italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies
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].
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
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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/.