Poste de "Lecturer" en linguistique francaise

Department of French, UofT – Lecturer position (limited term)

Description
The Department of French at the University of Toronto invites application for a two-year  limited term teaching-stream position at the rank of Lecturer, effective July 1st, 2010 to June 30th, 2012.

The Department is seeking applicants in French linguistics with a specialization in generative syntax and a secondary specialization in generative morphology and/or semantics. Demonstrated interest in sociolinguistics and second language teaching 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.

The candidate must be a native or near native speaker of French, be able to work in an English speaking environment and hold a Ph.D. in French Studies with a specialization in Linguistics or a Ph.D. in Linguistics. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in introductory linguistics, syntax, morphology and/or semantics. The successful candidate will also coordinate tutorials and train and supervise teaching assistants.  Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The deadline for applications is April 26th 2010.  Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier containing a list of courses taught, course syllabi and course evaluations and an example of published work. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly 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. At least one of these three letters must directly address the candidate's teaching ability.  If you are unable to apply online (or alternatively have large documents to send), please submit your application and other materials to the above-mentioned address.

More information on the University of Toronto and the Department of French can be found on the University's website: http://www.utoronto.ca.

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, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.