About Us

In addition to hosting an annual convention and sustaining one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities, the MLA is a leading advocate for the study and teaching of languages and literatures and serves as a clearinghouse for professional resources for teachers and scholars. Visit the sections below to find out more about the MLA’s mission and governance or how to get in touch with us.

About the MLA

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America has worked for more than a century to strengthen the study and teaching of languages and literatures. Learn more about who we are and what we do.

Calendar

View a calendar of upcoming MLA deadlines and events and filter by type (e.g., convention-related, governance-related, etc.)

Contact

Want to get in touch with us? Find contact information for MLA offices, view a staff list, or learn more about advertising with the MLA.

Employment

Interested in joining the MLA team? View current openings at the MLA’s headquarters in New York.

Governance

Visit this section for information about the Executive Council, the Delegate Assembly, MLA committees, forums, the constitution, and how to get involved.

Support the MLA

Contributions to the MLA support graduate student travel to the MLA convention, advocacy on behalf of the profession, assistance for scholars in developing nations, resources for non-tenure-track faculty members and unemployed members, and more. Show your support or view leading contributors.