Cornell University, Romance Studies
finished (2023/09/06, finished 2024/05/29, listed until 2024/03/06)*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies, field of specialization open. We seek a theoretically grounded scholar with a strong record of research and publication (appropriate to career stage) whose work crosses disciplinary and/or historical boundaries while remaining rooted in the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world.
Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in French. Ph.D. required by the appointment start date of July 1, 2024. The Department of Romance Studies has a longstanding commitment to theory and interdisciplinary research, and collaboration across languages and cultures is encouraged. It is the home of the journal diacritics and has strong ties with other departments or programs on campus. Faculty have recently been engaged in collective research projects in artificial intelligence, disability studies, environment and sustainability, indigenous studies, media studies, political will, and psychoanalysis and trauma.
Interested candidates should submit their dossier (letter of application, C.V., dissertation abstract or research statement, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages to: https://academicjobsonline.org/. ;
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The deadline for applications is October 2, 2023.
Pay range: $76,200 - $211,000. Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.
The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell embraces diversity
and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all
races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage women and
underrepresented minorities to apply.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Dissertation Abstract
- Writing Sample (Brief sample of research)
- Share experiences or approaches to fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
Ithaca, NY 14853
United States