Assistant Professor of French (Furman University)

Assistant Professor of French (Furman University)

Assistant Professor of French, tenure-track position to begin August 2016. Ph.D. in French with specialization in 17th- and/or 18th-century French literature and culture. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding teaching potential at all levels of French language and Francophone literatures and cultures as well as an ability to relate to and inspire undergraduate students.Furman University is a nationally ranked liberal arts college offering a thriving French major and study abroad program in Versailles.

Teaching load is 5 courses per year. Duties include study abroad directing; involvement in co-curricular activities; teaching first-year seminars; pursuing active research agenda; advising; and university service. Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment; native or near-native fluency in French and English; demonstrated potential for scholarship; commitment to teaching in a student-centered liberal arts environment; willingness to work collaboratively for the enhancement of the French program. Candidates with experience and/or interest in directing a Modern Language Center are especially encouraged to apply.

Letter of application and CV to be submitted to Interfolio by November 2, 2015. Full dossiers will be requested from selected candidates. Interviews scheduled at MLA. Address inquiries to William Allen, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613.

Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.