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Trinity University
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures - French Studies
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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
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Job Description
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) invites applications for the tenure-trackposition of Assistant Professor of French Studies. The successful applicant will hold a Ph. D. in French or closely related fields,such as Francophone Studies, Comparative Literature, Transnational or Diaspora Studies, and demonstrate a clear expertise in French speakingNorthern/Sub-Saharan African, or Caribbean, literatures and cultures. The successful applicant will also showcase the ability and desire toteach French at all levels, including French for professional purposes (such as French for business or French for diplomacy), and to takepart in Trinity's newly established summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, as an example of service to the Department and the University.
Lastly, the ideal candidate will welcome the possibility of research and teaching collaboration(s) across the University, and be open toteach interdisciplinary, cross listed courses in English on an as-needed basis. The regular teaching load for this position is fivecourses per year (2/3 or 3/2), with a course reduction during the first year, all at the undergraduate level.
Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio . See the following links for information about Trinity's curriculum , includingthe First-YearExperience , experiential learning , and faculty-led study-abroad programs . The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities,endowed with a gift of $25 million , is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty areinternational leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, criticalthinking, clear communication, and creative expression. TheDepartment of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) is the largest and most ethnically diverse academic unit at TrinityUniversity. It offers majors in five languages (Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish), in Global Latinx Studies, a minor in ComparativeLiterature as well as beginning and intermediate Italian and Japanese language courses. ML&L takes pride in offering various opportunitiesfor our students to study abroad, conduct research, and partake in experiential learning experiences. We work closely with the Mexico, theAmericas, and Spain (MAS) , the East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) programs, and the City of San Antonio. Both the Department of Modern Languages andLiteratures and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship.
Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students,faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
Northern/Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, etc. Note that interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged. Support the FrenchStudies program, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities by collaboratingclosely with its faculty, which includes participating in our summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence. Be able to developinterdisciplinary courses in English to teach cross listed courses in such areas as Women's and Gender Studies, Black Studies, ComparativeLiterature, International Studies, Environmental Humanities, and Trinity's First-Year Experience, in order to promote Trinity's Pathwayscurriculum. Be fluent (native or near native) in both French and English; we welcome all varieties of French and English spokenaround the world.
Lastly, the ideal candidate will welcome the possibility of research and teaching collaboration(s) across the University, and be open toteach interdisciplinary, cross listed courses in English on an as-needed basis. The regular teaching load for this position is fivecourses per year (2/3 or 3/2), with a course reduction during the first year, all at the undergraduate level.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a secular, independent,private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by thefour schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students fromthe U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity.Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio . See the following links for information about Trinity's curriculum , includingthe First-YearExperience , experiential learning , and faculty-led study-abroad programs . The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities,endowed with a gift of $25 million , is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty areinternational leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, criticalthinking, clear communication, and creative expression. TheDepartment of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) is the largest and most ethnically diverse academic unit at TrinityUniversity. It offers majors in five languages (Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish), in Global Latinx Studies, a minor in ComparativeLiterature as well as beginning and intermediate Italian and Japanese language courses. ML&L takes pride in offering various opportunitiesfor our students to study abroad, conduct research, and partake in experiential learning experiences. We work closely with the Mexico, theAmericas, and Spain (MAS) , the East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) programs, and the City of San Antonio. Both the Department of Modern Languages andLiteratures and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship.
Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students,faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate a strong commitment to language teaching and pedagogy, as well as the ability to offer rigorous and creative courses for theFrench Studies curriculum at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, including French for professional purposes (business,diplomacy, teaching). Present an active research agenda with a clear focus on Francophone literature and/or cultures, e.g.Northern/Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, etc. Note that interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged. Support the FrenchStudies program, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities by collaboratingclosely with its faculty, which includes participating in our summer abroad program in Aix-en-Provence. Be able to developinterdisciplinary courses in English to teach cross listed courses in such areas as Women's and Gender Studies, Black Studies, ComparativeLiterature, International Studies, Environmental Humanities, and Trinity's First-Year Experience, in order to promote Trinity's Pathwayscurriculum. Be fluent (native or near native) in both French and English; we welcome all varieties of French and English spokenaround the world.