Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies

The Department of Modern Languages and Literature invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorship in French and Francophone Studies with emphasis on Caribbean Studies and/or Literature of the Maghreb and/or Beur literature, beginning Fall 2009. Ph.D in French and Francophone Studies required. Applicants must have native or near-native proficiency in French and English and be prepared to teach a wide range of language, literature, and culture classes to undergraduates. The successful candidate must have a clear commitment to research and a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary studies. Teaching load is two courses per semester. Lehigh University is a private, research-extensive institution in southeast Pennsylvania. The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. Send letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to Marie-Sophie Armstrong, French Search Committee, MLL Department, Lehigh University, 9 W. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Materials should be received by Nov. 15, 2008.