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Position/Title Rank:  Assistant Professor

Faculty/Division:  Arts & Science

Departments:  Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, and the University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto

Deadline/Closing Date for Application:  Nov. 15, 2012

The Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, and the Celtic and Medieval Studies programs in St. Michael’s College, Toronto, invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of medieval Celtic languages and literature.  The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2013.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the Old Irish and Middle Welsh languages and literature, and there will be a strong preference for applicants who also work with Hiberno- and Insular Latin sources.  Candidates are expected to have outstanding research records, with refereed publications, and to have demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the requirements of the position, an established record of excellence in scholarly research and publication, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching.  We are seeking applicants who show a serious commitment to development of the undergraduate Celtic and Medieval Studies programs in St. Michael’s College, and to research-intensive graduate instruction and supervision within the Centre for Medieval Studies.  Medieval Studies at Toronto is a broadly interdisciplinary enterprise that offers the opportunity to work in collaboration with a wide range of departments and academic disciplines.  The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment between the Centre for Medieval Studies (51%) and St. Michael’s College (49%).  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University of Toronto and St. Michael’s College offer the opportunity to teach and conduct research in one of the most diverse and culturally vibrant universities in the world.

Please submit your application online by visiting www.uoftcareers.utoronto.ca. Please see Job# 1200873.  Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, examples of publications, and materials relevant to teaching experience

Applicants should also ask three referees to email letters directly to Prof. John Magee, Search Committee Chair, at director.medieval@utoronto.ca by the closing date of Nov. 15, 2012.

The UofT 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

For more information about the Centre for Medieval Studies please visit our homepage at http://www.medieval.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 further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Colby College
English; Waterville, ME 04901
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English (Medievalist)

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with a joint specialization in the literature and culture of the medieval period (c. 5th-15th centuries) and in the history of the English language, beginning September 1, 2013.  We especially welcome applications from candidates whose interests are cross-disciplinary, trans-historicist, and comparative.

The course load is five courses per year, including upper-level courses in the candidate’s areas of concentration and one section of an introductory writing course, which is taught by all members of the department. Other teaching assignments may include the introductory English seminar, our comparative literature and cultures sophomore-level course, and/or literary and critical theory.  An exceptional record of both research and teaching is required.  The Ph.D. must be in hand no later than August 1, 2013.

To apply, please send application materials as .pdf or .docx attachments, by no later than November 15, 2012, to Professor Tilar Mazzeo, Search Committee Chair, to: medievalistsearch@colby.edu.  Include letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA in January.

Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu

Three Jobs for Medievalists at Fordham University

Medieval History. Fordham University, Department of History, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as assistant professor in medieval history specializing in visual, material, or performative culture of the high to late Middle Ages. We seek an active scholar capable of teaching the medieval history introductory course, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s field. The position, located at the Lincoln Center campus, includes the opportunity to teach in the university’s interdisciplinary programs, such as Medieval Studies. Candidates must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2013. Send letter of application, c.v., and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio by November 15, 2012 (https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15498). For more information, see the department’s website at http://www.fordham.edu/history. Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham is an AA/EOE.

Medieval French Literature. Fordham University, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, invites applications from a scholar of the French medieval period, particularly one with a specialization in medieval historiography at the rank of assistant professor to teach at the Rose Hill campus. A secondary expertise is highly desirable. Candidate must have native or near-native French and excellent French language and literature teaching skills. The teaching load is 3-2 and includes undergraduate courses in French literature, culture, and language, and graduate courses in the Medieval Studies Program. Please submit letter of application, c.v., teaching statement, sample syllabi, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to the search’s chair, Andrew H. Clark, via Interfolio: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16246.  Applications submitted by Nov. 15 will be given preference. Candidate must have dissertation in hand by August 2013 and preferably when applying. Interviews will be conducted in New York at Fordham University and at the MLA in Boston. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university, in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employee.

Classical or Medieval Judaism. Fordham University,  Department of Theology, invites applications for a tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2013, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of classical or medieval Judaism, with expertise in rabbinic literature. Candidates should be conversant with at least one other chronological period in the study of Judaism beyond their primary area of specialty. Interest and expertise in the history of biblical interpretation and/or Jewish-Christian relations are preferred. The ability and willingness to engage in university-wide or public dialogue about issues of contemporary relevance will be advantageous. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with and may be invited to teach in Fordham’s Medieval Studies Program. Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses and mentoring of doctoral students, as well as undergraduate general education, upper level majors’, and elective courses in theology; ability to teach courses on the Hebrew Bible at the undergraduate level is preferred. Ph.D. required. Competitive compensation; ordinary teaching load is five courses per year. A one semester pre-tenure research leave with full pay can be applied for in the fourth year. Teaching experience in Hebrew Bible, Judaism, or cognate fields and academic publication record preferred. A complete application consists of (1) a personal letter of application, resume, and a representative example of scholarly work (e.g., unpublished research paper, published article) and (2) transcripts and three letters of reference that must be received by October 20, 2012. Evidence of teaching excellence also welcomed. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Follow this link to apply for the position and receive your free Interfolio account: http://www.interfolio.com/apply/xxxx Please address any questions to theology@fordham.edu. No faxes. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from women and men of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.