Asst. Prof. & Lecturer (Toronto - 2011)

• Lecturer (Limited Term Appointment) French Literature, University of Toronto, St. George Campus - #1100591
• Lecturer (Limited Term Appointment) French Language, University of Toronto, St. George Campus - #1100588
• Assistant Professor (Contractually Limited Term Appointment) – French Linguistics, University of Toronto, St. George Campus - #1100592

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Lecturer (Limited Term Appointment) French Literature, University of Toronto, St. George Campus - #1100591

Description:
The Department of French at the University of Toronto invites applications for a limited-term teaching-stream position in French Literature. The position will be at the rank of Lecturer, beginning August 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2014.

The successful candidate must be a native or near native speaker of French, be able to work in an English-speaking environment, and hold a PhD in French Literature or an appropriate related discipline. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in Québecois literature, contemporary French women's literature, Québecois and/or French cultural studies, and advanced FSL courses.  Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department is seeking applicants with a specialization in Québecois literature with a secondary specialization in contemporary French women's literature. The ability to teach 19th-century French literature, literary theory, French cultural studies, and/or advanced French as a second language (FSL) courses would be an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong knowledge of the fields mentioned above, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

We strongly encourage you to apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application and other materials to Professor Parth Bhatt, Chair, Department of French, 50 St. Joseph Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1J4, or by email to french.chair@utoronto.ca. Applicants should submit the following compiled in a single PDF file:

1) a cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a teaching dossier containing a list of French literature, cultural studies, and FSL courses taught, course syllabi, and teaching evaluations; and
4) the names and email addresses of three referees

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation addressing their teaching abilities sent directly to the Department. Complete applications are due no later than Friday, July 15, 2011; however, this search will remain open until filled. Please address any questions to Marjorie Rolando, Assistant to the Chair, at marjorie.rolando@utoronto.ca with the subject line: "LTL French literature – (your full name)".

More information on the University of Toronto (www.utoronto.ca) and the Department of French (www.french.utoronto.ca) can be found on their respective websites.

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 the further diversification of ideas.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Lecturer (Limited Term Appointment) French Language, University of Toronto, St. George Campus - #1100588

Description:
The Department of French at the University of Toronto invites applications for a limited-term teaching-stream position in French Language. The position will be at the rank of Lecturer, beginning August 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2013. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching French as a Second Language as well as experience in coordinating FSL courses.

The successful candidate must be a native or near native speaker of both French and English, and hold a PhD in French Studies or appropriate related discipline. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in French as a second language (all levels), French cultural studies, and comparative English-French stylistics. The successful candidate will also coordinate one or more of the department's FSL courses and train and supervise teaching assistants. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We strongly encourage you to apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm.  If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application and other materials to Professor Parth Bhatt, Chair, Department of French, 50 St. Joseph Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1J4, or by email to french.chair@utoronto.ca. Applicants should submit the following compiled in a single PDF file:

1) a cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a teaching dossier containing a list of FSL and related courses taught, course syllabi, and teaching evaluations; and
4) the names and email addresses of three referees

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation addressing their teaching abilities sent directly to the Department. Complete applications are due no later than Wednesday, June 29, 2011; however, this search will remain open until filled. Please address any questions to Marjorie Rolando, Assistant to the Chair, at marjorie.rolando@utoronto.ca with the subject line: "LTL French language – (your full name)".

More information on the University of Toronto (www.utoronto.ca) and the Department of French (www.french.utoronto.ca) can be found on their respective websites.

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 the further diversification of ideas.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ***

Assistant Professor (Contractually Limited Term Appointment) – French Linguistics, University of Toronto, St. George Campus - #1100592

Description:
The Department of French at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Contractually Limited Term Appointment in French Linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.

The successful candidate must be a native or near native speaker of French, be able to work in an English-speaking environment, and hold a PhD in French Studies with a specialization in Linguistics or a PhD in Linguistics. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in introductory linguistics, second language acquisition and bilingualism, and quantitative & experimental methods. The successful candidate will also coordinate tutorials and train and supervise teaching assistants. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department is seeking applicants with a specialization in second language acquisition. The ability to teach sociolinguistics, phonology & phonetics, and/or generative syntax would be an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong knowledge of the fields mentioned above, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Evidence of an established or emerging record of scholarly accomplishment and promise required.

We strongly encourage you to apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm.  If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application to Professor Parth Bhatt, Chair, Department of French, 50 St. Joseph Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1J4, or by email to french.chair@utoronto.ca.  Applicants should submit the following compiled in a single PDF file:

1) a cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a teaching dossier containing a list of courses taught, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and the detailed description of a possible research-oriented course intended for fourth-year undergraduate majors and specialists;
4) an example of published work; and
5) the names and email addresses of three referees

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Department.  At least one of these three letters must address directly the candidate's teaching ability. Complete applications are due no later than Friday, July 15, 2011; however, this search will remain open until filled.  Please address any questions to Ms. Marjorie Rolando, Assistant to the Chair, at marjorie.rolando@utoronto.ca with subject line: "CLTA French linguistics – (your full name)".

More information on the University of Toronto (www.utoronto.ca) and the Department of French (www.french.utoronto.ca) can be found on their respective websites.

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 the further diversification of ideas.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.