The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor of French in the 17th and 18th centuries. The successful candidate will have knowledge of French literature, philosophy and culture in a period extending from the Grand Siècle to the aftermath of the French Revolution. Candidates should also have a capacious view of the culture of this period that extends beyond the traditional canon. We especially seek candidates who have command of contemporary theories and expertise in other fields.
Basic Qualifications
The Department will consider candidates with a PhD from disciplines other than French Studies, but fluency in French required. Doctorate required by the time the appointment begins on July 1, 2023. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching four courses a year at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Demonstrated strong commitment to advising is crucial.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/11584). Applications must be submitted no later than October 21, 2022, 23h59 EDT.
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices)
4. Research statement
5. Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.
6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate's application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate's undergraduate thesis advisor, chair of the dissertation committee, or primary advisor in a postdoctoral fellowship. Letters are due by November 1, 2022, 23h59 EDT.
7. Publications or copies of creative works, if applicable.
Contact Information
Tom Conley, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University. Email: Jaronica Fuller, Department Administrator, jcfuller@fas.harvard.edu
Contact Email: jcfuller@fas.harvard.edu
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.