Assistant Professor with expertise in linguistics and pedagogy for a tenure-track appointment at Colby College

Colby College is seeking an Assistant Professor with expertise in linguistics and pedagogy for a tenure-track appointment to begin September 1, 2012. PhD preferred; ABD considered. Native or near-native abilities in French and English, an excellent teaching record, and promising scholarship in the specialist field expected. Secondary expertise that complements existing areas of specialization in the department highly desirable (e.g., art, history, political science, theater, or other interdisciplinary studies). The successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best possible instruction to students. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience teaching French language at all levels, including courses in business French, phonetics, stylistics, and translation.

For full consideration, send a complete application by electronic mail including: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, a representative sample of current scholarship, e.g., reprints of recently published work or a sample of work in progress, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, e.g., complete set of course evaluations for two different classes. Send application to frenchfacultysearch@colby.edu. Address all inquiries to Adrianna M. Paliyenko, Chair of French Search Committee, Department of French and Italian, Colby College, 4656 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. Review of applications will begin November 26, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA Convention in Seattle.

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby Web site: www.colby.edu