Teaching Stream Professorship in Celtic Studies The Celtic Studies ...

Teaching Stream Professorship in Celtic Studies The Celtic Studies Program, sponsored by the University of St. Michael's College, a Federated University of the University of Toronto, offers specialist, major, and minor programs of study within the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science. It provides students with an opportunity to study within an interdisciplinary undergraduate program focusing on the languages, literature, history, and culture of the Celtic peoples in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Celtic diaspora. ~ The University of St. Michael’s College seeks applicants for an appointment in this program, at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2017. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Irish language teaching from a recognized university or a PhD in an appropriate discipline, and must be prepared to teach courses - three per term, Fall and Winter - in Irish language and one or more of the following subject areas: Irish literature, history, and culture. Related and relevant teaching experience and publications is an asset.

How to Apply Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. EST on February 17, 2017, and include the following: 1. An application letter, with emphasis on teaching interests and pedagogy; 2. A curriculum vitae, including a list of past courses taught; 3. Transcripts of all graduate work (these may be informal scans, rather than official copies); 4. Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g. course evaluation statistics and/or syllabi); 5. A sample of academic writing (e.g. an article or a chapter of a book/dissertation no more than 25 pages long); 6. The names of three referees who can attest to your teaching competence in the fields required by the position. Questions about the position and applications may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Randy Boyagoda, Principal and Vice-President, University of St Michael’s College in the University of Toronto, at [email protected]. For further information about St. Michael’s College and its programs, please see https://stmikes.utoronto.ca/students/#smcprograms.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of St. Michael’s College is committed to equity in employment and diversity. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Officer at 416-926-7118 or [email protected].