Assistant Professor of French
Job Description:
Saint Michael’s College, in the Burlington area of Vermont, is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of French position starting fall 2012. We are looking for a generalist who is prepared to teach a variety of language, literature, and culture courses at all levels. The candidate’s primary field of specialization should be Francophone literature and culture (geographic area open). The teaching load is 3/2-3/3, alternating years.
Requirements:
- Native or near-native command of French
- Must be committed to teaching excellence while maintaining an active program of scholarly research
- Must be supportive of the mission of the College
- Ph.D. in hand or completed by September 2012. In their cover letters, applicants are encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of this diversity.
All offers of employment with the College are contingent upon a background check.
Additional Information:
Saint Michael’s is a Catholic, residential, liberal arts college with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,000 students. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching and be supportive of the mission of the College. Saint Michael's College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering and affirming an inclusive, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment for its students, faculty, and staff. In their cover letters, applicants are encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of this diversity.
Application Instructions:
Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button.
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of teaching excellence
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Provide the names and contact information for at least three references
Confidential reference letters and official transcripts may be requested later in the process.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and continue until position is filled.