Assistant Professor of French – Contemporary French or Francophone Cultures (USA)

Assistant Professor of French – Contemporary French or Francophone Cultures (USA)

The Department of French and Italian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position in the teaching of contemporary French or francophone cultures, starting August 26, 2013. (http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_074841.html) Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Participation in undergraduate curricular design, and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level will be included in the position. Additional specialization in other historical periods of French literature, in SLA or an equivalent field will be considered. Interest in digital humanities will also be considered. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in French, demonstrated scholarly promise and proven commitment to excellence in teaching.  Applicants should be proficient in developing electronic media for culture and literature courses. Teaching experience preferred with use of electronic media.

Send letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to:

French Search Committee (PVL # 74841-Vatan)Department of French and Italian

University of Wisconsin-Madison

618 Van Hise

1220 Linden Drive

Madison, WI 53706

USA

Review of materials will commence upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2012.

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A background check will be required prior to start of employment.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.