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The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Waterloo is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in German, specialization in applied linguistics with a focus on multilingualism studies. The successful candidate must have a PhD in hand by the time the appointment begins on 1 July 2012 and an actively developing research program in the specified field. Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of graduate students, and service to the department, university, and discipline. German Studies at the University of Waterloo is a robust enterprise offering programs leading to the BA, MA, and PhD in German. The current staff of eight tenured professors possesses expertise in applied linguistics (second language development and pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and CALL), German and Austrian literature (18th-20th centuries), and film and visual studies. The department is home to the Waterloo Centre for German Studies, an endowed research institute that also operates a range of intellectual and cultural programming. The university, rated the most innovative university in Canada for many years running, is located in one of the fastest growing regions of the country. Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2011. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful research and teaching, and letters from three referees, should be sent in electronic format only directly to Dr. James M. Skidmore, Chair Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario CANADA N2L 3G1 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Web: www.germanicandslavic.uwaterloo.ca Tel.: 519.888.4567, x33687 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.