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

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• teach three courses per semester at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level
• pursue original scholarly research in the field
• participate in the administrative life of the department and the college

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. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

How To Apply

• 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 (www.cuny.edu/employment). To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in the SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 30853.

Click on the APPLY NOW button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format - and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents, and other symbols). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Upload all documents as ONE single file -- PDF format preferred.

Closing Date

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on November 15, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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.

Job ID 30853

Location Hunter College