CUNY Hunter College is hiring: Assistant Professor (Medieval British Literature)

Assistant Professor (Medieval British Literature)- English Department, School of Arts & Sciences

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the range: Assistant Professor: $79,598 - $109,025.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should provide the following by November 15, 2025:

• cover letter, discussing research interests and teaching experience
• curriculum vitae
• list of three recommenders’ names, affiliations, and ranks
• dissertation or book abstract (1,000 words or less)

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.