Drapers Professorship of French

The Board of Electors to the Drapers Professorship of French invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in French Studies and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a global research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 14 November 2022.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Emma Gilby, eg207@cam.ac.uk (Convenor of Board of Electors) or Professor Ianthi Tsimpli, imt20@cam.ac.uk (Co-Chair of Faculty).

Please quote reference GK33445 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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