The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the Program in Medieval Studies at Fordham University are searching for a scholar of the French medieval period, particularly one with a specialization in medieval historiography at the rank of assistant professor to teach at the Rose Hill campus. A secondary expertise is highly desirable. Candidate must have native or near-native French and excellent French language and literature teaching skills. The teaching load is 3-2 and includes undergraduate courses in French literature, culture, and language, and graduate courses in the Medieval Studies Program. Please submit letter of application, c.v., teaching statement, sample syllabi, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to the search’s chair, Andrew H. Clark, via Interfolio: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16246.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 15, 2012, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2013 and preferably when applying. Interviews will be conducted in New York at Fordham University and at the MLA in Boston. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university, in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employee.