Assistant Professor - Department of French and Francophone Studies (Pennsylvania State University)

Assistant Professor

Department of French and Francophone Studies

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a specialist at the assistant professor level in one or more contemporary literatures of the francophone world— Africa (any regions), the Caribbean, the Middle East, North America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia—for our instructional mission to vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs offering specializations in literature and civilization. We are especially (but not exclusively) interested in literary and theoretical issues related to identity, transnationalism, and performance media.

Applications received by November 13, 2009, will be considered for MLA interviews; those arriving later will be accepted until the position is filled. Electronic submission of application strongly preferred. Send cover letter, C.V., and dossier (or contact information for 3 references) to lmd3@psu.edu. If you cannot submit your application electronically, you can mail it to Bénédicte Monicat, Head, Department of French and Francophone Studies, 237 Burrowes Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.