Pembroke College, Cambridge
Harry F. Guggenheim Research Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £22,494 to £25,298
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

The College hopes to elect not later than 14 March 2017 to a Harry F. Guggenheim Research Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences, with appointment from 1 October 2017. Candidates for the Research Fellowship should have recently completed or be about to complete a doctoral degree, and should be able to conduct research of outstanding quality on aspects of the human propensity for violence and aggression and its amelioration, from within the disciplines of history, philosophy, international relations, and human, political and social sciences. The duration of the Fellowship will be for three years. Like all Pembroke Research Fellows, the holder will be expected to do a limited amount of teaching for the College, but would require the permission of the Governing Body to undertake other paid work. The stipend will range from £22,494 to £25,298 and is reviewed annually.

Research Fellows are offered subsidised accommodation, in College or in College-owned flats or houses; where accommodation is not required the Harry F. Guggenheim Research Fellow will be provided with a study in College.

Applications, which are due by 25 November, 2016 should be made online at http://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/the-college/job-vacancies, where further particulars and relevant links are available. Informal enquiries can be made to the Senior Tutor’s Assistant, Sally Clowes, at sts@pem.cam.ac.uk.

University of Edinburgh
Teaching Fellow in Late Medieval to Early Modern English Literature

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in English Literature of the late medieval to early modern period.

The successful candidate will have experience in the design and delivery of teaching within the Higher Education sector, and the ability to deliver pre-honours and honours undergraduate courses in English Literature, including postgraduate teaching as appropriate. Successful Candidate will also be expected to contribute to the administration of the subject area including course organisation, as well as to undertake course assessment.

This full-time (35 hours each week) post is available for a fixed-term period of 2 years from 1 January, 2017 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31 December, 2018.

Applications should be received no later than 5.00pm (GMT) on Wednesday 26 October, 2016. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 14 November, 2016.

Informal queries can also be sent via email for the attention of Dr Andy Taylor, Head of English Literature, to llc@ed.ac.uk.

For further particulars and to apply for this post please visit: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOQ623/teaching-fellow-in-late-medieval-to-early-modern-english-literature

Postdoctoral Scholar with the Making and Knowing Project, Columbia University

The Making and Knowing Project seeks a three-year Postdoctoral Scholar, to start July 1, 2017.

The Department of History at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position as part of the Making and Knowing Project, which is working toward the publication of an open access digital critical edition and translation of a late sixteenth-century French manuscript. The successful applicant will co-teach the laboratory seminar each semester with Professor Pamela Smith and other postdoctoral scholars, and take part in all activities of the Making and Knowing Project. For two of the three years, the Scholar will teach one section each semester of the Introduction to Contemporary Civilization, a central part of Columbia’s signature Core Curriculum. Core teaching requires instructors to attend Core Curriculum weekly instructor meetings and lectures, in addition to teaching a discussion based class twice a week (ca. 4 hours/week). The Scholar will have the opportunity to contribute content to the critical edition and to publish research in collaboration with the Making and Knowing team. The Scholar will hold the title of Lecturer in History.

The appointment start date is July 1, 2017. Renewal for a second and third year will be contingent upon satisfactory performance. Starting salary will be about $53,000, plus benefits, and a modest research stipend.

Eligibility Requirements: A PhD, preferably in history or a cognate discipline (such as art history, conservation, or history of science). Some experience in laboratory, conservation, or studio work, and a knowledge of French language and history. A background in early modern European history and digital skills will be beneficial. Candidates must hold the doctoral degree by July 1, 2017 or have received it within the previous three years.

Application: All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS). For more information and to apply, please go to the following link: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63353

Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Review of Applications will begin October 30, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please contact Pamela Smith at ps2270@columbia.edu.

Applications are now being accepted for a two-year Postdoctoral Editorial Fellowship at Speculum, the journal of the Medieval Academy of America.

The Speculum fellowship represents a significant fulfillment of one aspect of the Medieval Academy’s continuing efforts to recognize and support extraordinary medievalists in the early stages of their careers. We believe that after the fellowship tenure, the Speculum fellow will be a more experienced scholar and editor and will be an exceptionally attractive candidate for academic positions, as well as for significant publishing and editorial opportunities.

This two-year full-time post at Speculum offers qualified individuals the opportunity to develop as scholars and editors. The term of the award is subject to the Fellow’s acceptable performance of the duties required, as determined by the Editor of Speculum. Fellows will receive:

• $43,000 annual stipend
• Health benefits
• Special Borrower’s privileges at Widener Library, Harvard University
• Limited travel funds

Fellows are expected to:

• Continue to develop research program 1 day/ week.
• Assume responsibilities for a particular set of editorial tasks at Speculum. These tasks will include, but are not limited to: liaising with book review editors; contacting reviewers; checking citations for accepted articles; proofreading reviews, Brief Notices, Books Received, and Tables of Contents, and entering corrections; proofing full issues of Speculum
• Participate in the cultural life of medieval studies in the Boston area.
• Reside in the Boston area during the fellowship period.

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements and demonstrate the following qualifications:

• PhD in some field of medieval studies completed before the end of spring term, 2017, but no earlier than January 1, 2011
• Attention to detail and evidence of a high level of scholarly precision, particularly with regards to bibliographic detail
• Strong work ethic
• Facility with languages
• Demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of digital information

The deadline for applications is 15 October, 2016. Click here for more information and to apply.

Newcastle University – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences – HASS Faculty Office
Humanities Research Institute Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £28,982 to £30,738 per annum, with progression to £37,768.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Newcastle University wish to appoint to appoint an outstanding postdoctoral researcher for a three-year research fellowship hosted by the Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute (NUHRI). The successful candidate will pursue a personal research project, contribute to the work of NUHRI more generally, and enhance the profile of humanities research both within and outside Newcastle University.

The NUHRI Fellowships are intended primarily to enable early career researchers to undertake a research project of their own design that will lead to an original and significant piece of publishable work. Applications will be considered from candidates working in all areas of the humanities (broadly defined). Projects that are multi- or interdisciplinary in nature are particularly welcome.

The post is full-time for three years, beginning in October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applicants must have been awarded a doctoral degree since 1 January, 2012, or be in expectation that the award will be made by 31 October, 2016. Applicants should not already have held a permanent academic appointment.

For more information please contact Professor Matthew Grenby, Director of NUHRI: m.o.grenby@ncl.ac.uk

For full applications details and to apply, please visit: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AUI079/b43842r-newcastle-university-humanities-research-institute-post-doctoral-research-fellow.

Applications close on 26 September, 2016.

University of Western Australia
Faculty of Art – School of Humanities
Lecturer – English and Cultural Studies

Work type: full-time
Location: Crawley

2-year appointment commencing 7 February 2017
Salary range: Level B $93,182 – $110,654 p.a.

The University of Western Australia (UWA), a member of the prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities, is ranked amongst the top Australian universities and among the top 100 universities in the world.

The Creative Writing program at the University of Western Australia is part of the discipline of English and Cultural Studies and the School of Humanities. It consists of units at all undergraduate levels and has a nationally and internationally recognised record of excellence in creative writing education and creative production, including the publication of Masters and Doctoral work supervised within the program. Creative Writing at UWA has productive relationships with local, national and international writing communities and a partnership with the literary journal Westerly, published at UWA since 1956.

We are seeking an individual with strong leadership qualities, vision and energy to direct the Creative Writing program.

The successful applicant will have highly developed skills in teaching Creative Writing and will be responsible for the development of curriculum and teaching materials in this area.

The appointee is expected to have a demonstrated active research and publication output, particularly creative research in the form of published creative writing.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• PhD in Creative Writing, Literary Studies or equivalent.
• National recognition in Creative Writing.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and teach undergraduate units in Creative Writing.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and teach postgraduate units in Creative Writing.
• Ability to attract research funding and build research collaboration.
• Ability to supervise Honours and Postgraduate Students.
• Commitment to pursue the best educational practices and to implement institutional goals.
• Ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.

Further information about English and Cultural Studies at the University can be found at http://www.humanities.uwa.edu.au/home/english-and-cultural-studies.

Closing date: Wednesday 28 September, 2016.

For full details and to apply, please visit: http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/496818/lecturer-english-and-cultural-studies-ref-496818

University of Cambridge – Christ’s College
A H Lloyd Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £17,703 to £21,605 p.a. (see advert text)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

The College invites applications for an A H Lloyd stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship open to those whose research is principally in one or more of the following subject areas: Archaeology; English; History; Modern and Medieval Languages. The Fellowship is tenable for four years, normally from not later than 1st October 2017, and is not renewable. Open to candidates who hold a first degree, or a higher degree or who are studying for a higher degree. Candidates are advised that a Junior Research Fellowship is intended for a researcher early in their career. A successful applicant is expected to be either a graduate student, probably in the latter stages of research leading to a PhD Degree (or equivalent), or a post-doctoral researcher who has completed their PhD Degree after 1st January 2016.

The stipend for a Junior Research Fellow is currently £21,605 pa (with a PhD) and £17,703 (without a PhD) and the successful candidate will be afforded the full privileges of a Fellow of the College.

Applications and referees’ reports must be submitted through the College web site and received by 12:00 noon on Thursday 27th October 2016. Selected candidates may be invited to the College for interview on or around Thursday 12th January 2017.

For full details and to apply, please visit: http://jrf.christs.cam.ac.uk/rf_2017/.

It should be noted that applications submitted for Archaeology or English will be considered for this and the Stipendiary JRF, however History or Modern and Medieval Languages applications will only be considered for the A H Lloyd Junior Research Fellowship.

Applications and referees’ reports must be received by 12:00 noon on Thursday 27 October, 2016.

University of Cambridge – St John’s College
Research Fellowships in Historical & Philosophical Studies

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Research Fellowships, 2017

Applications are invited for Research Fellowships in Historical & Philosophical Studies and related fields intended for outstanding researchers early in their careers. The Fellowships offer an opportunity to carry out independent research in a stimulating and supportive academic environment. Applications will be accepted from any graduate of a university within or outside the United Kingdom.

All candidates should note that these Research Fellowships are extremely competitive and typically less than one candidate in 100 is successful.

Successful candidates are expected to be either graduate students, probably in the latter stages of their research leading to a PhD Degree, or post-doctoral researchers who have been awarded their PhD Degree after 1 October 2015. Candidates who do not fulfil these criteria are unlikely to be considered.

For full details and to apply, please visit http://research-fellowships.joh.cam.ac.uk

Applications must be submitted online and received by 17.00 BST on Monday 3 October, 2016.

Amherst College: Faculty Search: Department of History
Assistant Professor in Medieval and Early Modern European History

The Department of History at Amherst College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Medieval and Early Modern European history, beginning in the fall of 2017. The area of specialization is open, but we particularly seek candidates who will offer a broad range of courses, including, but not limited to, those that cross conventional chronological boundaries between the medieval and early modern periods. Within the last decade, Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients; 44 percent of our students are domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The appointee will be expected to teach courses that engage a broad range of students. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand by the start of the appointment. Learn more about the department at www.amherst.edu/~history.

Amherst College is a private co-educational liberal arts college of 1,800 students and more than two hundred faculty located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts and participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and with the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College consortium. Candidates should submit an application letter, CV, short writing sample, sample syllabus, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. The college is committed to enriching its education experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

To apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/35764.

The Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Early Modern Western European history, c. 1500-1700, including Britain and the German-speaking Lands, excluding France.

Appointment begins July 1, 2017. PhD expected at time of appointment; prior teaching experience preferred. All research focuses will be considered. The department seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s lower- and upper-division, and graduate history curriculum.

Applicants should apply at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/.

Applications should include a cover letter including discussion of current and future research, curriculum vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and at least three letters of recommendation. Materials must be received by October 17, 2016. Address inquiries to Professor Hilary Bernstein, Early Modern European History Search Committee chair, at bernstein@history.ucsb.edu.

The University of California at Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on the History Department, visit our website at: http://www.history.ucsb.edu