De Montfort University has just advertised a position at professor level in textual studies at De Montfort University with a significant role in the Centre for Textual Scholarship. Could you please help us to bring this opportunity to the attention of suitable and willing persons. Note that in the English fashion, closing date for applications is in two weeks -- yes, May 11, 2007. The ad is as follows: Reference Number: 4463 Professor of English Competitive Humanities School of English, Performance and Historical Studies You will play a leading role in the internationally-recognised work of the Centre for Textual Scholarship (formerly the Centre for Technology and the Arts) and will make a significant contribution to the already dynamic research culture of the English team (which gained a 5A in the 2001 RAE). Period of literary specialisation is open, but international standing and significant recent publications in scholarly editing and textual studies or closely related fields are essential. Initial enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Philip Cox, Head of School. Tel: 0116 250 6129 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Closing date: 11/5/2007 Peter Shillingsburg Director, Centre for Textual Scholarship De Montfort University Leicester LE1 9BH (44) 0116 257 7064 [log in to unmask]