[Remote-Position] Looking for Teaching Assistant Professor

Quick Overview:

• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Company: Denver, CO
• Location: Remote
• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Position: Looking For Teaching Assistant Professor - French

 

 

Job title: Teaching Assistant Professor - French Company: reputed company Job description : The Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC) promotes engaged learning, teaching, and practice of the world's languages and cultures; integrates languages and cultures into reputed company disciplines and fields of study; and builds and supports interculturally competent communities through the exploration and experience of languages and cultures at the reputed company with its local and global communities and partners. The CWLC is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), the University's largest unit. Housed in the CWLC, the first-year language program (FYLP) offers study in nine languages and aids reputed company in experiencing the world through the lens of an acquired language, and in understanding cultures -their own and others - from a position different from their primary language and cultural identification. The linguistic contribution to intercultural competency - that is to say, understanding another culture in the language of that culture and not just through the translations and perspectives of a mother-tongue and culture - is integral to achieving personal, social, and professional successes in a multi-cultural and global future. The first-year French program provides reputed company with an introduction to the French language and Francophone cultures and prepares reputed company to study further through the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LL&C). LL&C offers both a major and a minor and supports dual-degree seekers who want to pair their knowledge of French and the Francophone world with majors like international studies, international business, and intercultural communications. The CWLC is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on its commitment to . Candidates must demonstrate an ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations. Position Summary The reputed company will hire a full-time, appointed French teaching assistant professor to teach the first-year French language sequence as well as humanities courses (or area of specialization) taught in English for the Common Curriculum, and other relevant courses as needed. This is a non-tenure track position that provides a three-year contract with full benefits and is renewable with the possibility of promotion. (Promotions to teaching associate and teaching full professor come with longer reputed company.) The appointment will start on September 1st, 2024. Course load is eight (8) courses per year, spread across a three-quarter calendar. Other responsibilities include developing a rigorous first-year curriculum, leading French section meetings and adjunct faculty in the FYLP, advising reputed company on placement, participating in retention and recruitment efforts, implementing program assessment in the spring quarter, working closely with other CWLC faculty to support CWLC endeavors, and coordinating with the French faculty in the LL&C toward building a cohesive French program. Candidates who demonstrate potential for teaching excellence, commitment to culturally reputed company teaching, and ability to implement innovative teaching and learning approaches will be strongly preferred. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to and service. Essential Functions Teaching Teach eight classes over three academic quarters, including first-year language courses, humanities courses (or area of specialization) taught in English contributing to the Common Curriculum, and other relevant language courses as needed, reputed company first-year sequence curriculum and assessments, reputed company common curriculum humanities courses taught in English. Service Coordinate the French sections in the FYLP reputed company serving as French language coordinator, Assess the first-year French program annually with other colleagues as appropriate Participate in CWLC meetings and committees, as well as CAHSS and University committees, Actively collaborate with CWLC colleagues and with the department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures program faculty on recruitment and language advocacy initiatives. Research/Scholarship Active scholarship is welcome and supported, though it is not a job requirement for this position. Required Qualifications Master's degree or ABD in French and Francophone Studies, in French Linguistics, in Second Language Acquisition with a focus on French, or in Education. Closely reputed company fields will be given consideration as well. Native or near-native reputed company level in French and English. 1-2 years of teaching experience of a university-level French course in the United States (e.g., Teaching Assistant as an “instructor of record” with grading responsibilities). Evidence of teaching using task-based, communicative methodologies which prioritize student-student interactions. Evidence of implementing culturally reputed company teaching practices. Experience or willingness to learn course management systems such as Canvas. Availability to teach classes “face-to-face” in physical classrooms at the reputed company. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, in French Linguistics, in Second Language Acquisition with a focus on French, or in Education. Closely reputed company fields will be given consideration as well. 3 + years previous experience teaching a university-level course in French in the United States as the primary instructor, especially with courses from the first-year language sequence. Experience in program development. Extended residence or/and extensive travel in the French-speaking world. Experience interacting with and effectively teaching diverse communities of reputed company. Experience managing a course reputed company Canvas. Work Schedule Language courses meet for 10-week sessions with 50-minute classes held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Other Common Curriculum courses may meet twice a week for 110 minutes during the week. Departmental or university service duties may be required beyond the Monday through Thursday teaching schedule, including service on hiring or other committees and assistance with language placement and advising. Application Deadline For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 16, 2023. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $60,000. The reputed company has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The reputed company is a private institution that empowers reputed company who want to reputed company a difference. Learn more about the . For full consideration, please include the following documents with your application: * Cover letter (1 to 2 pages) including a statement of how the applicant can contribute to values, practices and actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusivity. Candidates can view DU's DEI Strategic Plan here ( ) and/or the College of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) DEI Strategic plan here ( ). * C.V. One-page statement on teaching philosophy, addressing culturally reputed company teaching practices Original sample lesson plan for an elementary French language course with materials supporting learning activities and explanations in English A sample syllabus, preferably of a first-year language course Names and contact information of three references. The reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. The reputed company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national reputed company, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with reputed company of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see . reputed company offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background reputed company. Advertised: August 02, 2023 Applications reputed company: Expected salary : $58000 - 60000 per year Location : Denver, CO Apply Job!

 

Are You the One We're Looking For?

If you reputed company you have what it takes, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.

Apply To This Job