28.923, Jobs: French; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

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Subject: 28.923, Jobs:  French; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

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Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:42:05
From: Leif French [french at shsu.edu]
Subject: French; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University, Texas, USA

 
University or Organization: Sam Houston State University 
Department: https://shsu.peopleadmWorld Languages and Cultures
Job Location: Texas, USA 
Web Address: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/17026
Job Title: Assistant Professor of French
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature 

Required Language(s): French (fra)

Description:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Sam Houston State University
(SHSU) invites applications for a full-time (3/3 load), tenure-track position
in French at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a highly dynamic
professor who is eager to help build the existing French program through an
innovative vision consisting of curricular development and interdisciplinary
collaboration across colleges. The teaching load is 6 courses annually and
consists of teaching French language, literature and culture courses at the
elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. 

Minimum qualifications: 

PhD in French and documented specialization in contemporary Francophone
culture and literature; commitment to undergraduate education and to
attracting students from traditionally underrepresented populations;
demonstrated experience and excellence in language teaching at all levels;
experience and/or willingness to teach online courses; outstanding potential
in research and/or creativity; familiarity with ACTFL standards; working with
office staff on enrollment management; planning professional development
workshops and actively participating in the department’s Language Learning and
Teaching Workshop Series; willingness to contribute to study abroad programs
and a thriving French Club. The successful candidate will also have native or
near-native fluency in French, excellent interpersonal skills and be expected
to teach at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas (located 70 miles north
of Houston), occasionally, at The Woodlands Campus (40 miles south of
Huntsville), and online.

Application materials:

Job Letter
Full CV
Three letters of recommendation
Diversity statement 
Research statement
Statement of teaching philosophy 
Evidence of teaching excellence (including student perceptions and
peer/supervisor observation reports)
Copy of Graduate Transcripts
Deadline for applications: March 17, 2017

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan
Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital
status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston
State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at
SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. 



Application Deadline: 17-Mar-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/17026 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Leif French Leif French 
	Email: french at shsu.edu 
	Phone: 936-294-1447 
	Fax: 936-294-4144 


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