Teaching Assistant Professor, Languages

• $52,000+ Dependent on Experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite a UND Grand Forks, ND campus

The Department of Languages & Global Studies (LGS) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of French to teach undergraduate courses and contribute to the mission of the department and the university through service activities. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position contingent upon availability of funding.

The successful candidate will contribute to the French program and LGS through teaching and service to the program, department, college, university, and community. We are seeking a generalist in French language, literature and culture; the area of specialization is open. We will prioritize candidates who specialize in a period prior to the twentieth century to diversify faculty expertise currently in the program. The successful candidate will help grow the French program, contribute to curricular development and assessment, and enhance ongoing recruitment and retention strategies. The standard course load is 4/3. The successful candidate will be assigned 90% effort to teach language courses at all levels of instruction and engage in service and community outreach (10%). UND and the College of Arts & Sciences seek applicants who are committed to helping students succeed.

• Native or near-native fluency in French and English
• Ability to utilize current methods of language teaching and to embrace new pedagogies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work with and engage students and colleagues with a broad range of backgrounds
• Ability to teach and inspire students through mentorship while preparing them for global careers that use language and cross-cultural expertise
• Effective use of technology and the ability to learn new technologies/tools for both on-campus and online course delivery

• Earned M.A. in French language, literature, cultural studies or related field by August 15, 2027
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Ph.D. in French language, literature, cultural studies or related field by August 15, 2027
• Experience teaching undergraduate, college-level French language courses
• Disciplinary specialization in a period prior to the twentieth century
• Record of excellence in teaching demonstrated through teaching evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/28/2026 and include the following materials:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching excellence (submit course syllabi and materials, student evaluations of teaching, peer observations, recommendation directly addressing teaching)
• Name and contact information for three references
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

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