Department: Foreign Languages
Job Purpose
Teach a variety of French courses and support the mission of the Department of Foreign Languages.
Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.
Tennessee Tech is committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teach equivalent to 15 hours per semester of courses, including course preparation, and grading; serve on committees and other service in the department; assist in fulfilling the mission of the Department of Foreign Languages.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in French from an accredited institution. Two years' experience teaching French at the university level. Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based instruction and current ACTFL guidelines. Native or near-native command of French. Professional level of English. Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate instruction. Ability to teach online courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in pedagogical applications of technology in foreign-language instruction. Willingness to be actively involved in student-oriented activities. Ability to interact effectively in a multi-language department. A Ph.D. in French is preferred but not required.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. This is a three year temporary non-tenure-track appointment to begin August 2022 and end May 2025.
Benefits Information
Faculty (9/10 month): Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Screening Date: 06/05/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of transcript for highest degree earned (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter (all letters must contain an assessment of the candidate's university-level teaching). It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
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