The Departments of English and Film, Television and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame invite applications for the McMeel Family Chair in Shakespeare Studies. We seek a widely recognized leader in the field with a distinguished record of research and publication and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Duties will include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full professor with tenure with a start date in August 2027. A Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in English or Film, Television, and Theatre or a related field is required. Must be a tenured faculty member (or equivalent international rank) at current institution. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until the search is closed. To apply, candidates should submit the following by clicking the ' Apply ' button above: An application letter A current CV The committee will conduct initial interviews via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus for interviews. Informal inquiries and nominations should be directed to Prof. Jesse Lander at jlander@nd.edu . The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.