Overview:

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at St. Edward’s University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Francophone Studies and Arabic to begin Fall 2013. Teaching responsibilities include French and Arabic language courses, as well as courses in Francophone and Arabic literature and culture (taught in both French and English). This faculty member will ordinarily teach 8 courses per year (4 each semester) and is expected to build a program in Arabic through development of courses and extra-curricular activities for students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 8 undergraduate courses per academic year (e.g., 4 in Fall; 4 in Spring) in Francophone and Arabic language, literature and culture
• Actively engage in advising, program-building activities, departmental, school, university, community and professional service
• Engage in professional development activities such as scholarship, pedagogical training and curricular development
• Support and contribute to the Holy Cross mission of St. Edward’s University
   

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, or a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature with a concentration in French and Francophone Studies (in hand by June 1, 2013)
• Ability to teach Arabic
• Native or near-native fluency in French and Standard Arabic
• Strong commitment to research and teaching
• Evidence of excellence in teaching
• Evidence of scholarly potential
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Educational philosophy consistent with a liberal arts emphasis of the lifelong learner and St. Edward’s Mission Statement
• Experience and training in teaching American students
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.
   

About St. Edward's University:

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of approximately 5,100 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward’s community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st century world.

How to Apply:

Preference given to applications received before January 15, 2013. Submit letter of interest; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of research, service and teaching interests; evidence of excellence in teaching such as examples of assignments and student work, student and peer evaluations, and syllabi; SEU application; three current letters of reference; transcript; and SASE (materials will not be returned without SASE) to: Modern Languages Search Committee; School of Humanities; C/M Box 1033; 3001 S. Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704-6489.

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Posted on:12/10/2012

<p>St. Edwards University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.</p>