Assistant Professor – French Cultural Studies

Assistant Professor – French Cultural Studies
Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

Competition No. -
A10012379

Closing Date -
Oct 30, 2007


The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies (MLCS) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor entry level in French Cultural Studies (with a specialization in Quebec Studies preferred). MLCS is particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research includes a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective with respect to twentieth/twenty-first century issues (such as globalization, environmentalism, Third World, gender, technology, and others). Teaching duties will include language, literature, and culture at undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in an appropriate field, with native proficiency in French preferred, demonstrated research competence, and strong teaching potential. Competence in other related areas such as Translation, Popular Culture, or Media would be an asset. Fluency in another language relative to MLCS would also be an asset. Experience or interest in teaching writing-intensive courses or writing across the curriculum will be considered an asset.
MLCS (http://www.mlcs.ca/) is a highly interdisciplinary department with 30 faculty where 16 languages are taught and literature, culture, applied linguistics, language and cultural studies as well as folklore are all actively pursued. The Department offers undergraduate as well as graduate programs at the MA and PhD levels in several languages, literatures and cultures. This position will both strengthen the French discipline and open the field to new possibilities.
Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the University of Alberta has earned the reputation of being one of the best universities in Canada based on our strengths in teaching, research, and services. The University of Alberta serves over 36,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs (www.ualberta.ca/). The Faculty of Arts is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus, and one of the largest research and teaching centres in western Canada (http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/). The University's main campus is located in Edmonton, the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of the province of Alberta. The Edmonton metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the country with a population of approximately one million (http://www.edmonton.ca/). Edmonton is located only a few hours drive from Banff and Jasper National Parks, which offer skiing in winter and excellent hiking and sightseeing in summer.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a letter of application describing their areas of research and teaching interests and activities, samples of publications, all university transcripts, and, if available, a teaching dossier and evaluations of teaching performance.
E-mail inquiries may be directed to: dolores.wohland@ualberta.ca; tel: (780) 492-1997; fax: (780) 492-9106.
Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the Acting Chair. Closing date: October 30, 2007. The effective date of employment will be July 1, 2008.

Applications may be forwarded to: Mail -
Dr. Marianne Henn, Acting Chair
Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
Arts 200
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E6


** Please ensure to reference Competition No. A10012379 when forwarding applications. **
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.