Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of English seeks a specialist in English Renaissance drama, with preference given to candidates whose research intersects with digital humanities and the history of radicalism and dissent beginning in the medieval period.  Teaching load is 2/2.  Teaching interests in Shakespeare and medieval culture are highly desirable.
The Literary and Cultural Studies program at CMU is characterized by its integration of interpretation, history, and theory.  The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, have opportunities to mentor individual student projects, contribute to a regional consortium in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, and join a newly formed Digital Humanities Faculty Research Group.
Please send a cover letter, CV, letters of reference, and a 20-25 page sample of current research by November 1, 2016 to Interfolio addressed to Kristina Straub, Search Chair, Department of English, 259 Baker Hall, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.  Review of applications begins November 9, 2016, and continues until the position is filled.  Carnegie Mellon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.