Professor of French

• Ort: Kent
• Disziplinen: Literaturwissenschaft, Medien-/Kulturwissenschaft
• Sprachen: Französisch
• Frist: 09.04.12

Professor of French

University of Kent - School of European Culture and Languages

 

Ref: HUM0234

Location: Canterbury

Job Type: Academic

Contract Type: Open Ended

Salary Type: Per Annum

Salary (£): 58570

Closing date: 9 Apr 2012

 

The Role

The School of European Culture and Languages is seeking to appoint a Professor of French to build on its strong research profile. Applications from specialists in any area of French Studies from 1630 to the present day are welcome. However, applications from those with research interests partly or entirely in the nineteenth or the long eighteenth century will be particularly welcome. The new Professor will make an outstanding research contribution and build on the department’s existing strengths by guiding its future strategic development.

 

The Person

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in any area of French Studies with native or near-native command of French and a sustained record of international excellence in research and publication. A strong submission for the 2014 REF (3*– 4* level) and a record of invitations to speak at national and international conferences are essential. The successful candidate will also have experience in developing taught programmes of study at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and the ability to lead the Department, as demonstrated by previous leadership experience within an academic institution.

 

For further and full criteria please refer to the attached job specification.

 

The School of European Culture and Languages

The School of European Culture and Languages (SECL) is one of the largest academic schools at the University of Kent, embracing four modern language subjects (French, German, Hispanic Studies and Italian), English Language and Linguistics, Classical and Archaeological Studies, Comparative Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies. It offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and a wide variety of research opportunities.

 

A highly regarded multidisciplinary school with top quality teaching by enthusiastic, inspirational and passionate lecturers in a great learning atmosphere, the School is also home to six research centres where both specialist and multidisciplinary research takes place.

 

Full information about the School can be found at www.kent.ac.uk/secl

 

Further Information

Closing date for applications: 9 April 2012

Interviews are to be held: 1 May 2012

 

The University is keen to ensure we meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage anyone who has the necessary skills, qualities and experience to apply. Currently women are under-represented in this area so we would welcome applications from women.

 

For further information and to apply on-line please visit the University of Kent's website at www.kent.ac.uk/jobs/.

Publiziert von: Hartmut Duppel

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