italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Department of Italian Studies
Tenure –stream Faculty Position Available
Assistant Professor in Italian Linguistics
The Department of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto invites
applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Italian linguistics.
The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on
July 1, 2008. Closing date for applications is December 1, 2007.
We are seeking an innovative and productive scholar whose major field of
research includes the history of the Italian language and Italian
dialectology.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Italian language
and linguistics, and graduate courses in historical grammar and dialectology.
The Department of Italian Studies has a research-intensive doctoral program,
to which the successful candidate will be expected to contribute immediately.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research are required. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information on the Department
of Italian Studies may be obtained at http://www.utoronto.ca/italian/.
Applications should include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample of
academic writing, a teaching portfolio, and a short description of current
research plans. Arrangements should be made for the submission of at least
three letters of reference. Application packages and letters of references
should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Appointment in Italian
Linguistics, Department of Italian Studies, University of Toronto, 100 St.
Joseph Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4, Canada.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of
sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and
permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. One or more members of
the search committee will attend the AATI and MLA meetings and will be
available to meet interested individuals.
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