Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies
- Employer
- Kennesaw State University
- Location
- Kennesaw, GA
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Ethnic & Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages & Literature
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Foreign Languages at Kennesaw State University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in French and Francophone Studies (area of specialization open) beginning August 2019. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in French language, culture, and literature at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, as well as courses to support the major in accordance with the candidate’s specialty. A commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and service, is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):A Ph.D. in French or related studies (or the foreign equivalent) is required at time of appointment, as well as a record of effective university teaching and demonstrated potential for research. In addition, the candidate should have native or near-native fluency in French, as well as in English and a demonstrated ability to teach and work with a culturally and an ethnically diverse community.
Other qualities include:
•Commitment to support the department in advising, outreach, and program development.
•Potential to develop and participate in community engagement initiatives.
For questions about this position opening, contact Dr. Lucie Viakinnou-Brinson; lviakinn@kennesaw.edu.
Additional Information for ApplicantsApplications received by November 5, 2018 will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Application InstructionsA complete application requires: a letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a research statement; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a current Curriculum Vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official graduate transcripts are required before employment at KSU).
Please send three letters of recommendation to mpowel20@kennesaw.edu.
Application deadline: To guarantee full consideration, please submit all documents on or before November 5, 2018.
The College of Humanities and Social Science at Kennesaw State University is the largest and the most academically diverse college at Kennesaw State. With 35 full-time and more than 40 part-time faculty members, the Department of Foreign Languages offers a B.A. in Modern Language and Culture, with a primary language of Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Minors are available in Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, Classical Studies, European Studies, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, Lusophone Studies, and Spanish. The Department is also expanding programs in Japanese, Korean, and Latin, and offers courses in Arabic, Hebrew, and Russian.
Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.
EEO Statement:Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Letter of Application
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research/Scholarship Interests
- Summary of Teaching Evaluations
Organization
Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest in the University System of Georgia with more than 22,500 undergraduate and graduate students representing 142 countries.
KSU is located just northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County near historic Kennesaw Mountain, allowing students to experience the best of Atlanta while enjoying the serenity of a 384-acre, beautifully landscaped pedestrian-friendly campus.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), KSU offers 70 bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs including undergraduate degrees in education, health, business, the humanities, the arts, science and math and graduate degree programs in nursing, business, information systems, conflict management, public administration, education and professional writing. The university’s expanding doctoral programs currently offer a Doctorate of Education in Leadership for Learning, Doctorate of Business Administration and Doctorate of Nursing.
Additionally, nursing students from Kennesaw State have one of the highest passing rates on the statewide licensing exam and are highly sought-after in the medical community, while the College of Education is the second-largest preparer of teachers in the state. The Executive MBA program, housed in the Coles College of Business, is the second-largest program in the country and has been recognized by BusinessWeek.
KSU’s national reputation has gained steam and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past two years as an “Up-and-Coming Masters University in the South,” ranking among the top ten (8th) in the 2010 issue of “America’s Best Colleges.” In addition, the university’s First-Year Experience has been named an “Academic Program to Look For” by U.S.News for seven consecutive years and was named one of 12 founding institutions in a project called "Foundations of Excellence in the First Year of College."
The university has committed itself to expanding the global experience of students, faculty and staff through its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), known as the "Global Learning for Engaged Citizenship" initiative, which began in 2007. This program focuses on increasing opportunities for international learning experiences. In spring 2009, KSU awarded its first Global Engagement Certification to graduate and undergraduate students. This certification recognizes students’ achievements in learning global perspectives and developing intercultural skills.
As a destination campus, KSU offers students plenty of opportunities to experience campus life by participating in more than 150 student groups and organizations, including student government, sororities and fraternities, club and intramural sports, social and special-interest organizations, student publications and honor societies.
In 2009, the Kennesaw State Owls completed a reclassification from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I, competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During the transition from 2005-2009, KSU teams have won six Atlantic Sun Conference tournaments in five sports, including men’s indoor and outdoor track, women’s soccer, softball and cross-country.
Kennesaw State University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “2009 Great Colleges to Work For.” KSU was recognized among the top 10 schools in six categories – confidence in senior leadership, teaching environment, collaborative governance, professional/career development programs, physical work space conditions and post-retirement benefits.
Kennesaw State was originally established by the University System of Georgia as Kennesaw Junior College serving 1,000 students. The college became a four-year institution in 1976 and was named Kennesaw College in 1977. In 1988, on its 25th anniversary, it was named Kennesaw State College and in 1996 became Kennesaw State University.
- Telephone
- 470-578-6000
- Location
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1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw
GA
30144
US
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