Visiting Assistant Professor of French – Hobart & William Smith

The French and Francophone Studies Department at Hobart and William Smith invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies to teach French language, culture, and literature classes to begin July 1, 2021. Language acquisition courses (advanced grammar, conversation, and writing) will represent a significant amount of teaching responsibilities. A candidate who has a demonstrable record of research and teaching on topics relating to literature, film, race, and culture in one or many countries of Francophone Africa will be preferred. The teaching load will be 3-2.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD is preferred but ABDs will be considered. Recent Ph.D.s and those from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should have native or near-native proficiency in French and English, and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to teaching excellence at a liberal arts institution. We encourage applications from individuals who are sensitive to the issues of ethnic diversity in their teaching and can serve as role models for students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will also engage issues of equality and diversity within the field.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates should submit a current CV, a letter of application, concise statements of teaching and research philosophies, a diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio:http://apply.interfolio.com/85997. Review of applications will begin April 21, 2021 and continue until position is filled.

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