Assistant Professor (Medieval British Literature)- English Department, School of Arts & Sciences
About The Position
The English Department of Hunter College, City University of New York invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in any area of medieval literature and culture, broadly defined (c. 600-1500), including but not limited to Old English, Old Norse, Middle English, history of the English language, manuscript studies, digital humanities, medieval drama, Arthurian romance, and the literature of medieval Ireland, Scotland, or Wales, beginning in Fall 2026. Applications from scholars whose research features an interdisciplinary and/or global approach to the study of the medieval period are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates whose scholarship and teaching convey the vitality and complexity of this time and its literature to our students. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, pursue original scholarly research in their field, and participate in the administrative life of the department and the college. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in English or a related field by the date of appointment. Hunter College is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY). Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. Hunter College's English Department offers undergraduate and graduate courses in British, American, postcolonial and global literatures; literary theory and criticism; rhetoric, composition and linguistics; and creative writing. Our students and faculty come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique life experiences into our classrooms. The department is committed to an active engagement with the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent
- ability to teach successfully
- demonstrated scholarship or achievement
- ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution
Responsibilities
- teach three courses per semester at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level
- pursue original scholarly research in their field
- participate in the administrative life of the department and the college
Benefits
- CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
- We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
