Adjunct Instructor, French

Adjunct Instructor, French

Posting Number: R0004315
Location: Salem Campus

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Position Summary:
Willamette University invites applications for a part-time French instructor for Academic year 2022-23. The successful candidate will teach one section of FREN131: Elementary French I in the fall and one section of FREN132: Elementary French II in the spring.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MA in French and Francophone Studies; PhD or ABD preferred
  
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
  

Willamette is a small, highly selective private university of 2500 students, 1300 of whom are enrolled in the undergraduate College of Arts & Sciences, which is committed to providing students with a well-rounded liberal arts education. Willamette believes that a diverse, inclusive community is essential to achieving academic excellence; accordingly, we seek candidates who not only have the potential to become outstanding teachers and scholars, but whose work also furthers equity and inclusion, and who will bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. The College of Arts & Sciences is proud to enroll a substantial number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students of color. Over the past four years, 24% of our students were first-generation; 24% were Pell-eligible; and 33% identified as African American, Hispanic/LatinX, Native American/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 20, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Letter of application describing your interest and qualifications for the position;
  
• Curriculum vitae;
  
• A brief statement (500 words or less) describing ways you can contribute to the university's mission of promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus.
  

Separately, please have two letters of reference sent directly to Department Chair Amadou Fofana: afofana@willamette.edu

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Fofana.

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.



Apply online at https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Visiting-Assistant-Professor--French_R0004315

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