Visiting Assistant Professor of French and Gender Studies

The Department of International Languages & Cultures at St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of French and Gender Studies, beginning August 2023. Teaching responsibilities will include three courses per semester: two in French language at the elementary and intermediate levels, and the introductory Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies course taught in English.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in French and/or Francophone Studies with specialization in any field plus interdisciplinary expertise in Gender Studies and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable. The successful candidate must produce the necessary documentation to legally work in the U.S. upon hire.

Non-­sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college.  With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter in which candidate addresses how his/her teaching will contribute to an inclusive classroom, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available).  In support of inclusive hiring practices, for all SMCM faculty searches initiated after February 15, 2023,  the College will request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/122091.  Questions may be directed to Dr. Joanna Bartow, chair of International Languages & Cultures.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions may be considered.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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