The Macalester College Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Medieval Studies; secondary fields of interest are open. The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized and collegial faculty in an innovative department with interconnected literature and creative writing programs; will teach undergraduates at all levels from introductory courses to senior honors projects; will receive robust support for their research agenda; and will have ample opportunities for new course development. Requirements: PhD plus a publication and teaching record commensurate with career stage. The position will begin in Fall 2022.
To apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18927 and electronically submit a letter of application, CV, and a diversity statement (no longer than 2 pages) that discusses past experiences and/or potential future contributions to inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or outreach. Macalester College is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strong candidates will have a record of experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse students. In the diversity statement, applicants should reflect upon their experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds. For any questions about the position, please contact Professor Peter Bognanni, Search Committee and Department Chair, at bognanni@macalester.edu or 651-696-6557. Applications received by November 5, 2021, will receive first consideration.
Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and 98 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
