The Department of Foreign Languages invites applications for an Assistant Professor of French with a primary focus on teaching and directing undergraduate beginner and intermediate language courses in French. Area of specialization is open. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education at all levels, expertise in instructional technology, and maintain an active research agenda. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher prepared to guide student research and provide academic counseling and mentorship to undergraduate students (cadets) at the United States Military Academy. This is a full-time (12-month), three-year non-renewable appointment in the excepted service to begin on or about 1 July 2022. Candidates will be evaluated according to the following qualifications: advanced degree in French (Ph.D. preferred, advanced ABD considered); native or near-native fluency in French and English; evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level; commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. Competitive salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application deadline date is 1 November 2021.
To receive full consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial academic transcripts, three confidential letters of recommendation, DD214 (if claiming veteran’s preference), and a copy of sponsor’s Permanent Change of Station orders (if claiming military spouse preference) by mail to: United States Military Academy, Department of Foreign Languages, ATTN: Mrs. Rose Maresco, West Point, New York 10996. For information contact: Mrs. Maresco at (845) 938-3152; email: rose.maresco@usma.edu. Moving expenses are not reimbursable. The Department of Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.