Visiting Assistant Professor Position in French, Francophone and Italian Studies
Colby College
Waterville, ME
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 3, 2024
Description
The Department of French and Italian Studies at Colby College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in French, Francophone and Italian Studies for a one-year position, to begin September 1, 2024. PhD expected. The successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best education to talented undergraduates. We are seeking individuals able to teach French at all levels and Italian in the required language sequence. We especially value extensive experience, demonstrated effectiveness engaging with a diverse student body and a record of excellence in language instruction. Area open; however, preference given to candidates with training in second language instruction, pedagogy, digital humanities, and translation studies. This is a non-tenured and non-tenurable full-time position, with a teaching load of 5 courses per year.
Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French, Italian and English and a strong commitment to teaching French and Italian
Qualifications
Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French, Italian and English and a strong commitment to teaching French and Italian. PhD expected.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that should include evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching, and two full sets of course evaluations, via Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/135772. Review of applications will begin Feb 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Address all inquiries to Mouhamdoul Amine Niang (maniang@colby.edu), Chair of French Search Committee.
The Department of French and Italian Studies at Colby College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in French, Francophone and Italian Studies for a one-year position, to begin September 1, 2024. PhD expected. The successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best education to talented undergraduates. We are seeking individuals able to teach French at all levels and Italian in the required language sequence. We especially value extensive experience, demonstrated effectiveness engaging with a diverse student body and a record of excellence in language instruction. Area open; however, preference given to candidates with training in second language instruction, pedagogy, digital humanities, and translation studies. This is a non-tenured and non-tenurable full-time position, with a teaching load of 5 courses per year.
Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French, Italian and English and a strong commitment to teaching French and Italian
Qualifications
Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in French, Italian and English and a strong commitment to teaching French and Italian. PhD expected.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that should include evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching, and two full sets of course evaluations, via Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/135772. Review of applications will begin Feb 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Address all inquiries to Mouhamdoul Amine Niang (maniang@colby.edu), Chair of French Search Committee.
