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The Department of Classical and Modern Languages seeks to hire an assistant professor of Romance Linguistics, tenure-track, to begin 1 July 2008 with Ph.D. in hand. The department seeks a specialist in French and/or Spanish linguistics, synchronic or diachronic, sub-field open. Ability to teach all levels of French and Spanish, Caribbean Studies, or Francophone studies, would be a plus. Candidates should have a commitment to teaching, demonstrated by teaching experience; a commitment to scholarly research, accompanied by a clear research agenda; near-native fluency in French or Spanish. Teaching responsibilities will include classes in our French and/or Spanish BA and MA programs, with possibility of teaching at doctoral level in U of L*s Division of Humanities.

Send letter of interest, a current c.v., three letters of recommendation, and copies of official transcripts to Dr. Frank Nuessel, Chair, Search Committee, CML, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. In addition, applicants are asked to file a complete on-line application at http://louisville.edu/jobs, following directions posted there; some materials may be attached to the on-line application form. The deadline for applications is 15 March 2008. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Louisville (student population of 22,000) is a Carnegie Research I institution located in the largest city in the Bluegrass State. The City of Louisville is home to multiple arts organizations (e.g. ballet, opera, symphony orchestra, nationally-recognized regional theater company) and to major corporations (e.g. Humana Inc. Yum! Foods). The city and the university have major medical research centers. With a metropolitan area of over 1,000,000 people. Louisville is ranked as the 16th largest city in the United States. The Department conforms to the search standards of the MLA. The University of Louisville is an EO/AA employer; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) position in the art of Europe and/or the larger Mediterranean world between 400 and 1453 CE. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, the faculty of History of Art at OSU is particularly interested in questions of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the negotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art's role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry are especially welcome.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or writing samples, and three letters of recommendation by 14 January 2008 to: Professor Andrew Shelton, Chair, Dept. of History of Art, Ohio State Univ., 100 Hayes Hall, 108 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210.

The English Department at North Carolina State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Medieval Literature with a research and teaching emphasis on Chaucer and a secondary interest and expertise in one or more of the following:
-Old English language and literature (additional expertise in Old Norse or Germanic tradition desirable);
-historicist approaches to medieval texts, especially English;
-Multicultural Middle Ages (e.g., a strong interest in Islamic or Judaic cultures and languages);
-history of the book and digital humanities;
-Medieval drama.

Contact: Prof. Charlotte Gross, Chair, Search Committee, English Dept., Tompkins Hall 257, Box 8105, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, NC 27695 (919-515-4109; charlott@unity.ncsu.edu; http://www.ncsu.edu). The English Department at NCSU, a land-grant Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution, offers B.A., M.A., M.S., and M.F.A. degrees and shares a Ph.D. program with the Department of Communication (Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media).

The History Department at the Catholic University of America invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate position in Medieval History to begin 1 September 2008. Candidates who specialize in any area of Western European history from the ninth to the twelfth centuries are encouraged to apply. Special interest in the history of the Church in the Central Middle Ages is especially welcome. The successful candidate will teach courses on medieval Europe, including graduate courses on the early Middle Ages, but will also teach more broadly in the service of the Department of History. Medieval history is also an important part of the curriculum at the University's Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies and the Center for the Study of Early Christianity, which together foster a remarkable intellectual community of over thirty-five scholars with research interests in various aspects of late antique and medieval history, literature, philology, law, theology, philosophy, art and music. Please send a letter of application, c.v., writing samples, and three letters of recommendation by 1 November 2007 to Chair, Medieval Search, Dept. of History, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064. The Catholic University of America was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center of research and scholarship. Regardless of their religious affiliation, all faculty are expected to respect and support the University's mission. CUA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE/AA/V/D/M/F.

The Department of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a position in Late Ancient/Medieval Latin, either tenure-track at the assistant professor level, or tenured or tenure-track at the associate professor level. The area of specialization is open, but we particularly welcome candidates working in Late Antiquity (the fourth to the seventh centuries), and those with an ability to teach paleography at the graduate level. Teaching duties will include graduate and undergraduate courses in Late Ancient and Medieval Latin and civilization, and undergraduate courses in Classical Latin and civilization. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active part in the interdepartmental program in Medieval Studies. UNC Chapel Hill has recently received a sizeable grant for Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research and a commitment to teaching; teaching experience is preferred. Preference will be given to those who have the Ph.D. in hand. Applicants who wish to be considered for the rank of associate professor with tenure should so indicate. Complete applications must be received by 1 November 2007 for consideration and should consist of a letter of interest, an e-mail address, c.v., and four letters of recommendation. Send applications to: Professor James Rives, Chair, Late Ancient/Medieval Latin Search Committee, Dept. of Classics, CB# 3145, Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3145 (jbrives@email.unc.edu; http://www.classics.unc.edu). Finalists will be interviewed at the APA/AIA Annual Meeting in Chicago. Women and minority scholars are encouraged to apply. UNC Chapel Hill is an EOE employer.

The Simpson College Department of Religion invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Christianity at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Area of specialization is open; we seek a broadly trained scholar with the flexibility to contribute a variety of courses in a small, vibrant department. Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and willingness to engage students in scholarship and original research. Ph.D. at or near completion and interest in working at a primarily residential, liberal arts institution required. Simpson is a private, nationally recognized college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The main campus in Indianola is located 12 miles south of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. Simpson is regularly ranked among the top ten Midwestern colleges for quality and value. Submit letter of interest, c.v., transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Mark Gammon, Chair, Dept. of Religion, Simpson College, 701 North C St., Indianola, IA 50125. Applications accepted until 31 October. Preliminary interviews of selected applicants will be conducted at the AAR-SBL meeting in San Diego. Contact: Mark Gammon (mark.gammon@simpson.edu). Simpson College provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The Department of Classics at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Medieval Latin. The appointment will begin in August 2008. The successful candidate will participate in the teaching curricula and intellectual life of the home department of Classics and of the Medieval Institute. We seek a candidate with research interests in medieval and late antique Latin broadly understood. A familiarity with ancient Greek is desirable. Completion of the PhD is required. Please address applications to Elizabeth Forbis Mazurek, Chair, Department of Classics, 304 O'Shaughnessy Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Applications should include a c.v., three letters of reference, a writing sample, and evidence if available of teaching experience. The closing date for applications is 15 November 2007. Preliminary interviews will be held at the APA Annual Meeting in Chicago (January 2008). Contact: Department of Classics (http://classics.nd.edu).

The University of Iowa is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of French, to begin August 2007. This is a non-tenure-track 2007-2008 appointment, renewable for two additional years given positive annual teaching reviews.

Ph.D. or A.B.D. required; native or near-native fluency in French; interest in the literature and culture of pre-1800 France highly desirable; strong commitment to undergraduate language program; six courses in French language, literature or culture, some offered in English; limited administrative duties. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Send cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Wendelin Guentner, French and Italian, 111 Phillips Hall, Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409.

The Providence College English Department seeks to hire a specialist in classical and/or medieval literature, to teach full time in the Development of Western Civilization program for a one year non-tenure track position. Preference will be given to those having completed the Ph.D. The DWC program is part of the Providence College core curriculum, required of all students during their freshman and sophomore years. This position is for freshman year DWC. Fall semester concentrates on the ancient world; spring semester concentrates on the Middle Ages and Renaissance. All sections are team taught by faculty from philosophy, history, theology, and literature. A bit more about DWC on the College website (http://www.providence.edu/Academics/Undergraduate+Studies/Development+of+Western+Civilization.htm). Two-thirds of the teaching load (two classes) will be in "regular" DWC, which is a large (approximately 100 student) lecture course, taught by a team of 4 faculty, each responsible for about 25 students. One-third of the teaching load will be in Honors DWC, taught by a team of three faculty, with a total of about 40 students per class.

Send a full c.v., a letter of application, 3 letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and a brief writing sample by post or e-mail to: Bruce Graver, Dept. of English, Providence Coll., Providence, RI 02918 (beg@providence.edu).

Florida State University is making a cluster of interdisciplinary senior hires (two full professors, three associate professors) in medieval and early modern literature. Faculty will be tenured in English or Modern Languages, but will also be expected to help develop, and to teach in, a new doctoral program in the transnational history of text technologies. In the English department (but with a research agenda which includes at least one other European language) we are seeking (1) a specialist in the 14th century, (2) a specialist in the late medieval transition from manuscript to print, (3) a specialist in digital and new media technologies applied to medieval and/or early modern texts, (4) a specialist in 17th-and/or 18th-century print culture. In the Italian division of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (but with a research agenda that includes at least one other European language) we are seeking a specialist in medieval or early modern book history.

For tenure at least one book must already have been published. We encourage women and minority candidates to apply. Salaries will be internationally competitive. Florida State University is a Research 1 university and strongly supports faculty research. The searches will begin immediately and continue until all five positions have been filled. Please send enquiries, or applications (with a c.v. and the email addresses of at least three references) to Gary Taylor (gtaylor@english.fsu.edu) or Richard Emmerson (remmerson@mailer.fsu.edu).

Members of the Western European Studies Section (WESS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) have formed a committee to address the current and long-term shortage of academic librarians. They are particularly interested in advising scholars and teachers with foreign language training and advanced degrees that careers in academic librarianship provide additional options for using their training in an academic setting. For more information, visit the website of the WESS Committee on Recruitment to the Profession (http://www.columbia.edu/~klg19/WESS/).