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Assistant Professor of French

Employer
Bowie State University
Location
Bowie, MD

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Faculty Jobs
Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

F154

Position Title:

Assistant Professor French

Rank :

Assistant Professor 9115

Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty:

Regular

Desired Start Date:

08/21/2023

Open Date:

08/30/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities :

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (BSU) is part of the University System of Maryland and is the state’s oldest HBCU. Conveniently located between Washington, D.C, Baltimore, and Annapolis, the campus features a MARC train station for easy commuting. Following the lead of our new president, Dr. Aminta Breaux, BSU is racing to excellence with increased student enrollment, new academic buildings, a burgeoning Study Abroad program, and a 17:1 student-faculty ratio that has helped it climb the U.S. News World & New Report’s rankings of top 25 HBCUs.

Teaches a 4/4 load (3/4 first year) of classes, ranging from French101 to upper-level undergraduate French language classes and graduate courses in Francophone literature, culture, and translation studies; advises students; conducts research; proposes new French courses and programs (majors); provides leadership in world languages; serves on departmental, college, and/or university committees; writes proposals for public and private grants; plans and facilitates study abroad trips; promotes the study of French and other world languages and cultures to the university community; performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position that may require teaching in the evenings and/or weekends. The ideal candidate will begin teaching during the Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 semester.

Conditions of Employment:

Salary Range: $62,000 – $65,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credential. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change.


Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of college/university teaching experience; strong peer-reviewed, scholarly publication record in area of specialization or strong research potential; demonstrated ability to effectively teach French undergraduate and graduate courses; knowledge of and experience in developing and evaluating French courses and French academic programs; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and university/community service; excellent communication skills; digital information technology skills including Blackboard a must; ability to teach another language is a plus.

Education:

A Ph.D. or doctoral degree required in the study and teaching of the French language, Francophone literature, and related cultures; teaching and research interests in French-speaking communities in the Caribbean, the Americas, and Africa is a plus as is a film studies background;

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Candidates must demonstrate a clear commitment to the mission of Bowie State University, HBCUs, MSIs, and teaching-oriented institutions that includes dedication to advising and mentoring students.

We strongly encourage women and other candidates from minority and under-represented backgrounds to apply. Bowie State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We have a non- discrimination policy that includes race, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity/expression, covered veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or Maryland state law.

For best consideration, please apply by October 17, 2022.

Organization

 

 

 

Bowie State University, a member of the University System of Maryland (USM), is a regional, comprehensive, and historically black university. The University offers an array of baccalaureate and masters degree programs and a doctorate in education. Located between Washington, DC and Baltimore, the University includes a diverse faculty and student population.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. It is also a diverse university whose 5,400 students, along with faculty and staff, come from many ethnic backgrounds. The University boasts a pastoral campus that is both serene and beautiful. With seven residence halls, the University is a hub of 24/7 undergraduate life, yet it also offers convenient evening classes and online courses to serve employed professionals seeking to move ahead in their vocations.

Bowie State upholds the System’s mission of providing high-caliber, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities. In addition to its 25 undergraduate majors, Bowie State offers 30 master's, doctoral, and advanced certification programs. Its advanced research facilities include one of the world's 100 most powerful supercomputers and a satellite operations control center managed in conjunction with NASA

We invite you to take a closer look at Bowie State; you will like what you see.

 

 

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