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Title Lecturer in Pre-1800 French and Francophone Studies
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Romance Languages and Literatures
Position Description
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks applications for a lecturer in pre-1800 French and Francophone Studies (medieval and/or early modern). The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. The lecturer will be responsible for teaching four courses in French in the academic year, two per semester, at the 70, 80, and 100 levels (i.e. introductory literature and culture courses to advanced seminars) and advising students as is appropriate. While no particular area of specialization is sought, intersections with any of the French section’s existing strengths in material culture, gender and sexuality, environmental humanities, and postcolonial studies are desirable.
The position is for one year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026).
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate in French or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desired.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 11:59 PM EST , recommendation letters must be submitted no later than Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:59 PM EST for the application to be given full consideration.
Cover letter, including a description of the candidate’s teaching/advising philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas.
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching evaluations, if available
Names and contact information of three 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.
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Contact Information
Annabel Kim, Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard, Cambridge MA 02138
Contact Email annabel_kim@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
Keywords
Keywords:
French, Francophone, medieval, early modern, pre-modern, Renaissance, classical, Enlightenment, literature, history, culture, gender, sexuality, postcolonial, environmental, material culture
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