Modern Language Association Prize for Contingent Faculty and Independent Scholars Selection Committee
Function: Selects the winner of the prize for distinguished published research by a contingent faculty member or an independent scholar in the fields of modern languages and literatures, including English. Committee members are appointed by the Committee on Honors and Awards. Because of recusals, some members may not participate in some judging rounds. Queries for the committee or about the prize should be sent to awards@mla.org.
Aaron Santesso, 2020–22; 2022 (Ch.)
Talia Schaffer, 2022–24