Assistant Professor of English- French Language

The Department of English and Modern Languages in the College of Education, Humanities, and

Behavioral Sciences seeks a highly motivated scholar-practitioner to serve as an Instructor of

English. The applicant should possess a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in

teaching, research, and service. The position is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. The successful

candidate will meet and instruct assigned classes in the designated site-based locations (mornings,

afternoons, & evenings), and teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per academic semester. The rank

and tenure-status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is to

be performed in the identified position. The statements are not intended to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified as other

duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teach a minimum of four (4) undergraduate French courses per semester in the

English and General Education Program primarily.

* Actively participate and lead in the activities of the department, college, and

university including recruitment and new course development (site-based and

online course certifications).

* Serve on department committees.

* Engage in research, scholarly activities, recruitment and advising English majors.

* Schedule and attend a minimum of 10 hours of office hours per week.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

* An earned Ph.D. in English with a specialization in French Language.

* Native or near-native fluency in French as well as English.

* At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in curriculum development,

leadership and project management.

* At least three (3) to five (5) years of coursework and experience successfully

teaching courses in the French language at the college or university level.

* Evidence of excellence in teaching, including student evaluations or student

comments are a plus.

* Experience and credentials in linguistics would be a plus.

* Experience teaching a diverse population and flexibility.

* Ability to initiate and successfully execute projects.

* Knowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Excellence in oral and written communication skills.

* Excellence in teaching at the university level.

* Demonstrated leadership experience related to initiation and execution of

committee work.

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues within a

diverse environment.

* Ability to successfully advise, instruct, evaluate, and motivate first generation

college students.

* Ability to contribute to the academic program development at the undergraduate

and master's level.

* Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assessment of writing and critical thinking.

* Ability to learn AAMU's learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) and

integrate the platform into teaching practices to include gradebook features