Assistant Professor of French: Early Modern French Literature and Culture

Assistant Professor of French:Early Modern French Literature and Culture

Applications are invited for atenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2009, subject to final budgetaryapproval.

The Department is seeking a specialist in Early Modern French Literatureand Culture, with emphasis on the Enlightenment, who has bridging interests inone or more of the following areas: philosophy, historiography, science,aesthetics, and popular culture. An interest in the impact of French thought ofthe period on modern European culture would be an asset.

Thesuccessful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in thefield of specialization, and occasionally French language courses at theundergraduate level. He or she will be expected to maintain an active programof research, teaching and service. We seek outstanding candidates who willcomplement existing strengths within the Department and in programs and unitssuch as European Studies, Philosophy, History, Gender Studies, ComparativeLiterature and Art History.

A completed PhD (or solidindication of imminent completion) in French Literature is required.Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French, preferably with agood command of English, and are expected to demonstrate potential for highquality research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applications must include: a letter of application, acurriculum vitae, a description of current and future research and teaching interests,evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of written work, and threeconfidential letters of reference (either included in the application, or sentunder separate cover) OR the names and addresses of three referees.

Applications and inquiries shouldbe addressed to:

Dr. André Lamontagne

Professor and Head

Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

The University of British Columbia

797-1873 East Mall

Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1

Phone: 604-822-5746 / Fax: 604-822-6675

E-mail: fhis-head@mail.arts.ubc.ca

Completed applications must bereceived by December 1st, 2008. Emailedapplications will not be accepted.

UBC hires on the basis ofmerit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualifiedcandidates to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be givenpriority. Salary will be commensuratewith qualifications and experience.

For more information on the department, visit www.fhis.ubc.ca