Assistant Professor of French 18th Century

The French Department at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 18th-C. studies to begin July 1, 2009.  Candidates should hold the Ph. D. and have a well-defined teaching and research program in French 18th-C. studies with interdisciplinary interests in one or more fields that speak to the major cultural movements of the period, e.g., Enlightenment philosophy; evolving scientific discourses; (post)colonial studies, the role of women in the formation of national identity; economic theory and the rise of the bourgeoisie.  While experience in directing programs abroad is not required, the position may include the opportunity for involvement in the department's Institut d'Etudes françaises d'Avignon.  Candidates must have demonstrated teaching excellence and be able to teach a broad range of courses (from beginning to graduate level) in French literature, language, and culture from a multi-disciplinary perspective.  Native or near-native fluency and firm commitment to language teaching at all levels are essential.  Please send letter of application with c.v., statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, sample syllabi, a writing sample and at least three current letters of reference to Chair of French Search, Department of French, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899.  For full consideration materials must be received by November 7, 2008.

Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women who share an intense intellectual commitment, a self-directed and purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make meaningful contributions to the world. Bryn Mawr comprises an undergraduate college with 1,200 students, as well as coeducational graduate schools in some humanities, sciences, and social work. The College participates in a consortium together with Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.