Deadline: April 15, 2019

The School of Irish Studies at Concordia of University, Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a Limited-Term Appointment in Irish Literature for the 2019/2020 academic year. The successful applicant will be required to teach several undergraduate courses across a spectrum of Irish literary topics in the Fall and Winter semesters. This position will run from August 1, 2019 to May 14, 2020.

The School of Irish Studies offers a degree program in Irish Studies at the undergraduate level, as well as a Minor and Certificate in Irish Studies. Annually, twenty or more courses are offered in twelve disciplines, attracting a total enrolment of more than a thousand students. For more information on the School, go to www.concordia.ca/irishstudies.

QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must possess a PhD in Irish literature. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.

APPLICATIONS

Applications should consist of the following items, in the given order, as a single PDF:

* · a cover letter;

* · a current curriculum vitae;

* · a statement of teaching philosophy/interests;

* · evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations; syllabi; samples of student work).

The PDF should be sent to Matina Skalkogiannis, Assistant to the Principal at the School of Irish Studies (irishstudies@concordia.ca) with the subject heading Irish Studies LTA position.

Important: In addition, applicants must arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to same email address (Subject: Reference for [Candidate’s Name]) or mailed to the department to arrive by April 15, 2019 and addressed to:

Dr. Michael Kenneally, Principal School of Irish Studie Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve West, H 1001 Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 Canada

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Michael Kenneally (michael.kenneally@concordia.ca).