Poste de professeur adjoint en littérature canadienne d'expression française (Université de Winnipeg, Canada)

One-year term appointment as Assistant Professor, University of Winnipeg

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures: French Canadian Literature 

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a one-year term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of French Studies in the field of modern and contemporary French Canadian Literature. A second research / teaching field (e.g. 19th-century French literature, other Francophone literatures, and theatre) would be an asset. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in the specialized areas of the candidate, as well as some language courses. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, a Ph. D. completed or near completion, and a publication record in this area. The successful candidate should have native or near-native proficiency in French. The appointment will commence August 1, 2013 and is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Complete applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio with evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of three referees’ names and affiliations.

Applications should be sent to: 

Ms. Sara Ly, Office Assistant 

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures 

University of Winnipeg 

515 Portage Avenue 

Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9 

Canada 

Or they may be sent via email attachment to: s.ly@uwinnipeg.ca. 

Applicants should arrange for the three confidential letters of reference to be mailed/emailed by the referees directly to the same address (Attention: Department Personnel Committee). Inquiries may be made to Professor Linda Dietrick, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures: l.dietrick@uwinnipeg.ca. Deadline for consideration of applications is April 30, 2013. Letters of reference should be received by the same date. 

The University of Winnipeg is a public university of approximately 10,000 students, with a focus on the liberal arts. The city of Winnipeg, the capital of the province of Manitoba, has a multi-culturally diverse metropolitan regional population of over 700,000, with a vibrant artistic community (symphony, ballet, opera, theater, etc.) and fine museums. 

The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is initially directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.