Poste de lecteur en langue et littérature françaises à Connecticut College

Connecticut College, Department of French: Lecturer (full-time). Beginning Fall 2010, initial 2-year appointment, renewable.

The Department of French invites applications for a full time lecturer position in French language and literature. Specialization open, with a preference for 18^th c or 19^th c. The teaching load of 6 courses per year includes language courses at all levels, as well as intermediate and advanced literature courses. Native or near-native fluency in French. Minimum qualification is an M.A., but a Ph.D. is preferred.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity.

Lecturers are voting members of the faculty and vital contributors to their departments. Their teaching load is 3/3. Lecturer appointments begin with a two-year period; upon successful reviews, the next two appointments are for three and five years, followed by subsequent five-year periods. Lecturers are eligible to apply for College funding to support study, research and travel.

Applications received by November 15th will receive full consideration. Candidates should send a letter of application, CV, a statement describing teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of reference to:

James Austin, Search Committee Chair

French Department, Campus Box 5284

Connecticut College

270 Mohegan Avenue.

New London, CT 06320-4196

USA

Questions can be directed to: james.austin@conncoll.edu