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The Department of Italian
Studies and the Cinema Studies Institute at the University of
Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the
field of Italian Cinema. The position will be at the rank of
Assistant Professor commencing, July 1, 2016.
The
University of Toronto faculty appointments will be to the
Department of Italian Studies (67%) and Cinema Studies Institute
(33%).
We are seeking an innovative and productive scholar whose major
field of research is Italian Cinema and Modern Literature (19th
and 20th centuries). A proven record of publications in the
field of Italian Cinema Studies is essential. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach courses at both graduate and
undergraduate levels in the above mentioned areas in both Units
as well as Italian language courses. An active research interest
in 19th-20th-century Italian Literature and in
Language Teaching and Learning would be regarded as a special
asset. The candidate must have excellent oral and written
Italian language skills.
The successful candidate
must have a Ph.D. by the date of the appointment, or shortly
thereafter. Demonstrated
excellence in teaching and research is required, as evidenced
by documents submitted (samples of publications in Italian,
student surveys and evaluations, letters from referees, course
outlines, etc.).
Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To be
considered for this position, all application materials must be
submitted online by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, a
statement of current and future research and teaching
philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and materials relevant to
research and teaching experience (e.g., sample publication in
Italian as well as in English, course outlines and handouts,
student survey results).
Submission
guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached
documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word files in the
following format: 1) Letter, CV, and research & teaching
statements; 2) Publications.
Applicants should arrange
three letters of reference (at least one of which should focus
on teaching) to be sent directly by email (on letterhead, signed
and scanned) to [log in to unmask]
by the closing date. To receive full consideration, applications
and all materials must be received by November 1, 2015. If you
have any questions about this position, please contact [log in to unmask]
For further details and
to apply online: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500927
Closing date for applications is November 1, 2015.
Information on the
Department of Italian Studies may be obtained at: www.italianstudies.utoronto.ca
Information on the Cinema
Studies Institute may be obtained at: http://sites.utoronto.ca/cinema/.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.