Department of French
The Department of French of Carleton University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2006.
A Ph.D. and significant evidence of ability in research and teaching are required. Candidates should have expertise in the following fields: modern French literature and translation studies (theory and practice). Candidates with a demonstrated expertise in more than one area will be preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs, supervise graduate students and develop a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications. The successful applicant will be expected to apply for major research grants. Proficiency in English is a requirement and a multimedia approach in the classroom will be considered an asset.
This appointment is subject to budgetary approval and the closing date for applications is February 1st, 2006. Candidates are invited to send a curriculum vitae, with cover letter and teaching dossier (including a description of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and a brief sample course description for an upper level course) as well as the names and addresses of three referees to Dr. Charles Doutrelepont, Chair, Department of French, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6, Canada (Fax: 613-520-2149, E-mail: charles_doutrelepont@carleton.ca). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Carleton University encourages applications from Employment Equity Designated Groups: women, aboriginals, visible minorities and the disabled.