Visiting Assistant Professor of French (RLL)
About The Position
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor of French. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year (2/3). The successful candidate will love pedagogy and will teach sections of French 2 as well as French 33, with all the needed support (syllabi, books etc.) for preparing for these classes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds, utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity. As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences. Pomona College employees enjoy excellent benefits and perks and work in a diverse environment of equal opportunity, intellectual development and personal growth.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026
- Employment is contingent upon providing proof of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for the duration of the contract, July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027.
- Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to prepare for their classes and attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before classes start in the fall.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrable experience teaching College French
Responsibilities
- Teach sections of French 2 as well as French 33
- Teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds, utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
