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Dear Colleagues, The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a 5 year contractually limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Italian Studies. Please find below and attached the official announcement. Best regards, Salvatore Bancheri Chair, Dept. of Italian Studies, University of Toronto ================ Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term (Professoriate) – Italian Studies   The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a 5 year contractually limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Italian Studies in one or more of the following fields, with a specialization in Italian Pedagogy: Language Teaching and Learning, Second Language Acquisition, and Sociolinguistics. Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of Semiotics and/or Romance Philology are also an asset. The position start date is July 1, 2017.   Applicants must have earned a PhD in any of the relevant fields mentioned above by the appointment date, or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate must show evidence of excellence in research and teaching, and significant experience in coordinating Italian courses at the university level. Excellence in research will be demonstrated by publications in top ranked and field relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Native or near-native proficiency in Italian (i.e., ability to teach in Italian in the undergraduate and graduate programs) and a strong command of oral and written English are required.   The successful applicant will teach in the Italian undergraduate programs and engage in the experiential learning activities offered in the Department. S/he will undertake graduate teaching and supervision, as a member of the Graduate Department of Italian Studies at the St. George campus. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research.   Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.   For more information on the Department of Language Studies, UTM please visit us at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/department-language-studies.    Application Information: For further details and to apply online please visit https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1601009. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (i.e. teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, teaching philosophy, etc.), a statement outlining current and future research interests (written in Italian), and copies of representative publications. All application materials should be submitted online. Please direct questions to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.. The application deadline is October 31st, 2016.   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.   Arrangements should be made for three recent letters of reference, which must comment on the applicant’s research and teaching abilities, to be addressed to Professor Emmanuel Nikiema, Chair of the Search Committee, and sent directly by the referee to Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.. Please ensure the candidate’s name and “Italian Search” are included in the subject line and that letters are on letterhead, signed and scanned. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.   As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.   All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.