Assistant Professor, French and Italian TE

Assistant Professor, French and Italian TE

Posting Number: req20719

Department: French and Italian

Department Website Link: https://french.arizona.edu/
Location: Main Campus

Address:1512 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of French and Italian in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning in August 2025 at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Basic Language Program (BLP), with a Ph.D. (in hand at time of appointment) in French, French linguistics, Applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or a closely related field. We are especially interested in someone with both a scholarly and practical background who will bring a new dimension and expertise to our program, as well as help us recruit and increase our number of undergraduate French majors. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: integrating French for Professional Purposes, technology in language education, online second language education.

The successful candidate will be qualified to teach French undergraduate and graduate-level courses at all levels, and in all modalities (in person, hybrid, online), as well as general education courses in English to a broad audience, and to supervise our BLP, which includes in person and online courses. The new hire will also have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds. Candidates must have an active research agenda and provide evidence and/or promise of scholarly achievement, demonstrated excellence in teaching French language classes, and an active commitment to recruit undergraduate French majors and graduate students. Native or near-native proficiency in English and French is required.

Review of candidates will begin on December 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2024.

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Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per academic year (this includes 1 course reduction per semester for direction of BLP courses). The candidate will be qualified and expected to teach general education courses, French courses for the undergraduate major, especially, but not limited to, courses at the 300 level (i.e., FREN 301, 302, 310, 320) and graduate courses for the Masters in French in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Supervise GATs and instructors teaching in the BLP.
• Have and maintain an active research agenda and record of publication commensurate with a Research I institution.
• Contribute to University initiatives focused on fostering diversity and inclusive excellence, enhancing student engagement, and mentoring students including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Actively recruit and assist in recruiting French majors and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, college and university service.
• Participate in Departmental and College-wide activities such as Meet Your Major Fair, Study Abroad Fair, Language Fair, Convocation, Welcome Back receptions, Homecoming, Arizona in Paris study abroad program, Commencement and the Tucson Humanities Festival.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Robust research skills.
• Demonstrated student-centered pedagogical knowledge; ability to serve the 21st-century educational needs of a diverse student population at an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
• Superior communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to teach a variety of French undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Demonstrated interest and potential in recruiting undergraduate French majors and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in French, French linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or a closely related field in hand at time of appointment.
• Native or near native proficiency in French and English.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching collegiate French language courses in all modalities (in person, hybrid, online).
• Evidence or promise of scholarly achievement aligned with the expectations of a Research 1 university.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in innovative BLP curriculum development and course design.
• Experience assisting with the direction of a Basic Language program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Basic Language Program direction.
• Experience working with first-generation college students.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information: Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE $63,000-$68,000

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date: 8/18/2025

Contact Information for Candidates: Lindsey Fera, lfera@arizona.edu

Open Date: 9/30/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please upload required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system).

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Writing sample in French
• One-page statement of teaching philosophy
• One-page statement of recruitment of undergraduate majors philosophy
• Two syllabi (one undergraduate, one graduate)
• Two teaching evaluations


• Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references (do NOT click the "Submit" button until you have added all 3 references using the plus "+" sign button). Your references will then be requested to upload a letter of reference into the system. Once the 3 reference letters have been uploaded, the application will be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to complete applications.

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