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French Language Assistant

Employer
Earlham College
Location
Indiana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 5, 2023

Job Details



Earlham College is seeking a French Language Assistant to join our team for the academic year 2023-2024.

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago. Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Description: The French language assistant will help instructors in French and Francophone Studies in their courses and with language-related activities, lead conversation groups, offer individual tutoring sessions to students who are struggling, and/or grade the daily work for students in beginning courses. The French language assistant will also promote the use of French in that setting, especially during house meals at the College cafeteria and initiate/organize activities that are open to all members of campus such as films, dessert or dinners, gatherings for speakers of French, etc. The assistant will likewise work with professors in French and Francophone Studies to organize and host all cultural activities in which France and other francophone countries are represented, e.g., as part of the International Festival. In sum, the French assistant will ensure the presence and visibility of French among students while maintaining necessary daily contact with professors in French and Francophone Studies.

As remuneration, the French language assistant will be receiving a 14-meal plan through Metz (the student dining hall and cafeteria) for the duration of the school year. The French assistant will also be paid a total of $18,000 for an average of 20 hours of work per week for the Department of French and Francophone Studies and for work done outside courses. Housing, travel to and from Earlham College, visa costs and personal expenses are not included. The assistant must have health insurance and if needed, the assistant can purchase and enroll in an insurance program upon arriving on campus.

Preference is given for candidates who have already earned their high school degree, have begun university studies, and are interested in the French language and in teaching it to others.

Responsibilities :
  • Aid the French instructors with their courses and language-related activities
  • Lead French conversation groups
  • Offer individual tutoring sessions
  • Grade daily work for French beginner classes
  • Organize or initiate French related activities for the greater campus (Films, Food, Gatherings)
  • Aid the French instructors in organizing and hosting cultural activities.
Qualifications :
  • High school degree
  • Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students
Eligibility
  • The candidate must be a native French speaker or fluent in French speaking and writing.
  • A preferred candidate will be interested in teaching the French language
  • A preferred candidate will be at least part-way through a higher education degree.

Qualifications

To Apply

Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal :
  • Cover letter
  • A statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.
  • Resume
  • List of Three References with Contact Information
Earlham College requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two weeks of the employment start date. Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.

Company

Earlham College

Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college that aspires to change lives for good. Our community is shaped by the perspectives and values of the Religious Society of Friends—commonly known as Quakers—but you don’t have to be Quaker to work or study here. (In fact, most of us aren’t!) Instead, our community comes together around our shared Principles and Practices: respect for persons, integrity, peace and justice, simplicity, and community. Through our common understanding of these values and our shared governance structure, each member of the Earlham community is encouraged to participate fully, applying their personal expertise and experience to moving the College forward.

Earlham welcomes a broadly diverse student body, faculty and staff to its campus.

With a quarter of our students identifying as domestic minorities and another 20 percent coming to Earlham from homes outside the United States, our classrooms, clubs and activities benefit from the wide variety of perspectives and experiences our students bring.

Our 800-acre campus is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana. Richmond and Earlham share a mutually beneficial connection, and our location allows for the best of both worlds—big city amenities aren’t far away, and outdoor activities abound.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining the Earlham community and look forward to learning more about you through the application process.

The health and financial security of you and your family is important to us. Earlham College is proud to offer you competitive, comprehensive benefits that enhance the lives of you and your family. These benefits are intended to protect your well-being and financial health. You have the flexibility to select the plans that best meet your needs and the opportunity to elect additional benefits that protect you and your family and balance your life outside of work.

Oh, and by the way—it’s pronounced “Ur-luhm”!

 

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