job posting

[Chistopher Barnes]

 RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures in the University of
Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Russian
Literature and Language at the rank of Assistant  Professor.  The
appointment will commence on July 1st, 2001. The successful candidate
must have a Ph.D., demonstrate promise or significant achievement in
research and publication in Russian literature, and show strong
commitment to research publication. The appointee will be expected to
teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Russian literature (both in
the original and in translation). Fields of particular interest include:

the twentieth century, Pushkin and the Golden Age, eighteenth century.
Excellent (native or near native) knowledge of Russian and English is
expected, with ability and willingness to teach language up to advanced
level if required. Competence in a second Slavic literature, comparative

literature, or literary theory, would also be considered assets. Salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send your curriculum vitae, letter of application, and arrange
for three referees to write to: Professor Christopher Barnes, Chairman,
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Toronto,
Alumni Hall, 121 St Joseph Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4. Application

deadline: January 15, 2001.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, and others who may contribute to further diversification
of ideas.

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