Assistant Professor in Italian Studies at Durham University

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in Italian Studies. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Italian Studies (from the Middle Ages to the present day) that complement the research strengths of the language area and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. The latter include literary studies, visual arts and performance studies, transcultural and translation studies, digital, environmental and/or medical humanities, as well as cultural heritage and the creative industries. We are particularly eager to hear from applicants with research and teaching expertise in the medieval period.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/modern-languages-cultures/.

We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups.