Assistant Professor in Medieval English Literature and Language. Fulltime tenure-track appointment. Ph.D. in English or appropriate related field. Responsibilities include teaching upper-level courses in early English literature and English language study, a graduate class on Chaucer, and general education courses in literature and writing. Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and to participate in departmental advising and service activities. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 15,000 students, primarily in bachelors and masters programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. Appalachian has both a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. The English Department offers the BA, BS (secondary education), and MA degrees. Additional information about the English Department, the University, and the surrounding area is located at: http://www.appstate.edu.

A completed application consists of a letter of application, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Completed applications should be sent to Dr. Jeanne Dubino, Chair, Department of English, P.O. Box 32052, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608 or to dubinoja@appstate.edu. The initial review of applications will begin November 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for an MLA interview applications must be received by that date. Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.