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The Department of French (Italian Studies) at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 50% limited-term position (10 months limited term) at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Italian Studies, effective August 1, 2016. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

All candidates would be expected to have a Ph.D., or Ph.D. in hand by the starting date preferred, as well as native or native-like fluency in Italian. Potential candidates should also have a strong research profile in Italian literature, culture or linguistics.

Experience in multimedia use in language teaching would be an asset. The selected candidate will teach at all levels of the Italian program, including courses in grammar, conversation, composition, literature, culture and civilization.

Other duties will include helping with the administration of the program.

Applications, which should include a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, evidence of teaching competence, and three confidential original letters of professional recommendation forwarded by referees under separate over, should be sent in hard copy to:

Dr. Christopher Elson,
Chair, Department of French,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Deadline for applications is 16 May 2016.

For further information, please contact Dr. Christopher Elson at celson@dal.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.