Assistant Teaching Professor Department of French Studies
Assistant Teaching Professor Department of French Studies
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Job Description Summary
Wake Forest Universitys Department of French Studies invites applications for a nontenuretrack Assistant Teaching Professor to begin July 1 2025. This is a permanent position with an initial twoyear appointment (renewable) that includes funds for professional development; salary is competitive. The position of Assistant Teaching Professor offers a clear promotion track toward Full Teaching Professor providing opportunities for recognition of excellence in teaching and service. We seek a dynamic teacher with relevant experience and / or interest in directing study abroad. We welcome applications from candidates particularly those from underrepresented groups who bring varied experiences backgrounds and approaches to the position.Job Description:
Candidates should have a record of highquality undergraduate teaching and be committed to contributing to a vibrant French Studies curriculum on campus and on our summer and semester abroad programs in France. Teaching load is 3/3; primarily lowerdivision French courses with regular opportunity to teach midlevel courses in French (including depending on experience and interest courses in translation and phonetics) and firstyear seminars in English. M.A. minimum; Ph.D. preferred. Native or nearnative fluency in French. Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
The Department of French Studies is an undergraduate department with nine fulltime faculty who teach courses at all levels of the curriculum. We are a collaborative group of colleagues who share a strong commitment to engaging students with the rich and varied perspectives of the Francophone world. Our department has a major and a minor a concentration in French for Business and wellestablished facultyled study abroad programs in Tours (summer) and Dijon (semester). The Wake Forest undergraduate college is firmly committed to the humanities and offers a variety of opportunities for collaboration across campus. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.
Additional Job Description
Located in WinstonSalem NC Wake Forest University is a private coeducational institution with a studentfaculty ratio of 10:1. Ranking among the top fifty national universities it offers an intellectual community with a rich cultural life an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. For quick facts about the University go to For quick facts on WinstonSalem go to should apply online at submitting a CV and a letter of application (addressed to members of the Search Committee) that addresses 1 the applicants approach to teaching introductory and intermediate language courses as well as 2 the applicants interest in directing study abroad and/or experience with programs abroad. Supporting materials regarding study abroad are welcome. After initial review selected candidates will be invited to submit a complete dossier. Deadline January 10 2025.
Time Type Requirement
Full timeInorder to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
