What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of French position at College of Charleston?
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION Internal Title Visiting Assistant Professor of French Position Type Visiting School / Area School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs Department French, Francophone, and Italian St Position Description The Department of French, Francophone, and Italian Studies at the College of Charleston invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in French beginning August 16, 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated teacher-scholar with demonstrated excellence in teaching French as a foreign language and a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching.
Qualifications : A Ph.D. in French is required at time of appointment. A.B.D. candidates in French, with an expected completion by August 15, 2025, will be considered. Near native proficiency in French and English is required along with teaching experience in lower-level French language classes. The teaching load will be four courses per semester. The position is benefits-eligible, and the salary is competitive.
Application Details : To apply, please submit the following via Interfolio : (1) a letter of interest detailing experience and preparation; (2) current CV ; (3) three letters of recommendation; (4) teaching philosophy; (5) a teaching portfolio, which may include sample syllabi and teaching evaluations; and (6) unofficial transcripts. The teaching philosophy must address the candidate's experience, ability to design and assess courses, and research goals. Apply here : [link will be added]
The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in the State of South Carolina, located in the downtown area of Charleston. Founded in 1770, the College has a rich history, with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 undergraduate students. The College of Charleston celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy.
Questions concerning this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Department, Dr. Lisa Signori ( signoril@cofc.edu ). Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
To learn more about the College of Charleston, visit our web-page at https : / / charleston.edu ; for French, Italian, and Francophone Studies, visit https : / / charleston.edu / french-italian-studies / index.php. Special Instructions to Applicants This search will use MLA Interfolio for the collection of all documents. Please visit our Interfolio posting at : http : / / apply.interfolio.com / 160335. Posting Date 12 / 04 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled? Yes Posting Number F2016438P EEO Statement The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and / or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu . Quicklink for Posting https : / / jobs.cofc.edu / postings / 16177
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research and Professional Development Statement
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Portfolio
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