Visiting Assistant Professor of French (Feb. 2019)
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington, VA
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
Lexington, VA
Open Date:
Feb 26, 2019
Description:
The Romance Languages Department of Washington and Lee University invites applications for a full-time 2-year position at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor of French beginning in academic year 2019-20. Area of specialty is open. Only candidates with native or near-native fluency in French will be considered, and the successful candidate will have a PhD at the time of hiring. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching language and literature at all levels, as well as a commitment to scholarly research and publishing. Teaching load is 6 courses per year, including language courses, introductory courses on literature and culture, and an occasional upper-level course on a topic of interest.
Qualifications:
Successful candidate will have a PhD at the time of hiring. We are especially interested in candidates with a dynamic teaching style, knowledge of language teaching pedagogies, a familiarity with ACTFL proficiency standards, an ability to implement inclusive pedagogy, and a passion for the French language and its diverse cultural expressions. French at Washington and Lee is committed to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity of perspectives within the program and campus-wide. We especially welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current CV, a set of student evaluations from one course, official transcripts, and three current confidential letters of recommendation at http://apply.interfolio.com/60779 . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is found. In their application, candidates should highlight past and current experience in promoting campus diversity and inclusion, as well as plans to continue this effort in the future. Skype interviews are a possibility, as are campus visits. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Organization
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in
Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts
curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and
a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations,
all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to
find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to
institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value
not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically,
and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be
prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others,
and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically
significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are
devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal
interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual
makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily
loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affirms that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds enhance our community. The university is committed to the recruitment,
enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points
of view, interests, and identities.
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