Faculty, Liberal Arts - Languages

The Department of Liberal Arts at the Juilliard School seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track, faculty member to teach first-year courses in any two of the following languages: French, Italian, and German.  A strong background in ESL is preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience of successful teaching (at least three years of teaching experience as instructor of record), demonstrative knowledge of second language development and pedagogy and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, and administrators) with diplomacy and tact.   The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses per year. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand. While Juilliard does not grant tenure, new faculty can expect, after two years of service on annual contracts, to earn renewable three-year contracts   Applicants should submit:   1. a letter of interest that includes a brief discussion of teaching experience, current scholarship, and approaches to teaching and research   2. a curriculum vitae   3. a more detailed statement of teaching philosophy, including an explanation of the manner in which a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and equity translates into classroom practice (2 pages max – 1000 words max).     All materials should be received by April 6, 2021. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. After an initial review, some applicants will be asked to submit letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Finalists will be asked to perform a teaching demonstration. Interviews will be held by videoconference. Receipt of materials will be acknowledged by email.   The Juilliard School has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the School's faculty. For more information, please see the following link: https://www.juilliard.edu/school/equity-diversity-inclusion-