Assistant Professor in French with expertise in Educational technology, Canada
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Inserito il 05/02/2014
The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in French at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin 1 July 2014, subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in French, Linguistics or relevant field with a specialization in either French linguistics or francophone studies, and a proven ability to teach French phonetics and phonology. A secondary specialization in French as a second language and expertise in educational technology are assets. Responsibilities include teaching intermediate French phonetics/phonology, French language and culture courses at all levels, as well as upper-level courses in the field of expertise. We seek an individual with native or near-native fluency in French and excellent command of English, with an excellent teaching record and evidence of scholarly potential.
The Department of Modern Languages is a collegial and dynamic unit comprising French, Japanese, Linguistics and Spanish.
Located in southern Alberta, near the Rocky Mountains, Lethbridge offers a sunny, dry climate that is agreeably mild for the prairies, excellent cultural and recreational amenities, and attractive economic conditions. Founded in 1967, the University has an enrollment of over 8,000 students from around the world. Our student body has grown by 50 percent in the last 10 years, phenomenal growth among institutions in Canada. Despite this growth, we have remained true to who we are - student-focused, research-intensive, and grounded in liberal education.
For more information about the University please visit our website at http://www.uleth.ca.
The successful applicant will have teaching responsibilities mainly at the undergraduate level. The University aspires to hire individuals who have demonstrated considerable potential for excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. New faculty members are eligible to apply for university funding in support of research and scholarly activities.
The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. There will be internal candidates for this position. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter of application including statements of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information for at least three referees. Send this material and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Inge Genee, Chair, Department of Modern Languages, The University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, T1K 3M4. Phone: (403) 380-1809, Fax: (403) 329-5187, Email: inge.genee@uleth.ca
