Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year Sessional Assistant Professor position in German Studies to commence July 1, 2015. Applicants must have a PhD in any field relevant to German Studies. Applicants should provide evidence of research activity and have experience in teaching German language and culture courses at the university level. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching of language courses and interdisciplinary culture courses at all levels and will be asked to coordinate the lower level language courses. Applicants must show evidence of excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching at the university level. The appointment carries a teaching load of three full courses or the equivalent. Native or near-native fluency in German and English is required.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A., Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Applicants should submit, in hard copy, a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly. A current record of relevant publications would be desirable. Apply to: Professor Diana Spokiene, Chair, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, South 559 Ross Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.
The deadline for applications is February 27, 2015. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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