TENURE TRACK, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR POSITION IN FRENCH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. EXPERTISE IN LES FRANCOPHONIES D’AMERIQUE and experience teaching French language at all levels. Native or near-native abilities in French and English, an excellent teaching record, and significant scholarship in the specialist field. A commitment to integrate French and Francophone Studies at all levels of the curriculum required. Secondary expertise in interdisciplinary cultural studies and/or Francophone expertise (e.g. Belgium or Switzerland) that complements existing areas of specialization in the department desirable. For this position, in which the successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best possible instruction to talented undergraduates, we are particularly interested in individuals with excellent organizational skills and administrative experience. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the December 2008 MLA meeting in San Francisco.

For full consideration, send a complete application including a curriculum vitae; a letter of application describing teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a representative sample of course evaluations if available; a writing sample; and three letters of recommendation.

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