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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Applications are invited for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor. A Ph.D., demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, and native or near-native command of German are required. This is a joint appointment, 80% in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and 20% in the Centre for Medieval Studies. The position will augment the German department's current teaching and research in German language, literature, and culture. The Centre for Medieval Studies is an interdisciplinary department offering graduate degrees (MA, PhD) in all aspects of Medieval Studies; through the joint appointment with the Centre for Medieval Studies, the position will strengthen the study of medieval language, literature and culture in German. In particular, we welcome applications from candidates with a strong interdisciplinary research interest in the medieval and / or early modern periods and proven abilities to teach Middle High German language. Interest and proven abilities in teaching courses in modern German language is an asset. The position offers the opportunity to teach and conduct research with a highly diverse student population and to work with groups and institutions that reflect the diversity of the Greater Toronto region. The appointment commences on 1 July 2005. The normal teaching load is five half-year courses or their equivalent. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should reach the Department by 6 December 2004. Early submission of application is encouraged, as dossiers will be reviewed as they arrive. Applicants should ask 3 referees to send a letter of recommendation under separate cover to the address below. Applicants should also send a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a copy of a recent paper or publication, and a letter outlining current and future research interests to: Professor Willi Goetschel, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, University of Toronto, 50 St. Joseph St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1J4. Email: [log in to unmask] Web: http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/german All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. 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. ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html