Assistant Professor of French Studies

Pepperdine University: Faculty: Seaver College: International Studies and Languages Division

Location

Malibu

Open Date

Aug 20, 2024

Description

The International Studies and Languages Division of Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a tenure track faculty appointment in French Studies beginning August 1, 2025. The French Studies program at Pepperdine University seeks candidates holding a PhD in French Studies, with a specialization in French and Francophone literature, film, and/or cultural studies. Native or near native fluency in French is expected. The successful candidate will excel at teaching a range of courses in French language and French and Francophone cultures, including: French Civilization, Major French Authors, and other courses related to the candidate’s specialization. Service to the College, Division and Program is an expectation for this position. Candidates will be expected to engage actively in student recruitment, advising, mentorship, and in the program's extracurricular activities. Ability to participate in a Switzerland-based International Program as a faculty-in-residence is also desired. A demonstrated or promising research agenda is essential. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to Pepperdine's Christian Mission and the mission of Seaver College.  Applications from persons who can contribute to the diversity of the University’s faculty and community are especially welcome.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 to $93,909 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine University offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

To submit application materials click https://apply.interfolio.com/152666

Review of applicants will begin on October 15, 2024 and will continue until the search is closed. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Please direct position inquiries to:

Dr. George Carlsen (george.carlsen@pepperdine.edu)
Chair, French Studies Search Committee
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• A letter of application
• A curriculum vitae 
• Three current letters of reference. All letters should be specific to the position and completed within one year prior to the date of submission. The name and email address for each individual providing a letter of recommendation is required when submitting an application.
• Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)
• Scholarly/Creative Agenda. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or creative activities. Candidates should reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.
• Teaching statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate’s values, beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.
• Response to Mission. Pepperdine University’s mission statement declares that we are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Religiously affiliated with the churches of Christ, Pepperdine pursues the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. In pursuit of its mission, Pepperdine reserves the right to recruit and hire persons who richly embrace the goals and Christian mission of the University. At Seaver College, the undergraduate college of letters, arts, and science at Pepperdine, our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal, the college’s mission statement affirms that we are a Christian college where each student is a person of infinite dignity and their total development is centered at the heart of our educational enterprise. Arising from our faith, we commit to pursue truth relentlessly in all disciplines, fully confident that it has nothing to fear from investigation. Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and Seaver College and address the following areas in their response.
   
  • A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
  • Active participation in a community of faith.
  • Either current practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom. 

A background check is required as a condition of employment.  Depending on the position, the search committee may request that additional materials accompany the application (e.g., prior teaching evaluations, portfolio of scholarly work, etc.)