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Assistant Professor of French. French Language Program Director. Appointment is tenure-earning and begins on August 16, 2010. PhD in French applied linguistics or French linguistics preferred. Native or near-native fluency in French expected. Research interest in second language teaching and learning, quantitative applied linguistics, and/or instructional technology desired. Experience directing graduate teaching assistants preferred. Demonstrated excellence in teaching required. Successful applicant will teach a range of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Complete the online application at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching evaluations. Send three recent letters of recommendation and transcripts to Search Committee, Department of Modern Languages & Classics, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0246. For more information, see the French program web site http://bama.ua.edu/~mlc/french/ or contact Dr. Carmen Mayer-Robin at cmayerro@bama.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

The Department of French and Francophone Studies is inviting
applications for one tenure-track position, starting Fall 2010.

Rank: Open rank with preference for Advanced Assistant, Associate, or
Full Professorship

The department is seeking candidates whose strong teaching skills and
innovative research will significantly contribute to its renewal and
to the broadening of the French and Francophone curriculum. We are
especially interested in candidates with the ability to make their
respective fields of expertise relevant to students in a liberal arts
environment. Candidates should have expertise in literature and
culture, with a primary focus on one or more of the following fields:
the history and development of the Novel, with solid background in
intellectual history, cultural, social or political theory, as
connected to the Novel, colonial narratives, emergence of new
discourses in literature and media (medical, economic, artistic,
legal, new mappings of the world), representations of technology in
the novel (photography, painting, dance, etc.), travel narratives, the
urbanization of the novel, etc. Secondary area of specialization
desirable: North American or European francophone literature and
culture outside of France, poetry, theatre, visual culture.

The Department of Romance Languages at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota announces a full-time, tenure-track position in French at the level of Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The position offers to a candidate committed to undergraduate liberal arts education the opportunity to teach in a unique content-based curriculum enhanced by a January term abroad, a language across the curriculum program, and area and interdisciplinary studies. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of French language and major-level courses in the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world. Specialization open, but particular interest in francophone world desirable. Required: Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, promise of continuing high quality scholarly activity, sustained residential experience in one or more French-speaking countries, native or near-native language ability. The person hired is expected to contribute to the broader life of the department and the college. Ph.D. preferred. Rank dependent upon qualifications. The person hired at the rank of Associate Professor will be considered for tenure after a short probationary period.

Application materials—(1) cover letter that addresses specifically the nature of the position, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) an audio tape/CD of 3 minutes of impromptu French in which the candidate talks about his/her philosophy of teaching—should be sent to:

Prof. Jolene Barjasteh, Chair of French Search Committee
Department of Romance Languages
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057-1098

In addition, applicants must register with the Human Resources Office at <https://jobs.stolaf.edu>.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in African literature, starting August 16, 2009. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in two of three departments (Comparative and World Literature, English, and French), depending on areas of specialization. The candidate will also have an affiliation with the Center for African Studies. A demonstrable commitment to scholarship and the ability to teach a wide range of African literatures and cultures required; familiarity with postcolonial theory preferred. PhD in hand by time of appointment. Salary commensurate with experience. For full consideration, application materials (letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample) must be received by November 15, 2008. Send application materials, including an email address to: African Literature Search Committee, c/o Marita Romine, 4072A FLB, University of Illinois, 707 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. Phone: (217) 244-3252. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Colby College is seeking a Faculty Fellow in French with expertise in Early Modern France for a one-year sabbatical replacement to begin September 1, 2010. Native or near-native abilities in French and English, an excellent teaching record, and promising scholarship in the specialist field. A commitment to integrate French and Francophone Studies at all levels of the curriculum required. For this position, in which the successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best possible instruction to undergraduates, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience teaching French language at all levels. Teaching load is four courses, including language, literature and culture courses at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

For full consideration, send a complete application including a curriculum vitae; a letter of application describing teaching philosophy, teaching experience and research interests; evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a representative sample of course evaluations if available; a brief sample of scholarly writing; and three letters of recommendation. Send application to Adrianna Paliyenko, Chair of French Search Committee, Department of French and Italian, Colby College, 4656 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA Convention in Philadelphia. 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