Assistant Professor, I2, French
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813796
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant Professor
Other Title Information::Assistant Professor, I2, French
Organization::204231 - MODERN LANGUAGES AND CLASSICS
Position Summary::The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a non-tenure track renewable contract assistant professor of French starting August 16, 2023.
Ad Text::The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a non-tenure track renewable contract assistant professor of French starting August 16, 2023. The successful applicant will serve as a coordinator for our international graduate students in French in the department. Duties include evaluation of transfer credits from foreign universities and the ideal candidate will have specific knowledge of university curricula of Sub-Saharan Africa and ideas for diverse international recruitment. The coordinator will also organize and conduct a series of departmental orientations for international students in French. The candidate will serve on graduate committees relevant to his or her specialization(s) and teach a 2:2 load. Evidence of ongoing research is required.Additional essential qualifications include a PhD in French and Francophone Studies in hand by August 15, 2023; native or near-native fluency in French and English; excellence in teaching at all college levels of French and Francophone Studies as a generalist but with demonstrated ability to teach courses related to African francophone literature, culture, and linguistics; ability to teach professional courses in French; commitment to curricular innovation; ability to work collegially and effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.To apply, go to the application https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51343 and complete the online application. Attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Also send three recent letters of recommendation to Dr. Cheryl Toman at catoman@ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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10/05/2022
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2023
College/School/Division::Arts and Sciences
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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