Saturday, October 27, 2007

harvard university

http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000524513-01&pg=s&cc=



Position:
Assistant or Associate Professor in Italian Studies
Salary: $50,000 to less than $80,000
Institution: Harvard University
Location: Massachusetts
Date posted: 10/8/2007
Application deadline: 11/30/2007

Harvard University
Assistant or Associate Professorship in Italian Studies
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures


The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant or tenure-track associate professor in Italian Studies. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2008. Teaching duties will include four courses a year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Native or near-native fluency in Italian, a strong doctoral record in Italian Studies, college-level teaching experience, and evidence of scholarly activity are all required. A special interest in cultural studies, cultural history, women's and gender studies, or film and visual studies is preferred, but any field of specialization will be considered.

Candidates should send a letter of application, a CV, and the names of three referees to: Prof. Francesco Erspamer, Italian Junior Search Committee, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Boylston Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 02138, by November 30, 2007.

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.




Contact Information:

Dr. Francesco Erspamer
Romance Languages and Literatures
Harvard University
Boylston Hall 4th floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA