The Department of Humanities and Languages at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a 4-month term position in French at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will commence on January 4, 2022 and is subject to budgetary approval.
The qualifications for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor include a Doctorate Degree in French. Candidates with a Doctorate in French nearing completion will be considered for appointment as Lecturer. The candidate must also have experience teaching French as a second language. The successful candidate will be part of the language discipline and a small team of academics teaching undergraduate courses in French and will teach 3 courses in the winter term. The successful candidate will have an active research profile and teaching experience in the field of Post-Colonial literature and will be responsible teaching the following courses: FREN 2304: French for Immersion II; FREN 3525: Francophone Storytelling; and FREN 4534: Francophone Films and Postcolonial Perspective.
Review of applications will commence on March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement reviewing research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (ie. teaching dossier), and three academic letters of reference. Only those candidates short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
Applications should be emailed to: humlang@unb.ca
Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. David Creelman, Chair, Department of Humanities and Languages creelman@unb.ca
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.