Lecturer In French And Francophone Studies

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Job Title:

Lecturer in French and Francophone Studies

Department:

Arts and Sciences | French and Italian

Position Overview

The Department of French and Italian seeks to hire a full-time, non-tenure-track associated faculty member in the fields of French language teaching and French and Francophone literatures, cultures, and/or cinemas. Contract terms are up to three academic years beginning in Autumn 2024, with the possibility of renewals based on positive performance and department needs.

Performance Objectives

A full-time (100%) appointment entails teaching four undergraduate courses per semester. Teaching duties include language courses at the beginning and intermediate levels, potentially intermediate courses in French, and teaching or grading general education courses in English.

Depending on the needs of the department and the expertise of the candidate, one of these courses may be replaced either periodically or permanently with a defined service role. Other expectations include interacting with students during regular office hours; attending meetings when required; and contributing to a positive work environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Master's degree in French and Francophone Studies, World Language Teaching, or related discipline;

• native or near-native fluency in French and English;

• record of excellence in teaching French language courses, especially at the college/university level;

• strong understanding of current best practices in second language pedagogy and interest in further professional development;

• versatility to teach multiple levels as well as large enrollment courses taught in English;

• willingness and ability to teach either face-to-face or online as needed;

• willingness to teach anytime between 8 am and 5:15 pm weekdays as needed;

• ability to work collegially and effectively with both students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds as well as foster an inclusive classroom environment

Desired:

• Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, World Language Teaching, or related discipline;

• familiarity with synchronous and asynchronous online tools for language teaching.

How to Apply

Submit the following required materials via Workday application

1. brief cover letter that explicitly addresses the summary of duties and qualifications;

2. curriculum vitae;

3. contact information for two professional references;

4.2-3 recent, complete sets of teaching evaluations from students; and

5. teaching philosophy that discusses world language teaching and how it informs your classroom instruction.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For additional information related to these positions, please contact Professor Sarah-Grace Heller, heller.64@osu.edu.

There are three positions available with this posting.

Additional Information:

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The mission of the Department of French and Italian at the Ohio State University is to manifest the utility and indispensable nature of world languages to a vibrant university ecosystem, fostering plurilingualism and interculturalism in Ohio and beyond. We write, think, and teach about global issues, such as ethnocentrism, empathy, migration, contending with coloniality, new strategies of transnational connection, global health and wellness, and the ethics of consumption. We offer undergraduate majors and minors in French & Francophone Studies, Italian, and Romance Studies; and MA and PhD degrees in French and Italian.

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We are an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Location:

Hagerty Hall (0037)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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