The Department of French and Italian in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies with a specialization in Black France. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2023. We understand “Black France” broadly as a multi-centered network including all former and current territories of France. While research specialization may be focused on a single geographic area and time period, comparative and transhistorical expertise is highly desirable. We seek a scholar whose work ideally furthers a re-thinking of the discipline of French and Francophone studies, bringing a Global Black Studies perspective to examining the Francophone world, and the flow of ideas, representations (literary, visual, etc.), languages, and peoples among Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Preference will be given to candidates with proven interdisciplinary interests in fields such as African studies, Afro-European studies, Caribbean studies, comparative colonial or postcolonial studies, diaspora studies, environmental studies, screen media/popular culture studies, gender and sexuality studies, the digital humanities, disability studies, or performance studies.
We seek a colleague who will: develop General Education courses in English (especially for the required Race, Gender and Ethnic Diversity Foundation category) that appeal to a diverse student body; contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives across campus relating to their research and teaching areas; and contribute to our PhD programs. Teaching duties include literary and cultural studies courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in French and English, including the opportunity to run a summer study abroad program.
Qualifications :
Native or near-native proficiency in French and English; PhD in French and Francophone studies or a related field required at time of appointment (August 15, 2023). The Department values diversity, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented minorities.
Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
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Application Instructions :
Apply to Academic Jobs Online. A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample in English or French, research, teaching, and diversity statements, and three letters of reference. The diversity statement should articulate your demonstrated commitments and capacities to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach and engagement. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Margaret C. Flinn, flinn.62@osu.edu.
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