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Teaching Fellowship in Late Medieval History
Teaching Fellowship in Late Medieval History
Application Address: www.ed.ac.uk/jobs
Location: Edinburgh University
Salary: £30,424 – £36,298
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Temporary
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is an exciting, vibrant, research led academic community offering opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world.
College of Humanities and Social Science
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Teaching Fellowship in Late Medieval History
(18 months)
£30,424 – £36,298
Applications are invited from scholars of the highest calibre with teaching experience in any aspect of the late European Middle Ages (c.1200-1450). You will have expertise in any area of late Middle Ages, but preference will be given to those with knowledge in European history.
This post is tenable from January 2014 on a full time, fixed term basis for eighteen months.
Apply online, view further details or browse more jobs at our website. www.ed.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 13 November 2013.
Committed to Equality and Diversity, The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
CENDARI Visiting Research Fellowships
Call For Applications For The CENDARI Visiting Research Fellowships (2014)
The Call for Applications to the CENDARI Visiting Research Fellowships programme for 2014 is now open and the closing date for receipt of applications is the 9th December 2013.
The following institutions will offer fellowships for 2014 on a competitive basis:
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
King’s College London, UK
National Library of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic
Göttingen Centre for Digital Humanities (GCDH), University of Göttingen, Germany
University of Stuttgart and Bibliothek für Zeitgeschichte, Germany
The CENDARI fellowships are funded for between 6 and 12 weeks.
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The Harry Potter Generation
Boy wizards, elves and feisty medieval queens fighting for an iron throne inspires students to enroll at the Medieval Studies Programme, tells new director
Tales of a boy wizard and stories about elves and world-shattering fights about an uncomfortable iron throne might have something to do with an increased flow of students interested in medieval studies, tells the new director for the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program at the University of Ottawa, Cristina Perissinotto, to the The Ottawa Citizen. While enrolment in the university’s small interdisciplinary program has usually hovered around 40 students, last year there were 58, she said. This represents a growth of more than 45%. The reason for the spike isn’t clear, Perissinotto said to journalist Neco Cockburn, but she suspects that massively popular books, movies and TV series could be playing a role.
‘They’re at that age that when they started to become interested in reading — serious books, not children’s books — Harry Potter was around. These stories come out, with beautiful packaging, and people start looking at them and being fascinated by them, and then it becomes one of those passions. … It creates a point of entry, but then they want to know more,’ she said to the newspaper.
The Harry Potter generation, however, who started out reading about the exploits on the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft in 1997 have already graduated. More likely the inspiration stems from the filming of Tolkiens trilogy from 2001 and the later surge in series like Henry VIII, the Borgias and not least the Game of Thrones, which Perissinotto also mentions. This observation coincides with some remarks, which were phrased by the acclaimed medievalist, Dame Janet Nelson in an interview in 2008. In the interview the professor with a 38 year career at King’s College in London said that she had noticed that undergraduates studying modern history generally claimed that they had been inspired by watching films and TV. “But that doesn’t so often happen with medieval history because there just isn’t so much available”, she said adding that there had been some programs and that she did not think there was “any reason why medieval history shouldn’t join in this flourishing [area]”.
A few days ago (18.10.2013) the University opened its doors and so did the Medieval Studies programme with a bonanza of lectures and fun celebrating modern medievalism. Andrew Taylor, the vice dean of undergraduate studies in the faculty of arts gave a lecture on “Harry Potter, or Game of Thrones….What were the Middle Ages really like?”. In it he tried to decipher the “real Middle Ages” and tell a bit about some of the misconceptions of the era. Later parents and students were treated to a session “Telling stories from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance”. Here nationally acclaimed novelist and storyteller Marie Bilodeau, of the Kymeras Group, gave a public performance for students and parents visiting the University of Ottawa, while weaving myths and stories form the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, adapting them to a to a modern sensibility. Finally the day ended with “The Society for Creative Anachronism” which paid an extraordinary visit to the University of Ottawa Open House. A variety of medieval and renaissance Lords and peasants showed up in period attire to demonstrate fencing and teach any willing guests a few period dances.
Some might consider these activities daring in an academic context. To Ottawa University, however, this is not something new. Already some years ago the University established a Quidditch team, which plays with broomsticks and all the other paraphernalia both in the Canada Tournament and on the world stage (See video here)
Some high school students, who attended the lecture on Friday said to Neco Cuckburn “that they had already been interested in history outside the fictional series, though they acknowledged that Potter’s adventures in particular may have piqued their interest or turned it in new directions. ‘I wasn’t really interested in the whole fantasy or even medieval stuff, and then I started reading books like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter and then I was drawn to it because people who wrote the books wrote them so well that it made me interested,’ said Grace Macfarlane, a Grade 12 student at Holy Trinity Catholic School” to Neco Cockburn.
SOURCE:
Harry Potter, Game of Thrones possibly behind surge in interest in medieval studies at uOttawa
by Neco Cockburn – twitter.com/NecoCockburn
Making History: Interview with Dame Janet Nelson 2008
See video presenting the University of Ottawa Quidditch team
Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Ottawa
Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Ottawa
The major and minor in medieval and Renaissance studies are interdisciplinary programs whose multi-faceted approach helps students better understand the complexity and richness of medieval civilization. In addition to courses that provide an introduction to medieval civilization, the programs include a number of courses in history, classical studies, music, English, linguistics, English and French literatures and other disciplines. Focus is on Medieval Studies more than Medieval History.
THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS
- Major in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Collaborative Program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the Master’s Level (MDV)
RESEARCH FIELDS:
- Late Antiquity to renaissance literature, religion and philosophy
- Biblical criticism and modern topics
- History of the book from the Middle Sges to the Renaissance
- Production and social use of writing
- Rhetoric and education from late Antiquity to the Renaissance
- Narrative and historiography from Late Antiquity to the Modern era
- History of reading
- Manuscript culture
- Women writers
- Medieval and modern theatre
- History of religious institutions and universities
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Assistant Professor of Medieval Literature and Culture – University of Massachusetts Boston
Assistant Professor of Medieval Literature and Culture – University of Massachusetts Boston
Job Description:
Tenure track position, beginning September 1, 2014, for a specialist in Medieval Literature and Culture. Strong candidates will possess a background in the history of the English language, global/comparative studies, history of the book, and/or digital humanities. Please describe secondary and interdisciplinary areas of research and teaching expertise in your letter of application. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load, which includes general education courses, English major courses—both large lecture classes and discussion-based classes—and graduate seminars. UMass Boston is a lively urban research university with a large and dynamic undergraduate English major, over 100 English master’s students, an MFA program for fiction and poetry, and the most diverse student body in New England.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in English or related field (candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2014).
Additional Information:
UMass Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer.
Application Instructions:
Applications must be received by November 15. Submit a cover letter, CV, letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of no more than 20 pages online. Dossiers of letters of recommendation must be emailed directly to english.recruitment@umb.edu to the attention of Prof. Cheryl Nixon, Chair, Department of English.
Please share this job posting with any potential applicants. The full details are available here: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=43654&CNTRNO=1&TSTMP=1382152288761.
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Assistant Professor of Medieval European History (600 to 1500) – The University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Medieval European History (600 to 1500) – The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Medieval European History (600 to 1500) in the Department of History in the College of Arts and Letters to begin in Fall 2014. The area of specialization is open. The appointment is located at Southern Miss’s Hattiesburg campus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3/3 load, including world history surveys and upper-level and graduate courses in field of expertise, and to direct M.A. theses in medieval history and serve on doctoral committees. The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda and contribute to the department’s service obligations. Minimum qualifications are a doctorate in history by time of appointment and the promise of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must complete an online application at https://jobs.usm.edu, including the submission of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio, and an article/chapter length writing sample.
Applications must be complete by Nov. 4, 2013, to ensure full consideration.
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls nearly 17,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Six additional research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu. The Department of History’s faculty includes award-winning authors and teachers. The department offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Students have the opportunity to explore the histories of North America (with a special emphasis on the American South), Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. We are a leading institution for the study of War & Society and are a regional leader in preparing students to teach history. Learn more at: http://www.usm.edu/history
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Contact:
Questions should be directed to: Dr. Westley Follett, Chair, Medieval Europe Search, Department of History, 730 East Beach Blvd., The University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS 39560; Phone: 228-214-3360, Email: westley.follett@usm.edu.
Website: http://www.usm.edu/history
Primary Category: Medieval and Byzantine History / Studies
Secondary Categories: European History / Studies
Posting Date: 10/06/2013
Closing Date 01/30/2014
Assistant Professor in Late Antique or Early Medieval History – Alabama
Assistant Professor in Late Antique or Early Medieval History – Alabama
The Department of History of the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Late Antique or Early Medieval history. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the first half of the department’s Western Civilization survey, as well as upper-level and graduate courses in his/her area of specialty. The Department and University emphasize excellence in teaching as well as scholarship. Normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment. To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the online application. Attach a letter of application, c.v., and writing sample (article or chapter). Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to James Mixson, Chair, Late Antique/Early Medieval Search Committee, Department of History, University of Alabama, Box 870212, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0212. Please direct any inquiries to jmixson@ua.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama, the flagship university of the state of Alabama, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Contact:
James D. Mixson
Chair, Late Antique/Early Medieval Search Commitee
Department of History
University of Alabama
P.O. Box 870212
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
jmixson@ua.edu
(205) 348-7100
Website: www.history.ua.edu
Primary Category: None
Secondary Categories: Ancient History
Medieval and Byzantine History / Studies
Posting Date: 10/04/2013
Closing Date 03/01/2014
Tenure – Medieval History, Rhodes College, Memphis Tennessee
Medieval History, Rhodes College, Memphis Tennessee
The Department of History at Rhodes College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in medieval history at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in August 2014. All areas of specialization pre-1500 are welcome. The department seeks applications from individuals whose interests go beyond traditional geographic, methodological, and thematic disciplinary boundaries. PhD by August 2014 is expected.
Applicants should be committed to undergraduate teaching and professional scholarship. Teaching load is five courses each year, normally consisting of surveys and seminars in medieval history, as well as courses in the college’s interdisciplinary humanities program, The Search for Values in Light of Western Civilization: http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/9085.asp. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, faculty development money, travel funds, and an attractive benefits package are included.
Please apply online at http://www.rhodes.edu/jobs. Only online applications will be accepted. A complete application includes a cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation. For further information, please contact Dee Garceau, Medieval Search Chair, Department of History, Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112; garceau@rhodes.edu. Review of completed applications begins November 1, 2013 and interviews will be conducted via Skype in early December, 2013.
Founded in 1848, Rhodes is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision.
Rhodes College values an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce: http://www.rhodes.edu.collegehandbook/1039.asp. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities: http://www.rhodes.edu/about/22775.asp.
Contact:
Dee Garceau
Chair, Medieval Search Committee
Department of History
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN, 38112
garceau@rhodes.edu
901-843-3503 (office)
901-484-1837 (cell)
Website: http://www.rhodes.edu/jobs
Primary Category: Medieval and Byzantine History / Studies
Secondary Categories:
Atlantic History / Studies
European History / Studies
History of Science, Medicine, and Technology
Islamic History / Studies
Spanish and Portuguese History / Studies
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Russian or Soviet History / Studies
Posting Date: 09/18/2013
Closing Date 12/16/2013
PhD studentship – British medieval history between c. 400 and 1200
John Doran Memorial Scholarship
Chester
£13,726 per annum
Full time
Temporary
Department of History and Archaeology
John Doran Memorial Scholarship
£13,726 per annum
HRMS/12150a
Offered on a 3 year basis, depending upon satisfactory progress
The John Doran Memorial Scholarship is a funded full-time PhD studentship awarded in memory of Dr John Doran.
One Scholarship is available for entry in 2013/14, to be awarded competitively across applications received from candidates wishing to undertake research leading to the award of PhD for a thesis addressing a topic in British medieval history between c. 400 and 1200. Further particulars are available.
Completed applications should be received no later than 7 November 2013.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in November 2013.
Candidates may download further details and application forms for this role from our website atwww.chester.ac.uk/jobs/research.html quoting the appropriate reference number.
Working towards equality of opportunity
Lecturer-Senior Lecturer-Medieval-Early Modern-British-European History
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Medieval/Early Modern British/European History
www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/hr/jobs
Newton Park
£35,244 – £44,607 per annum
Full time
Permanent
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: History (Medieval/Early Modern British/European History)
School/Department:School of Humanities and Cultural Industries
£35,244 – £44,607 per annum
Newton Park
Permanent
Full time
Line Manager:Head of Department, Humanities
Closing Date: 12 noon GMT, 24 October 2013
About us
Bath Spa University’s vision is to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise. With innovative teaching and learning, focussed research excellence and state-of-the-art facilities, we put our students at the very centre of all we do.
Based in the School of Humanities and Cultural Industries, History is a long established and very popular area of undergraduate study, with around 320 students currently enrolled. We offer Single and Combined Honours routes in History and an MA in Heritage Management. Teaching and research strengths include medieval, early modern and eighteenth, as well as twentieth century history. History staff are also engaged in supervising a variety of PhD students and we are looking to expand this latter area of provision, particularly in the international field.
About the role
We are looking for a historian specialising in Medieval/ Early Modern British and/or European History to help consolidate and extend our existing expertise in these historical areas. You will design and deliver courses in your specialist field, as well as supervise undergraduate dissertations/projects. You will also contribute to the teaching of existing courses, especially the core modules at year 1 and year 2; and where appropriate, you will contribute to MA teaching and participate in the supervision of PhD students.
The History subject team has an important contribution to make to the education of socially engaged global citizens through our subject. The team has worked alongside Heritage to develop extensive local and national links and is actively seeking to extend the area of History at Bath Spa University further into the international sector. A solid part of our curriculum is focused on the global, the contemporary and the diverse means of exploring the past and its heritage product. It is, additionally, a curriculum firmly linked with the University’s own employment agenda, and received an excellent internal review for the subject in February 2012.
About you
With a PhD in History and evidence of recent and forthcoming publications in Medieval/Early Modern British/ European history, you will be able to demonstrate recent, successful experience of university level teaching in this subject area. IT literate you will also share our commitment to a student-centred learning and teaching environment. Importantly, you will have an active research profile that can enhance the research culture of the Department and be actively seeking research grants and will be able to offer submissions to the next research exercise.
For further information about the History programmes and for the current staff profiles see Bath Spa University
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Alan Marshall, Head of Department, Humanities on a.marshall@bathspa.ac.uk.
How to apply
Further details and application forms are available from www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/hr/jobs. Details on how to apply and our Guidance Notes for Job Applicants, please look on our job pages and click on “How to Apply” on the left. Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a nursery, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, flexible working practices, and employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community