"Assistant Professor - French/Spanish"

Assistant Professor - French/Spanish

Job no: 496450

Work type: Full Time Permanent - Faculty

Location: Charleston

Categories: Humanities

Payscale: Unclassified

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a French/Spanish tenure-track position starting August 1, 2024. The Modern Languages faculty are dedicated to our young men and women's knowledge of language and culture and it is fundamental and an essential tool on the road to leadership and success. Our dedicated professors cross-cultural expertise will enable cadets and graduate students alike to discover a new reality through linguistic differences. The department offers a full range of courses in the undergraduate day program attended by approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets. The possibility of faculty-led summer programs abroad and the availability of grants from The Citadel Foundation to support faculty research and presentation of research are attractive features of academic life at the college. Teaching-load is 4-4. Salary is competitive.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidates need a Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment; the Ph.D. may be either in: 1. French (open specialization) with 18 graduate hours in Spanish, or 2. Spanish (open specialization) with 18 graduate hours in French. Applicants should demonstrate native or near-native fluency in French, Spanish, and English, an excellent teaching record, and show promise of scholarship. Responsibilities include teaching all undergraduate levels of French or Spanish language, literature, and culture. The position may require the professor to offer courses in English.

Additional Comments:

For full consideration, submit the following material by November 26th, 2023: In addition to the online application, please upload a cover letter, CV, a copy of transcripts. Please have three letters of recommendation sent to the following email address: mhelling@citadel.edu

Additional material might be requested later.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must be authorized/obtain authorization to work in the US. We will conduct interviews via Zoom. The Citadel is an AA/EEO actively committed to ensuring diversity in all campus employment. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website