Tenure-track Assistant Professor of French

Medieval Studies | University of British Columbia

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track position in French with specialization in Medieval Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2018. We seek a medievalist with bridging interests who will be able to participate in collaborative projects with other faculty members, who will enhance our course offerings, propose new perspectives on European French culture, and contribute to the Faculty of Arts commitment to foster international engagement and cultivate intercultural understanding among our students.

A completed PhD in French Studies or relevant field is required at the start date of the appointment. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French, as well as an excellent command of English, and must be able to demonstrate strong evidence of an ongoing commitment to academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of research leading to peer reviewed publications and the securing of external research funding, and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate as well as graduate students.

Additional information about the UBC Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies may be found at http://fhis.ubc.ca.

Applications are to be submitted by November 30, 2017 through the UBC Faculty careers website (www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/28002). Applicants should be prepared to upload (in the following order, and not exceeding 12 megabytes per attachment): a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a description of current and future research and teaching interests, one writing sample (20-30 pages), and evidence of teaching effectiveness (sample course syllabi, student evaluations, peer assessments, etc.).

In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent directly by their referees, by the above deadline, via email to fhis.search@ubc.ca with the subject line “Assistant Professor of French position”. Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of FHIS, Dr. Joël Castonguay-Bélanger, at fhis.search@ubc.ca. Review of applications will begin soon after November 30 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.