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italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies Dear Colleagues, Please find below the advertisement the official posting for a tenure-stream position in Italian Medieval Literature and Culture at the University of Toronto. Please distribute to anyone interested. Many thanks. Kind regards, Salvatore Bancheri Chair and Emilio Goggio Chair Dept. Of Italian Studies University of Toronto ========================== The Department of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of Italian Medieval Literature and Culture. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2014. We are seeking an innovative and productive scholar with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, whose major field of research is Italian Medieval Literature and Culture particularly Dante Studies. A proven record of publications in the field of Italian Medieval Literature and Culture is essential. The candidate should also possess a strong knowledge of Latin and Old Italian. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in the above-mentioned areas as well as language courses. Active research interests in cultural studies, contemporary criticism, and contemporary literature would be regarded as special assets. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research are required. Candidates should have established skills in language teaching, and native or near-native fluency in both Italian and English. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by date of appointment or shortly thereafter. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, and a statement of current and future research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and materials relevant to research and teaching experience (e.g., course outlines and handouts, student survey results). If you have questions about this position, please contact [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. All application materials should be submitted online. The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters (at least one of which should focus on teaching) directly to the department via e-mail to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> by the closing date. To receive full consideration, applications and all materials must be received by November 1, 2013. Information on the Department of Italian Studies may be obtained at http://italianstudies.utoronto.ca/. ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: subscribe italian-studies 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: unsubscribe italian-studies 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/italian-studies