Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

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B07697

Faculty 9-10 Months

N/A

Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Regular

9 months

No

Varies

Languages, Literatures and Cultures

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Academic Affairs - DIV

College of Arts and Sciences

Tenure-track salary and comprehensive benefits

Annually

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The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, invites candidates to apply for the open position of Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies. We seek a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of modern French and Francophone Literature and Culture (19th-21st centuries), to start August 6, 2022. Applicants with a record of outstanding teaching in French language and whose scholarly interests focus on contemporary France, Global France, French and Francophone literatures and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply. A PhD in French and Francophone Studies (completed by August 6, 2022) is required. The teaching load is three courses per semester and will include all levels of French language, literature, and culture.

We welcome applications from candidates whose research has a strong interdisciplinary focus, with a secondary area of expertise in Digital Humanities, Visual Studies, Ecocriticism, Media Studies, or Gender Studies.

Our college and department value teaching and research equally; we consider the diversity of our students to be an essential element in the success of our academic programs. We are committed to hiring faculty who share our dedication to student-centered teaching and mentoring practices, particularly in supporting students from underrepresented groups. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and will have a research agenda that translates into innovative coursework and undergraduate research opportunities.

Review of applications begins December 15, 2021.

Applicants must complete an online application and submit (i) a letter of interest, (ii) a current curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of teaching philosophy, (iv) research statement, (v) transcript. Please include at least three references and their contact information on the application. An academic writing sample will be requested at a later date(maximum of 20-25 pages).

Teaching, Research and Service in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

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Candidates with expertise in a secondary area such as Digital Humanities, Visual Studies, Ecocriticism, Media Studies, or Gender Studies are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in program development and innovative undergraduate teaching, including community-engaged learning, social justice, study abroad, and international education.

A PhD in French and Francophone Studies completed by August 6, 2022, is required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and will be expected to actively contribute to scholarship in the field of modern French and Francophone literature and culture. Native/near-native fluency in French and English, and experience teaching French at the college-level are required. The teaching load is three courses (9 credit hours) per semester and a typical course assignment includes French language instruction (all levels) and courses in culture or literature as part of the interdisciplinary French and Francophone Studies B.A. We encourage applications from individuals committed to mentoring students and engaging with the wider university community and working with the College’s interdisciplinary studies programs and institutes.

Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

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08/06/2022

10/21/2021

12/15/2021

12/14/2021

Yes

Dr.. Patricia Geesey, 904-620-2282

Dr. Gregory Helmick, 904-620-1246

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Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants must include a minimum of 3 references contact information in their application. Applicants who do not apply online or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Ms. Julie Blaylock at (904) 620-2282, j.blaylock@unf.edu. All applications and documents must be submitted by 12/14/2021.

** Foreign passport and DS-160 REQUIRED if the applicant answers yes to Question1/Section A within Foreign Influence Review Section of the application.

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/18288