Assistant/Associate Professor -Francophone – CMLLC
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor -Francophone – CMLLC at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Wayne State University is a premier urban research university located in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit. Wayne State is one of only two U.S. public universities to hold both the “Highest Research Activity” (R1) and “Community Engagement” designations from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Our commitment to excellence, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities for students, preparing them to thrive in a diverse, global society.
At Wayne State, you’ll find a supportive collegial environment, faculty mentoring programs, research funding opportunities, and several institutes and centers that foster interdisciplinary work. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (www.clas.wayne.edu/languages/) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Black Francophone Studies to begin August 16, 2024. Ph.D. in French/Francophone studies required by date of appointment. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants must have university-level teaching experience and native or near-native fluency in French and English. The successful candidate will teach all levels of French and Francophone language, literature, and culture, create courses in Black Francophone Studies in French and English, and have a developing or established scholarly research program in Francophone African Studies.
We welcome candidates who have an interest in any area of African Studies, including Colonial/Postcolonial Studies, Global/Transnational Studies, Film/Media Studies, Environmental Studies, etc. The candidate would be expected to teach 2 courses per semester, mentor undergraduate, MA, and PhD students, and demonstrate promise in their field of research.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Francophone Studies or related field, with ability to develop courses in both French and English in Black Francophone Studies in traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
- Promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Native or near-native fluency in French and English.
- A developing or established scholarly research program in appropriate area.
- Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.
Please apply online at https://jobs.wayne.edu, position#1609, include:
- cover letter
- CV
- Statement of research
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Three letters of recommendation.
Materials will be viewed by full-time faculty in the French and Francophone Studies major program and by members of the position search committee who have diverse academic backgrounds and specializations across the humanities.
To be assured full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 18, 2023. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom from mid-December 2023 through early January 2024.
School/College/Division:
H12 – College of Liberal Arts & Science
Primary department:
H0390 – CMLLC
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
