"Assistant Professor Educator of French"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor Educator of French

Posting Start Date: 1/6/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Job Overview

The Department of Romance and Arabic Languages & Literatures (RALL) at the University of Cincinnati invites applicants for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor - Educator in French. The position is open to specialists of French and Francophone Studies in all fields, including French for professional purposes, linguistics, second language acquisition (SLA), literature, and cultural studies. Duties will include coordination of the basic language program in French, training and coordinating graduate assistants in language instruction, and teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, three to five-year appointment with benefits and opportunity for renewal and promotion(s). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Appointment intended to begin August 15, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
• Serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
• Serve on graduate committees, supervise laboratories (where appropriate), independent study activities, and off-campus learning.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
• Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education:

• Must have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position. For positions within Performing and Studio Arts or Nursing, an appropriate Master’s degree may replace the Doctoral requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications (none specified)

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.

Additional Qualifications Considered (none specified)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package... UC Benefits Link

• Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance (Vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, etc.)
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, etc.

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