Visiting Assistant Professor in French Studies

The French & Francophone Studies Program at Bucknell University invites applications for two full-time, one-year replacement positions at the visiting assistant professor level in French studies to begin August 2021. For one position, we will welcome candidates with preferred expertise in the pre-1789 period. For the second position, the field of specialization remains open, but preference will be given to candidates with strong experience in second language acquisition. For both positions, we seek teachers-scholars who exhibit superior linguistic proficiency in the target language, and who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and high impact educational practices (writing intensive courses, interdisciplinary courses, global learning, etc.) that would appeal to a broad university audience. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. We invite candidates to explain how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are brought into their teaching, scholarship, and/or service in their application materials. The teaching load is three courses per semester. A Ph.D. is preferred at time of appointment, but candidates in final stages of completing degree requirements for the Ph.D. will also be considered.

Application materials should include a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information for three referees. Finalists for the position will be asked to submit a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness as available, a statement describing any experience, training, or engagement with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and three confidential letters of reference, including at least one that speaks to their teaching experience and expertise. All materials must be submitted through Bucknell's career site (careers.bucknell.edu). If you have questions, please contact Nathalie Dupont, Associate Professor and Director of French & Francophone Studies (nathalie.dupont@bucknell.edu). Review of applications will begin on March 22, 2021, and will continue until positions are filled.

About Bucknell

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education are encouraged.

Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth, and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are also committed to these goals.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.