Lecturer
- Employer
- Rice University's Center for Languages & Intercultural Communication
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literatures
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Full-Time Lecturer Position at Rice University’s Center for Languages & Intercultural Communication located in Houston, TX. Rice University’s Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication (CLIC) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in French. This two-year appointment will begin 07/01/2022. Upon successful performance review, the appointee can be offered additional contracts.
W.M. Rice University in Houston, TX. seeks Full-Time Lecturer in French with special consideration for candidates capable of also teaching African or African Diasporic languages. Job duties include:
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Teaching French (in-person and
online) to undergrad and graduate students with the possibility of
teaching French for specific purposes.
Developing a coherently articulated
program of instruction across proficiency levels. Implementing an
innovative research-based curriculum.
Designing, preparing, evaluating, and
implementing syllabi, lesson plans, and assessment instruments for
in-person or online courses.
Participating in the development and
administration of students’ language proficiency assessment
tools.
Participating in professional
development.
Organizing and participating in
language-related events and recruitment
activities.
Participating in CLIC
governance.
Requirements:
Must have an M.A. in French, Second Language Education or related field completed by December 31, 2021and three years of experience in second language teaching and one year of teaching French language at the U.S. university level.
If the M.A. is not in Second Language Education (or similarly worded field) but is in a related field, candidate must have completed at least 3 graduate courses in language teaching methodologies or possess a certification in second language teaching methodologies at the time of interview. Teaching experience cannot substitute for coursework in second language acquisition.
Must have native or near-native ability to read, write and speak French and English. Proficiency in both languages is demonstrated by successfully completing a Rice video/audio interview during the interview process.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in French, Second Language Education or related field received (or having completed all the requirements for the degree) by June 30,2022.
-Ability to teach African and African Diasporic languages
Application instructions: Applications that lack any of the requirements will not be considered for review.
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Cover letter
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Main aspects of your language
teaching philosophy/approach.
Describe innovative teaching
project(s).
How you envision yourself
contributing to CLIC.
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With a focus on language teaching
experiences.
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Explanation of learning outcomes and
goals for all activities.
Include any audio, video, or written
supplementary materials.
Include both lesson plan and student
handouts.
To apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/92423
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