Term Assistant Professor of Languages
About The Position
Join the Department of Languages as a full-time, one-year, Term Assistant Professor, specializing in two languages: French and a second language from either German, Japanese, or Spanish. Teach engaging courses, including French courses at all levels, elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses in either German, Japanese, or Spanish, and culture/ topic courses in English. The Department of Languages at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a Term Assistant Professor of Languages with a specialty in French. The Department of Languages offers a baccalaureate degree with a primary emphasis in German, Japanese, and Spanish and minor degrees in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Cultural Perspectives. Additionally, the department offers ASL and Russian language courses. The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska's next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities. To thrive in this role the applicant should possess the following to be successful in this role: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to teach core and specialized courses in the department's curriculum. Demonstrated potential to support and mentor students. Demonstrated commitment to student success. Knowledge of innovative teaching practice. Native or near-native proficiency in French, English and a second language (German, Japanese, or Spanish), and native or near-native proficiency in English. Readiness to participate in outreach and recruitment efforts.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in language, literature, culture studies or closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Disciplinary expertise in language, culture, and literature studies or related discipline.
- Evidence of college/university level teaching experience.
- Native or near-native proficiency in French, English and a second language (German, Japanese, or Spanish).
Benefits
- UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
