Assistant Professor Position in Medieval French Language and Literature

The University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure track position in French commencing July 1, 2008. The Department of French is seeking applicants in the area of Medieval French Language and Literature. An interest in Romance Philology would be an asset. Duties will include teaching at both the Graduate and Undergraduate levels. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in French Studies or a closely related discipline with specialization in Medieval Studies and an excellent record of scholarly research and publication in this field. Applicants must also have a strong teaching record and native or near-native fluency in the French language, as well as a working knowledge of English. Applicants should ask three referees to send a letter of recommendation under separate cover to the address below. These letters must be received by the deadline for receipt of applications. Applicants should also send their curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a copy of recent publications, and a statement outlining current and future research interests to: Professor Parth Bhatt, Chair, Department of French, University of Toronto, 50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1J4. The closing date for receipt of applications is November 16th 2007.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We offer opportunities to work in a range of collaborative Programs including Aboriginal, Book History and Print Culture, Book and Media Studies, Canadian, African, Caribbean, ethno-cultural, sexual diversity, gender and women's studies.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.