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:
Institution:
Location:
Date posted:
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
Fax: 1-519-725-0554
Phone: 1-519-888-4567x32465
e-mail: cmcwebb@uwaterloo.ca
http://margot.uwaterloo.ca