Connecticut College French and Francophone Dept Is Hiring A Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

The French and Francophone Department at Connecticut College is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor specialized in French and Francophone language, literature, and culture, with preferences for expertise in sub-Saharan African studies and nineteenth-century studies.

Position Overview

We invite applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor role, offering an engaging teaching experience across various levels of language and literature courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 6-course annual load, including language courses at all levels.
• Potentially teach intermediate and advanced literature courses.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in French is required.
• Minimum qualification: M.A.
• Preferred qualification: Ph.D.

Community Engagement & Appointment Details

We value the contributions visitors bring to our community and encourage their active engagement with departments and campus life. Visiting faculty are appointed as participating members of the faculty, with the option to become voting members upon request. Their presence is encouraged at all faculty meetings. 🤝

About Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution committed to outstanding teaching and research in a liberal arts setting. Our institution emphasizes engaged pedagogy, shared governance, and fostering an inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all relevant laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. We do not discriminate based on characteristics including age, citizenship status, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and others protected by law. 🏛️

Work Authorization

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States, as Connecticut College is not currently providing work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Application Process

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following to Interfolio:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A statement describing teaching philosophy and research interests
• Three letters of reference

Questions may be directed to James Austin, Chair of the French and Francophone Department, at Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT, 06320. 📬