Associate or Full Professor of Italian Studies

Position Title:  Associate or Full Professor of Italian Studies

Division/Department: KSAS/Modern Languages and Literatures

Position Time (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time

Position Location (city, state, zip): Baltimore, MD, 21218

Description:

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Johns Hopkins University seeks to appoint a senior faculty member (Associate or Full) in Italian Studies and invites applications from scholars of Italian literature working in any period from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century.  Applications from scholars who work in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Gender Studies; Environmental Humanities; intersections between science and literature.

The Italian section of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers an undergraduate major and minor, a PhD program, and opportunities for students to be involved in research and study abroad. The program also runs a rich series of talks, film screenings, and panel discussions with authors, directors, artists, performers, and other professionals.

The Department is committed to conducting a globally broad and inclusive search for candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence of our academic community.  The successful candidate will supervise doctoral research, offer courses in Italian and in English at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and serve on the editorial board of MLN (Modern Language Notes).  The appointment will begin on July 1, 2024.

Application Instructions: 

The deadline for applications is Oct. 15, 2023. The application process will be through Interfolio and will consist of a cover letter, CV, and research statement.  Letters are recommended, but not required, for applicants at the Associate level, and optional for those at Full Professor rank.  Please contact Prof. Arielle Saiber, Chair of the Search Committee, with any questions: asaiber@jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.