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Modern Languages & Literature, Instructor in French (One-Year), Non-Tenure Track

Employer
Loyola University Chicago
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 9, 2022

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Modern Languages & Literature, Instructor in French (One-Year), Non-Tenure Track Position Title Modern Languages & Literature, Instructor in French (One-Year), Non-Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code MODERN LANGUAGES (02107A) Department Name MODERN LANGUAGES Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, invites applications for a Temporary, One-Year Instructor Appointment (non-renewable) for academic year 2022-2023. This position involves teaching language courses at all levels and coordinating language courses. The department serves approximately 20 majors in French and approximately 80 minors in two concentrations, French and French Language & Literature. For more information about the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/modernlang .

This search is part of a University-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body and committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines). Of special interest are candidates who can further the University’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Teaching responsibilities shall include a 4-4 teaching load. Courses will range from beginning to advanced-level French as well as the Composition & Conversation sequence. The position also includes coordination of French language courses. Qualifications
The candidate will preferably have a PhD in French, and the minimum requirement is an MA in French. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
The candidate will preferably have a PhD in French, and the minimum requirement is an MA in French. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. Open Date 06/09/2022 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest, which includes a description of their experiences in teaching and mentorship that have contributed or relate to issues of student inclusion and diversity. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Candidates should forward additional materials related to teaching excellence to:
David M. Posner, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Loyola University Chicago
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660

Review of applications will begin July 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed . Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/20509 Job Number 88TBD Organizational Location PROVOST
Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/15/2022 Position End Date 06/30/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. Inclusive Excellence Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Research Statement
  2. Writing Sample
  3. Scholarly Publications
  4. Teaching Evaluations
  5. Other Document
  6. Unofficial Transcripts
  7. Multi Media
  8. Resume
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