Hidai Bregu Visiting Endowed Chair for Albanian Studies

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Academic Year 2019-2020 Responsibilities

The Department of Modern Languages at DePaul University invites applications for the inaugural Hidai Bregu Visiting Endowed Chair for Albanian Studies, a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate exceptional achievement as a scholar, teacher, or professional in one or more areas related to the study of Albanian language and culture.

The Endowed Chair will be responsible for maintaining an active research program in an area related to Albanian Studies; teaching 4-6 quarter-length courses per year in her/his field of expertise, Albanian Studies, and/or Albanian Language; and service to the Department of Modern Languages and the university. Additionally, the first Hidai Bregu Visiting Endowed Chair will have the rare opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the field of Albanian Studies by leading the development of a program from its inception. The balance of responsibilities among research, teaching, and service will be determined on an individual basis. The successful applicant should be able to teach effectively in Albanian and English.

Required Qualifications

We seek an individual who will enhance the university and the department’s commitment to representing a rich diversity of faculty and research interests. We seek candidates whose expertise would complement the existing strengths of the department and the university, especially with regard to the university’s urban, Vincentian mission, including those whose work crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Specializations may include (but are not limited to):

• Albanian, Albanian diaspora, or Albanian-American literature, film, theater, creative writing, or other cultural production, including both scholars and artists;
• religious studies, history, anthropology, sociology, economics, urban studies, media studies, or political science of Albania, the Albanian language, the Albanian diaspora, or Albanian-Americans;
• linguistics, including morphosyntax, semantics/pragmatics, phonology, typology, history of Albanian; sociolinguistics, language contact, or applied linguistics (including L2/Ln acquisition) focused on Albanian or the Albanian diaspora;
• comparative literature, translation, cultural studies, feminist/gender theory, ethnic studies or other area studies with a focus on Albania, the Albanian language, or the Albanian diaspora.

Appointment of the Hidai Bregu Visiting Endowed Chair will be made for a period of two years, with the possibility of extending the position for up to a maximum of five years, contingent on positive annual reviews. Appointments at the rank of full professor are most desirable but not required.

We seek candidates from within and beyond academia with a commitment to undergraduate education, experience working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural student population. We particularly seek candidates who mirror the diversity of the university and its surrounding urban community, and we specifically solicit applications from women, people of color, and individuals from other historically under-represented groups.

Applicants should submit electronically
•a curriculum vitae,
•a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and a plan for research or creative activities during the appointment period [Please submit this information under Cover Letter.],
•evidence of scholarly or creative achievement [Please submit this information under Other Document.],
•and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2019 and the position will remain open until filled. The appointment is to begin September 2019.

Preferred Qualifications Posting Number Full-time Faculty 271Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference Contact Info
4. Other Document

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