Two-Year Visiting Assistant Professor, French (College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's Univ., Minnesota)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Two-year Position – Visiting Assistant Professor, French 

The Department of Languages and Cultures at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a two-year position as visiting assistant professor of French beginning August 2022. The successful candidate will have expertise in contemporary (post 1800) French language, literature, and culture, native or near native fluency in French and English, evidence of excellence in language teaching at multiple levels, a strong commitment to undergraduate education, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. Specialization is open, but preferred areas include the Francophone diaspora, media studies, gender studies, climate studies, social justice. Ability to help build a small French program, contribute to experiential learning opportunities, teach and mentor students from diverse educational backgrounds, and create an inclusive educational environment should be addressed in the application and/or cover letter.  Preparedness to contribute to the general education curriculum is desirable but not required. Ph.D. or ABD required. For department information, visit http://csbsju.edu/languages-and-cultures  

Saint John's University, a liberal arts college for men, and the College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college for women, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. Together, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a common undergraduate curriculum, identical degree requirements, and a single academic calendar. The colleges offer the distinct benefit of two nationally recognized Catholic, undergraduate institutions and one exceptional education. For further information about the College and University, visit the web page http://www.csbsju.edu. 


Required Qualifications:  

PhD or ABD (or the equivalent)  in French/Francophone literary and cultural studies  
Primary area of specialization will be contemporary (post 1800) French and Francophone literatures and cultures 
Demonstrated language teaching effectiveness at multiple levels 
Native or near-native fluency in French and English 
Potential to provide effective advising to students 
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice  

Preferred Qualifications: 
Ability and flexibility as needed to build a small French program and create extracurricular programming on campus 
Potential to contribute to experiential learning opportunities for our students at CSB|SJU  (e.g. international experience or experience in study abroad, internships, community learning) 


RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Teach three 4-credit courses a semester 
Engage in departmental service and activities 
Advise and mentor undergraduate students 


APPLICATION PROCESS:  Applications are accepted online at http://employment.csbsju.edu . Applicants will complete an application form and provide the following:  

Letter of application that includes a statement summarizing the dissertation topic; 
Curriculum Vitae; 
Statement of applicant’s philosophy of teaching and learning;  
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (may include peer evaluations, course materials, student testimonials, student surveys, or other materials); 
Copies of transcripts (official transcripts required for interview); 
Three letters of recommendation and the contact information for each recommender. 

A pre-employment background check will be conducted on semi-finalist prior to on-campus interview. 

If you require special accommodations to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact us at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu. 

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 31, 2022. 

Women, individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.