Dear Digital Medievalists,
I would like to draw your attention to the following job announcement in University Affairs this month. If you know of any qualified graduate students or colleagues who may be interested, please forward this message to them :
Position: French - Assistant or Associate Professor Institution: University of Waterloo Location: Ontario Date posted: 2008-09-08
The Department of French Studies invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commencing August 1, 2009.
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D in French Studies, with a specialization in early modern French literature (Middle Ages to 17th century inclusively), as well as a solid knowledge and practice of electronic editing, publishing, and archiving of literary texts. Candidates should have a native or near-native knowledge of French and a good command of English. Duties will include participation in the department's research initiatives, and the teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses.
Canada's most innovative university, the University of Waterloo offers tremendous opportunities for professional and personal development. Within the Faculty of Arts, the Department of French Studies forms a dynamic community dedicated to excellence in research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendations, and evidence of successful teaching, should be sent directly, no later than December 15, 2008 to Dr. François Paré, Chair, Department of French Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1; Fax: (519) 725-0554; E-mail: fpare@watarts.uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. The appointment is subject to the availability of funds.
Best regards,
Christine McWebb
Christine McWebb
Associate Professor
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Department of French Studies
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
Canada
Fax: 1-519-725-0554
Phone: 1-519-888-4567x32465
e-mail: cmcwebb@uwaterloo.ca