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forwarded, a job announcement from Toronto. For any further information please contact the Toronto Slavic Dept.<BR>
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Best<BR>
JL<BR>
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johanna Laakso<BR>
Universität Wien, Institut für Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und<BR>
Literaturwissenschaft (EVSL) | Abteilung Finno-Ugristik<BR>
Universitätscampus Spitalgasse 2-4 Hof 7, A-1090 Wien<BR>
Tel. +43 1 4277 43019, (VoIP) +43 599664 43019 | Fax +43 1 4277 9430<BR>
johanna.laakso@univie.ac.at | <a href="http://homepage.univie.ac.at/Johanna.Laakso/">http://homepage.univie.ac.at/Johanna.Laakso/</a><BR>
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<B>Antworten an: </B>LCTL coordinator <lctl@UMN.EDU><BR>
<B>Datum: </B>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:18:30 -0600<BR>
<B>An: </B><LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU><BR>
<B>Betreff: </B>Assistant Professor Toronto - Finnish Language, Literature and Culture<BR>
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Dear colleagues,<BR>
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I enclose an announcement of a position available in my department, effective July 1, 2009. I would be most grateful if you would draw it to the attention of qualified candidates. Please note the closing date of<B> March 27th, 2009.<BR>
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Sincerely,<BR>
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Christina E. Kramer<BR>
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Christina E. Kramer, Professor and Chair<BR>
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures<BR>
121 St. Joseph St. Room 431<BR>
Toronto ON M5S 1J4<BR>
416-926-1300 ext. 3221<BR>
ce.kramer@utoronto.ca<BR>
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - FINNISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE, <BR>
FINNO-UGRIC STUDIES - Ad #0900123<BR>
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The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto invites applications for a contractually limited five-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Finnish Language, Literature and Culture beginning July 1, 2009.<BR>
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The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Finnish Language, Literature, and Culture by the time of appointment. The candidate must show: expertise in teaching Finnish language, 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 Finnish and of English is required., <BR>
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Knowledge of current teaching methodologies, culture-based instruction, and use of technology is an asset as is prior teaching experience in Finnish as a second language at the University level is an asset.<BR>
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The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses in language, literature and culture (both in the original and in translation). In addition, the candidate will be expected to develop the curriculum of the Finnish Studies program, and to organize Finnish extra-curricular events.<BR>
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Interest in comparative or interdisciplinary fields, such as Finnish folklore, literature, film studies, or other areas of cultural studies, is highly desirable. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.<BR>
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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 <BR>
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:<BR>
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Professor Christina E. Kramer, Chair<BR>
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures <BR>
Alumni Hall, 121 St. Joseph Street <BR>
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4.<BR>
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Completed applications should be received in the department by March 27, 2009.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.<BR>
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For more information about the Department of Slavic Languages, please visit our home page at: <a href="http://www.utoronto.ca/slavic/.">http://www.utoronto.ca/slavic/.</a><BR>
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Apply Online at: <a href="http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm">http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm</a><BR>
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