Research Professor in Renaissance Italian Literature and Visual Culture (open rank)

Overview The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Professor (open rank) in Renaissance Italian Literature and Visual Culture to begin on October 15, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. Responsibilities Conduct research in the chosen field of concentration under the mentorship of a faculty member. Participate in regular colloquia and workshops within the department. Advise and mentor students in consultation with the department. Maintain residence at the University of Chicago during the academic year’s three quarters. Potentially teach up to two courses per year, depending on qualifications and departmental need. Appointment Rank: Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor, based on previous experience and scholarly achievement. Initial appointment: minimum term of three years, with longer terms possible depending on rank. Reappointment and promotion are possible upon successful review. Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD in a field related to Italian Renaissance literature or art history, have an active scholarly agenda leading to a record of published work that makes important contributions to the field, or have the potential to do so. Applicants must also demonstrate the potential for increasingly distinguished scholarly achievement. Application Instructions CV Cover letter Research statement (not to exceed two pages) that situates the candidate’s work within the state and direction(s) of the field. Sample of scholarship in Italian or English (not to exceed 25 pages). Submit through University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at apply.interfolio.com/128594 by 11:00 PM Central Time/12:00 Midnight Eastern Time on August 18, 2023. Position is contingent on final budgetary approval. EEO Statement All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at University of Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity/disabled/veterans employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io with their request. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Chicago