Assistant Professor, French and/or Francophone Literary and Cultural Studies

North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at North Carolina State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in French and/or Francophone Literary and Cultural Studies. This position aims to enhance the undergraduate and graduate programs through innovative teaching and research. The successful candidate will engage in a balanced teaching load, including both undergraduate and graduate courses, and will mentor M.A. students.

Requirements

• Ph.D in French and/or Francophone Literature, Cultural Studies, or related fields with an emphasis on the French-speaking world by the time of appointment.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both French and English.
• Strong commitment to working collegially and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching French at the university level, domestically and/or internationally.
• Experience developing and teaching online courses (synchronous and/or asynchronous).
• Expertise in film, media, visual culture, literature and culture of the Maghreb, ecocriticism/environmental humanities, gender and sexuality, and fashion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses, including General Education Program (GEP) courses in English.
• Teach graduate-level courses, some offered via teleconference through the UNC-System Language Exchange.
• Supervise and mentor M.A. students.
• Establish and maintain a rigorous research agenda.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the French Section and across the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees