The Faculty of General Studies has a tenure track position in Heritage, which is our set of interdisciplinary courses on the history of ideas and Western thought. Here is the official ad: -- The Faculty of General Studies invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. As deeply committed to innovative and excellent teaching as it is to the highest standards of interdisciplinary scholarship, General Studies is a vibrant non-departmental Faculty offering courses to approximately 800 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The position will begin July 1, 1999. It is focused on an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to the main ideas and issues of Western Civilization. The foundational course to be taught by the applicant is a formal requirement of many degree programs and is meant to provide students with the tools for success (critical thinking, writing skills) in their university careers. The key quality of the successful applicant is an ability to challenge the minds of students in a large classroom setting. A complementary interest in non-Western Civilizations, Canadian Studies, Urban Studies or Leisure and Tourism would be an asset. A Ph.D. is required. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications, including a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, recent publications, and the names of three referees, should be sent by January 11, 1999, to: Dr. Beverly Rasporich, Acting Dean, Faculty of General Studies, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta. Tel: (403) 220-5885 Fax: (403 220-0068 -- Sorry for posting this so late. Because it is not a writing/rhetoric position, I didn't think of posting it to CASLL, but Cathy reminded me that there might be some about-to-graduate students in our field who might be interested in an interdisciplinary position of this type. Certainly a strong background in history and theory of rhetoric would be a good jumping-off point for the Heritage program. If you are interested, fax us at the above number with a statement of interest and get the rest of the application in as soon as you can after that. -- Doug Brent Co-ordinator, Undergraduate Program in Communications Studies Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Faculty Affairs Faculty of General Studies, University of Calgary (403) 220-5458 Fax: (403) 282-6716 http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dabrent