incumbent will provide leadership and forge critical links between scholars of Old English language and literature at the University of Toronto and their counterparts at universities and specialized institutions across Canada and abroad. Candidates are required to have a PhD and demonstrated evidence of teaching and research excellence in both Old English and other relevant fields (e.g. Medieval Latin and Old Norse).

The Centre for Medieval Studies and the Department of English 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 Centre and the Department reflect that diversity in their approach to English as a world language. The Centre and Department are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must display evidence of excellence in both these areas. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting www.uoftcareers.utoronto.ca. See job # 1301154. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests (with special attention to the Dictionary of Old English), and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact careers.english@utoronto.ca or director.medieval@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

The U of T 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: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the Centre for Medieval Studies via e-mail to director.medieval@utoronto.ca by the closing date, October 31, 2013.

For more information about the Centre for Medieval Studies, the Department of English or the Dictionary of Old English, please visit our respective home pages: http://www.medieval.utoronto.ca, http://www.english.utoronto.ca and http://www.doe.utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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

Département d’histoire Faculté des arts et des sciences
Professeure ou professeur d’histoire du Moyen Âge

Le Département d’histoire sollicite des candidatures pour un poste à temps plein de professeure ou de professeur d’histoire du Moyen Âge au rang d’adjoint.

Fonctions
Les candidats seront appelés à enseigner aux trois cycles, à encadrer des étudiants aux études supérieures, à poursuivre des activités de recherche, de publication et de rayonnement ainsi qu’à contribuer aux activités de l’institution.

Exigences
• Doctorat en histoire du Moyen Âge.
• Excellente connaissance du latin médiéval.
• Aptitudes démontrées en enseignement et expérience en enseignement universitaire souhaitées.
• Aptitudes de recherche et dossier de publications qui se démarque.
• Le champ de spécialisation est ouvert, mais situé avant 1300. Une attention portée aux contacts et échanges entre le monde européen et d’autres aires géographiques constitue un atout.
• On s’attend à ce que le candidat sache intégrer son enseignement de l’histoire médiévale dans un programme départemental aux intérêts géopolitiques et thématiques diversifiés, et ouvert aux humanités numériques.
• Maîtrise de la langue française.*

Traitement
L’Université de Montréal offre un salaire concurrentiel jumelé à une gamme complète d’avantages sociaux.

Entrée en fonction
Le ou après le 1er juin 2014.

Clôture du concours
Le dossier de candidature, constitué d’une lettre de motivation, d’un curriculum vitæ, d’un exemplaire de publications ou de travaux de recherche récents, doit parvenir à l’adresse ci-dessous au plus tard le 15 novembre 2013.

Les candidats doivent également demander à trois personnes de faire parvenir une lettre de recommandation au directeur du département à l’adresse suivante :

Michael J. Carley, directeur
Département d’histoire
Université de Montréal
C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7
CANADA

Les personnes intéressées trouveront des renseignements sur le Département d’histoire en consultant le site Web à l’adresse suivante : www.histoire.umontreal.ca.

The Department of Classics at The University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Late Latin Studies (2nd Century CE through 9th Century CE) with a demonstrated interest in digital Humanities, to begin in August 2014. For more information, please see https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/63236.

Tenure-track position in English, with expertise in Medieval Literature, at the rank of assistant professor.  Effective August, 2014. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in Medieval Literature, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and literature courses at the introductory level. An ability to teach courses in Renaissance literature or Victorian literature would be an asset. He or she will also help to staff expository writing courses and General Studies 145-46 (Encounters), Whitman Colleges required first-year course. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidates teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should address the candidates interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click Faculty and Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature).  Deadline: October 7, 2013. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.