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Assistant Professor, French Studies with a focus on post-1950 and contemporary France (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Assistant Professor, French Studies with a focus on post-1950 and contemporary France (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Publié le par Romain Bionda (Source : Rebecca Riley)

The Department of French and Italian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in French Studies, with a focus on post-1950 and contemporary France.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

We welcome applicants with an interest in interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will show evidence of an active research agenda, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate is expected to teach French literature and culture courses effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university and the profession. Native or near-native French and English required; ability to teach in French required. Teaching load is 2/2.

Ph.D. in French or related field required at the time of appointment. The anticipated starting date is August 16, 2019; the starting salary is competitive. Candidates with superior qualifications who will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment year may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, and a writing sample of 20-30 pages. The online application will require the contact information or Interfolio ID for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically by the department within 2 business days after submission of the application. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received no later than November 5, 2018. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made before November 5th. For more information contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.