32.903, Jobs: French; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Subject: 32.903, Jobs: French; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:23:18
From: Fariah Majmundar [fariah at gatech.edu]
Subject: French; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

 
University or Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology 
Department: School of Modern Languages
Job Location: Georgia, USA 
Web Address: https://modlangs.gatech.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of French
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): French (fra)

Description:

The School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of Technology in
Atlanta invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor of French to begin on August 1, 2021. We are seeking a
specialization in (Applied) Linguistics and/or Language for the Professions.
This position is full-time with an expected teaching load of two courses per
semester (four per academic year).

An ideal candidate for this position will be committed to holistic and
experiential content-based language pedagogy and bring expertise in French
linguistics and/or language for the professions (business, global development,
sustainability, technology, translation, etc). Interest or expertise in one or
more of the following areas is recommended: inter- and cross-cultural studies;
multilingualism; and digital humanities. The candidate will be eligible for
consideration for a leadership opportunity to lead and develop graduate
programming as part of the M.S. in Applied Languages & Intercultural Studies
and the M.S. in Global Media & Cultures.

We seek candidates who bring an ambitious and entrepreneurial scholarly agenda
and who have demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum development in
French Studies. Interest or experience in teaching in an immersive faculty-led
study-abroad program oriented toward business, technology, culture, and
sustainability is highly recommended.

We seek colleagues with a dynamic research agenda, a commitment to excellence
in teaching, collegiality, to the enhancement and expansion of the program as
a whole and graduate studies in particular, and to extracurricular activities
that serve our diverse student body. We encourage inter-disciplinary
collaborations with colleagues in science, engineering and social sciences.
Experience or interest in teaching and developing online courses is
recommended, but not required.

Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have
- A PhD in French, linguistics (especially oriented toward applied and
sociolinguistics), second language acquisition, or a related field earned by
the appointment start date of August 1, 2021;
- Native or near native proficiency in French;
- An active research and publication agenda; and
- Documented evidence of successful instruction and teaching of French, from
introductory to advanced levels (undergraduate and graduate). An earned
doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check
must be completed prior to employment.

Application Link:
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877)
251-2644 or oneusgsupport at usg.edu.

Please see the application link below.

Apply Before Date:
Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 17, 2021 for optimal
consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled.
Application review will begin on March 19, 2021. Virtual semi-finalist
interviews are expected to be conducted last week of March 2021, with finalist
interviews planned for the month of April 2021.

Location:
Atlanta, Georgia

Contact Information:
Requests for information may be directed to the chair of the search committee,
Dr. Chris Ippolito at the contact information below.

Full description: https://modlangs.gatech.edu/node/374



Application Deadline: 17-Mar-2021 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://tinyurl.com/d64btmw7 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Chris Ippolito 
	Email: cippolito6 at gatech.edu 


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