Assistant Professor of Romance Languages (French), Bowdoin College
The Department of Romance Languages at Bowdoin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in French beginning in fall 2013 at the assistant professor level. The Department seeks candidates with a research focus on any area of French literature and culture of the 19th through 21st centuries. Preference will be given to those who can teach broadly within this time frame. Candidates whose interests connect to film and media studies, or diaspora studies, or Francophone literatures and cultures outside of the Caribbean are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The normal teaching expectation is four courses per year ranging from language courses to upper-level seminars. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French. Ph.D. must be in hand upon beginning appointment.
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit letter of application, C.V., evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g. teaching evaluations), and the names of three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on November 9th and continue until the position is filled.
Please see http://www.bowdoin.edu/french/faculty-search/ for further information on the French program and the position.
A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 30% students of color, 4% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.
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