French Studies Scholar: Pedagogy, Research & Study Abroad

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of French Studies. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in French or closely related fields and demonstrate expertise in Francophone literatures and cultures, teaching French at all levels, and supporting the study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence. The regular teaching load is five courses per year (2/3 or 3/2) with a first-year course reduction, and the appointee should be prepared

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in French or Francophone Studies by the start of the appointment.
• Experience teaching undergraduate French.
• Active research agenda in Francophone literature and cultures.
• Interest in study abroad and interdisciplinary teaching.

Responsibilities

• Offer rigorous courses for the French Studies curriculum at multiple levels, including professional French.
• Present an active research agenda focused on Francophone literature/cultures.
• Collaborate across the department and participate in the Aix-en-Provence study abroad program.
• Develop interdisciplinary English-taught courses for cross-listed programs.
• Maintain native or near-native fluency in French and English.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research agenda

French literature expertise

Education

Ph.D. in French or Francophone Studies

Job description

Trinity University in San Antonio invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of French Studies. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in French or closely related fields and demonstrate expertise in Francophone literatures and cultures, teaching French at all levels, and supporting the study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence. The regular teaching load is five courses per year (2/3 or 3/2) with a first-year course reduction, and the appointee should be prepared