Professorial Lecturer in French

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2021-2022. Rank will be dependent on education, experience, and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 30, 2021.

The position will require the incumbent to teach three undergraduate courses per semester (fall and spring) in French, including French language courses at all levels as well as an advanced course in their specialty. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.

Established in 1925, the College of Arts and Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at www.american.edu/cas and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/wlc/ . American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu .

Salary is competitive.

Applicants will preferably hold a Ph.D. in French and Francophone studies and have either native or near-native fluency in both English and French. Experience teaching at all levels of the French curriculum with the integration of technology is preferred, as are expertise in francophone Sub-Saharan African societies and cultures and inclusive teaching strategies.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent or working publications. Please contact Taylor R. Johnson, Senior Administrative Assistant, 202-885-2394 or tjohnson @american.edu if you have any questions.