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Associate Professor/Professor- Polish History

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Associate Professor Professor- Polish History Description: Description: The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Polish History. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will also be named the Konstanty Reynert Chair of Polish Studies for a five- year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in History or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Specialists of all areas and eras of Polish History are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research programme. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications with top-ranked presses and in field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conference, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. Other News Associate Professor/Professor- Polish History • June 20, 2025 Photo Highlights from the PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 6, 2025 2025 Conference Program – PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 5, 2025 EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION • March 27, 2025 1 2 3 … 47 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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Photo Highlights from the PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Photo Highlights from the PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference Columbia University, June 6 – 7, 2025 New York City Day 1 Day 2 Other News Photo Highlights from the PIASA Annual Polish Studies Conference • June 6, 2025 EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION • March 27, 2025 Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl • March 19, 2025 DIMENSIONS – Janusz Obst exhibition • March 4, 2025 1 2 3 … 46 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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A New Project for the year of 2025

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events CONTACT A new project for the year of 2025 2025 PIASA Project We are proud to announce that PIASA has received grant from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland for the year of 2025 and is starting a New Project entitled: “Preservation, development, digitization and promotion of the PIASA collection – stage V “. This year’s project involves the development, preservation, digitization, and publication of additional collections from the PIASA archives, which depict the experiences of Poles in emigration and represent Poland’s cultural heritage abroad. The results will be made widely accessible through unrestricted online access to the scanned collections and enhanced by a new AI-powered OCR module for document reading. The initiative will also include academic events such as a conference at Columbia University, an exhibition at the Institute’s headquarters, a guidebook publication on Polish traces in New York, school lessons and workshops linked to anniversaries declared by the Polish Parliament, as well as narrated recordings based on the most compelling documents identified through research. The project will be complemented by social media posts promoting the collections and disseminating knowledge among the Polish diaspora, particularly during Polish Heritage Month in the U.S., along with articles in traditional press outlets. Projekt PIASA 2025

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EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT EVERLASTING by Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski curated by Joanna M. Wezyk Brandon Bravo Brandon Bravo, a Puerto Rican-Ecuadorian artist immersed in the vibrant cultural landscape of New Jersey, delves into the intricate layers of his identity and heritage through his captivating artwork. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the dynamic global milieu, Bravo navigates the complexities of American identity and the enduring legacies of colonization, both within the United States and beyond. His art serves as a profound exploration of the dualities inherent in his existence – the tension between his American upbringing and the profound knowledge of his familial origins and journey. Employing the technique of mise-en-scène, Bravo skillfully constructs narratives within his compositions, inviting viewers to embark on immersive journeys through his unique perspective. Each piece is a testament to his mastery of storytelling, seamlessly weaving together elements of music, personal anecdotes, and cultural symbolism. Grounded in classical art principles, Bravo’s technique is a fusion of tradition and innovation. Through methods such as wet-on-wet and glazing, he meticulously builds layers of paint to imbue his works with depth and richness. Residing and creating in New Jersey, Bravo is not only a dedicated artist but also the co-founder and content curator of BOKEH, a platform dedicated to amplifying emerging artistic voices. With his boundary-pushing style and unwavering commitment to artistic exploration, Bravo’s oeuvre offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective for enthusiasts seeking to engage with contemporary art. For more visit: https://www.brandonbravo.com/ Mark Butfiloski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markybutts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mk2studiopro Opening Night April 25, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM PIASA Galleryat the Polish Institute of Arts and SciencesApril 19th to May 27th, 2025 RSVP Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm Other News EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION • March 27, 2025 Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl • March 19, 2025 WEBINAR – Misinformation and the American Pivot on Ukraine WEBINAR – Misinformation and the American Pivot on Ukraine • March 5, 2025 WEBINAR – Private Parts, Public Discourse: Insights And Updates In Women’s Pelvic Health WEBINAR – Private Parts, Public Discourse: Insights And Updates In Women’s Pelvic Health • February 17, 2025 1 2 3 … 46 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland About this author John S. Micgiel has served as director of the Institute on East Central Europe, associate director of the Harriman Institute, executive director of the Institute for the Study of Europe, and adjunct professor of international and public affairs—all at Columbia University. He is past president of the Kosciuszko Foundation, which promotes cultural exchange between the United States and Poland. In 2011 he received the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, an award honoring service to the Polish-American community. Now retired from Columbia, Micgiel teaches at the University of Warsaw. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl APRIL 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM 208 E 30th Street New York, NY 10016 RSVP: piasany@gmail.com or 212-686-4164 RSVP Aleksander Motyl He is one of the most outstanding American political scientists, Sovietologists, and specialists in Ukrainian studies. His work also focuses on nationalism, revolutions, and empires. He is one of the most well-known Americans of Ukrainian descent. He was born in New York into a Ukrainian family from Lviv that managed to escape from the Soviet Union. He graduated from the prestigious Jesuit Regis High School in Manhattan and studied history at Columbia University (1975), where he later earned a Ph.D. in political science (1984). He has taught at Columbia University, Lehigh University, and Harvard University and is currently a professor of political science at Rutgers University in Newark. He is the author of numerous books as well as a poet and painter. Other News EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION EVERLASTING Christopher Brandon and Mark Butfiloski EXHIBITION • March 27, 2025 Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl • March 19, 2025 WEBINAR – Misinformation and the American Pivot on Ukraine WEBINAR – Misinformation and the American Pivot on Ukraine • March 5, 2025 WEBINAR – Private Parts, Public Discourse: Insights And Updates In Women’s Pelvic Health WEBINAR – Private Parts, Public Discourse: Insights And Updates In Women’s Pelvic Health • February 17, 2025 1 2 3 … 46 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library Current Events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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DIMENSIONS – Janusz Obst exhibition

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT DIMENSIONS by Janusz Obst JANUSZ OBST is a classically trained artist from Zamosc, Poland, where he was born in 1946. As a young marine, he traveled the world, having spent much of his young adult life in Europe, China, Africa, and India. It was in India where he was captivated by sculpture, and for the last three decades, he has focused his work on bas-relief. His art permeates the interaction between the history of civilization, individual fate, current social and community-based issues, and his unfaltering interest in the interpersonal relations within the context of the modern world. Opening Night March 21, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM PIASA Townhouse on 208 E 30th St. in Manhattan Other News Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl Quo Vadis, Ukraina? Evening with Prof. Alexander Motyl • March 19, 2025 WEBINAR – Misinformation and the American Pivot on Ukraine WEBINAR – Misinformation and the American Pivot on Ukraine • March 5, 2025 DIMENSIONS – Janusz Obst exhibition DIMENSIONS – Janusz Obst exhibition • March 4, 2025 PROJECT EAGLE – book talk with John S. Micgiel PROJECT EAGLE – book talk with John S. Micgiel • February 17, 2025 1 2 3 … 45 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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PROJECT EAGLE – book talk with John S. Micgiel

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PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT PROJECT EAGLE: The Top Secret OSS Operation That Sent Polish Spies Behind Enemy Lines During World War 2 Author’s Evening And Book Signing After the Battle of the Bulge—which had begun with a German attack that American intelligence failed to anticipate—the Office of Strategic Service (OSS), forerunner of the CIA, revamped its intelligence operations in Europe. Confronted with staff shortages and needing native language speakers, the OSS decided to enlist the cooperation of volunteers from occupied countries for intelligence-gathering operations. As part of Project Eagle, Polish soldiers were recruited and trained to go behind the lines of the Third Reich. Project Eagle tells this fascinating World War II story of intelligence and espionage that until now has been hidden away in the archives of the OSS.The OSS had worked with Polish exiles throughout the war, but Project Eagle would mark a new and dramatic chapter in their cooperation. In early 1945, American intelligence recruited thirty-two Poles—a unique group of men who had been forcibly conscripted into the German Wehrmacht, were captured in France and Italy, and were pulled from Allied prisoner of war camps. They were then trained in intelligence gathering as well as espionage to assist the Allies in their invasion of Germany. Not long after—in March 1945—they parachuted behind enemy lines, equipped only with falsified documents and radios. For six weeks, up until Germany’s surrender, the Polish spy teams roved Germany, assisting ground commanders and providing counterintelligence assistance. About this author John S. Micgiel has served as director of the Institute on East Central Europe, associate director of the Harriman Institute, executive director of the Institute for the Study of Europe, and adjunct professor of international and public affairs—all at Columbia University. He is past president of the Kosciuszko Foundation, which promotes cultural exchange between the United States and Poland. In 2011 he received the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, an award honoring service to the Polish-American community. Now retired from Columbia, Micgiel teaches at the University of Warsaw. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. March 6, 2025 6:00 PM PIASA Townhouse on 208 E 30th St. in Mahattan RSVP on email: piasany@gmail.com or via link below: RSVP Other News WEBINAR – Private Parts, Public Discourse: Insights And Updates In Women’s Pelvic Health WEBINAR – Private Parts, Public Discourse: Insights And Updates In Women’s Pelvic Health • February 17, 2025 PROJECT EAGLE – book talk with John S. Micgiel PROJECT EAGLE – book talk with John S. Micgiel • February 17, 2025 CALL FOR PAPERS extended to March 1 CALL FOR PAPERS extended to March 1 • February 2, 2025 PIASA 2024 Awards Announement PIASA 2024 Awards Announement • January 1, 2025 1 2 3 … 45 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

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