Tenure-track position beginning Fall 2015, University of Maine, Farmington.
Teaching load 3/3. Primary teaching responsibilities in French and in International and Global Studies, with some participation in General Education. The ideal candidate is a generalist in Francophone studies. Interest in Francophone Africa and/or contemporary postcolonial issues a plus. Position includes the opportunity to develop new study abroad programs, and UMF encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and teaching. Strong commitment to and enthusiasm for undergraduate language teaching required, along with demonstrated promise of scholarly excellence and native or near-native fluency in French and in English. PhD required for tenure, along with an active research agenda. Send letter, vita, evidence of excellence in college teaching, and at least three letters of recommendation by November 20 to French Search Chair, Dr. Clint Bruce, via MLA Interfolio. UMF is an undergraduate public liberal arts college, rated one of “America’s Best Colleges” (U.S. News & World Report). For more information, visit www.farmington.edu. AA/EEO employer.
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The University: Established in 1864 as Maine's first public institution of higher education, with historic and continued strength in teacher education and a contemporary role as Maines public liberal arts college, the University of Maine at Farmington offers undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, teacher education, and human services. A commitment to sustainability informs all facilities projects, including our LEED-certified Education Center, the Emery Community Arts Center, which opened in fall, 2011 and our 80 geothermal well field which came on-line fall, 2013. UMF has the highest graduation rates in the University of Maine System. UMF is a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, which includes twenty-six public colleges and universities dedicated to the liberal arts tradition and quality undergraduate education. The Farmington area is rich in cultural offerings and recreational opportunities. The natural beauty of its mountains, lakes, woods, and streams draws people to the region. Please check out our home page at: www.umf.maine.edu.