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Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies



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The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in any period or field of French and Francophone literature and culture to begin August 2023. The successful candidate will demonstrate scholarly excellence as evidenced by a strong publication record, and a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching. Research and teaching in the program in French and Francophone Studies at Notre Dame range from the Middle Ages to the present and colleagues are expected to contribute across the curriculum.



Notre Dame offers highly competitive salary and benefits, generous research support, and excellent opportunities for professional development. Please submit the following documents: a letter of application, CV, representative publication or writing sample (approximately 20 pages), teaching dossier and/or teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation by October 14, 2022 to this link:http://apply.interfolio.com/111585



Qualifications:

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in any period or field of French and Francophone literature and culture to begin August 2023. The successful candidate will demonstrate scholarly excellence as evidenced by a strong publication record, and a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching. Research and teaching in the program in French and Francophone Studies at Notre Dame range from the Middle Ages to the present and colleagues are expected to contribute across the curriculum.



To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/111585



This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.



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The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).



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The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity employer.

The Department of Romance Languages at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in French at the level of Assistant Professor. The position offers to a candidate committed to undergraduate liberal arts education the opportunity to teach in a content-based curriculum enhanced by a January term abroad, a languages-across-the-curriculum program, and interdisciplinary studies. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of French language and major-level courses in the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world. We seek candidates with expertise in pre-1900 literatures and cultures. We are particularly interested in candidates who focus on France in its global context, with approaches such as critical race studies, gender studies, Atlantic or Mediterranean studies, and visual culture.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition (SLA) enhanced by innovative uses of new technologies is required. The person hired is expected to pursue high quality scholarly activity and contribute to the life of the department and the college.



Required qualifications: Ph.D. in French completed by September 1, 2023; native or near-native fluency in French; evidence or clear promise of scholarship and potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level; commitment to equity and inclusion; interest in teaching off-campus courses.

About the Department:

French at St. Olaf is a dynamic program focused on content-based learning and French as a global language at all levels. This commitment is evident in faculty members' involvement in study abroad and interdisciplinary student research. Many of our courses center non-European Francophone voices and issues of race and gender. For more information about the department, visit https://wp.stolaf.edu/french/.

Diversity:

At St. Olaf, we are committed to equity and inclusion. We strive to be a campus of welcome where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity—gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic class, disability, religion, spirituality, and age—to the Hill each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity, transparency, trust, cooperation, consensus, respect, and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening, cultivating a growth mindset, respecting those with different views, being informed by data, and understanding that the work is ongoing, collaborative, organic, and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

How to Apply:

A complete application includes:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Diversity statement (200-500 word limit)

4. Statement of teaching philosophy: Describe your conception of teaching and learning and how your approach is exemplified in the classroom, in other contact with students, and in curricular considerations. (1000 word limit)

5. Statement of research and interest: Describe your current and anticipated research program including the potential for undergraduate involvement and publication. (1000 word limit)

6. The contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship (St. Olaf solicits letters directly after an initial round of screening.)



Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will receive fullest consideration. Finalist interviews are expected in February 2023.



Questions about the position, department, or College may be directed to Maria Vendetti, Search Committee Chair, at tt2023french@stolaf.edu.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee's health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee's children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

St. Olaf College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply). To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you need to have received the COVID-19 vaccination dose(s), plus a COVID-19 booster shot before your start date, or within two weeks of eligibility for a booster.

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

For Staff Application Assistance:

employment@stolaf.edu

507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:

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Title IX Contact Information:

Kari Hohn, Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity

1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 144

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A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an equal opportunity and voluntary affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff.



We are especially interested in candidates who will support and further the mission of our diverse community. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.



With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.



Visit our website at https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

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.

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2023.

We are seeking candidates who specialize in periods prior to the nineteenth century, with a preferred emphasis on performance studies; other subfields will also be considered. The successful candidate will teach French language courses at all levels as well as courses in pre-1800 French and Francophone literature and culture. Excellence in teaching language, literature, and culture courses at all levels in a liberal-arts environment is essential and must be clearly illustrated in the candidate's materials. Candidates must possess native or near-native fluency in French. Vassar College values individuals with experience in developing and implementing an inclusive curriculum as well as previous success or demonstrated interest in working with a diverse population of students. In addition to contributing to the departmental curriculum, this position will include teaching in English in one or more multidisciplinary programs on campus, such as Environmental Studies, Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Africana Studies, or Migration and Displacement Studies, as well as the possibility of teaching a First-Year Writing Seminar (in English) and directing our program in Paris. The teaching load in the first year is four courses followed by four courses annually and an intensely mentored experience in subsequent years. Candidates must also demonstrate a record of scholarship and a promising research agenda; individuals with a scholarly interest in areas related to diversity are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by June 2023.



How to Apply

Candidates should submit:

A letter of application

CV

Graduate school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable for initial application)

Personal statement

Diversity statement

Teaching statement with sample lesson plan

Three letters of recommendation

To apply, please visit https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2807 to link to the posting for this position. For inquiries, email ffsjob@vassar.edu. Applications received by October 14, 2022 will receive full consideration. There is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be reviewed.



Special Instructions to Applicants



To Apply

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2825.



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Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

The Department of Romance, German and Slavic Languages and Literatures at The George Washington University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of French, starting as early as fall 2023. We are seeking candidates with expertise in Medieval and/or Early Modern French literature and culture. We encourage applications from candidates engaged in cross-chronological and transnational research, and whose teaching and research include Mediterranean studies, Global Medieval/Early Modern, Black Atlantic, and study of visual and/or material culture.



Specific Duties and Responsibilities



The position entails teaching undergraduate courses in French language and courses in literature and culture in French and English.



Minimum Qualifications



Applicants must have a Ph.D. in French or related field with specialization in Medieval and/or Early Modern Literature and Culture by date of appointment; evidence of strong potential for scholarship as demonstrated by publications and/or works in progress; evidence of teaching excellence and innovative pedagogy at the undergraduate level; and native or near-native fluency in French and English.



Special Instructions to Applicants



The complete application is in two parts. 1) Please complete the online faculty application and upload your current CV, statement of teaching and research interest, course evaluations, article-length writing sample, and cover letter outlining how your experiences match the basic qualifications 2) Please send three (3) letters of recommendation directly to GWFrenchLit@gmail.com with the subject line of "Assistant Professor Position/YOUR NAME". A review of applications will begin on 10/24/2022 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.



Department Link: https://rgsll.columbian.gwu.edu/



Open Until Filled: Yes



Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.



EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track position in French at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2023 (contract begins July 1). French is a vibrant language section in WLC with collaborative faculty, a large number of majors and minors, and a direct connection to the thriving dual immersion program in Utah's K-12 public schools.



We seek a dynamic scholar with an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will have broad expertise in French literature and culture, particularly before 1800. Primary specialization may include one or more of the following: the Middle Ages, 16th, 17th, and/or 18th centuries. Additional specialization in fields such as poetry, theater and performance studies, visual studies, New World studies, environmental studies or ecocriticism, gender studies, and popular culture are also welcome.



A diverse scholarly community stimulates innovation and educational excellence. The College of Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to increase our diversity and to promote belonging and community for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.



Native/near-native fluency in French and English is a prerequisite. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2-2) at the upper-division and graduate levels. Service commensurate with the position of assistant professor is expected. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in French, Comparative Literature, or a related field in hand by the time of appointment.



Complete applications will include a letter of application, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 20 pages, a teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted by October 31st. Questions may be addressed to Prof. Christopher Lewis, Chair of World Languages & Cultures (christopher.t.lewis@utah.edu).



Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state's flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 34,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator



Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)



135 Park Building



Salt Lake City, UT 84112



801-581-8365



oeo@utah.edu



Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu



For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/



To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.  



This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Close Date: 10/31/2022

Position: Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

Effective Date: August 17, 2023 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin November 1, 2022. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).



College of Liberal Arts

Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures



Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, with specialization in any area of Medieval, Renaissance, 17th and/or 18th century French Studies. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2023.

Ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in French

Demonstrated potential or evidence of effective teaching at the college level

Demonstrated potential or evidence of successful research and publication

Commitment to and/or expertise in educating an ethnically, culturally, academically, and economically diverse student population through inclusive teaching practices

Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of academic training in one or more of the following specializations: transnational studies; intersectional approaches to race, gender and/or ethnicity; ecocriticism and environmental studies; literature and politics; material culture; cultural studies, migration studies; performance studies; Atlantic studies; digital humanities; or other cognate fields.

Evidence of ability to effectively teach one or more current University course offerings in French language, literature and culture at the undergraduate level (e.g., survey courses, GE courses) and graduate seminars in research methods, on a century, author or theme

Evidence of ability to develop new and creative course offerings in French and Francophone Studies that engage issues of diversity

Commitment to student recruitment and program development

Evidence of support for and/or experience related to the University's strong commitment to the academic success of its diverse student body

Evidence of ability to engage in research leading to conference participation and peer-reviewed publication

Evidence of interest in or experience with department, college, university, or community service

We invite applications from candidates whose teaching finds dynamic ways of translating these fields of study to undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be able to teach classes at all levels in French. We seek flexible teacher-scholars willing to work across disciplines, innovate and update curricula in collaboration with faculty from other language areas in the department. The ideal candidate will mentor students and build our program through outreach and excellence in teaching. Our search prioritizes applicants who will contribute to a climate that values diversity in all its forms.



Duties:

Teach and develop courses in French and Francophone Studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof].

Advise and mentor students, including the supervision of Master's students taking comprehensive exams

Engage in research leading to conference participation and peer-reviewed publications

Participate in faculty governance

Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.



Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employe…



How to Apply - Required Documentation:

An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: http://www.csulb.edu/EquityDiversityStatement

Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications

CV

Three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation finalist stage)

Sample course syllabi, if applicable (maximum of three)

Writing sample related to the candidate's area of research (in French or English)

Evidence of effective teaching, if applicable (i.e. student evaluations)

Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application



Requests for information and process should be addressed to:



California State University, Long Beach

Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures

Attn: Alessandro Russo

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840

562-985-4318 or alessandro.russo@csulb.edu



Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:

Dr. Aparna Nayak, Department Chair

aparna.nayak@csulb.edu



EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.



The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.



CSU Vaccination Policy

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu.



CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Application Closes: Open until filled



To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/519118/assistant-prof…;

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, work, and thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veterans’ status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 The Lois ’51 and J. Harvey Watson Department of French and Francophone Studies invites applicants for a full-time tenure track position in the field of pre-1900 literature and culture beginning fall 2023. The successful candidate’s research and teaching should situate French and Francophone culture in a transnational framework and address colonization. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in digital humanities and visual culture. Candidates with a focus on ecocriticism or gender studies are also encouraged to apply.  Ideal candidates will be interested in working in a collaborative environment in a small liberal arts college setting. Applicants must have native or near native command of French (this includes all its varieties: European, Caribbean, North American, African, etc.) and should have completed all Ph.D. requirements by August 2023. Candidates must show evidence and/or promise of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and have an active research agenda. We are seeking outstanding teachers with demonstrated experience in teaching French language at all levels in an immersive environment.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach elementary and intermediate language courses, as well as upper-level content-oriented courses, and contribute regularly to the college-wide curriculum, including the first-year seminar program and winter term curriculum. Ability to teach in English and interest in cross-departmental collaboration in Middlebury’s Black Studies Program is also highly desirable.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research and where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. At Middlebury, we strive to make our campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces difference, with the all the complexity and individuality each person brings. With your application materials provide a separate, one-page statement on inclusion that addresses how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service demonstrate a commitment to and/or evidence of engaging with issues of diversity and inclusion. Through Interfolio submit: a letter of application addressed to Julien Weber the search committee chair; a curriculum vitae; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching and research plans; and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability/promise. More information is available at http://apply.interfolio.com/108113and https://www.middlebury.edu/colleg…. The application deadline is November 1st, 2022.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.  Information on our background check policy can be found here:http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track position in French at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2023 (contract begins July 1). French is a vibrant language section in WLC with collaborative faculty, a large number of majors and minors, and a direct connection to the thriving dual immersion program in Utah’s K–12 public schools.

We seek a dynamic scholar with an active research agenda and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will have broad expertise in French literature and culture, particularly before 1800. Primary specialization may include one or more of the following: the Middle Ages, 16th, 17th, and/or 18th centuries. Additional specialization in fields such as poetry, theater and performance studies, visual studies, New World studies, environmental studies or ecocriticism, gender studies, and popular culture are also welcome.

A diverse scholarly community stimulates innovation and educational excellence. The College of Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to increase our diversity and to promote belonging and community for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.

Native/near-native fluency in French and English is a prerequisite. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2-2) at the upper-division and graduate levels. Service commensurate with the position of assistant professor is expected. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in French, Comparative Literature, or a related field in hand by the time of appointment.

Complete applications will include a letter of application, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 20 pages, a teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted by October 31st. Applications MUST be submitted online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/139224.  Questions may be addressed to Prof. Christopher Lewis, Chair of World Languages & Cultures (christopher.t.lewis@utah.edu).

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 34,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

Vanessa Brutsche, PhD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of French 

Department of World Languages & Cultures

University of Utah

vanessa.brutsche@utah.edu

Department: Foreign Languages



Job Purpose



Teach a variety of French courses and support the mission of the Department of Foreign Languages.



Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.



Tennessee Tech is committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.



Essential Functions



Teach equivalent to 15 hours per semester of courses, including course preparation, and grading; serve on committees and other service in the department; assist in fulfilling the mission of the Department of Foreign Languages.



Minimum Qualifications



Master's degree in French from an accredited institution. Two years' experience teaching French at the university level. Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based instruction and current ACTFL guidelines. Native or near-native command of French. Professional level of English. Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate instruction. Ability to teach online courses.



Preferred Qualifications



Proficiency in pedagogical applications of technology in foreign-language instruction. Willingness to be actively involved in student-oriented activities. Ability to interact effectively in a multi-language department. A Ph.D. in French is preferred but not required.



Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. This is a three year temporary non-tenure-track appointment to begin August 2022 and end May 2025.



Benefits Information



Faculty (9/10 month): Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.



Screening Date: 06/05/2022



Open Until Filled: Yes



Special Instructions to Applicants



Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of transcript for highest degree earned (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter (all letters must contain an assessment of the candidate's university-level teaching). It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to equity@tntech.edu.