Professor of Practice

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Department of French and Italian at Tulane University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Professor of Practice to teach Haitian Creole and French, including courses in language, literature, and culture. The position is part of Tulane’s French and Francophone Studies program and contributes to the Department of French and Italian, the Linguistics program, and the Latin American Studies program. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose teaching can expand the program and contribute to existing strengths in Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, French and Francophone Studies, and Linguistics. The teaching load is three courses per semester, typically including one or two Haitian Creole courses, as well as courses in French language, literature, or linguistics, or in an aspect of Caribbean language, literature, history, or culture. This is a full-time, renewable three-year appointment with benefits. Following promotion to Senior Professor of Practice, the appointment is renewable every five years. A PhD is required. The position starts July 1, 2027. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three professional references. The position is covered by Tulane University’s equal opportunity commitment, which prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Requirements

PhD.
Submit a curriculum vitae.
Provide contact information for at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

Teach three courses per semester.
Typically teach one or two courses in Haitian Creole.
Teach courses in French language, literature, or linguistics, or an aspect of Caribbean language, literature, history, or culture.
Contribute to the French and Francophone Studies program and its related strengths in Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Linguistics.