University of Toronto Assistant Professor in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Language and Literature

[Fiona Gardiner]

Dear Colleagues:

I enclose an announcement of a position available in my department, 
effective July 1, 2009. I invite those interested to apply and would I 
would be most grateful if you would draw it to the attention of 
qualified candidates.

Sincerely,

Christina E. Kramer, Chair
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Toronto.


ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - BOSNIAN/CROATIAN/SERBIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE – 
Ad #0801053

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of 
Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream Assistant Professor 
appointment in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Language, Literature and Culture 
beginning July 1, 2009.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. 
The candidate must show: expertise in South Slavic literature and 
culture, broadly defined; promise or significant achievement in research 
and publication; and demonstrated excellence in university teaching. 
Excellent (native or near native) knowledge of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian 
and of English is required.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses 
in language, literature and culture (both in the original and in 
translation). Experience teaching Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian at an English 
language university to English-speaking students is required as is 
sensitivity to heritage speakers from a diverse linguistic community. 
The candidate should be able to operate effectively in a collegial 
environment.

Interest in comparative or interdisciplinary fields, such as Slavic 
folklore, Medieval literature, film studies, or other areas of cultural 
studies, is highly desirable. Salary to be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below. 
Alternatively, candidates may send their applications in hard copy to 
the department. No e-mail applications will be accepted. Applicants are 
requested to send, either as attachments to their online applications or 
as part of the hard copy packages, a letter detailing their research and 
teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a short writing sample, and to 
have three confidential letters of recommendation sent under separate 
cover to: Professor Christina E. Kramer, Chair, Department of Slavic 
Languages and Literatures, Alumni Hall, 121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, 
Ontario M5S 1J4.

Completed applications should be received in the department by November 
17, 2008.

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 
further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

For more information about the Department of Slavic Languages and 
Literatures, please visit our home page at: http://www.utoronto.ca/slavic/

Apply Online at: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm

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