I) A LECTURESHIP / SENIOR LECTURESHIP IN ITALIAN
Department of Italian
School of European Languages & Literatures

(Vacancy UAC.813)

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university and has
been offering courses in Italian since 1948. The Department of Italian
has an academic staff of seven who teach Italian language, literature,
film and cultural studies for BA, MA and PhD, and whose research
interests include Renaissance drama, verismo, women writers, literature
and politics, poststructuralist theory, multi-media language teaching,
and contemporary fiction and film. It is one of the larger Italian
departments in the southern hemisphere. The Department has strong links
with the Programme in Comparative Literature and the Centre for Film,
Television and Media Studies.

The University now seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (depending on
qualifications and experience) to teach Italian language, literature
and/or linguistics.

All candidates are asked to state at which level they seek appointment.
In particular, those who do not wish to be considered for a Lectureship
are asked to clearly state this in their application.

Conditions of Appointment

Qualifications
1. Applicants should hold a doctorate and have a strong record of
published research and successful teaching. Candidates with research
interests in any field will be considered, but applications from
scholars in Dante and medieval studies, nineteenth- and
twentieth-century poetry, or linguistics will be especially welcome.
Duties
2. The person appointed will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
through the Head of Department of Italian, the Director of the School of
European Languages and Literatures and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts
for such teaching, research and related duties including examining as
may be required by the Head of Department. The successful applicant
will be required to pursue research and to teach at both undergraduate
and graduate levels.
A person appointed at Senior Lecturer level should be willing to become
Head of the Department at some future date.
Salary
3. Commencing salary will be determined in accordance with
qualifications and experience within the scales for Lecturers/Senior
Lecturers. The present full-time salary scale for a Lecturer is $44,250
per annum rising to $NZ53,250 per annum by six annual increments. The
scale for a Senior Lecturer is $NZ56,500 per annum rising to, $NZ65,250
per annum by four annual increments, although this may be extended to
$NZ71,250 under exceptional circumstances.

Taking up Duties
4. The persons appointed will be expected to take up duties on 1 July
1997, or as soon as possible thereafter.
General Conditions
5. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of The University
of Auckland Academic Staff Collective Employment Contract, a summary of
which is given in the statement attached.
Closing Date for Applications
6. Applications in accordance with the Method of Application and quoting
Vacancy UAC.813 should be forwarded as soon as possible, but not later
than 31 January 1997.

Further information about this position and the Department of Italian
may be obtained by addressing questions to Laurence Simmons, Head of the
Department, Telephone 64-9-373 7599, Ext 7130, Fax 64-9-373 7483, Email:
le.simmons@auckland.ac.nz

The University has an EEO policy and welcomes applications from all
qualified persons

W B NICOLL
REGISTRAR
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND

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II) A SENIOR TUTORSHIP IN ITALIAN
(Limited Term - 3 Years)

Department of Italian
School of European Languages & Literatures
(Vacancy UAC.812)

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university and has
been offering courses in Italian since 1948. The Department of Italian
has an academic staff of seven who teach Italian language, literature,
film and cultural studies for BA, MA and PhD, and whose research
interests include Renaissance drama, verismo, women writers, literature
and politics, poststructuralist theory, multi-media language teaching,
and contemporary fiction and film. It is one of the larger Italian
departments in the southern hemisphere. The teaching of Italian language
at all levels from beginners to masters is seen as a core function of
the department. A communicative methodology is employed throughout and
increasing use is being made of the multi-media computer laboratory with
programmes developed in the department.

Conditions of Appointment

The Appointment
1. The appointment is available for a fixed term of three years from the
date of taking up duties.
Qualifications
2. Applicants are expected to have at least an MA, native, or
near-native, competence in Italian, and experience and training in
language teaching. The tutor may be asked to contribute to
language-teaching at all levels.
Duties
3. The person appointed will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
through the Head of Department of Italian, the Director of the School of
European Languages and Literatures and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts
for such teaching and related duties including examining as may be
required by the Head of Department. The successful applicant may be
required to contribute to language teaching at all levels.
Salary
3. Commencing salary will be determined in accordance with
qualifications and experience within the scales for Senior Tutors. The
present salary scale for a Senior Tutor is $NZ44,250 per annum rising to
$NZ48,750 per annum by three annual increments. In normal circumstances
a Senior Tutor whose services have proved satisfactory may apply for
promotion over the bar in the scale, salary maximum $NZ53,250 per annum.

Taking up Duties
4. The persons appointed will be expected to take up duties on 1 July
1997, or as soon as possible thereafter.
General Conditions
5. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of The University
of Auckland Academic Staff Collective Employment Contract, a summary of
which is given in the statement attached.
Closing Date for Applications
6. Applications in accordance with the Method of Application and quoting
Vacancy UAC.812 should be forwarded as soon as possible, but not later
than 31 January 1997.

Further information about this position and the Department of Italian
may be obtained by addressing questions to Laurence Simmons, Head of the
Department, Telephone 64-9-373 7599, Ext 7130, Fax 64-9-373 7483, Email:
le.simmons@auckland.ac.nz

The University has an EEO policy and welcomes applications from all
qualified persons

W B NICOLL
REGISTRAR
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND

Laurence Simmons
Head of Italian Department
Member of the Centre for Film, Television and Media Studies
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND

Phone 64 9 373 7599 x7130
Fax 64 9 308 2483
email le.simmons@auckland.ac.nz