FW: CORRECTION: Assistant Professor - Finnish Language, Literature and Culture

Fri Feb 27 21:48:00 UTC 2009

Dear All,

forwarded, a corrected version of the job announcement sent earlier.

Best
JL
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johanna Laakso
Universität Wien, Institut für Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und
Literaturwissenschaft (EVSL) | Abteilung Finno-Ugristik
Universitätscampus Spitalgasse 2-4 Hof 7, A-1090 Wien
Tel. +43 1 4277 43019, (VoIP) +43 599664 43019 | Fax +43 1 4277 9430
johanna.laakso at univie.ac.at | http://homepage.univie.ac.at/Johanna.Laakso/

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Datum: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:41:09 -0600
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Betreff: CORRECTION: Assistant Professor - Finnish Language, Literature and
Culture

Dear colleagues,

My apologies, the previous job advertisement was sent out without
some important information. Please disregard that version and
substitute the attached version.

Many thanks,
Christina E. Kramer

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Christina E. Kramer, Professor and Chair
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
121 St. Joseph St. Room 431
Toronto ON M5S 1J4
416-926-1300 ext. 3221
ce.kramer at utoronto.ca

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - FINNISH  LANGUAGE,  LITERATURE AND CULTURE
FINNO-UGRIC STUDIES - Ad #0900123

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interest in comparative or interdisciplinary fields, such as Finnish
folklore, literature, film studies,  or other areas of cultural
studies,  is highly  desirable. Evidence of excellence in teaching
and research is required. 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 March 27,
2009.

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, 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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