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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies (continuing), University of Sydney
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies
Department of Italian Studies, Faculty of Arts
Reference No. 136904
The School of Languages and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts is seeking to appoint a Level B or Level C Lecturer (equivalent to US assistant professor or associate professor) in Italian Studies from January 2009. Applicants should hold a PhD degree or equivalent and have native or near-native competence in Italian and English. The preferred applicant will have a strong record of research, publication and teaching in a research-university context, and be willing to participate in advanced language teaching. Applicants at Level C should have a record of successful grant applications and of Honours and Postgraduate supervision. Given the Department’s current staffing profile, preference may be given to a specialist in Italian Literature before 1700.
The appointee will be required to work independently and collaboratively in course design, development and coordination; teach senior-level units in his or her area of Italian Studies; contribute to cross-discipline units at undergraduate and postgraduate level; take an active role in administration, including WebCT and teaching administration; and maintain an active research profile. He or she will also work to maintain close contacts already established between the Department and the wider community.
Applicants are invited to indicate areas in addition to language teaching in which they are most equipped to contribute to the current and future teaching of the Department.
The position is full-time and continuing (subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period) and is available from 1 January 2009. Applicants should be available to commence teaching in Semester 1, 2009. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: Remuneration package: $86,731 - $122,395 p.a. (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level B/C $73,289 - $103,519 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
Applications may be completed online by clicking apply online (visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 136904), or by submitting a letter addressing the selection criteria, a current CV, and list of publications through the website. A copy of the selection criteria can be viewed by clicking PD preview. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to the Chair of Department, Professor Nerida Newbigin, on phone +61 2 9351 3584, fax +61 2 9036 7852; or email: [log in to unmask]
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Nerida Newbigin | Professor of Italian Studies | Pro Dean Faculty of Arts | Room 724 MacCallum Building A18 | University of Sydney, NSW, 2006 | AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 9351 3584 | Fax: +61 2 9036 7852 | www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/italian | Please note new email address: [log in to unmask]
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