European university jobs from US/Canadian institution

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Some of my former classmates and I were discussing the possibility of finding a job on the European job market.  I was wondering what the prospects were for a U.S. graduate to obtain a job at a European institution and what criteria needed to be met in order to obtain such a job?  I would assume language ability would be important, publications in European conferences, and some networking and contacts within European universities would be a good place to start.  My personal interest in possibility working in Europe stems both from my personal interest in the region and the fact that I study migration issues and Europe would be an excellent place to pursue such research.

 

Thanks everyone.