Published by e-mail by the Classical Association of Canada/Publié par courrier électronique par la société canadienne des études classiques

President: Jonathan Edmondson (York University, Toronto)   jedmond@yorku.ca
Secretary/ Secrétaire: John Serrati (McGill University, Montreal)  secretary@cac-scec.ca
Treasurer/ Trésorier: Ingrid Holmberg (University of Victoria)   treasurer@cac-scec.ca

Applications are invited for a one year Contractually Limited Term Appointment in Religion at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

Qualifications: Ph.D. completed or near completion in an area relevant to the study of religion. The department is particularly interested in candidates who are qualified to teach courses in world religions, the method and theory of the study of religion, religion and mythology of the ancient Mediterranean world, and the history, beliefs, practices and writings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Evidence of research and teaching effectiveness, as well as an ability and willingness to teach a diverse group of courses, is required. The successful candidate will teach 5 half courses and will share responsibility for teaching surveys in large lectures and more specialized courses in smaller seminars. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UTSC is a research-intensive faculty within the University of Toronto with an interdisciplinary commitment and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Additional information on the Department can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~humdiv/index.html.

Applicants should apply online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Internet Explorer/PC required; Job Number 0900379.) Please ensure that you include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a writing sample and teaching materials. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Professor William R. Bowen, Chair, Department of Humanities, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto ON, M1C 1A4, Canada. Reference letters and large documents may also be submitted electronically to ReligionSearch@utsc.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, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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