The University of Kansas
Department of French and Italian
The University of Kansas seeks to fill a visiting assistant professor position expected to begin as early as January 1, 2014 in the area of 20th/21st century Italian language, literature, culture, film, or related field. This appointment is a non-tenure track, term appointment initially for the spring 2014 semester (136 days) and renewable for one additional academic year, subject to satisfactory performance. Required qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Italian studies or a related discipline is expected by the start date of the appointment; specialization in 20th/21st centuries, language, literature, culture, film or related field; significant publications or strong promise of scholarly productivity; native or near native command of Italian and English; teaching experience at the university level in North America; and demonstrated ability to direct or co-direct the Italian Summer Language Institute program in Florence, and to assist in outreach activities, such as the Tavola italiana.
For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu and click “Search Faculty Jobs” or search by *VAP Italian*. Submit online a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching experiences and interests, teaching evaluations, and a writing samples (article or chapter length, 3 MB a limit), and the contact information for three references. In addition, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent separately to Prof. Caroline Jewers, Chair, Search Committee, Department of French and Italian, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS 66045 (785 864 4056; frenital@ku.edu).
Initial review of applications will begin December 1st, and will continue as long as needed to identify a qualified pool. EOE M/F/D/V.
Crystal Hall
Assistant Professor of Italian (on leave 2013-2014)
University of Kansas
Department of French & Italian
2044E Wescoe Hall
1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045
Tel. 785-864-9063
hallc@ku.edu
