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Tenure Status

Tenure Track with Administrative Duties



Provide Rank: Associate or Full Professor



Position Number: 046401



Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures - 250250



Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate in one of the areas instructed in the department or in a closely-related field.

Native or near-native proficiency in English and another language.

Proven ability to work productively with a diverse group of faculty and students.

Previous administrative skills and experience in a higher education context.

Teaching experience in an area relevant to the department.

Evidence of a solid record in research, scholarly or creative activities.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Vision for support of all departmental programs and their continued growth.

Evidence of successful collaboration with faculty or programs outside the department. 

Potential to manage enrollment, scheduling, and staffing to support program quality. 

Familiarity with policies pertaining to student privacy, students and faculty with disabilities, and international travel/teaching/research. 

Commitment to supporting and promoting research, scholarly, and creative endeavors by faculty and students. 

Experience in community and alumni outreach and commitment to cultivating a stronger relationship between our department and the community at large.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is home to a diverse faculty. The department offers a variety of courses in language, culture, literature, and linguistics; these courses support General Education as well as the department's programs, which include Bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages and Cultures, French and Francophone Studies, German, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, and initial licensure programs for K-12 French and Spanish teachers. The department also offers minors in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and TESL/Applied Linguistics, two years of instruction in Latin and Portuguese, and graduate programs in French and Spanish K-12 and College Teaching. 

The department collaborates with the Honors College, the International Business program, the Reich College of Education, and the interdisciplinary Global Studies program within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department also works closely with Appalachian's Office of International Education and Development, offering short-term faculty-led programs abroad and a large number of semester- and year-long exchange programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide vision and day-to-day leadership in a multi-language department for a diverse faculty and student body. 

Teach in one of the areas instructed in the department. 

Advise students and mentor faculty. 

Maintain an agenda of scholarly or creative activity. 

Represent the department within the university and to outside constituencies.

Type of Position: Full Time Position



Appointment Type: 1.0



Number Of Months Per Year: 12



Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of professional position at the university.

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Posting Date: 11/18/2021



Open Until Filled: Yes



Evaluation of Applications Begins

01/12/2022



Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2022



Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.



Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes:

1. Letter of Interest describing your experience, qualifications, commitment to diversity, and interest in the position. 

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Vision Statement: Short (maximum 2 page) statement describing the candidate's vision for a multi-language and multicultural department within the university.



Contact Information for three references will be requested from candidates who advance to the next level.

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

 

 

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 Director of Human Resources/EEO Officer

 Office of Human Resources

 330 University Hall Dr.

 Boone, NC  28608

 (828) 262-3187

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 Director of Title IX Compliance/Title IX Coordinator

 Office of Title IX Compliance

 123 I.G. Greer Hall

 Boone, NC  28608

 (828) 262-2144

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 ADA/504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director

 Office of Disability Resources

 224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall

 Boone, NC  28608

 (828) 262-3056

 

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

 

 

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

 

 

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Search Chair Name

Benji Souza



Search Chair Email

souzabj@appstate.edu



Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/30809



Posting Number

FA00192P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures invites applications for a lecturer faculty position to begin January 2022 for the spring 2022 semester and the upcoming academic year (2022-2023) with possibility of renewal based on performance and program need. We seek a dynamic teacher with an open area of specialization in French language, literatures, and cultures. The teaching load is six courses per year. The person hired for this position will teach a range of French language, literature, and culture courses in our friendly and supportive department. 

Additional Job Information

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption.

Posting Number: PF0559FY22

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in hand or completed by the time of 

appointment in French literature, linguistics, or cultural studies (or a closely related field). We especially invite applications from members of historically underrepresented 

 groups, and we invite all applicants to note in their cover letter any 

specific knowledge, skills, and experience related to working in diverse educational 

 environments.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Please submit the following via https://jobs.usnh.edu: 

1) Cover letter

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three references to provide confidential letters of

recommendation, with at least one letter addressing the candidate's teaching

experience. Your references will be contacted immediately following the submission of your application.



 

Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. We will conduct interviews via video conference.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Faculty Information: Number of Years (list number of years below)

If Renewable or Number of years, please specify: Spring 2022 start with renewable term

If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date: 05/19/2023

This position is responsible for the supervision of: Does not supervise

Special Requirements: A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

INTERFOLIO USERS: If using Interfolio to submit letters of reference, please follow the special instructions at this link: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2729/docs/126635.p df.



Instructions for reference providers can be access at: https://support.interfolio.com/m/296 00/l/266335-submit-a-letter-of-recommendation-to-interfolio.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

 

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Scripps College, a women's liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a one-year, full-time, position in French at the Visiting Assistant Professor level.  Courses to be taught will include elementary and intermediate French language courses, and possibly an upper-division French course.  The teaching load will be five courses for the year as well as advising on senior theses.  Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered.  Candidates must have experience in teaching French at all levels.



Review of applications will begin on March 21, 2022 and continue until position is filled.  Candidates should submit the following materials online at https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.mywo rkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCR_Careers_Faculty/job/Balch-Hall/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-French_REQ-4141: a letter of application, CV, writing sample, diversity statement, course evaluations, and three letters of reference.



For matters other than the submission of material, contact France Lemoine, Chair, French Department at flemoine@scrippscollege.edu.



Scripps College is one of the seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to build and support a diverse and equitable academic community, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. Preference will be given to applicants committed to improving higher education for underrepresented students.

The World Languages Center (https://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/wlc/) in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University seeks applications for an open rank Teaching Professor of French.



Duties include a teaching load of 3 courses per semester, customized language instruction offerings, and ongoing curricular and pedagogical innovation. Professional development and service are also expected. This is a non-tenure track, renewable position with full benefits, with an expected start date of Fall 2022.



This position will support the University's commitment to innovation in teaching as well as the World Languages Center's vision of developing students' intercultural communicative competence. Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education.



Qualifications:



A Master's degree in French applied linguistics, second language acquisition, pedagogy or a related field is required by the appointment start date. Candidates with a Ph.D. and strong scholarly background in the above fields are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant should be well prepared to teach French as a foreign language to students from diverse backgrounds, have experience teaching French in remote and/or online formats, and possess native or near native proficiency in French. Additional training in cultural studies or film studies is an asset.



Documents to Submit:



Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a teaching statement, a model syllabus, complete sets of recent student evaluations, and be prepared to provide the names of three references.



To apply, please go to http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/faculty-positions and click on the link for full-time positions or full-time interdisciplinary positions or if viewing this description on the Northeastern University website, click "Apply to this job." Please address inquiries about the position to Boris Rasting-Sera, b.rastingsera@northeastern.edu. Review of applications will begin February 9, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.



Position Type



Academic



Additional Information



Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.



All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.



To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-…;

Northeastern is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action, Title IX educational institution and employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Auburn University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in French for a one-year appointment, for academic year 2022-2023.  



This is a full time nine-month, non-tenure-eligible position. Teaching load is 3/3 per academic year primarily at the introductory and intermediate levels. Opportunities may be available, as needed, to teach upper-level French content courses. This position may be renewed for a second year based on the needs of the French section. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. at time of appointment in French or French linguistics/applied linguistics. The area of specialization within French studies is open. ABDs will also be considered but must have Ph.D. in hand by start date. (ABDs selected for an interview must provide evidence of potential to complete degree by time of appointment, August 16, 2022.) Native or near-native fluency in French and English is also required, as is documented college-level teaching experience and positive teaching evaluations. Familiarity with current language pedagogy and the ACTFL Guidelines as well as experience in innovative course curricula are highly desirable. Candidates must be willing to participate in extra-curricular activities to help promote enrollment in the Department's French Major and Minor programs.



The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The candidate must be able to communicate fluently in French and English. For further information about Auburn University and our department visit: https://www.cla.auburn.edu/world-languages/ 

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for this position: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/27440. Applicants will be required to attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, and names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted for letters.



Review of applications will begin February 20, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.



"Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples." http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Open Until Filled

Yes

References required for this position?

Yes

If yes, minimum number requested

3

Auburn University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and equal opportunity educational institution.

The Cedarville University Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages invites applications for a tenure-track eligible Assistant Professor of French. Our supportive and motivated department places a high priority on our Christian identity, integrity, collegiality, and rigor in the classroom.

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching all courses included in the French minor, from the elementary to intermediate level, including upper-level courses in the language. Additional courses will include linguistics courses required by the Linguistics program according to professor qualifications.

Additional expectations include academic advising, professional development, scholarly activity in the field, university service, and a formal paper on Biblical integration of faith, learning, and teaching. The teaching load is twenty-four semester hours per year (two semesters).

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.

Position Requirements:

Preferred applicants will possess a completed doctorate (Ph.D.) in French or a related field by August 2022. Applicants nearing completion (ABD) may be considered.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Documented successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Committed to biblical integration in and out of the classroom

Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ

Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Work Place Standards.

Contact Information:

For consideration, an employment application must be completed on our online application website, including completion of a doctrinal questionnaire, submission of unofficial transcript copies, and a CV. All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran (jcochran@cedarville.edu), Director of Academic Human Resource Services. 

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of English and Modern Languages invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in French, to begin August 2022. Terminal degree required. Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in French or a related field (PhD or EdD; ABD will be considered).  The area and time period of specialization is open. Applicants should demonstrate experience with communicative language teaching, evidence of scholarly activity or scholarly potential, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching.

The successful candidate will embrace the opportunity to work closely with students and contribute to the life of the department, which offers a bachelor’s degree and teaching licensure in modern languages with concentrations in various languages, including French. Professional responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses, including French language courses at all levels as well as French and Francophone literature and culture courses. The department expects candidates to have an active research agenda in French, and supports the scholarship of all full-time instructors. In addition to effective teaching, scholarship, and service, duties may include program assessment and advising of students. There are opportunities for program, curriculum, and course development within the University’s Civitae Core Curriculum and the major. The normal teaching load is 12 credits per semester with a class size of 18-25 students. 

In addition to the primary responsibility of teaching, faculty are also expected to advise students effectively, to make service contributions, and to engage in scholarship and professional activity, including undergraduate research. 

Requirements:

Terminal degree required. Ph.D. in French or related field preferred; (ABD candidates must have an expected completion date by August 2022 for preferred consideration). Candidates with demonstrated college teaching ability preferred. A demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (where it says Resume) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, statement of teaching interests and philosophy that includes how the candidate serves diverse populations in the classroom, and names and contact details of three references. Link to apply:  https://longwood.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=141286.   

Alderson Broaddus University seeks applications for a full-time nine-month, tenure track faculty position in Foreign Languages beginning August 15, 2022. The successful candidate will be expected to teach one or more modern foreign languages (i.e. Spanish, French, etc) to students with different levels of language fluency. A typical teaching load consists of four (4) three credit courses each semester. The successful candidate will be able to offer programming to bring a level of multicultural understanding and awareness to the campus. Other responsibilities include student advising, participating in student recruitment and retention activities, and committee obligations within the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences as well as the university as a whole. Opportunities exist to develop and teach summer courses. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and educational qualifications.

Qualifications for position: Applicant should hold an earned Doctorate in the assigned foreign language or in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the assigned foreign language. Candidates with a master’s degree in the assigned language or in a foreign language education, plus teaching experience will be considered. The applicant should demonstrate evidence of successful college-level teaching, should possess good communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work collegially with other higher education faculty within the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences and across the institution.

The Dean of the College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences and the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs provide supervision of this position.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae and reference list in one pdf packet to HR@ab.edu.

Alderson Broaddus University is a health-related and professional educational institution firmly rooted in the liberal arts. Alderson Broaddus University is located in Philippi, WV, and is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA, and the West Virginia Baptist Convention.